Antique Painted Trunk

The charm of this original painted trunk comes from the primitive floral painting that still graces the front, even after 150 years of use.

A Swedish 19th century iron-bound painted marriage trunk that would be an unexpected and sentimental blanket chest or sweater storage.

A wonderful early 19th Century Chinese export polychrome painted trunk, the leather decorated with chinoiserie scenes of figures in different activities with foliate borders and red ...

This fantastic painted trunk from northern China is lavishly decorated from end to end in the Tibetan style with a rich palette of red, orange, and green.

The charm of this original painted trunk comes from the delicate floral painting that still graces the front, even after 150 years of use.

This fantastic painted trunk from northern China is lavishly decorated from end to end in the Tibetan style with a rich palette of red, orange, and green.

This blue painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship.

This brown and dark green painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship.

This Folk Art painted trunk has the form of a faux mule chest, pretending to have drawers with ceramic knobs, when, in fact, the lid opens on two very long iron strap hinges to a dee...

This pine trunk has been restored and waxed, bringing out the warmth and aged patina of the paint and pine.

This original painted trunk is part of our “un-restored” collection and is being sold in "as is, used" original condition; how we found it in Europe.

Rare dome top trunk from Sweden dated 1803 (seen inside). In wonderful original condtion, the burnished red background provides the perfect contrast for the detailed flowers, flouris...

The background of this Primitive, nailed, hand painted trunk is a stylized grain paint. The sides have no further decoration.

Antique original hand painted trunk dated 1886. The name Lisabeta Greif is also visible.

19th century Swedish painted trunk/chest circa 1860. Good quality large piece of traditional Swedish furniture which would of been used to store the household blankets and linen.

An antique German figural Art nouveau saxony vase offers porcelain construction with hand painted trunk with grapevine having female figures and child reaching upward toward leaf for...

This flat top trunk shows generations of use in the worn finish, especially where the faux wood painted finish has worn down to the natural pine below.

Detailed pine trunk in original apple green paint

A large pine blanket chest in original polychrome painted design of stylised flowers and vines on a deep green ground trimmed with pink. The top lifts on massive iron strap hinges to...

A deep pine "faux mule chest" featuring incised hand carved motifs to the front and original polychrome decorative paint on a black and mustard ground, flanked by split balusters. T...

A small pine dower chest in a very interesting polychrome paint design of stylised flowers and bows with abstract details. The top lifts on iron strap hinges to reveal a complete can...

A handsome polychrome faux mule chest featuring a well-worn floral design to the front and top and abstract pattern to the sides. The top lifts on iron strap hinges to reveal a full...

A Swedish painted pine trunk and convertible daybed from the 18th century.

The top lifts on original butt hinges to reveal a deep storage well inside. The trunk is in old worn black paint over earlier green, the top having very little of either left.  

Fantastic original painted 19thc dome top trunk or steamer trunk in fantastic condition.

This sturdy dome top trunk has exposed hand-cut dovetails on all corners.

A vividly painted Chinese dowry or wedding chest of strong elm wood.

The main image features a cultured woman of noble birth surrounded by her ladies in waiting. Ausp...

From Alba in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, this antique writing box features its original lock and key, as well as two forged iron hinges, all hand-hammered. We loved the or...

With a plank lift top with interior chain, and iron bands, hardware and carry handles. Raised on turned feet and wood wheels. With a metal escutcheon (lacking the key) and a second l...

A unique large pine trunk from Holland with its original paint finish.

This wonderful painted Chinese trunk still has original Chinese lettering on the bottom in black.

This border is further enclosed by a frame of various flowers, offering fruits and eternal knots. Inside, the trunk has been painted a bright turquoise to match the green palette of ...

Painted leather trunk with ships,etc. on custom stand.

Chinese painted pigskin trunk mounted on an iron stand with glass top, to be used as an end table or coffee table,.

Raised on later custom painted stand.

The other exterior sides are finished with a layer of black lacquer, now well-worn from years of use and travel. Inside, the trunk has been painted a bright turquoise to match the gr...

Continental painted wood and leather trunk

A very chic blue painted cedar linen trunk in the style of French Louis XVI by Lane Co., circa 1920s with original Lane stickers intact and folded shelving system.

A small trunk loaded with character, this interesting chest is both carved and painted.

This ornately painted Romanian Trunk has hues of red, green, white with natural wood also showing through, after 170 years of age and use.

Antique Swiss Painted & Carved Trunk is ideal at the foot of the bed, as a coffee table in a cozy seating group, or as a decorative item for your pleasure every day!

The original painting is exceptional on this highly decorated Swedish trunk. There are 3 sets of monograms and dates, the largest central one of 1843. This was likely a wedding or an...

The trunk of the 1700s from Sweden. It was storage to put firewood.

We were drawn to the lovely pink colour and natural patina to this old French chest. This antique trunk would look great in a child's bedroom or playroom. We worked with this colour ...

Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscellaneous items, trunks were found in every room in the home and were often stacked on top of one another. This festiv...

Austrian style storage chest with floral folk motif painted on three sides and original hardware. Rustic shades of red and green are rendered in traditional organic pigments, faded i...

The original Folk Art paint is vibrant and in remarkable condition on this unusually long and narrow trunk.

Camphor wood trunk covered in elaborately painted leather and trimmed with brass; probably made in the mid 19th in China for export.

A turn of the 19th/20th century coffer storage trunk/chest, likely originating in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Whimsical and richly detailed, this English traveling trunk from the 19th century features hand-painted decoration in the form of a stately brick façade with painted windows, columns...

Large German Painted Blanket Chest Trunk, 1800s This antique painted wooden trunk features a striking geometric design on its front panels, showcasing a blend of rustic craftsmanship...

Decorative Victorian painted tin travel trunk. This is a very attractive piece, it is a 19th century tin trunk, it is in very good condition, it is painted in black and Gold with ...

A wonderful English trunk, painted lovely ochre, from the beginning of the 19th century.

A versatile size solid painted antique red wooden Chinese trunk having handsome original brass hardware and beautiful patina.

This Chinese export trunk is painted with a colorful scene with pavilions and beautiful women in a garden setting, mounted with brass backplate and hasp with carrying handles to the ...

This example dates to the late 19th century and finished with a rich layer of glossy red lacquer. The front of the trunk is painted with a loosely brushed abstract floral design, fra...

The intricate floral details, monogram and date of 1836 reveal the superb craftsmanship that went into the making of this lovely blanket chest or trunk. The hand-wrought iron handles...