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Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest
Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest

Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest

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Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

Welsh sailor's sea chest with canted sides. Painted red chest has black canvas top embossed with brass studs forming anchors to the corners.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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Antique Primitive Trunk with Stunning Dovetailed Joinery
Antique Primitive Trunk with Stunning Dovetailed Joinery

Antique Primitive Trunk with Stunning Dovetailed Joinery

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Antique Primitive Trunk with Stunning Dovetailed Joinery

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique Sailors Sea Chest features solid pine construction, original finish with beautiful patina, dovetailed joinery, small interior storage box and newer brass hinges.

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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Sailors Chest

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Brass

Victorian Campaign Writing Chest with Sailor-Made Maritime Folk Art Decoration
Victorian Campaign Writing Chest with Sailor-Made Maritime Folk Art Decoration

Victorian Campaign Writing Chest with Sailor-Made Maritime Folk Art Decoration

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Victorian Campaign Writing Chest with Sailor-Made Maritime Folk Art Decoration

Located in Nottingham, GB

Victorian Campaign Writing Chest with Maritime Folk Art Decoration Material: Wood, Hardwood Inlay, Brass An exceptional and highly unusual Victorian campaign writing chest dating f...

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19th Century Antique Sailors Chest

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Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl
Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl

Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl

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Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl

Located in Casteren, NL

Similar to other prosperous Dutch cities, the wealthier residents often decorated their homes with intricately crafted oak furniture. Some pieces, like sailors' chests, were also pai...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Sailors Chest

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Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock
Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock

Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock

$675

Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock

Located in Doylestown, PA

Personal writing/document campaign style chest or sailor's ditty box in pine with carry handles, lock and keys.

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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Sailors Chest

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Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

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Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a traditional style of Chinese antique raise carved/relief Camphor chest/trunk from China. It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

$2,380

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a traditional style of Chinese antique raise carved Camphor chest/trunk from China. It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest
Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest

Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest

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H 18 in W 37.5 in D 19 in

Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine early 19th century sailor’s or sea captain’s chest of canted form, the top with molded edge and original strap hinges, over canted carcass with interior candle drawer, retaini...

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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Sailors Chest

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Teak

19th Century Sailor's Chest with Original Paint and Rope Beckets
19th Century Sailor's Chest with Original Paint and Rope Beckets

19th Century Sailor's Chest with Original Paint and Rope Beckets

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H 15.25 in W 29.25 in D 16 in

19th Century Sailor's Chest with Original Paint and Rope Beckets

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century sailor's chest in original green-blue paint with red shoe and top moldings.

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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Rope, Pine, Paint

Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest
Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest

Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest

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H 8 in W 19 in D 9.5 in

Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest

Located in Montreal, QC

Chinese Export small leather covered wood box with brass strapping and nailheads, the compartmented interior lined in velvet.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Brass

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest
19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

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H 19 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest circa 1870. Rare german maritime sailors chest with hand painted interior lid.

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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Mahogany, Paint

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest

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H 18 in W 47.5 in D 17 in

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest, second half 19th Century, a large six board chest with elongate iron hinges, carved wooden beckets with original rope handles, iro...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sailors Chest

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Green-Painted Sailor's Sea Chest (Seaman's Box), Pine With Original Surface
Green-Painted Sailor's Sea Chest (Seaman's Box), Pine With Original Surface

Green-Painted Sailor's Sea Chest (Seaman's Box), Pine With Original Surface

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H 17 in W 44 in D 17.75 in

Green-Painted Sailor's Sea Chest (Seaman's Box), Pine With Original Surface

Located in Houston, TX

A classic 19th century sailor’s sea chest, or seaman’s box, embodying the honest utility and quiet character of maritime life.

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Sailors Chest

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.
19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.

19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.

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H 15.75 in W 34.5 in D 18 in

19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Sailor's Sea Chest, Late 19th Century, a British sailor's sea chest made from tropic hardwood, possibly teak, of heavy, solid brass-bound construction with dove-tailed joints...

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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Sailors Chest

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American White Pine Sailor's Nautical Traveling Chest, Circa 1810
American White Pine Sailor's Nautical Traveling Chest, Circa 1810

American White Pine Sailor's Nautical Traveling Chest, Circa 1810

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H 25 in W 42.25 in D 21.25 in

American White Pine Sailor's Nautical Traveling Chest, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American white pine sailor's nautical traveling chest with upper hinged top, exposed dovetailing, fitted interior compartment revealing till and two hidden drawers, single exterior l...

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1810s American American Colonial Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Antique Dusky Peachy Pink Painted Sailor's Sea Chest, 19Th Century
Large Antique Dusky Peachy Pink Painted Sailor's Sea Chest, 19Th Century

Large Antique Dusky Peachy Pink Painted Sailor's Sea Chest, 19Th Century

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H 21.26 in W 40.16 in D 25.2 in

Large Antique Dusky Peachy Pink Painted Sailor's Sea Chest, 19Th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE PAINTED SEAMAN’S TRUNK/COFFEE TABLE A decorative and useful chest of large proportions, constructed of pine.

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Sailors Chest

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest

19th Century Seaman's Chest

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H 15.5 in W 33 in

19th Century Seaman's Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

19th century seaman's chest painted in US Naval motif. Retains original rope handles knotted by the sailor who took this chest to sea.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Pine

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

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H 23 in W 26.63 in D 14.5 in

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Also known as "ship's chests" because sailors and merchants used them. Black iron hardware, keyaki wood drawer fronts, suji wood form.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sailors Chest

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Iron

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

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H 20.5 in W 36 in D 18 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest

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H 24 in W 40 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a traditional style of Chinese antique massive carved Camphor chest/trunk from China. It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wooden Trunk, Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wooden Trunk, Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wooden Trunk, Hope Chest

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H 20 in W 43 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wooden Trunk, Hope Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest

19th Century Seaman's Chest

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H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in

19th Century Seaman's Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good 19th century sailor's chest in richly patinated teak, the top opening to reveal a candle till with lid which functions as a support for the open lid, over canted carcass, the co...

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1830s English Campaign Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Teak

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest
19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

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H 19 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest circa 1870. Rare german maritime sailors chest with hand painted interior lid.

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest

19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest

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H 18.5 in W 32 in D 19.75 in

19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

The handles were generally tied by the seaman who owned the chest and would illustrate the sailor's seamanship.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

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H 11.5 in W 32 in D 15 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 20th century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign chest, WW I or WW II vintage, a sailor's camphor wood chest with brass binding and clasps, with original key and period decals.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest
19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest

19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest

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H 19 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in L 19 in

19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

This chest is as good as they come. Camphor wood chests were used by sailors as sea chest, and for carrying precious cargo like silks and other fabrics.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box
Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box

Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box

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H 16.5 in W 37.5 in D 19 in

Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pine wood sailors sea chest dovetailed constructed trunk box.

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Pine

1800s British Sailors Sea Chest Trunk Painted Whaling Scene Flags Rope Beckets
1800s British Sailors Sea Chest Trunk Painted Whaling Scene Flags Rope Beckets

1800s British Sailors Sea Chest Trunk Painted Whaling Scene Flags Rope Beckets

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H 16.63 in W 36 in D 18 in

1800s British Sailors Sea Chest Trunk Painted Whaling Scene Flags Rope Beckets

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Antique British monogrammed sailors sea chest / trunk with original very detailed braided rope beckets.

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19th Century British British Colonial Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest

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H 18 in W 40.75 in D 20.25 in

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

Retains original rope handles knotted by the sailor who took this chest to sea. These chests contained all the worldly possessions a sailor would take to sea.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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Teak

Painted Sailor's Chest
Painted Sailor's Chest

Painted Sailor's Chest

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H 22 in W 40 in D 22 in

Painted Sailor's Chest

Located in Sheffield, MA

Sailor’s chest in original blue paint, with hand-forged iron hinges.

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19th Century American Antique Sailors Chest

Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key
Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key

Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key

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H 14.88 in W 12.5 in D 16.88 in

Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

A compact and portable antique Chinese seaman’s or sailor’s chest with drawers, locks, and rare original key.

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Early 19th Century Becketed Maine Sea Chest in Original Blue Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Becketed Maine Sea Chest in Original Blue Paint

Antique Early 19th Century Becketed Maine Sea Chest in Original Blue Paint

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H 15 in W 40 in D 16 in

Antique Early 19th Century Becketed Maine Sea Chest in Original Blue Paint

Located in Westfield, MA

This remarkable early 19th-century sea chest from Maine is steeped in maritime history, as evidenced by its original blue paint and the unique personal touches added by its former ow...

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Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Sailors Chest
Folk Art Sailors Chest

Folk Art Sailors Chest

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H 18 in W 30 in D 18.5 in

Folk Art Sailors Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

Amazing 19th century Folk Art Sailor's Chest. The exterior of chest is entirely covered with various inlaid woods.

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Middle Eastern Brass-Clad Wood Sailor’s Chest
Antique Middle Eastern Brass-Clad Wood Sailor’s Chest

Antique Middle Eastern Brass-Clad Wood Sailor’s Chest

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H 18.88 in W 43.5 in D 19 in

Antique Middle Eastern Brass-Clad Wood Sailor’s Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Likely of Syrian or Kuwaiti origin, this type of chest was made and used by sailors who traded along the Northern and Eastern coasts of Africa.

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Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Brass

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By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved mahogany stained beech. Nice low el...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Wool, Beech

Antique Rustic Wood Trunk Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Antique Rustic Wood Trunk Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Antique Rustic Wood Trunk Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Sold|$1,072

H 19 in W 59.13 in D 20.25 in

Antique Rustic Wood Trunk Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Antique Wood Trunk Farmhouse Rustic storage blanket chest Fabulous hardware 19 h x 59.13 w x 20.25  interior 55.5 x 16.25x 16.75 Original unrestored vintage distressed wood patinated...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Brass

Opaline Glass and Brass Sconce, Made in Italy
Opaline Glass and Brass Sconce, Made in Italy

Opaline Glass and Brass Sconce, Made in Italy

$2,100

H 23 in W 3 in D 10 in

Opaline Glass and Brass Sconce, Made in Italy

Located in Culver City, CA

Opaline glass circa 1950 on new brass arm. Made in Italy Measures: 3" W x 10" D x 23" H. *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (EU wiring). I...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Brass

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$116,596

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Aluminum

$730 / item

H 5.1 in W 13.3 in D 3.5 in

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Aluminum

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are st...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Tiled Mirror
Tiled Mirror

Tiled Mirror

$1,374 / item

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in

Tiled Mirror

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843

$2,500

H 21.5 in W 44 in D 22.5 in

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843

Located in New York, NY

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...

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1840s Hungarian Folk Art Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Woven Buttocks Basket
19th Century Woven Buttocks Basket

19th Century Woven Buttocks Basket

$575

H 10 in W 14 in D 11 in

19th Century Woven Buttocks Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine all original surface natural buttocks basket. Handwoven double butt hickory basket with twisted handle. The condition is very good.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Hickory

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,810 / item

H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Linen

21st Century Chandelier 8 Lights walnut Murano Glass by Multiforme
21st Century Chandelier 8 Lights walnut Murano Glass by Multiforme

21st Century Chandelier 8 Lights walnut Murano Glass by Multiforme

$4,609 / item

H 27.56 in Dm 39.38 in

21st Century Chandelier 8 Lights walnut Murano Glass by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Venezia, Veneto

Serenade chandelier 8 lights walnut Murano glass, soft white handmade cotton lampshades by Multiforme Serenade collection is inspired by a contemporary and international design, simp...

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2010s Italian Other Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Brass, Barovier&Toso Style, Italy, New
Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Brass, Barovier&Toso Style, Italy, New

Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Brass, Barovier&Toso Style, Italy, New

$5,100 / set

H 8 in W 5.5 in D 6.75 in

Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Brass, Barovier&Toso Style, Italy, New

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Austin, TX

Original vintage Murano glass pair of wall sconces with "rostrate" ("beaked") glass cups and brass structures, in the manner of Barovier e Toso. Each sconce holds one candelabra base...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Brass

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Black
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Black

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Black

$730 / item

H 5.1 in W 13.3 in D 3.5 in

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Black

By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in black. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are still...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

$5,900 / item

H 36 in Dm 42.5 in

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...

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2010s American Modern Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Brass

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique sailors chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and mahogany, every antique sailors chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique sailors chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique sailors chest made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. A well-made antique sailors chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by 1847 Rogers Bros. and International Silver are consistently popular.

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Questions About Antique Sailors Chest

  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

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  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?

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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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