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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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Brass

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

Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest

$2,475
H 17 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
American Painted Sea Chest with Beckets.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Painted Sea Chest with Beckets. Early 20th century green painted pine trunk with a single
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique American Painted Sea Chest with Beckets.
American Painted Sea Chest with Beckets.

American Painted Sea Chest with Beckets.

$1,600
H 10 in W 53 in D 13 in
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest This a good and interesting piece, the box has been
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Mid-19th Century English Rustic Antique Sea Chest

Antique Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest

Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest

$663
H 27 in W 12 in D 12 in
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest. Made in Britain, probably England
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest

$3,800
H 14 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
18th Century English Two-Toned Wrought Iron and Wood Sea Chest on Metal Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two-toned wrought iron and wood sea chest from the 18th century mounted on custom metal
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18th Century English Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century English Two-Toned Wrought Iron and Wood Sea Chest on Metal Legs
18th Century English Two-Toned Wrought Iron and Wood Sea Chest on Metal Legs

18th Century English Two-Toned Wrought Iron and Wood Sea Chest on Metal Legs

$9,600
H 23 in W 30 in D 17 in
British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest, Trunk or Coffee Table, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
An early 1900's British Campaign sea chest in a rare camphor wood. Brass hasp added and polished
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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest, Trunk or Coffee Table, Early 1900's
British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest, Trunk or Coffee Table, Early 1900's

British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest, Trunk or Coffee Table, Early 1900's

$3,900
H 18 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest, Trunk or Coffee Table, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
An early 1900's British Campaign sea chest in a rare camphor wood. Brass hasp added and polished
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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest, Trunk or Coffee Table, Early 1900's
British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest, Trunk or Coffee Table, Early 1900's

British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest, Trunk or Coffee Table, Early 1900's

$3,900
H 18 in W 34 in D 17 in
Antique Norwegian Colonial Oak Iron Bound Dome Top Sea Chest Immigrants Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Designed to serve as a container for sea transport, sea chests were sometimes elaborately adorned
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Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Norwegian Colonial Oak Iron Bound Dome Top Sea Chest Immigrants Trunk
Antique Norwegian Colonial Oak Iron Bound Dome Top Sea Chest Immigrants Trunk

Antique Norwegian Colonial Oak Iron Bound Dome Top Sea Chest Immigrants Trunk

$3,000 Sale Price
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H 24 in W 47 in D 21 in
Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large Victorian pine and iron bound sea or silver chest. This the heaviest and best quality
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Mid-19th Century British Colonial Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest
Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest

Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest

$1,209
H 23 in W 37 in D 42 in
Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

$3,200
H 18.25 in W 12 in D 16 in
Charming Early 19th C. Italian Chest W/Original Painted Faux-Marble & Sea Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian three-drawer chest, with its original artistic hand-painted finish, from the early 19th
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Charming Early 19th C. Italian Chest W/Original Painted Faux-Marble & Sea Motif
Charming Early 19th C. Italian Chest W/Original Painted Faux-Marble & Sea Motif

Charming Early 19th C. Italian Chest W/Original Painted Faux-Marble & Sea Motif

$6,440
H 37.25 in W 49 in D 22 in
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Painted Walnut Iron Coffer Chest Trunk 1784
Located in Portland, OR
Antique German Baroque dome top painted walnut sea chest, dated 1784. The chest having a hinged
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1780s German Baroque Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Painted Walnut Iron Coffer Chest Trunk 1784
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Painted Walnut Iron Coffer Chest Trunk 1784

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Painted Walnut Iron Coffer Chest Trunk 1784

$1,695
H 24.5 in W 47.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique European Painted Large Wooden Dome Top Sea Trunk Treasure Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique European Painted Large Wooden Dome Top Sea Trunk Treasure Chest (Locked, no key). Item
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18th Century Unknown Other Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique European Painted Large Wooden Dome Top Sea Trunk Treasure Chest
Antique European Painted Large Wooden Dome Top Sea Trunk Treasure Chest

Antique European Painted Large Wooden Dome Top Sea Trunk Treasure Chest

$3,800
H 27 in W 49 in D 25 in
English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original
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1770s English George III Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Fruitwood, Rope

English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770

English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770

$7,000
H 17.5 in W 37 in D 18.25 in
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Sailor's Large Brass-bound Camphor Wood Sea or Campaign Chest, Mid-19th Century. A
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

$3,000
H 21 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Italian 16th Century Pair of Curios Chest Feet The Sea Monk Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
a ecclesiastical piece like a chest. They remind me of the early imagery of the Sea Monk from the
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16th Century Italian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Italian 16th Century Pair of Curios Chest Feet The Sea Monk Folk Art
Italian 16th Century Pair of Curios Chest Feet The Sea Monk Folk Art

Italian 16th Century Pair of Curios Chest Feet The Sea Monk Folk Art

$1,306
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 0.99 in
Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
. Chests needed to be durable to stand up to the long and difficult journeys by sea and land. The chest has
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Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Teak

Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments
Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments

Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments

$3,871
H 32 in W 50 in D 28 in

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Eagle Stencilled Sea Chest, circa 1800
Located in Providence, RI
This sea chest has an asymmetric form which obviously was made to fit within the confines of a ship
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Sea Chest

Antique Eagle Stencilled Sea Chest, circa 1800
Eagle Stencilled Sea Chest, circa 1800

Eagle Stencilled Sea Chest, circa 1800

H 17 in W 38 in D 17 in
American Painted Sea Chest, Mid-19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Orange-painted sea chest with original hinges, interior till, iron handles and bone escutcheon. All
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique American Painted Sea Chest, Mid-19th Century
American Painted Sea Chest, Mid-19th Century

American Painted Sea Chest, Mid-19th Century

H 16.5 in W 31 in D 18 in
Decorated Blanket or Sea Chest
By M. Duvenet
Located in York, ME
. Dovetailed chest has original becket handles, with newish ropes, original strap hinges, and till with cover
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19th Century American Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine

Decorated Blanket or Sea Chest
Decorated Blanket or Sea Chest

Decorated Blanket or Sea Chest

H 18 in W 43 in D 18 in
Chinese Export Camphorwood Sea Chest or Campaign Trunk
Located in Long Island City, NY
The rectangular lidded top with brass-mounted edges and sides with brass pull handle and lock, brass side handles.
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19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Chinese Export Camphorwood Sea Chest or Campaign Trunk
Chinese Export Camphorwood Sea Chest or Campaign Trunk

Chinese Export Camphorwood Sea Chest or Campaign Trunk

H 16.25 in W 35 in D 17.25 in
Late Victorian Campaign Sea Chest
Located in London, GB
Finely made chest with stunning Mahogany interior. 4 layers of sliding compartments, all with fine
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19th Century British Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Iron, Brass

Late Victorian Campaign Sea Chest
Late Victorian Campaign Sea Chest

Late Victorian Campaign Sea Chest

H 21.66 in W 35.44 in D 23.23 in
A Large Chinese Export Camphorwod Sea Chest or Campaign Trunk
Located in Long Island City, NY
The rectangular lidded top with brass-mounted edges and sides with brass pull handle and lock, brass side handles
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Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Sea Chest

A Large Chinese Export Camphorwod Sea Chest or Campaign Trunk
A Large Chinese Export Camphorwod Sea Chest or Campaign Trunk

A Large Chinese Export Camphorwod Sea Chest or Campaign Trunk

H 24 in W 47 in D 24 in
Wooden Sea Chest with Admiral "E.W Eberle" Stamped on Front and Back
Located in Billerica, MA
Wooden sea chest with admiral "E.W Eberle" stamped on front and back, late 19th century. Piece was
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sea Chest

Wooden Sea Chest with Admiral "E.W Eberle" Stamped on Front and Back
Wooden Sea Chest with Admiral "E.W Eberle" Stamped on Front and Back

Wooden Sea Chest with Admiral "E.W Eberle" Stamped on Front and Back

H 23 in W 42 in D 22 in
Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest
By Sado Craftsmen
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large ships chest from Sado Island. Nice original patina.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Sea Chest

Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest
Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest

Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest

H 19 in W 17 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 19th century China Trade Sea Captain's chest, circa 1880. Aluminum banding and steel handles
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Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest
Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest

Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest

H 18.25 in W 33.25 in D 19.5 in
1840 Pine Tapered Sea Chest in Original Paint
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful first paint sea chest from eastern Canada. Near Perfect condition with original hinges
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1840s Canadian Country Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine

1840 Pine Tapered Sea Chest in Original Paint
1840 Pine Tapered Sea Chest in Original Paint

1840 Pine Tapered Sea Chest in Original Paint

H 17 in W 34 in D 20 in
Sea Chest in Green Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sea chest in green paint with natural wood top.
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Early 19th Century North American Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

Sea Chest in Green Paint
Sea Chest in Green Paint

Sea Chest in Green Paint

H 12.75 in W 40 in D 16.25 in
Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th C. British Campaign camphor wood sea chest with brass straps and handles, replaced lock
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Brass

Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest

Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest

H 14.5 in W 32 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Sea Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Nantucket, MA
Handsome camphor wood sea chest with original brass hardware. Great dovetails and burl wood front
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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Sea Chest with Brass Hardware
Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Sea Chest with Brass Hardware

Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Sea Chest with Brass Hardware

H 19 in W 31 in D 19 in
Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century British Campaign camphor wood sea chest with dovetails, brass strap corners
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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest

Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest

H 21 in W 37 in D 18 in
Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Beautiful late 19th century British Campaign period camphor wood sea chest. This has been
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19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest

Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest

H 19 in W 33 in D 16 in
18th Century original painted Sea Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 18th century butter milk painted Sea Chest. Super nice patina. Hand forged iron work
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Iron

18th Century original painted Sea Chest
18th Century original painted Sea Chest

18th Century original painted Sea Chest

H 20 in W 41 in D 20 in
Large, English, Black Painted Sea Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
This large sea chest has everything one looks for in such a trunk. From the rope handles to the
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19th Century English Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Paint

Large, English, Black Painted Sea Chest
Large, English, Black Painted Sea Chest

Large, English, Black Painted Sea Chest

H 18.75 in W 34.75 in D 17 in
Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic iron-bound lock box is a 19th-century Japanese sea chest known as kakesuzuri. Used
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800
Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800

Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800

H 14.25 in W 12.5 in D 17.5 in
19th C. Paint Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine sea chest in original finish. Exterior of lid decorated with incised and painted
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th C. Paint Decorated Sea Chest
19th C. Paint Decorated Sea Chest

19th C. Paint Decorated Sea Chest

H 14 in W 33.5 in D 17.75 in
17th Century Dutch Oak Sea Chest
Located in Evergreen, CO
A substantial Dutch oak sea chest with beautifully detailed hand-forged and cut iron embellishments
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17th Century Dutch Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Iron

17th Century Dutch Oak Sea Chest
17th Century Dutch Oak Sea Chest

17th Century Dutch Oak Sea Chest

H 33 in W 51 in D 26 in
Large 19th Century Sea Chest with, Brass Handles, Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th century sea chest with. Brass handles, coffee table This is a beautiful looking and
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century Sea Chest with, Brass Handles, Coffee Table
Large 19th Century Sea Chest with, Brass Handles, Coffee Table

Large 19th Century Sea Chest with, Brass Handles, Coffee Table

H 46 in W 49 in D 24 in
Long Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Long Victorian pine carpenters box or sea chest coffee table This is a good quality pine box it
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19th Century Victorian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine

Long Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest Coffee Table
Long Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest Coffee Table

Long Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest Coffee Table

H 13 in W 31 in D 12 in
19th Century Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Decorated Sea Chest, having a hinged lid with breadboard edges, above a dovetailed
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Decorated Sea Chest
19th Century Decorated Sea Chest

19th Century Decorated Sea Chest

H 17.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.13 in
Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest or Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
A classic British Campaign camphor wood sea chest with brass strap corners and brass handles
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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest or Trunk
Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest or Trunk

Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest or Trunk

H 18 in W 33 in L 18 in
Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art Nantucket miniature decorated sea chest, likely circa 1940s or earlier, a classic six
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest
Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest

Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest

H 4 in W 8.5 in D 3.75 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
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

H 15.75 in W 34.5 in D 18 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
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Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine

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

H 15 in W 40 in D 16 in
Diminutive Leather Sea Chest on Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th century studded leather sea trunk of diminutive scale in nicely worn leather and
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1830s English Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Leather Sea Chest on Stand
Diminutive Leather Sea Chest on Stand

Diminutive Leather Sea Chest on Stand

H 18 in W 22 in D 12 in
18th Century Naval Officers Sea Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This a heavy quality box, it has heavy iron banding on the outside, and rope carrying handles The interior of the box has an open candle box, the front of the box is carved with n ...
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Teak

18th Century Naval Officers Sea Chest
18th Century Naval Officers Sea Chest

18th Century Naval Officers Sea Chest

H 18 in W 28 in D 22 in
Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic British campaign camphor wood sea chest. Brass straps and handles, recessed brass pull and
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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Sea Chest
Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Sea Chest

Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Sea Chest

H 18 in W 31 in D 18 in
Miniature Whaling Decorated Sea Chest, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Miniature Whaling Decorated Sea Chest, circa 1920s, the top painted with the tail flukes of
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Miniature Whaling Decorated Sea Chest, circa 1920s
Miniature Whaling Decorated Sea Chest, circa 1920s

Miniature Whaling Decorated Sea Chest, circa 1920s

H 4 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
18th Century Heavy Iron Banded Traveling Silver Sea Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th century heavy iron banded traveling silver sea chest This lovely silver chest is vey heavy
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Late 18th Century Campaign Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

18th Century Heavy Iron Banded Traveling Silver Sea Chest
18th Century Heavy Iron Banded Traveling Silver Sea Chest

18th Century Heavy Iron Banded Traveling Silver Sea Chest

H 21 in W 40 in D 20 in
American Pine and Leather Nautical Sea Chest with Braided Rope Beckets, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American pine and leather brass studded Nautical sea chest with braided rope beckets, wrought iron
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Brass

American Pine and Leather Nautical Sea Chest with Braided Rope Beckets, C. 1800
American Pine and Leather Nautical Sea Chest with Braided Rope Beckets, C. 1800

American Pine and Leather Nautical Sea Chest with Braided Rope Beckets, C. 1800

H 18.5 in W 39.5 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu Sea Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Japan, 19th century. This type of heavy chest is referred to in Japanese as a fun-a­dansu or sea
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu Sea Chest with Iron Hardware
19th Century Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu Sea Chest with Iron Hardware

19th Century Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu Sea Chest with Iron Hardware

H 18 in W 18 in L 18 in
Antique British Colonial Camphor Brass Banded Campaign Sea Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English / British Colonial campaign trunk or chest, circa 1850s. Made of camphor featuring
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Mid-19th Century British Colonial Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Camphor Brass Banded Campaign Sea Chest Storage Trunk
Antique British Colonial Camphor Brass Banded Campaign Sea Chest Storage Trunk

Antique British Colonial Camphor Brass Banded Campaign Sea Chest Storage Trunk

H 29 in W 49.5 in D 25 in
19th Century Paint Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine seachest with original green over blue base paint and red and white star and circle embellishments. Hinged lift top reveals interior with fitted till and blue paint...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Iron

19th Century Paint Decorated Sea Chest
19th Century Paint Decorated Sea Chest

19th Century Paint Decorated Sea Chest

H 13 in W 32.75 in D 18 in
Japanese Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese late 19th century keyaki wood small tonsu. Paulownia motif hardware.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Sea Chest

Japanese Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)
Japanese Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)

Japanese Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)

H 18.75 in W 21 in D 16 in
Late 18th Century American Sea Chest with Compass Star Decoration
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great Folk Art paint decoration in the form of multiple compass stars. Appears to be constructed of pine, cotter pin hinges, some rose head and some square nails. It is partially lin...
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1790s American Folk Art Antique Sea Chest

Late 18th Century American Sea Chest with Compass Star Decoration
Late 18th Century American Sea Chest with Compass Star Decoration

Late 18th Century American Sea Chest with Compass Star Decoration

H 10.25 in W 25.5 in D 13 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
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

H 21.26 in W 40.16 in D 25.2 in
19THC ORIGINAL BLUE&SALMON PAINTED SEA TRUNK W/ ORIGINAL PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLUE AND SALMAN PAINTED SEA CHEST WITH ORIGINAL ROPE HANDLES .ALL DOVETAILED AND
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19th Century American Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE&SALMON PAINTED SEA TRUNK W/ ORIGINAL PAINT
19THC ORIGINAL BLUE&SALMON PAINTED SEA TRUNK W/ ORIGINAL PAINT

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE&SALMON PAINTED SEA TRUNK W/ ORIGINAL PAINT

H 18 in W 43 in D 19 in
Miniature Mule Chest (Sea Chart Chest)
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 18th C oak mule chest with original hardware.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Oak

Miniature Mule Chest (Sea Chart Chest)
Miniature Mule Chest (Sea Chart Chest)

Miniature Mule Chest (Sea Chart Chest)

H 22.5 in W 26.5 in D 14.5 in
Edo Period Suzuri Bako on Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese Edo period (1603-1868) pine sea chest wth kiri wood drawers and bamboo dowels. Now on a
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sea Chest

Edo Period Suzuri Bako on Later Stand
Edo Period Suzuri Bako on Later Stand

Edo Period Suzuri Bako on Later Stand

H 18 in W 7.5 in D 8.75 in
Massive Antique Mendel & Co Steamer Trunk Footlocker Chest Stage Coach Carriage
By Mendel Drucker
Located in Dayton, OH
made traditional wardrobe trunks, sea chests, sample trunsk, cases, traveling bags, footlockers and
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Metal

Massive Antique Mendel & Co Steamer Trunk Footlocker Chest Stage Coach Carriage
Massive Antique Mendel & Co Steamer Trunk Footlocker Chest Stage Coach Carriage

Massive Antique Mendel & Co Steamer Trunk Footlocker Chest Stage Coach Carriage

H 41 in W 44 in D 29 in
18th Century French Chest of Four Drawers with Hues of Sea Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
in deep sea green hues, with charcoal top, and has wonderful aging and patina throughout. The chest
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18th Century French Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Chest of Four Drawers with Hues of Sea Green Paint
18th Century French Chest of Four Drawers with Hues of Sea Green Paint

18th Century French Chest of Four Drawers with Hues of Sea Green Paint

H 38.25 in W 51 in D 27 in
English Camphorwood Sea Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
brassbound camphorwood trunk
Category

19th Century English Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Brass

English Camphorwood Sea Trunk
English Camphorwood Sea Trunk

English Camphorwood Sea Trunk

H 16 in W 35 in D 17.5 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
Category

Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Teak

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

Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest

H 18 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
French Louis XIV Bleached Oak Commode with Bronze Sea Horse Pulls
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant French chest of drawers was created during the late Louis XIV or early Regence period
Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Oak

French Louis XIV Bleached Oak Commode with Bronze Sea Horse Pulls
French Louis XIV Bleached Oak Commode with Bronze Sea Horse Pulls

French Louis XIV Bleached Oak Commode with Bronze Sea Horse Pulls

H 32.75 in W 49.25 in D 25 in
19th Century Georgian Sea Captain’s Brass Bound Chest, HMS Sirius, c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th century Georgian brass bound mahogany chest, with graduated rope handles and
Category

19th Century Georgian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Georgian Sea Captain’s Brass Bound Chest, HMS Sirius, c.1800
19th Century Georgian Sea Captain’s Brass Bound Chest, HMS Sirius, c.1800

19th Century Georgian Sea Captain’s Brass Bound Chest, HMS Sirius, c.1800

H 21.26 in W 29.93 in D 26.38 in
Chinese Camphor Chest Luggage Chest Carved Stand Antique 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
China to Europe Prior to their use in sea trade, camphor chests were used in Chinese households as
Category

18th Century Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

Chinese Camphor Chest Luggage Chest Carved Stand Antique 1900
Chinese Camphor Chest Luggage Chest Carved Stand Antique 1900

Chinese Camphor Chest Luggage Chest Carved Stand Antique 1900

H 36 in W 52 in D 21 in
19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
sailor who took this chest to sea. These chests contained all the worldly possessions a sailor would take
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Pine

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

19th Century Seaman's Chest

H 15.5 in W 33 in L 15.5 in
MAINE WORK TABLE WITH PAINTING OF FIVE-MASTED SCHOONER
Located in York County, PA
/> The oil on canvas painting, which may have once resided inside a sea chest, dates to the period
Category

19th Century American Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood, Canvas

MAINE WORK TABLE WITH PAINTING OF FIVE-MASTED SCHOONER
MAINE WORK TABLE WITH PAINTING OF FIVE-MASTED SCHOONER

MAINE WORK TABLE WITH PAINTING OF FIVE-MASTED SCHOONER

H 25.5 in W 26 in D 19.5 in
Museum-Quality Empire Mahogany Dressing Chest with Psyche Mirror -1X36
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the past with this museum-quality Empire dressing chest featuring a psyche mirror
Category

1880s Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Museum-Quality Empire Mahogany Dressing Chest with Psyche Mirror -1X36
Museum-Quality Empire Mahogany Dressing Chest with Psyche Mirror -1X36

Museum-Quality Empire Mahogany Dressing Chest with Psyche Mirror -1X36

H 23.23 in W 51.97 in D 78.75 in
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Chest with Bookcase Top, circa 1840
Located in Milford, NH
A unique form three-piece Anglo-Indian rosewood Campaign chest, possibly a sea captain’s chest or
Category

Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Chest with Bookcase Top, circa 1840
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Chest with Bookcase Top, circa 1840

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Chest with Bookcase Top, circa 1840

H 68.5 in W 37.5 in D 15.5 in
Outstanding Ship Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Outstanding ship Captain's sea chest in either teak or cedar with all original brass fittings and
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

Outstanding Ship Captain's Sea Chest
Outstanding Ship Captain's Sea Chest

Outstanding Ship Captain's Sea Chest

H 24.5 in W 47.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Brass Bound Sea Chest/Coffee Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th century brass bound sea chest with brass end carrying handles and finely engraved presentation
Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Brass Bound Sea Chest/Coffee Table
19th Century Brass Bound Sea Chest/Coffee Table

19th Century Brass Bound Sea Chest/Coffee Table

H 19.5 in W 28 in D 19 in
18th Century Sea Chest-Blanket Chest-Coffer
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a Sea chest made in England, circa 1700. It is made of solid oak with hand-forged iron work
Category

Early 1700s English Queen Anne Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Sea Chest-Blanket Chest-Coffer
18th Century Sea Chest-Blanket Chest-Coffer

18th Century Sea Chest-Blanket Chest-Coffer

H 28 in W 44 in D 22 in
19th Century Long Sea Chest in Sky Blue Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century long sea chest in sky blue paint, the rectangular top having applied lip, above dove
Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Long Sea Chest in Sky Blue Paint
19th Century Long Sea Chest in Sky Blue Paint

19th Century Long Sea Chest in Sky Blue Paint

H 15 in W 55 in D 16 in

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Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

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Materials

Metal

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Materials

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Materials

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Materials

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Single Model 12733 Sconce by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce

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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Sea Chest

Materials

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Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Tormod Alnas

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1930s Mexican Industrial Antique Sea Chest

Materials

Wood

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Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

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Antique Sea Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique sea chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique sea chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique sea chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique sea chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Victorian and Georgian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Sea Chest?

Prices for an antique sea chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $572 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,475.
Questions About Antique Sea Chest
  • What is a sea chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    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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