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Antique Seamans Chest

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art “Hindeloopen” Painted Tilt Top Table
Located in Casteren, NL
example, seaman's chests. Inspiration for this was probably gained during trade trips to Eastern European
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Late 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Seamans Chest

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Pine, Paint

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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
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 15.5 in W 33 in L 15.5 in
Seaman's Chest. The Classic Treasure Chest!
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chest looks like it is straight out of Treasure Island! It has great wrought iron strapping
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19th Century Swedish Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Seaman’s Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare antique Seaman's chest with gorgeous patina. Features iron work handles. A conversation piece
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1890s American Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Iron

Folk Art Seaman's Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful folk art seaman's chest. Great original paint and decoration. 1860. Reference: 7038
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19th Century Turkish Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Seaman's Chest
Folk Art Seaman's Chest
H 22.5 in W 38 in D 22 in
19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English seaman's chest featuring wonderful original faded grey-blue paint and
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Seamans Chest

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Wood

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 16 in W 40 in D 16 in
19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century teak seaman's chest (probably Welsh) with brass straps and tarred rope handles. The
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
H 18.5 in W 32 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Painted 19th century seaman's chest resting on bun feet.
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seamans Chest

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Pine

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
H 18.25 in W 35.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century Welsh seaman's chest with original painting of the sailor's ship on the underside of
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seamans Chest

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Teak

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
H 18 in W 40.75 in D 20.25 in
Early 19th C. Antique Brass Tacked Seaman's Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 19th c., seaman's chest The front, back and sides are in black painted canvas on wood. The
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Early 19th Century Campaign Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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
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1830s English Campaign Antique Seamans Chest

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Teak

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
19th Century New England Seaman's Chest
Located in New York, NY
New England sea chest, handcrafted in the 19th century from walnut with brass binding and rope
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19th Century American Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century New England Seaman's Chest
19th Century New England Seaman's Chest
H 17 in W 31 in D 18.75 in
Seaman's Chest
Located in Summerland, CA
Seaman's Chest Wooden chest with painted whaler's scene on top. Initials painted on
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19th Century American Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Wood

Seaman's Chest
Seaman's Chest
H 14 in W 37 in D 15 in
Antique Coffer / Seaman's Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century coffer / seamans chest with brass bindings and brass studs for strength and protection
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19th Century British Antique Seamans Chest

Antique Coffer / Seaman's Chest
Antique Coffer / Seaman's Chest
H 24 in W 45.5 in D 22.5 in
Seaman's Chest
Located in Millwood, VA
This is an Antique pine seaman's chest with original rope handles. The grooved plinth base was to
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19th Century Scottish Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Pine

Seaman's Chest
Seaman's Chest
H 17 in W 35 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Seaman’s Chest
Located in East Sussex, GB
Early 20th century mahogany seaman’s chest. Stencilled on the top and front J. B. A. NIMROD 1907
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Early 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mahogany Seaman’s Chest
Early 20th Century Mahogany Seaman’s Chest
H 19.69 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
American Mid 19th Century Six Board Seaman's Chest with Original Finish
Located in Wells, ME
American mid 19th century six board seaman's chest with interior till, molded top, dovetailed
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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Pine

An interesting and decorative seamans chest
Located in Sundridge, GB
Constructed from pitch pine with a leather covered and brass nailed lid with painted decoration to the underside that is dated 1861. An intersting feature is that the lock has a bell...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Seamans Chest

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
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Iron

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Red Iron Double Sconces , France 1950
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sconces in red painted steel, nice patina. Reminiscent of the creations of a famous designer we apparently can't mention. Two pairs are available.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Seamans Chest

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Iron

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Metal

Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
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2010s American Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Brass

Curtain Lamp
Curtain Lamp
H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Brass

Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
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2010s Italian Renaissance Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Glass

Rosso Wall Mirror
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Blown Glass

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Seamans Chest

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Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Textile

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Brass

Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Seamans Chest

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Brass

Contemporary Brass and Murano Glass Mirror, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Wall mirror brass and Murano glass. Small artisanal production from an italian design workshop. Can be hang horizontally or vertically.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Brass

Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Solid Pine, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking, large mirror was produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden, in the late 1960s. This generously sized rectangular mirror can be placed as floor mirror and can also be...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Poplar, Burl

4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Introducing the "Wabi Sabi Oak Chairs" - a set of four robust and heavy oak chairs, inspired by the design ethos of the 70s and perfectly suited to complement the styles of renowned ...
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1970s Dutch Brutalist Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Oak

4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
H 38.59 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Antique Painted Theater Backdrop Panel
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique painted cloth panel from India. May have been a back drop for a theater or a large wall hanging. It has a wonderful worn old patina and would add character to any setting.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Seamans Chest

Materials

Paint

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Antique Seamans Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique seamans chest you’re looking for. Each antique seamans chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique seamans chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique seamans chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Seamans Chest?

The average selling price for an antique seamans chest at 1stDibs is $1,895, while they’re typically $626 on the low end and $4,900 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Seamans Chest
  • 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.
  • 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.