Antique Seamans Chest

A 19th century English seaman's chest featuring wonderful original faded grey-blue paint and possessing traditional canted shape for stability at sea.

19th century teak seaman's chest (probably Welsh) with brass straps and tarred rope handles.

Painted 19th century seaman's chest resting on bun feet.

19th century Welsh seaman's chest with original painting of the sailor's ship on the underside of the lid.

Early 19th c., seaman's chest The front, back and sides are in black painted canvas on wood.

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...

New England sea chest, handcrafted in the 19th century from walnut with brass binding and rope handles. Among its many charms, we love the rich red-brown tone of the wood and the col...

Sometimes the oak was also painted, for example, seaman's chests. Inspiration for this was probably gained during trade trips to Eastern European countries and Scandinavia.

Seaman's Chest Wooden chest with painted whaler's scene on top.

19th century coffer / seamans chest with brass bindings and brass studs for strength and protection.

This is an Antique pine seaman's chest with original rope handles. The grooved plinth base was to allow drainage of the seawater aboard ship.

Early 20th century mahogany seaman’s chest. Stencilled on the top and front J.

American mid 19th century six board seaman's chest with interior till, molded top, dovetailed construction and original red finish.

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...

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