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PAIR 19th Century French Gothic Revival Trunks ~ Blanket Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
PAIR 19th Century French Gothic Revival Trunks ~ Blanket Chests is a truly unusual find! Perfect
Category
1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Oak
$4,980 / set
H 20 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
Chinese Red and Gold Shrine Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
likely originated as a display stand and storage chest in an elaborate shrine display. Placed to the side
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Imposing 17th Century Portuguese Colonial Mahogany and Brass Chest
Located in Benington, Herts
An imposing 17th century mahogany Portuguese colonial trunk / chest, of grand proportions
Category
Late 17th Century Brazilian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass, Iron
$12,969
H 41.34 in W 80.32 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Traveling Silver Chest by Smith and Nicholson
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century traveling silver chest by Smith and Nicholson
A super quality sliver chest or
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Oak
1900s Belgian Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s Belgian wooden chest is a charming example of early 20th-century utilitarian design
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
1900s Belgian Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s Belgian wooden chest is a striking piece of utilitarian history, stamped with bold
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Antique shepherd’s chest, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Big shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests
Category
1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Beech
Antique shepherd’s chest, 1820s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique shepherd’s chest with geometric decoration from the Carpathian Highlands, ca. 1820. Also
Category
1820s Romanian Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Beech
19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand Painted Chest
Located in Mexico City, MX
This hand painted box is representative of a technique
typical of the Olinalá region, in the state of Guerrero in the
South of Mexico. Guerrero is the most important lacquer produc...
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$1,200
H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
18th Century Baroque Chest
Located in Wilton, CT
This large domed 18th Century Baroque Chest is made with solid oak and mounted with decorative iron
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Large 16th century carved and polychroom painted oak Venetian chest, Italy
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 16th century / Venetian chest or Cassone / oak, polychroom / antique / renaissance
A
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood, Oak
$7,749
H 21.26 in W 71.66 in D 21.66 in
Antique shepherd’s chest, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the
Category
1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Beech
Antique Studded Metal Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique chest or trunk, most likely over 100 years old and from Asia (inferred from the asian
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
1900s French Wood Patinated Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French wooden chest is a striking example of timeworn elegance, featuring a richly
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Rustic 19th century handmade chest
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a 19th century handmade rustic chest. This chest has hand forged iron hinges on the top
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Antique Korean Coin Chest
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Charming antique coin box. From the Joseon Dynasty period. Chest is made from hardwood with
Category
19th Century Korean Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Mexico City, MX
This chest from the 19th century is a majestic example of the technique known as ‘maque’, or
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$21,000
H 13.39 in W 32.68 in D 15.75 in
Studded Leather Travel Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 18th century leather travel chest or trunk in beautiful brass and iron studded
Category
Early 1700s Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather
Asian Copper Clad Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Asian copper clad chest is strapped with embossed brass banding and overlaid cartouches. There are
Category
1860s East Asian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of English Campaign Style Trunks
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lovely antique trunks or blanket chests with brass hardware and handles all intact..... a wonderful
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
19th C. English Oak Wood and Steel Banded Safe Storage Cabinet Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. English Oak Wood and Steel Banded Safe Storage Cabinet Chest Trunk. Circa Mid 19th Century
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Steel
$2,500
H 27 in W 37 in D 24 in
19th Century French Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden Chest is a treasure trove of antiquity, offering a storied piece to
Category
19th Century French Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine, Paint
Adirondack Twig Work Chest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Adirondack twig-work lidded and handled box with original fabric inside. Exceptional patina and condition. Great for a lodge or cabin.
Period: Last Quarter 19th century
Origin: No...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Chinese Handcarved Chinoiserie Wood Trunk Chest
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chinese antique handcarved wood trunk or chest with great reddish patina and brass hardware. Great
Category
1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
antique beech shepherd’s chest, 1850’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the
Category
1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Beech
Korean Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Korean Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and sides. Wrought iron fittings, decorations and side handles.
Category
Mid-18th Century South American Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
$3,159
H 12.6 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
$9,800
H 45 in W 59.5 in D 24 in
Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest
Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with
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Late 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved
Category
1820s American Federal Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Silver, Iron
$20,000
H 36.75 in W 36 in D 19.75 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Rustic Moroccan Wooden Trunk Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rustic wooden trunk or chest made in Morocco perhaps at the turn of the twentieth century with
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Leather Campaign Trunks
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A rare pair of Regency English-made Campaign trunks in black morocco leather with steel edges and
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Steel
19th Century Scandinavian Hand Painted Blanket Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century hand painted Scandinavian blanket chest
1847
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
1800s Carved Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 48 inches one of a kind antique carved wood chest / trunk / cedar chest. Features intricate
Category
Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Oak
19 Century Works Men Chest with Drawers .
Located in Den Haag, NL
Looking for something unique .now for sale this works men chest .
7 drawers .it bin used for small
Category
1890s European Georgian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Oak
19th Century Woven Wicker Vintage Travel Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Woven Wicker Vintage Travel Chest
A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wicker
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th-century English mahogany tabletop campaign chest exudes a refined elegance with its rich
Category
19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Primitive Brown Wooden Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Primitive Brown Wooden Blanket Chest Trunk. Details: Cast iron hardware, solid
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Export Camphor Wood Trunk Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
chest at the end of a bed.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique Leather Top Camphor Chest 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Leather Top Camphor Chest 19th Century
Category
19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century Walnut Syrian Palace Chest
Located in Southall, GB
A fabulous example of a large Syrian Palace chest, with hand beaten iron and forged ormolu
Category
Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Ormolu
$9,637 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38.59 in W 53.94 in D 33.86 in
19th C Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c paint decorated Pennsylvania blanket chest (Lancaster County)
The blanket chest is
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century book chest in red lacquer.
The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
Delaware Valley Black Walnut Dower Chest, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American black walnut dower chest over three divided drawers. The chest features post and panel
Category
1830s American Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Monumental Swedish Neoclassical Hand Painted Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
chest, dated 1855.
This large and impressive chest features high quality craftsmanship, incredibly
Category
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine, Paint
Scandinavian Painted Dowery Wedding Chest, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Colorful and brightly painted all-over with flowers and love birds, marriage or dowery chest on
Category
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Other Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
H 31.25 in W 22 in D 19 in
Spanish Folk Art Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Spanish Folk Art travel chest or steamer trunk,
A very useful decorative travel trunk, the
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Small Late 17th Century English Oak Trunk / Chest / Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
A desirable late 17th century English oak trunk / chest.
Warm and rich original patina. In very
Category
17th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Oak
Antique Shipping Trunk, Continental, Aluminium, Travelling Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipping trunk. A Continental, aluminium travelling chest, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Aluminum
$1,891
H 14.18 in W 25.99 in D 15.75 in
Early 20th c. Distressed Metal Chest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique distressed metal chest with cast iron handles and wooden straps. Original metal
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal, Iron
Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest
Located in North York, ON
Original early 1900s French steamer trunk wardrobe chest. In all original good condition with
Category
1920s French Industrial Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price
25% Off
H 41 in W 23 in D 22 in
Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass, Iron
1875 Large Antique Original Paint Hungarian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
trunk or marriage coffer chest
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original
Category
1870s Hungarian High Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
$3,459
H 18.9 in W 46.86 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Large Spanish Gothic Brutalist Carved Walnut Chest
Located in KEW, AU
chest serves as both a functional storage solution and a timeless design addition to any space, exuding
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
$8,000
H 18.9 in W 42.72 in D 16.54 in
Antique 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Carved Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
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It features a rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved base. The front of the chest has
Category
Mid-17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
$3,097 Sale Price
25% Off
H 21.26 in W 47.64 in D 15.36 in
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Antique Chests And Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique chests and trunks available for sale. The range of distinct antique chests and trunks — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. Antique chests and trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique chests and trunks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Baroque and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique chests and trunks over the years, but those made by Au Touriste, Paris, Hartmann Trunk Company and Seward Trunk Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Chests And Trunks
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between a chest and a trunk is mostly portability. Both terms describe storage furniture often crafted out of wood, but their functions are different. A chest normally goes in a bedroom, living room or other space and serves as a permanent piece of furniture in a home. On the other hand, a trunk usually features heavy-duty craftsmanship and a more portable design. Originally, trunks were used as luggage for travel. However, today, many people use them as permanent furniture, just like chests. Find a wide range of chests and trunks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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, 2024To 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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