Captains Sea Chest

Late 19th century China Trade Sea Captain's chest, circa 1880. Aluminum banding and steel handles

Unusually large ships chest from Sado Island. Nice original patina.

A fine early 19th century sailor’s or sea captain’s chest of canted form, the top with molded edge

Antique early-19th century Georgian brass bound mahogany chest, with graduated rope handles and

reinforcements. Typically owned by captains and ship-owners, sea chests were used to display elevated social

A unique form three-piece Anglo-Indian rosewood Campaign chest, possibly a sea captain’s chest or

Outstanding ship Captain's sea chest in either teak or cedar with all original brass fittings and

This exemplary American maritime chest bears the following inscription on the bottom of the center

English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original

a m a z i n g... in every way... the color and patina and remarkable.

photos by john granen

A two-drawer walnut Sea Captain's commode with cabriol legs, original brass drawer pulls and

A 19th Century Campaign style sea captain's military trunk, unbranded. Solid camphorwood, brass

An antique brass stud decorated sea captain's chest on stand, circa 1810-1820, ideal as a side

A 19th century leather bound brass stud decorated and mounted wooden sea captain's chest, mounted

An exquisite small Japanese maki-e lacquer stacking box for incense and accessories, ju-kobako, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. Crafted in maki-e lacquer an...

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

An elaborate and finely carved bench in a pleasing Chestnut tone wood. Scrolled crest rail ends and arm ends. With four carved panels on the back with floral and fruit vines. A reede...

This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...

Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...

Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...

The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original brass trim, mounted with intricate fittings, including handles, hinges and lock plat...

A striking Bandaji from Nothern part of the Korean peninsula circa 19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used in traditional...

Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest This a good and interesting piece, the box has been stripped and waxed it in good condition no worm or any other defects, the rope handle...

A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife with meaning. The dense, heavy ja...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...

A masterpiece of both cabinetmaking and mechanical engineering, this one-of-a-kind expanding table was crafted by the renowned cabinetmaker Samuel Hawkins of London for the Great Exh...

An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simple and clean overall look. There is...