Antique Chests And Trunks

Coat upon coat of red, black and yellow lacquer was hand-applied to this 19th-century footed trunk likely originated as a display stand and storage chest in an elaborate shrine displ...

HISTORY Camphor wood was the premium choice for travel trunks—especially maritime and campaign chests—for three critical reasons: Its a natural pest repellent.

Antique blanket chest / trunk, ca. early 20th Century, New England. Composed of grasscloth wrapped solid cedar with bamboo trim, and brass hinges, all supported by hand-carved wooden...

19th century traveling silver chest by Smith and Nicholson A super quality sliver chest or strong box, the chest is made by Smith of Smith and Nicholson, the chest was intended f...

An imposing 17th century mahogany Portuguese colonial trunk / chest, of grand proportions, decorated with pierced brass panels. Probably Brazil, circa 1670. This rare chest...

A studwork leather fronted and oak domed travel chest or trunk, with the front decorated with birds and a basket of flowers flanked by two decorative roundels outlined in brass studs...

This Swiss Alpine pine chest, dating to circa 1850, is crafted from solid pine with a honey-colored finish. The hinged lid opens to reveal a spacious interior storage compartment, m...

Antique blanket chest/trunk, ca. early 20th Century, New England. Composed of grasscloth wrapped solid cedar with bamboo trim, metal handles, and brass hinges. Hinged top opens to re...

Italy / 16th century / Venetian chest or Cassone / oak, polychroom / antique / renaissance A large carved and gilt painted Venetian marriage chest made in oak in the 16th century i...

Large shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries and decorated with traditional geometric symbols. Originating...

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...

A large vintage Chinese storage chest constructed from woven bamboo and rattan with a warm, richly aged surface. The rectangular form is built around a sturdy bamboo framework, with ...

This large domed 18th Century Baroque Chest is made with solid oak and mounted with decorative iron strapwork and handles.

16th Century Primitive Spanish chest, of walnut construction. With beautiful hand carved decoration to the front, charming original peg construction and carved hinge to the top.

Big shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical ...

Wooden chest from Romania, dating to around 1900. This characterful piece is handcrafted and richly adorned with traditional geometric chip-carved decorations. The panels, stiles, an...

Very fine early 18th century leather travel chest or trunk in beautiful brass and iron studded Spanish leather, having elaborate geometric floral design, the slightly domed top with ...

HISTORY Camphor wood was the premium choice for travel trunks—especially maritime and campaign chests—for three critical reasons: Its a natural pest repellent.

High-quality camphorwood chest. The top and all sides are made from a single piece of mirror-cut camphorwood with a beautiful grain pattern. Original brass fittings and carrying hand...

Antique shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. Reduced to a natural finish. Raw, authentic. Originating f...

Charles I oak chest of unusual small proportions in restored condition.  With iron handles and moulded edge to the lid. English, Circa 1620.

Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional geometric symbols. Reduce...

A highly decorative antique Japanese wooden storage chest, dating from the Meiji period (circa 1870–1910). The chest is crafted from dark wood that shows signs of age, bearing a beau...

A very rare and fine example of a 17th Century Nuremberg lock safe chest. With stunning original polychrome painting to three sides, each segmented section separated by the hand for...

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...

Personal writing/document campaign style chest or sailor's ditty box in pine with carry handles, lock and keys. It features dovetailed joinery having an interior fitted with a remov...

18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and sides. Wrought iron fittings, decorations and side handles.  

This impressive 18th-century walnut colonial coffer, also known as a blanket chest, features exceptional brass hardware and is constructed from solid pieces of walnut. The chest is d...

This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finis...

American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved molded edge, exposed dovetails, wooden knobs, silver escutcheon, original keys, and res...

19th C. English Oak Wood and Steel Banded Safe Storage Cabinet Chest Trunk. Circa Mid 19th Century. Measurements: 27" H x 37" W x 24" D.

A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels, three drawers and scalloped skirt. Crafted during the early 20th century, this late Qi...

A rustic wooden trunk or chest made in Morocco perhaps at the turn of the twentieth century with carved feet, expsed nail heads and an iron latch.

Antique wood and tin steamer chest with floating storage. This piece is constructed of wood with an embossed tin exterior that features a low relief leaf pattern across the entirety...

Rare, excellently maintained 19th Century Joseun Dynasty era storage trunk. Large storage compartment with a lockable wood top. Wood stained a dark warm-brown, and carefully maintain...

A rare pair of Regency English-made Campaign trunks in black morocco leather with steel edges and brass studs. Bearing the label: H. Herbert, 187 Strand and stating that the company ...

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with iron hardware. Stunning piece of furniture that dates back to the early 1900s. Histor...

Antique American made wooden chest featuring navy blue paint. Please examine all photographs of this chest to fully asses its condition. White paint speckles the exterior of this ch...

Antique chest carved on three sides mounted on four round feet, gilded bronze clasp. The photos and video accurately describe the good condition of the piece, some signs of wear cons...

A very desirable and useful small size late 17th century English oak trunk or chest. Having its original warm and rich patina. Has good presence and solid character. This would be pe...

This 19th-century English mahogany tabletop campaign chest exudes a refined elegance with its rich warm hue and sophisticated brass hardware. It features two cabinet doors with beaut...

A powerful and architecturally striking 17th century Spanish Baroque iron-mounted dowry chest, or arca de novia, retaining its original forged iron mounts and pierced inner lid panel...

Antique English Mahogany Chest/Ottoman with Brass Fittings This is an antique English octagonal chest, crafted from mahogany and adorned with brass fittings. Style: George III Peri...

Fine Early Victorian Teak Campaign Chest, circa 1850 Material: Teak, Brass, Metal A particularly attractive and unusually large early Victorian campaign and document chest, handcra...

Two chests - 17th century. Portuguese; from the 17th century; made of leather, wood, and nails. Decoration of the nails forming scrolls. Iron hardware and traces of woodworm. Dimensi...

Late 19th century cylindrical storage chest, made out of the trunk of a tree. Wood sides smoothed and stained a dark brown. Lid opens at the top with brass hardware. Originally used ...

19th c paint decorated Pennsylvania blanket chest (Lancaster County) The blanket chest is dovetailed case and has original bracket feet. Original button box interior and paint, chest...

Beautiful antique Italian rustic traditional trunk with opening top and the typical carved legs. The piece is in solid Italian walnut wood with great color and charm.  

18th Century book chest in red lacquer. The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment. Front with a pair of doors with fillings made of natural wicker. In between ...

Each with hinged practically square tops with brass corners and lined with red cloth. The conforming cases with locks and leather side handles. From the estate of the founder of Yank...

A magnificently decorated mid-19th century Swedish hand crafted and painted pine wedding dowry chest, dated 1855. This large and impressive chest features high quality craftsmans...

A rare early 18th Century Dutch East India Company (VOC) teak chest.  Prominently stamped with the VOC monogram and dated 1730. Of substantial plank construction, retaining extensiv...

Antique American Primitive Brown Wooden Blanket Chest Trunk. Details: Cast iron hardware, solid wood construction, distressed finish, no key, but unlocked, very nice antique item, gr...

A beautifully aged 19th century Chinese elm storage trunk, rich in character and showcasing the honest simplicity of traditional Chinese provincial furniture. Handcrafted from solid ...

Painted pine blanket chest featuring a hand-painted church facade framed by floral urns and geometric borders, circa 1900. Bold colors and stepped border evoke Romanian village do...

Antique Peruvian wooden chest or coffer lined with leather, richly decorated with carvings and polychrome vegetal and ornamental motifs. The piece features an elegant curved lid and ...

Early-20th-century portable carpenter’s tool chest constructed from wood and retaining a heavily worn pale-green painted finish. The removable front panel is secured by side hardware...

This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finis...

ABOUT An antique distressed metal chest with cast iron handles and wooden straps. Original metal label inside. CREATOR W.C. Kerch, Cleveland. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-194...

A superb early 20th-century English storage chest, exceptionally well constructed in oak and distinguished by extensive metal bindings, original carrying handles and substantial lock...