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Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama
Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama

Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama

H 35.75 in W 35.75 in D 16.75 in
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era Antique Choba - Tansu (merchant's chest
Category

1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era

Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era

H 41 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with wheels, sliding doors and
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels

H 56.25 in W 66.5 in D 25 in
Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty blanket chest on wheels for an Indonesian merchant from the end of the 19th century
Category

Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th
Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

H 18.9 in W 25.79 in D 13.78 in
Early 20th Century Antique Painted Indian Rolling Merchant's Chest Trunk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful early 20th century merchants chest/trunk. Chest features solid wood construction
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Antique Painted Indian Rolling Merchant's Chest Trunk
Early 20th Century Antique Painted Indian Rolling Merchant's Chest Trunk

Early 20th Century Antique Painted Indian Rolling Merchant's Chest Trunk

H 44.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest This is a large heavy and very strong
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest This is a large heavy and very strong piece, the interior
Category

19th Century Country Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Teak

Antique Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest This is a large heavy and very strong
Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest This is a large heavy and very strong

Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest This is a large heavy and very strong

H 24 in W 37 in D 21 in
Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique iron bound merchants chest with hidden compartments. The chest is very heavy, it has a
Category

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Teak

Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments
Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments

Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments

H 32 in W 50 in D 28 in
Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese late Edo period kiri wood (chestnut) and cypress wood tansu (merchant's chest) with
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'
Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'

Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'

H 36 in W 33.5 in D 33 in
Indian 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Pierced Geometric Decor and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian merchant's chest from the 19th century, with pierced brass geometric decor and
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Indian 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Pierced Geometric Decor and Patina
Indian 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Pierced Geometric Decor and Patina

Indian 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Pierced Geometric Decor and Patina

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 14.5 in
Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian 19th century merchant's blanket chest on wheels from Madura, with hand-painted and
Category

19th Century Indonesian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Wood

Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels
Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels

Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels

H 39.5 in W 50 in D 19.5 in
Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji merchant's tansu chest from the late 19th century with iron hardware. This late
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings
Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings

Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings

H 35 in W 46.5 in D 17 in
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

H 43 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Elm

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase

H 40.95 in W 47.64 in D 16.34 in
Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique merchant's tool chest. An English, stained pine craftsman's trunk, dating to the
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian, 1900
Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian, 1900

Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian, 1900

H 13.59 in W 31.5 in D 16.34 in
Japanese Merchants Tansu Chest 19th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Meiji period Japanese merchants Tansu chest. Very nice patina to original finish. All iron hardware
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Merchants Tansu Chest 19th Century
Japanese Merchants Tansu Chest 19th Century

Japanese Merchants Tansu Chest 19th Century

H 39.25 in W 34.88 in D 15.75 in
C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
box is rustic in finish suggests that it could have been used as a merchant's chest. Every vendor in
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Teak

C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina
C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina

C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina

H 24.5 in W 31.75 in D 18.75 in
Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
decorative carved panel add an artful touch. Unlike merchant’s chests, this piece was designed for stationary
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet
Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet

Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet

H 66.25 in W 34.25 in D 26.5 in
Transition Commode Stamped Jean-baptiste II Tuart
By Jean-Baptiste I. Tuart
Located in BARSAC, FR
to establish himself as a master tablet maker and merchant. Elegant small chest of drawers with
Category

1760s French Louis XV Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Transition Commode Stamped Jean-baptiste II Tuart
Transition Commode Stamped Jean-baptiste II Tuart

Transition Commode Stamped Jean-baptiste II Tuart

H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Rajasthani Shekhawati Merchant's Footed Chest Box India 1900's. Early 20th Century Indian
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's
Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's

H 7 in W 14 in D 10 in
Japanese Merchants Chest From Matsumoto
By Matsumoku Industrial
Located in New York, NY
Merchants chest with iron hardware distinctive to Matsumoto, Nagano prefecture Japan.
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Japanese Merchants Chest From Matsumoto
Japanese Merchants Chest From Matsumoto

Japanese Merchants Chest From Matsumoto

H 31.25 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese choba-dansu (merchant’s chest) constructed of kuri (chestnut) wood with keyaki (zelkova
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest
Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest

Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest

H 47.75 in W 33.5 in D 18 in
Sugi Burl Merchant Chest from Japan
Located in New York, NY
Sugi wood merchants chest with burl wood panels and drawer faces. Hand forged iron hardware
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Sugi Burl Merchant Chest from Japan
Sugi Burl Merchant Chest from Japan

Sugi Burl Merchant Chest from Japan

H 36 in W 35.75 in D 15.5 in
Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Merchant’s Chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest
Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest

Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest

H 35.75 in W 35.75 in D 16.75 in
Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sliding doors, lots of drawers, small secret hiding place behind doors at bottom. Original hand-wrought hardware. Offered at .
Category

1920s Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest
Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest

Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest

H 34.5 in W 33 in D 14 in
Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
The Merchant’s Chest, also called a Tansu, has origins dating back to Japan’s Meiji period and is
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest
Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest

Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest

H 29.6 in W 27 in D 14 in
Merchants ledger chest from Nagoya Japan.
Located in New York, NY
Two section Merchant ledger chest distinctive to the Nagoya area. Left in original patina.
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Merchants ledger chest from Nagoya Japan.
Merchants ledger chest from Nagoya Japan.

Merchants ledger chest from Nagoya Japan.

H 64.5 in W 35.75 in D 18.5 in
Chest from Matsumoto Japan.
By Matsumoto Fuko
Located in New York, NY
Merchant's or tea chest with hardware distinctive to Matsumoto Japan.
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Chest from Matsumoto Japan.
Chest from Matsumoto Japan.

Chest from Matsumoto Japan.

H 33.5 in W 32.75 in D 14 in
Choba-dansu
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Choba-dansu was originally used as a merchant ledger chest. This chest has all drawers inside of
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Choba-dansu
Choba-dansu

Choba-dansu

H 39.5 in W 40.5 in D 19.25 in
Echigo - Etchu Kuruma Dansu
By Etchu Craftsmen
Located in New York, NY
This classic Edo period merchant's rolling chest is in fine condition and has simple iron details
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Echigo - Etchu Kuruma Dansu
Echigo - Etchu Kuruma Dansu

Echigo - Etchu Kuruma Dansu

H 32.5 in W 37.75 in D 20 in
Merchant's Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
Unusual Cho-Dansu (Merchant's Chest), Kiri Wood, Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century. Original Iron
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Merchant's Chest
Merchant's Chest

Merchant's Chest

H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 15 in
19th Century Japanese Merchant's Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese Choba, merchant chest with secret compartment behind small bottom drawer
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

19th Century Japanese Merchant's Chest
19th Century Japanese Merchant's Chest

19th Century Japanese Merchant's Chest

H 35 in W 30 in D 15 in
Meiji Merchant's Chest or Tansu
Located in London, GB
A Meiji period portable merchant's chest or "Tansu" in kiri wood with wrought iron mounts and
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Meiji Merchant's Chest or Tansu
Meiji Merchant's Chest or Tansu

Meiji Merchant's Chest or Tansu

H 31.5 in W 31.3 in D 16.15 in
Large 19thC English Oak Merchant Chest Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1840 Large 19thC English Oak Merchant Chest / Bank of Drawers W175 x D64 x H93cm.
Category

19th Century Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC English Oak Merchant Chest Drawers
Large 19thC English Oak Merchant Chest Drawers

Large 19thC English Oak Merchant Chest Drawers

H 36.62 in W 68.9 in D 25.2 in
Substantial Japanese merchant's chest in 3 sections
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Japanese elm 3 section merchant's chest of particularly attractive color.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Elm

Substantial Japanese merchant's chest in 3 sections
Substantial Japanese merchant's chest in 3 sections

Substantial Japanese merchant's chest in 3 sections

H 70 in W 60 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Merchant's Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
Miri Wood Tansu Clothing Storage with Unusual Fan Iron Design Hardware Grey Burgundy 2 Section
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Japanese Merchant's Chest
Japanese Merchant's Chest

Japanese Merchant's Chest

H 45 in W 33.5 in D 15 in
Fine Japanese Edo Period Keyaki Choba Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese late Edo period keyaki wood (elm) Choba tansu (merchant's chest) with multiple
Category

1850s Japanese Edo Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Fine Japanese Edo Period Keyaki Choba Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'
Fine Japanese Edo Period Keyaki Choba Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'

Fine Japanese Edo Period Keyaki Choba Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'

H 35.75 in W 35.75 in D 18 in
Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese merchant's chest (Zenibako) with a secret compartment and removable lid.
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment
Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment

Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment

H 13 in W 11 in D 17 in
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Safe on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's chest on wheels from the late 19th century, with safe and iron
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Safe on Wheels
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Safe on Wheels

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Safe on Wheels

H 49.25 in W 57 in D 32 in
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique late 1800s Japanese Kansai style cedar merchant chest / tansu with multiple
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu

Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu

H 28 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
Sugi Cho Dansu 'Merchants Chest' from Japan
Located in Chicago, IL
chest. Also used as a merchant storage chest. Most likely from the Nihonmatsu area, 19th century
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Cedar

Sugi Cho Dansu 'Merchants Chest' from Japan
Sugi Cho Dansu 'Merchants Chest' from Japan

Sugi Cho Dansu 'Merchants Chest' from Japan

H 30 in W 41.5 in D 14 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Choba-Dansu Chest with Drawers and Safety Box
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period choba-dansu merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with five drawers
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Choba-Dansu Chest with Drawers and Safety Box
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Choba-Dansu Chest with Drawers and Safety Box

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Choba-Dansu Chest with Drawers and Safety Box

H 40.5 in W 35.25 in L 40.5 in
19th Century Choba Dansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. merchant chest, Choba Dansu, from Kansai, Hinoi
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Merchant Chest

19th Century Choba Dansu
19th Century Choba Dansu

19th Century Choba Dansu

H 29 in W 28.5 in D 14.5 in
Rare Victorian Merchants Apothecary Haberdashery Bank / Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
merchants dresser or Haberdashery apothecary bank of drawers in the form of a dresser This is a very rare
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Oak

Rare Victorian Merchants Apothecary Haberdashery Bank / Chest of Drawers Dresser
Rare Victorian Merchants Apothecary Haberdashery Bank / Chest of Drawers Dresser

Rare Victorian Merchants Apothecary Haberdashery Bank / Chest of Drawers Dresser

H 77.76 in W 44.89 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Solicitor's Filing Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
merchant's chests, this unique piece was bespoke made for an office environment. Perfect today for a
Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Solicitor's Filing Cabinet
19th Century Solicitor's Filing Cabinet

19th Century Solicitor's Filing Cabinet

H 74.81 in W 48.04 in D 25.6 in
Heavy Antique Merchant's Strongbox, English, Safe Deposit Case, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique merchant's strongbox. An English, cast iron safe deposit case, dating to
Category

Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Merchant's Strongbox, English, Safe Deposit Case, Georgian, C.1800
Heavy Antique Merchant's Strongbox, English, Safe Deposit Case, Georgian, C.1800

Heavy Antique Merchant's Strongbox, English, Safe Deposit Case, Georgian, C.1800

H 16.93 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
Merchant counter of Light pine in Patinated condition from the 1910
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique grocery counter in light pine with shelves and drawers in light patina from around 1910. Dimensions in cm: H:85 W:143 D:53
Category

1910s Danish Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Pine

Merchant counter of Light pine in Patinated condition from the 1910
Merchant counter of Light pine in Patinated condition from the 1910

Merchant counter of Light pine in Patinated condition from the 1910

H 33.47 in W 56.3 in D 20.87 in
Antique Japanese Storage Chest, Edo Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare high quality antique Japanese merchant's shop storage chest, Choba-dansu, with three secret
Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Storage Chest, Edo Period, Early 19th Century
Antique Japanese Storage Chest, Edo Period, Early 19th Century

Antique Japanese Storage Chest, Edo Period, Early 19th Century

H 47.64 in W 42.13 in D 14.57 in
Antique Merchant's Trunk, English, Metal Bound, Ebonised, Tool Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique merchant's trunk. An English, metal bound, ebonised pine tool chest, dating to
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Merchant's Trunk, English, Metal Bound, Ebonised, Tool Chest, Victorian
Antique Merchant's Trunk, English, Metal Bound, Ebonised, Tool Chest, Victorian

Antique Merchant's Trunk, English, Metal Bound, Ebonised, Tool Chest, Victorian

H 12.41 in W 27.56 in D 14.57 in
Antique Mail Chest, English, Pine, Carriage, Merchant, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mail chest. An English, pine carriage or merchant's trunk, dating to the
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Mail Chest, English, Pine, Carriage, Merchant, Victorian, circa 1880
Antique Mail Chest, English, Pine, Carriage, Merchant, Victorian, circa 1880

Antique Mail Chest, English, Pine, Carriage, Merchant, Victorian, circa 1880

H 13.59 in W 26.19 in D 15.56 in
Antique Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Merchant's, Trunk, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipwright's tool chest. An English, pine merchants trunk, dating to the late
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Merchant's, Trunk, circa 1870
Antique Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Merchant's, Trunk, circa 1870

Antique Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Merchant's, Trunk, circa 1870

H 17.33 in W 31.5 in D 21.46 in
Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's chest. An English, pine merchant or tool trunk, dating to the early
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850
Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850

Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850

H 19.3 in W 43.71 in D 19.1 in
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning Japanese antique Meiji Era Kansai style cyprus and cedar merchant's tansu chest with
Category

Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest

H 36 in W 33 in D 14.5 in
Early 20th Century Paneled Tianjin Ice Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
family or merchant. The chest is lined with sheet metal and fitted with two wooden shelves for ample
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Early 20th Century Paneled Tianjin Ice Chest
Early 20th Century Paneled Tianjin Ice Chest

Early 20th Century Paneled Tianjin Ice Chest

H 32 in W 32 in L 32 in
19th Century Double Japanese Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century double tansu, originally a merchant's shop chest, with upper half featuring two
Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Double Japanese Tansu
19th Century Double Japanese Tansu

19th Century Double Japanese Tansu

H 65 in W 62.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century, French, Leather Throne Chair
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
copies of Gothic-style furniture. Furniture merchants industrially produce chests, credenzas, sideboards
Category

1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century, French, Leather Throne Chair
19th Century, French, Leather Throne Chair

19th Century, French, Leather Throne Chair

H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period choba dansu merchant's chest from the 19th century with sliding doors
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf
Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf

Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf

H 37 in W 37 in D 15.25 in
Antique Japanese Merchants Chest with Incised Iron Hardware from the Late 1800s
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique merchant’s chest with iron hardware from 19th century Japan. This late 1800s merchant
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Merchants Chest with Incised Iron Hardware from the Late 1800s
Antique Japanese Merchants Chest with Incised Iron Hardware from the Late 1800s

Antique Japanese Merchants Chest with Incised Iron Hardware from the Late 1800s

H 39.5 in W 34.5 in D 16.75 in
Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William III, Circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique merchant's chest. An Oriental, solid teak and iron bound trunk, dating to the
Category

Late 17th Century Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Teak

Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William III, Circa 1700
Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William III, Circa 1700

Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William III, Circa 1700

H 22.25 in W 49.22 in D 30.52 in
Antique Handcrafted Small Merchant's Chest with Lock and Key
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique small merchant's chest or box, c. 1920's. Wonderful petite chest handcrafted of teak and
Category

1920s Unknown Rustic Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Teak

Antique Handcrafted Small Merchant's Chest with Lock and Key
Antique Handcrafted Small Merchant's Chest with Lock and Key

Antique Handcrafted Small Merchant's Chest with Lock and Key

H 10 in W 20.5 in D 13 in
Antique Indian Treasure Box Used as Merchant's Chest with Flaming Iron Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An unusual Indian antique treasure box used as a merchant's chest with iron decor and weathered
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Merchant Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Indian Treasure Box Used as Merchant's Chest with Flaming Iron Decor
Antique Indian Treasure Box Used as Merchant's Chest with Flaming Iron Decor

Antique Indian Treasure Box Used as Merchant's Chest with Flaming Iron Decor

H 9 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
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Antique Merchant Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique merchant chest available at 1stDibs. Each antique merchant chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique merchant chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique merchant chest, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Merchant Chest?

Prices for an antique merchant chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,725.
Questions About Antique Merchant Chest
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    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.

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