Sailors Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century sailor's chest in richly patinated teak, the top opening to reveal a candle till
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Antique 1830s English Campaign Blanket Chests
Materials
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19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century continental mahogany maritime chest circa 1870.
Rare german maritime sailors chest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Carved Antique Camphor Chest Chinese Sailors Trunk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A heavily carved Chinese camphor wood chest, circa 1930.
Great interiors piece, can work as a side
Category
Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Maritime Painted Chest with Sailors & 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Maritime Painted Chest with Sailors & 3 Drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest.
Made in Britain, probably England
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign chest, WW I or WW II vintage, a sailor's camphor
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
1930's Ralph Cahoon Decorated Pine Blanket Chest with Family & Museum Provenance
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ralph Cahoon Decorated Pine Two Drawer Blanket Chest with Family and Museum Provenance, mid 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
H 38.5 in W 39 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Sea Chest, Late 19th Century, a British sailor's sea chest made from tropic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Sailor's Large Brass-bound Camphor Wood Sea or Campaign Chest,
Mid-19th Century.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
H 21 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique German Wool Kaiserliche Marine Navy Suit Toddler Child Sailor Uniform
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German 1930s three piece toddler / child / doll sized uniform or sailor suit. Made of navy
Category
Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 13 in W 28 in D 11.5 in
19th Century Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Decorated Sea Chest, having a hinged lid with breadboard edges, above a dovetailed
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor wood Hope Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
. It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it. This chest has detailed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
well constructed with a lot of brass angle inside chest to reinforce the joint. It was sailor's hope
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it. This chest has detailed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Spanish Carved Armada Style Model Ship the "Fragata Espanola, 1780"
Located in Dallas, TX
crown, and a smaller crest on the chest of the eagle. The model vessel would resonate with sailors or
Category
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Wood, String
H 24.5 in W 31.5 in D 8.5 in
Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Forney, TX
coloring with beautifully aged warm mellow patina.
Rectangular shaped chest form, having a hinged lid
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Straw
H 2.25 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in
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Located in Wilson, NC
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Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
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Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original, untouched condition with the original paint. The lid of the chest is painted very decora...
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Pine
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Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Chest Luggage Trunk Table
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
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These chests were frequently brought back by sailors from the far east during the early 20th
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Sailor Model Toby Jug Prattware Staffordshire Pottery Late 18th Century
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Prattware pottery Toby Jug known as the Sailor. The well-attired figure has exceptional quality
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Staffordshire Pottery American Sailor Toby Jug Antique Period Early 19th Century
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Staffordshire pottery large size American Sailor Toby jug with enamel coloured decoration and
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H 10.75 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Studio Greytak 'Chrysocolla Bolo Tie on Selenite' Pearl Lariat Necklace
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
bring structure and prosperity. On the other, a drop of aquamarine, the sailor’s stone, tops a black
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Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine early 19th century sailor’s or sea captain’s chest of canted form, the top with molded edge
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19th Century Sailor's Chest with Original Paint and Rope Beckets
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century sailor's chest in original green-blue paint with red shoe and top moldings. Finished
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Nautical Objects
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Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
Chinese Export small leather covered wood box with brass strapping and nailheads, the compartmented interior lined in velvet.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
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Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
A compact and portable antique Chinese seaman’s or sailor’s chest with drawers, locks, and rare
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage
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Iron
American White Pine Sailor's Nautical Traveling Chest, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American white pine sailor's nautical traveling chest with upper hinged top, exposed dovetailing
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Nautical Objects
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Wrought Iron
Pair of Sailor Made Beckets
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare sailor-made figure-eight rope beckets with natural canvas and cord covering, leather hinge
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
19th Century Sailor Made Ropework Basket
Located in Essex, MA
. From sea chest handles, or beckets, to flask covers, balls and knife covers, sailors would use whatever
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
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Rope
American Mid-19th Century Sailor Made Valuables Box with Extensive Inlays
Located in Wells, ME
American Sailor made mid-19th century valuables box. This unique mahogany box is both sophisticated
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Antique 1840s American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
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Ivory, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
H 6 in W 11.75 in D 7.38 in
19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
sailor who took this chest to sea. These chests contained all the worldly possessions a sailor would take
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Pine
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Also known as "ship's chests" because sailors and merchants used them. Black iron hardware, keyaki
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
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Iron
Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art Nantucket miniature decorated sea chest, likely circa 1940s or earlier, a classic six
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
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Swedish Art Deco mahogany marquetry chest Mjolby Intarsia
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco lidded chest on four legs in mahogany with two marquetry scenes. Front depicts a
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20th Century Swedish Boxes
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Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
well constructed with a lot of brass angle inside chest to reinforce the joint. It was sailor's hope
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
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Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wooden Trunk, Hope Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
100 years old history. It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
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Wood
Siren by Int'l Rogers Bros Silverplate Flatware Set Service 53 Pcs Woman Figural
By International Silver, 1847 Rogers Bros.
Located in Big Bend, WI
chest. Very good condition, with no monograms. Minor surface scratches, as expected with age. This set
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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
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Silver Plate
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
1920s Antique Metal Copper Standing Dove Bird Shaped Lidded Box Islamic Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Portuguese sailors took the nut to Europe.An Islamic betel box in the shape of a standing bird. The bird is
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Brass, Copper
"Blowing Bubbles" Oil Painting by William Penn Morgan 'American, 1826-1900'
By W.P. Morgan
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, plates, accessories and an oil lamp resting on a green chest in the translucent shadows while the table
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings
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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
H 38.38 in W 32.5 in D 4.25 in
Antique Middle Eastern Brass-Clad Wood Sailor’s Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An enchanting Middle Eastern antique wood chest with drawers that features wonderfully executed
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Blanket Chests
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Brass
19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
handles were generally tied by the seaman who owned the chest and would illustrate the sailor's seamanship
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
19th Century Long Sea Chest in Sky Blue Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century long sea chest in sky blue paint, the rectangular top having applied lip, above dove
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Wood
Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique pine wood sailors sea chest dovetailed constructed trunk box. Item features dovetail
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1800s British Sailors Sea Chest Trunk Painted Whaling Scene Flags Rope Beckets
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique British monogrammed sailors sea chest / trunk with original very detailed braided rope
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Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Nautical Objects
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Wood
H 16.63 in W 36 in D 18 in
Bitossi Aldo Londi Italy Sailor Wall Hanging, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
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Rimini Blue Sailor Stoneware Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A Rimini Blue wall hanging designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa 1965 features a sailor adorned
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H 9.06 in W 5.32 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century Welsh seaman's chest with original painting of the sailor's ship on the underside of
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Copper Betel Nut Lidded Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, when Dutch and Portuguese sailors took the nut to Europe.
Probably used as a betel nut box, tea caddy
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Indo-Islamic Dhokra Copper Betel Nut Peacock Lidded Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Probably used as a betel nut box, tea caddy or treasure chest.
Dhokra, figural peacock bird lidded box
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Painted Sailor's Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
Sailor’s chest in original blue paint, with hand-forged iron hinges. The chest is decorated with a
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Dresser of a Sailor’s Whimsy
Located in New York, NY
A miniature chest of poplar construction with various dimensions of applied wooden decoration
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects
Folk Art Sailors Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing 19th century Folk Art Sailor's Chest. The exterior of chest is entirely covered with
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Wood
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Sailors Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sailors chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, cord and fabric, every sailors chest was constructed with great care. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage sailors chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sailors chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A sailors chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. 1847 Rogers Bros., International Silver and Studio Greytak each produced at least one beautiful sailors chest that is worth considering.
How Much is a Sailors Chest?
Prices for a sailors chest start at $650 and top out at $10,100 with the average selling for $2,673.
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