epoca Blanket Chests

A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Brass Handles. Its widely accepted that trunks like this were normally purposed for army use, often given into the ownership of high ranking officers to use for their travels around the various battlegrounds and territories of the empire around the world, hence the carrying handles and the brass banded decoration, which also serves the functional purpose of protecting the item from bumps and bashes during the numerous times it would have been transported. In modern day living this trunk would make a perfect coffee table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the home including the hallway, living room or bedroom. The trunk is also a little smaller than a large amount which yuou will find on the market, which of course allows for it to be used in an even wider variety of spaces. The trunk has also been inspected in our workshops by our expert antique...

Here we have for sale an early 20th century oak blanket chest on bracket feet with scroll-carved detailing. Overall, the chest is in great condition with a few minor signs of wear...

This is an extremely heavy, substantial, over scale trunk from Shan Xi province, China's ancient frontier. The completely solid wood trunk has a thick top that displays beautiful pat...

Antique early 19th century mahogany blanket chest / storage trunk or coffer featuring rustic hand dovetailing with inlaid fruitwood escutcheon. Dimensions: 41.5" x 17" d x 16 1/4"

Late 20th century British Colonial style Sheesham wood blanket storage chest or coffee table. Features a beautiful two tone finish with iron hardware. Dimensions: 16" x 24" x 16"h

Rare Dutch East India Strong Box uncompromisingly made from solid teak. This was meant to be a vault and has stood the test of time. Dovetailed joints and exquisite joinery work with...

Hand-crafted in England in the 19th Century, the camphorwood chest is brass-bound on the corners and edges, with bail handles mounted to the sides an...

A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used are typical Gothic ornaments such as trefoil, mouchette, and trace. This diminutive chest was probably made in the 15th century Netherlands. It has the typical construction of very early European furniture as is also seen on the German Stollentruhe. The chest has only a small lid with forged hinges...

A small 19th century French studded and cloth-bound chest. Covered in the original green and white cloth decorated with brass studs and brass bound edges. Displaying a domed top, rai...

A good antique 18th century Dutch Colonial Governor's teak & brass mounted ebonized chest, Dutch East Indies Company VOC, circa 1740. The VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) was ...

This 19th-century Indian hope chest is a masterfully crafted piece that embodies traditional artistry and timeless elegance. Hand-carved from solid w...

19th century hand carved oak blanket chest from England. The top has three panels, following down to a plain paneled back and sides. The front is the real star of this chest. It has ...