Stunning Antique, Early 1700s Hand Carved Wooden Spanish Blanket Chest / Trunk

Marvelously hand-crafted chest from the late 1600s or early 1700s. One of the things that make antiques so appealing & attractive is the fact that most pieces were handmade in recognizable styles, with proven techniques AND with natural materials that could and would stand the test of time. The longer back in time we go, the more that seems to be the case. This amazing chest from circa 1680-1720 is clearly made in the Gothic Style with Gothic church window-like carvings. With Gothic style chests of this age being very rare, we were (and still are) very enthousiastic about finding it. Put together and strengthened with hand-forged, wrought iron brackets, nails AND with very large dovetails, the master carpenter provided the techniques that would guarantee the owner a chest that would last him (or her) a lifetime. As it turned out, his workmanship, in this case, created a chest that has already served some 15 generations. This heavy quality chest is made of solid elm and wrought iron only and the centuries of usage and natural aging have given this Gothic antique a patina that is simply heavenly. The striking and deeply hand-carved Gothic cathedral-like windows, but also the hand forged lock...

Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and...

Wonderful Gothic Revival chest with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality carved and intricate chest. This superb and practical size specimen comes with very attractive and deeply carved, Gothic church-window-like panels and folded scroll paper carvings on the sides. This entirely hand-crafted out of solid oak chest has a pair of the most intricate Gothic church windows panels you ever saw and the guards standing on pillars on both corners are like the gatekeepers...

Excellent workmanship and very cool looking antique box. This 19th century and all handcrafted box is perfect for decorating the interior of your lodge, but also in a home environme...

Stunning late 19th century trunk with wine theme carvings. If you are looking for rare, stylish and good quality antiques to decorate your home or lodge, but you do want them to have a purpose as well, then this all handcrafted trunk from the late 1800's could be perfect. It was made for keeping wood or peat by the fireplace and it can still do that perfectly, because this quality Black Forest antique is as strong and stabile as the day it was made. However, because of the hand carved decor of grape branches, grape leafs and grape bunches, this good size trunk will also make a highly decorative 'dry bar...

Beautifully time worn, mid to early 18th century side table with drawer. If you are looking for a truly ancient looking and crudely stylish side table to decorate your living room or entry hall then this rare antique specimen could be flying your way soon. This relatively large size antique table is a joy to look at and this kind of Spanish countryhouse table can be used in all kinds of interiors. Both the straight lined design and the dark patina make this the ideal timeless design that will work almost everywhere. And with a few candle holders or some colorful antique or modern pieces of Southern European ceramics on top, this ancient table...

20th Spanish trunk with raised wooden panels and original iron hardware A Spanish carved wood blanket chest from the 20th century. This an...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1880 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest. I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest. I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...

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...

A beautiful trunk or coffer from Northern Spain that was made in the first part of the 17th century. It features a rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved base. The front...

20th Century Large French Simple wooden trunk/ blanket chest A simple wooden rectangular box construction with brass strap hardware on edges on a turned leg wooden stand. A candle b...