18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Studded Nailhead Detail

An excellent example of the classic dome top Spanish "arcón" or travel chest / trunk. Constructed of wood, the exterior is completely covered in a dark brown leather and the top and front feature studded brass nails arranged in decorative patterns. The nailheads themselves are decorated with raised star shape. The functioning lock mechanism (key included), hasp and side carry handles are original and made of wrought iron. Included are a pair of matching studded leather "feet" or supports which raise the trunk off of the floor allowing air to circulate, thus protecting the bottom from moisture. A solid and useable trunk...

A late 19th century arched top camphor wood British military campaign chest, with original brass hardware. Built of durable materials and designed for travel, these rugged wooden che...

Hammered, riveted and soldered in 18th century Spain, this copper container was made for common household use, but with its sculptural form, rich color and patina of age it surpasses...

Hammered, riveted and soldered in 18th century Spain, this copper container was made for common household use, but with its sculptural form, rich color and patina of age it surpasses...

This small-sized 18th century rustic Spanish shoemaker's work table (mesa de zapatero) was hand crafted, as much of this type of traditional furniture was, from solid walnut. The tab...

This 18th century Spanish trestle style writing table has a tabletop of one single wide plank, and the leg sections, or trestles, are joined with sliding dovetail joints and fastened...

A fantastic Spanish trunk with an angular dome top, the wood has been covered in leather on all sides except the back. The deep chocolate color leather has been affixed with various ...

It is the incredible hand-carved details that make this trunk or "coffer" so impressive. This solid oak trunk is the type one might see if touring the hallways of a castle in Denmark...

17th century French leather coffer, chest or trunk with nailhead detail from burgundy on newer wooden base.   

Made to safeguard your precious treasures, this impressive wooden chest made in Germany circa 1780. Elaborate ornamentation on the front includes diverse sea motifs such as a fish sc...

A Spanish 18th century large size carved-wood coffer. This Spanish trunk from the 18th century features a long rectangular-shaped top which rests above a beautifully carved case adorn with a leaf motif moldings and geometrically designed panels with decorative accents within their centres. Front paw feet project out beneath the thickly molded skirt. The trunk's interior offers a large open storage space. This 18th century Spanish chest is an overall rich, brown color with beautiful aging throughout. The back-side of this piece remains un-decorated, therefore best use would be against a wall, bed, or sofa. This 18th century coffer from Spain would be perfect at the foot of a bed, or within in a family/living room, with plentiful storage for blankets and pillows...

Antique Spanish hand tooled leather covered wood trunk w/ period hand wrought iron hardware, locks, handles, escutcheons. Beautifully aged original surface w/ finely detailed decorat...