Early 1800s Trunks and Luggage

Original green painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden. Monogram of PMS and date "1857" indicate this trunk may have been for a dowry or wedding present. Traditional hand-painted de...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1810 George III elm & green leather library steps What a thing of beauty, nothing screams Georgian decadence li...

A handsome British Campaign teak blanket chest or trunk which could also be used as a coffee table. Brass straps on corners, bun feet and iron latches an...

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...

A rare George III English mahogany metamorphic library step ladder from the 19th century that converts into a bench (also ideal for use as a side table, cocktail table). Having red i...

Antique European, likely Italian, sarcophagus shaped coffer, trunk or blanket chest that would also make a stunning coffee table. Could also be wonderful for lining storage in a bedr...

An antique painted grain storage chest. Made from pine with beautiful color. Mounted to wheels for ease of movement.

Charming 19th century French trunk or blanket chest.

Colorful 18th century Swiss blanket chest or trunk featuring a polychrome decorated finish. Beautifully decorated with blue painted iron strapping and a floral motif on top. Dated 17...

The front of this pine blanket chest is painted with floral panels and the date "1864". The inside has a candlebox.

Exceptional early French coffer chest having a single plank top faced with a moulded edge and with a later iron hasp. The front has a beautifully carved gadrooned frieze above three ...

Remarkable early 19th century three-panel hand-carved solid oak European coffer or blanket storage trunk. Item features a solid carved oakwood frame with exposed dowel or wooden pin ...