18th Century New England Country American Single Drawer Blanket Mule Chest

A rare, one-of-a-kind antique, circa 1860, country Swiss folk decorated wood immigrant's travel trunk. Handmade in the Meilen region of Zürich, Switzerland, in the mid-19th century, crafted of solid oak and pine, rectangular steamer chest...

Patina perfection! A rare and incredible nearly 300 year old French Parisian trunk by La Forest in original condition! An early precursor to the exceptional luxury leather artisans Paris is renowned, such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Goyard, we present this striking antique hide wrapped wood, iron, and flannel domed carriage travel trunk. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the first half of the 18th century, during the reign of King Louis XV (1715-1774), showcasing fine quality craftsmanship, construction and luxurious materials, featuring a high quality solid wood frame reinforced with patinated metal mounts and strapwork, finished in raw animal hide binding to the top and front, flanked by hand forged rolled iron carry handles at the sides, slatted back and sturdy plank boarded verso, the narrow rectangular case having a hinged dome shaped top, opening to reveal the extraordinary rare original flannel fabric lined interior, retaining maker's label under lid, signed La Forest. circa 1725 The label reads: Aux Armes De France Rue Saint Barthelemy, au bas du Pont-au-change, vis-a-vis l'Horloge du Palais La Forest, Maitre Coffretier- Malletier ordinaire de la Maifon de Condé : Fait & vend touted Fortescue de Coffres, Malles, Valifes, Etuis de Chapeaux, Fourreaux de Piftolets, Malles de Rouffi, & autres Marchandifes concernantles Voyages, Cantins, Caves, Malles de Lits, Coffres a Vaiffelles, Paniers de Bagages, & toutes Fortescue d'Equipages d'Armees. Le tout a jufte prix A Paris Translated: Street Saint Barthelemy, at the bottom of Pont-au-change, opposite the Palace Clock...

A Georgian era (1714-1837) English oak mule chest. Born in the late 18th / early 19th century, during the reign of King George III (1760-1820), fine quality craftsmanship and constr...

A rare, one of a kind late 19th century French carved oak coffer now fashioned as a functional bench as well, featuring modern purple trompe-l'œil faux cushioned seat upholstery with distinctive printed three dimensional button tufting. Blending traditional old world European furniture with bold contemporary style, the original antique coffer / trunk / blanket chest, circa 1875, having a hinged top that lifts open to reveal a spacious interior storage compartment and lid with contrasting red upholstery. The outside having a decorative front panel with cartouche framed by ornate floral and ribbon garland carvings, mounted with iron carrying handles at the sides, over a molded base, with heavy-duty three board planked bottom, rising on front bun feet. Dimensions: (approx) 23" High, 28.25" Wide, 19.25" Deep As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a end table, coffee table, ottoman, chair / bench, coal hod bucket / fireplace seat...