Asian Hardwood Trunk, Bronzed-Mounted Chest, Coffer, Late 20th Century

This is a large vintage carved chest. An Oriental, camphorwood and brass linen trunk with relief decor, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. Profusely carved and of substan...

This is a small antique Zanzibar chest. An East African travel trunk in solid teak and brass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. ...

This is a large vintage tool chest with secret drawers. An Oriental, mahogany carriage trunk, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Present...

This is a distinguished Chinese camphorwood linen trunk, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Beautifully adorned with leaf and foliate carvings, this generously sized blanket chest offers both practical storage and exquisite craftsmanship. Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good, clean order throughout. Classic Art Deco period Chinese craftsmanship – A superb fusion of form and function Quality camphorwood stocks – Rich honeyed tones with a naturally fragrant interior Exquisite hand-carved fascia – Detailed with leaf and foliate motifs, enhancing its decorative appeal Spacious and clean interior – Ideal for storing blankets, linens, or cushions Supportive, flat top – Suitable for use as a window bench seat of comfortable height Original Chinese sliding pin lock – Complete with key, a rare and desirable feature The lock further enhanced with fascinating engraved dragon detail Sturdy bracket feet – Elevating the chest while ensuring stability and durability This is a handsome vintage camphorwood chest...

Beautiful Italian antique chest, trunk in great solid wood with blackened carved edges and frames, great original brass handles, escutcheons and decors on all sides, completed with t...

A Dutch-colonial five-foot amboyna wood VOC chest with brass mounts Batavia (Jakarta) or Sri Lanka, 18th century H. 80.5 (including bun-feet) x W. 153 x D. 64.5 cm The many moves from post to post undertaken by VOC officials in the course of their careers made the chest an indispensable item of furniture in every household and for transport. But to avoid overloading sailing ships with chests of all sizes and forms the Heeren XVII adopted a great number of resolutions regulating the form and seizes of the chests and the number each VOC official was allowed to take. On his repatriation, the Governor General was allowed eighteen large chests, a member of the Council of India ten, a minister of religion two and a carpenter, boatswain, cook’s mate only one smaller chest, about three-quarter the size of the largest chest...

An Indonesian rustic blanket chest from the 19th century, with brass details and hidden storage box. Created in Indonesia during the 19th century, this blanket chest captures the att...

the rectangular hinged lid fitted with a flush-mounted handle over a conforming body flanked by solid brass bail handles; all resting on a later detached stand; adorned overall with ...