Metal Blanket Chests

An 18th century painted chest from Sweden, likely a marriage trunk, displaying a particular Scandinavian folk art style of joyful polychrome illustrations. The large, rectilinear vol...

L.E. MORRISON 19th century storage flat top trunk. leather and metal with iron locks and original hardware and original leather handles. all in good shape. The trunk is in mint cond...

An English, solid oak mule chest from the mid-18th century or earlier, this heavy storage trunk has a paneled exterior darkened to a rich mahogany that adds further depth to the antique storage trunk...

A charming English country folk art painted pine trunk or blanket chest, hand-decorated with a weathered architectural façade resembling a grand Georgian manor country house on the f...

This antique Spanish walnut chest showcases remarkable carved workmanship typical of traditional Iberian craftsmanship. Main characteristics: The facade is divided into three ornate ...

French coffer or chest made circa 1900. Decorated with carved flowers style. The design of this chest is deliberately rustic. The interior is lined with fabric. Very decorative and ...

This is an antique Stollentruhe (stile-and-panel chest) made of solid oak, originating from Southern Germany, most likely Bavaria, Upper Austria, or Tyrol, and dating to the early 17th century (circa 1600–1630). It is an early and exceptional example of the traditional stollen construction, recognizable by its tall, continuous corner stiles, heavy front panel, and strongly regional carved ornamentation. The chest is fitted with an outstanding and completely original chest lock...

This antique dome-top trunk, commonly referred to as a camelback or humpback chest, features embossed metal filigree panels and wood slats. Trunk on 4 original metal casters. The ex...

A charming country English folk art blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from pine measuring nearly 3.5' feet wide. The chest features a later hand-painted Georgian manor house faç...

English Renaissance 17th Century Solid Oak Chest Trunk Spectacular period Renaissance oak chest, dating from the early 17th century. The antique piece features a front composed of p...

This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...

Evoking the carved chests once placed within medieval halls, ecclesiastical interiors, and great country houses, this 19th century oak trunk captures the enduring romance of the Goth...

This is an antique studded Zanzibar chest. An African, mahogany and brass decorated carriage trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A fine example of 19th century t...

For Sale: Stunning Dark-Toned Rattan Storage Chest with Brass Accents Add a touch of elegance to your home with this beautiful dark toned rattan storage chest, designed in a classic...

A fine Asian hardwood storage chest with elaborate brass metalwork, including large interior hinges and corner supports, two brass side handles, a large decorative lock, and round br...

Awesome antique Colonial or Rustic pine carpenter’s tool chest, trunk, or coffee table composed of a solid pine frame with dovetail joints, hand forged iron bail handles and hardware...

A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used are typical Gothic ornaments such as trefoil, mouchette, and trace. This diminutive chest was probably made in the 15th century Netherlands. It has the typical construction of very early European furniture as is also seen on the German Stollentruhe. The chest has only a small lid with forged hinges...

This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest crafted around 1580. Its distinctive construction, with massive upright corner post...

A Mid Century Middle Eastern intricately Carved Landscape Scenic Fruitwood Storage Chest. Carved on all sides including the back of chest. Measures 40" in width, 20.5" in depth and ...

English oak Tudor style trunk, 18th century. With a two board rectangular top with molded front and side edges the front with 3 carved panels, paneled sides.

A charming antique 19th century steamer trunk. Made from oak with metal paneling and banding. The center of the trunk has a floral embossed fabric. Interior is lined with pine. D...

Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...

A Pair Late 20th Century Handcrafted Asian Wicker and Brass fitting Graduated Chests. Measures 31" in width, 16" in depth and 16" in height. The smaller chest measures 28" in width, ...

""~!~** STRAIGHT **~!~** Baroque round-lidded chest, also known as a dome top chest, solid oak, with heavy fittings, around 1750. The chest is in a "refined for the home condition...

A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and sp...

A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Brass Handles. Its widely accepted that trunks like this were normally purposed for army use, often given into the ownership of high ranking officers to use for their travels around the various battlegrounds and territories of the empire around the world, hence the carrying handles and the brass banded decoration, which also serves the functional purpose of protecting the item from bumps and bashes during the numerous times it would have been transported. In modern day living this trunk would make a perfect coffee table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the home including the hallway, living room or bedroom. The trunk is also a little smaller than a large amount which yuou will find on the market, which of course allows for it to be used in an even wider variety of spaces. The trunk has also been inspected in our workshops by our expert antique...

Antique Italian late 17th century leather on pine carriage chest/trunk, with brass stud-work, circa 1680. This rare survivor from the late baroque period of the 1600s was made in th...

This is a superb Georgian period mule chest, offering grand proportions and high country house appeal, circa 1780. Crafted in solid oak, this handsome antique coffer features hidden ...

A French, solid oak coffer from the 1700s, the heavy storage trunk has a paneled construction graced by various hand-carved patterns such as roses along the upper trim, and more abst...

English coffer or chest made in the 19th century probably in India. The many brass parts give this item a unique style. The numerous compartments in the upper part, as well as the ...

Early 19th-century French Provincial oak coffer from Provence, traditionally used for storing linens and household goods. This hand-crafted trunk features a rectangular lift-top lid ...

A Swedish, solid pine coffer from the 1700s, this roomy storage trunk has paneled construction graced by hand-painted illustrations in the pilasters depicting imaginative red floral ...

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer circa 1841. Fine quality piece of Scandinavian folk art.  Made from solid pine with a slight dome top lid.  Base coated in...

Early 20th C. pine and iron mounted trunk. Clean. Measures 36.5" in width, 21.5inches in depth and 24" in height.

A very attractive antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850. A fine quality antique Zanzibar dowry chest...

Eraly American pine, iron and brass map or utility chest with leather handles. Nice and rich patina. Lock not functional.

An absolutely charming mid to late 1900s antique German or Austrian blanket chest with the original paint. The base of the blanket chest is painted a deep teal blue which is offset b...

A Lane Altavista Cedar Lined Cherry upholstered seat storage bench or blanket chest in good vintage condition. Panelized front with two faux drawers mounte...

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...

An English, solid mahogany blanket chest from the early 19th century (or late 18th), this timeless storage trunk has a smooth exterior darkened to a rich color that adds further dept...

Hand painted small Swedish trunk circa 1877. Good quality piece of rustic Swedish furniture, offering plenty of opportunities for storage in multiple rooms around the home, such as ...

A fine Pennsylvania Dutch style dovetailed pine blanket box with later fanciful paint decoration on a red base, with interior till, and newly replaced hinge and hardware. The blanket...

Rare and early German Stollentruhe, dating from around 1620. This compact 17th-century oak chest combines historical significance with visual prese...

The Netherlands / 19th century / Blanket Chest / Teak / Vernacular Dutch / Antique A robust and evocative example of 19th-century Dutch domestic craftsmanship, this antique blanket ...

A Chinese antique brasswood (also called Linden or Lime wood) blanket chest from the late 19th century. Fitted with a brass lock in the front set on a round medallion plate and two ...

A charming English country folk art painted pine trunk or blanket chest, hand-decorated with an architectural façade resembling a grand Georgian manor country house on the front and ...

A French, solid oak coffer from the 1800s or earlier, this heavy storage trunk has a paneled exterior counterbalanced with a running coin motif scrolling across the frieze which adds...

A delightful storage trunk from Sweden, 19th century, its pine construction is decorated with a “grain painted” scumble glaze of deep chocolate brown and wriggling lines of honey-gol...

Camphor wood chest with round metal fittings. Jiangsu Province ca. year 1900. The chest is almost the same size as item no. 104780, so can be used as an almost identical pair.  

Vintage Hope Chest Storage Box on Metal Frame Box

Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium) This hardwood chest has brass hardware, including handles. It has a plaque on the top that would have bee...

Antique Wooden Steamer Trunk with Brass Hardware and Lift-Out Tray A beautifully preserved antique wooden steamer trunk dating to the early 20th century, showcasing classic travel-e...

This beautiful trunk was made in western Germany in the early 19th century circa 1800. It was made completely in the finest quality European summer oak. The dovetail joints connectin...

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...

With a hinged lift top and paneled case inscribed MC 1720 with brass tacks.Lower drawer with wood knobs. Stile feet.

A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 26cm. Width: 62cm. Depth: 30cm.

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

This elegant antique French travel trunk was crafted in Paris, France circa 1890 and reflects the solid, utilitarian craftsmanship of late 19th century trunk-making, elevated by refi...

A beautiful antique eight-panel English coffer or trunk, dating to the William III period in the early 1700s. The piece has recessed panels with molded ...

A scarce fine 300-year-old Spanish Colonial era hand carved & leather clad cedar travel chest / coffer, with warm rich dark honey colored patina. circa 1725 A rare and wonderful pie...