Paint Blanket Chests

A classic 19th century sailor’s sea chest, or seaman’s box, embodying the honest utility and quiet character of maritime life. Constructed in pine, the chest features a long, low rec...

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...

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...

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...

Painted Swedish folk art chest, dating from 1845. The chest is painted a warm oxblood red and decorated with decorative brass brass accents. The paint shows beautiful, weathered wear...

A fairly large painted bridal chest from southern Germany. The chest has a very rustic appearance and displays plenty of character. It is primarily painted in a soft green and decora...

Special antique bridal chest, dating from around 1800, originating from southern Germany/Austria. This piece of furniture is painted in an atmospheric and traditional way in blue and...

This beautiful antique bridal chest dates from 1911 and features highly decorative painting. This piece originates from Romania and is a stunning example of folk art from that period...

Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, specifically from the Franconian Alb. The chest is painted in oxblood red and features beautiful floral decorations on the front panels. ...

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 ...

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest circa 1807. During our travels around Scandinavia we come across numerous folk art and rustic coffers of this era, but this is...

19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland.  Using...

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...

American Polychrome Painted Wood Blanket Chest, circa 1800, with American sigil, soldier and equestrian vignettes to the top and sides, two bottom short drawers. 24" H x 47" W x 22"...

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...

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...

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...

Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, or Franconia to be precise. The chest is painted in a reddish-brown color and has painted panels, including the name and wedding date of ...

More information coming soon… Dating to the 1800s, this polychrome trunk from Normandy, France, was likely given as a wedding dowry. Hand-painted with a dark green ground, the vibr...

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 ...

An antique rustic style blanket chest painted in a rich Giverny blue, popular in early 20th Century interiors and named after the village in Northern France where Claude Monet lived....

Fabulous steamer trunk from the late 19th century in spectacular condition with London - New York stenciled on its sides and reproduction travel stickers on top and sides also. They ...

Good vintage condition This mid-20th century vintage painted wood trunk features a simple, utilitarian form highlighted by its original gray-painted surface and heavily worn, time-e...

Small rustic storage chest of pinewood with green paint, that is worn of at the most exposed places. Handcrafted by Swedish cabinetmaker and painted in 1868 with initials. The chest ...

This exceptional 19th-century American primitive blanket chest is a testament to honest, enduring craftsmanship. Hand-constructed from solid pine, the chest features a beautifully we...

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer circa 1855. Fine quality piece of rustic furniture, with a desirable flat top surface which lends itself to more uses than it's d...

An exceptionally large painted bridal chest from southern Germany. Its impressive size, comparable to that of a cabinet, makes this chest ideal for use as a dresser or statement piec...

19th century swedish hand painted dome top coffer circa 1824. Fine example of swedish traditional hand painted furniture made from oak. Dome shaped lid with original hinges.  Hand ...

This beautiful trunk or blanket chest was made in the mountain area of Austria in the early 19th century, circa 1820. It was completely made in solid pine by the use of traditional w...

An antique barrel-stave steamer trunk dating from the mid 19th century. Made of oak, it has a domed lid with gold painted brass corners, black leather strapping and original iron hin...

A distinctive vintage hamper clad in a strong and durable leather-like material, possibly parchment, elevated on slender painted metal legs. The exterio...

A beautiful antique European rustic hand-crafted pine blanket chest with original paint on the front and sides... a dark green ground with red framed panels surrounding faux marbling...

A fantastic vintage Rustic blanket chest. Beautiful hand painted detail in a large scale chest. Made in Norway. Acquired from a Palm beach estate.

Exceptional painted bridal chest from southern Germany, specifically from Thalmaessing in Central Franconia. This chest is not only remarkable for its highly decorative paintwork, bu...

A grain painted blanket chest, Pennsylvania circa 1850. 31 ¾ inches wide by 17 ¾ inches deep by 23 ¼ inches tall

1980s María Teresa Méndez Antique Art Treasure Chest Trunk Cabinet Coffee Table Mexico City Attributed to María Teresa Méndez (unsigned). Craft...

A large antique English walnut country house storage chest on a later stand, circa 1900-1910. Narrow, rectangular chest having an upholstery lined lid supported by double brass chain...

A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large storage chest...

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer circa 1852. Vibrant and beautiful dome top trunk of grand proportions.  Hand painted by jons persson (1811-1866) who was ba...

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer circa 1790. Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak, and decorated with ornate strap work.  Lid opens to reveal a partially fitted inte...

Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted dome top trunk circa 1854. Beautifully decorated coffer in it's original paint.  Initialed on the front a g l d and dated 1854, further decorat...

Stunning antique Italian large wooden chest from the 18th century with the most mesmerizing handpainted decoration hand forged details as handles and hooks.

This beautiful trunk or blanket chest was made in Austria and is dated 1888. The brick red decorative wave pattern paint is authentic to the piece. The chest is elevated on bracket f...

Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine strongbox circa 1840. Good quality rustic swedish pine strong box, painted in black with original metal strap work. Flat top which makes i...

This charming vintage blanket trunk is a vibrant celebration of European folk art traditions, featuring exquisite hand-painted floral motifs in the storied "Bauernmalerei" style. Ren...

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted dome top chest circa 1846. Beautiful dome top chest, which was clearly cherished by the level of decoration.  Initialled on the front and dated...

Good early 19th Century New England grain painted pine blanket chest with original whimsical painted surface, dovetail construction and pleasing form.

19th century pine blanket chest with block feet. In early green paint over original dark green paint. Unfinished on back.

Painted blanket chest with bracketed feet and beautiful saw tooth apron. Top with molded edge and stepped cleats. An absolute delight, this festive 18th century jewel...

Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of pine featuring rectangular form painted red exterior, hand dovetailing, forged iron h...

Beautiful Mid-19th Century Chinese Shanxi Trunk hand crafted from elmwood and featuring hand painted dragon and decorative motifs. Beautiful deep red lacquered finish on front, sides...

This a George II/George III Chest or Trunk that retains its original red Japanned surface. The chest features a molded lid typically found in George II/ early George III coffers. The...

The Splendor Chest showcases the mastery of traditional bone inlay, featuring hand-carved camel bone flowers arranged in a precise diamond grid across its surface. Each flower is met...

19th century pine blanket chest with traces of blue-green and grain paint as well as original gilt scalloped design. Interior with single til and wrought iron strap hinges. No key.

An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior. The interior painting depicts a marriage scene and...

This Dowery Chest holds dual purposes. It also serves as a bench. The inside is made of cedar. The outer is hand painted . The shape of this chest is unusual and unique.

19th century antique Primitive dome top dovetail gray blanket blanket chest trunk. Item features dovetail joints, distressed gray painted finish, solid wood construction, circa 19th ...

Painted blanket chest with turned feet. Rectangular lid with applied molding above dovetail jointed case . An absolute delight, this festive jewel made of dense poplar with a buttern...

Crafted from solid wood, this door is adorned with meticulously hand-carved bone flowers, each crowned with a brass bead at its center. These blossoms, reminiscent of embroidery on f...

This antique Indian Pitara chest, crafted from teakwood and iron, features distressed turquoise paint and a timeworn patina. Constructed from solid teak wood and reinforced with iron...