1850s Blanket Chests

A good antique Austrian Folk Art hand-painted pine marriage chest, dated 1853. The chest with a hinged lid with the original iron snipe hinges, enclo...

A small Tyrolean gem: blue chest with floral decorations Small Tyrolean chest painted in blue. On the front there is a generous box, with an ivory-colored background, containing elegant ramages and flowers. Monochromatic floral decorations are also present on the sides. This chest originally had a different paint, which has probably deteriorated; some traces of it can be seen under the current paint. The current decorations date back to the end of the 19th century This lovely chest comes from Tyrol, a mountainous Alpine region between Italy and Austria. It is embellished with a lively shade of blue, and represents a fascinating furnishing accessory that combines functionality and beauty. Its small size makes it suitable for any environment, both in a welcoming living room and in a rustic-style bedroom. Fascinating details: A touch of color: The chest is entirely painted in blue, a shade that evokes the Alpine sky...

Large Antique Italian Renaissance style walnut cassone/ storage coffer, 18th c. This chest features a rectangular coffered top, with running ornamentation border, opening to storage ...

This is an antique joiner's chest. An English, pine craftsman's trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A stout chest with Victorian appeal - ideal for use as coffe...

English pine two drawer blanket chest, this dovetailed chest has a wax finish, drawers with original swan neck brass pulls and escutcheons, op...

19th century English faux book box table An honest leather four volume faux book box on painted pine stand with turned legs. Interior of the box lined with Italian marbleized paper and having a small, lidded compartment within. Made in England around the early to mid-19th century. This item shows lots of signs of age and use as reflected in the photos provided. Size in inches: H 19” x W 18” x D ”14 Date: 1830 to 1850 Origin: England Condition: Worn Note: Book Props are not part of this sale and only used for photographic purposes. Completely solid in structure, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina. Worn surface across most of the leather material with some detail missing at the front. The pine wood is missing sections to the front, edges and back. This item is very sturdy and secure, A rare survivor that has stood the test of time, please review all the photos carefully as this item is over 150 years old and so the condition is reflected. The House of Antiques...

This is a fantastic and interesting tribal or primitive style trunk that can be used for placing a TV on top with the additional of a glass or marble top or just at the foot of a bed...

This beautiful painted and giltwood cassone was hand-carved in Florence, Italy, circa 1850. A cassone is a type of Italian trunk that was often given as a wedding dowry starting in t...

Antique 19th century blanket chest with lots of detailed wood carvings all around. The carvings also depict two persons. Twited legs and gothical colums. The chest can be us...

An English mid-19th century solid oak ‘Silver chest’ with robust brass fittings and a central brass plaque with ornately-chased heraldic crest. Nice exposed dove-tail joinery to corn...

19th century teak and brass bound military / Campaign trunk, the trunk having brass carrying handles to the sides, the front having brass recessed handles with the look like it has t...

A good antique dome top German immigrant chest/trunk, blanket box, circa 1850. The locking dome top having the original working lock and key and enclosing a single till with a hinge...