1880s Blanket Chests

This Tibetan trunk from the early 20th century is lavishly decorated from end to end in with a bold palette of red, orange, green and blue. A highly decorated trunk such as this was ...

At some time in its long life somebody decided to paint this trunk a nice powder blue. From the wear on that coat of paint, it looks like it was a few decades ago. The box itself i...

Antique late 19th century German or Eastern European pine blanket chest with original paint. Beautifully hand painted red and blue flowers an...

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 early 19th century oak chest or trunk. Designed to serve as a container for sea transport, this sea chests features dovetailed joinery with hinged, domed top and iron hardwa...

Description: This exquisite bleached oak chest blanket, crafted in France during the 1940s, is a stunning example of Gothic-inspired design. The chest combines the timeless elegance...

We love these extra long blanket chests. Placed against the wall it has as many uses as the variety of things you can put in it, or it can make a p...

A small 19th century French studded and cloth-bound chest. Covered in the original green and white cloth decorated with brass studs and brass bound edges. Displaying a domed top, rai...

the hinged rectangular lid resting on a conforming body flanked by wrought iron handles; adorned on all sides with an exotic wood inlaid perimeter band inset with bone inlay; the fro...

This is an antique travel trunk. An English, pine and zinc lined carriage chest dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. A substantial, appealing ...

A lavishly decorated trunk such as this likely originated in a Tibetan monastery, where it was used to store textiles, clothing, altar objects or other precious objects. Often commis...

A matched pair of 19th century black metal travelling trunks. Metal carrying handles. Locks no keys. One stamped made in England. Both with Union-Castle Line & Safmarine, G, Mr & Mrs Gale, Cabin 151 & 155, Vessel SA Oranje, 7th April, Port of Embarkation Southampton, Port of Disembarkation Cape Town Both with S.A.R. S.A.S. labels numbered 58 One with South African Railways Label One marked 'No III' Wonderful deep and rich patina reflecting their history from years of travel Can be repurposed as chests on stands in the bedroom or hallway or as decorative objects. each trunk Length 70 cm., " Depth 40 cm., Height 24 cm. Union-Castle Line & Safmarine, The Union-Castle Line was a British shipping line...