19th Century 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...

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...

Large original painted chest dating from the 19th century, decorated with hand-painted floral motifs. Crafted in wood, the chest retains its original painted finish, giving it an aut...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Wonderful pine coffer Diamond shaped panels Lovely rich colour of pine Great for a ski lodge. I can see it being used for logs by a fireplace Free UK shipping

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...

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...

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...

An antique storage chest in solid pine, crafted in Scandinavia during the 19th century. The piece features a straightforward plank construction with a hinged lid and simple iron hard...

Painted Tyrolean chest dated 1801 Painted chest dated 1801, decorated with floral motifs, typical of the Alpine tradition of 19th-century Central Europe. Technical information: Peri...

Painted Tyrolean Chest in Spruce Wood - Dated 1826 Wood Type: Spruce wood Period: Early 19th century (dated 1846) Origin: Tyrol (Val di Fassa) Dimensions: Height: 79 cm - Width: 14...

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...

Antique Basket Chest in Wicker and Wrought Iron. Europe, 19th Century. A very decorative antique basket chest in wicker and wrought iron. Beautifully aged. Great simple design with ...

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 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...

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk / Storage chest with handles. Sides and top decorated. Measures 27" in width, 16" in depth and 18" in hei...

An antique Alpine chest in fir wood, beautifully retaining its original painted finish in a soft, time-worn blue. The front is divided into two framed panels, each adorned with a han...

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...

This English pine blanket chest is crafted to resemble a chest of drawers, offering both style and practicality. The piece features charming carved details on the exterior, a beveled...

A decorative chest featuring brass detailing that enhances its visual richness. The piece combines storage with historical character. Ideal for bedrooms or as a decorative storage pi...

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 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 ...

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 ...

19th Century baroque revival carved wooden blanket chest. Elaborately carved wood chest in superb quality. Floral motif in relief on all sides....

An authentic 19th-century chest crafted in solid chestnut wood, distinguished by its robust construction, clean lines, and timeless rustic appeal. This beautiful piece reflects the p...

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 ...

19Thc Original painted blanket chest from Epharta ,Pennsylvania circa 1840-1850.This blanket chest has interior drawers and dovetailed cas...

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...

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"...

This is an antique merchant's tool chest. An English, stained pine craftsman's trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Pleasingly r...

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 antique Italian rustic traditional trunk with opening top and the typical carved legs. The piece is in solid Italian walnut wood with great color and charm.  

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

This is an antique carpenter's chest. An English, pine tool trunk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Dutiful craftsmen's chest with great colou...

An exceptional 19th-century chest handcrafted in solid fir wood, originating from the Champorcher Valley in Italy's Aosta Valley. This remarkable piece is a rare expression of Alpine...

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 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 ...

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...

Painted Chest dated 1800 Technical information: Period: Dated 1800 Origin: Alpine / Central European area Wood type: Fir Height: 43 cm 16.93 in Width: 112 cm 44.09 in Depth: 57 cm 2...

A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden compartments and beautifully aged patina! Hand-crafte...

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 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 ...

Painted Schoharie County, New York blanket chest, decorated with a beautifully embellished yellow urn of flowers on a blue ground. This is traditional fashi...

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

An excellent example of a 19th century Black Forest carved wooden bear bench from Switzerland made from linden wood. The bench having h...

Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian Middle Eastern blanket wedding dowry chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic artwork...

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...

Fine 19th century Swedish folk art chest in painted pine wood & wrought iron. Polychrome painted decoration with clouds and a cartouche decorated with flowers. Dated 1802 on the lid....

Superb 19th-century camphorwood marine chest with double locks and camphorwood tray. Double-lock chests are the rarest of all. Moreover, it is rare to find them still with their orig...

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...

1850 19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware and hinged candle box. Measures: W 138 x H 59 x D 58cm. ...

This is an antique master shipwright's chest. An English, ebonized mahogany tool trunk with ornate interior, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. ...

An authentic 19th-century rustic chest-bench handcrafted in solid chestnut wood, featuring a sturdy and practical construction typical of traditional rural and Alpine furniture of th...

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...