Hand-Crafted 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...

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 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...

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 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 ...

Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from pine measuring 3 feet wide. The chest features a later painted Georgian Manor house facade on thre...

A wonderful late 17th to early 18th century chest in solid oak and hand wrought iron. Northern Europe. A great provincial vernacular piece with a beautiful carved apron and feet, ha...

Stunning French Riviera style storage chest or bench, entirely handcrafted in rattan and woven wicker. This stylish organic piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing ...

Striking Spanish carved wood chest from the early 20th century, inspired by Renaissance Revival design. This piece features a lift-top lid opening to a spacious interior, lined in f...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 ...

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 ...

Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and...

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, ...

France / 16th century / bridal or blanket chest / oak / Gothic This impressive chest was hand-carved in solid oak in the 16th century in France. The construction is typical of very...

France / 16th century / Chest / oak / Gothic A remarkable French Gothic oak chest dating from the 16th century, showcasing intricate hand-carved detailing throughout its façade. The...

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

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....

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

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 ...

Antiques of London 19th Century English Antique Fully Restored Camphor Wood Chest / Storage Trunk A beautiful 19th century English antique camphor wood chest / storage trunk, fu...

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...

A handsome 18th century carved pine blanket chest in the Dutch baroque style with a paneled façade and storage space. Crafted in a rustic Baroque alpine Central European style, likel...

Late 19th Century Scandinavian woven pine dome top trunk circa 1890. Traditional hand made Swedish dome top chest, made from weaving strips of pine, held in place by a pine frame.  ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

19th century wooden canted trunk with brass and iron fittings. Wonderful old paint. Slats have been added to the bottom of the trunk for stability and strength. The mustard paint is ...

A richly carved expression of 19th‑century French historicism, this neo‑Renaissance oak blanket chest brings together the drama, symbolism, and sculptural craftsmanship that defined ...

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...

A quite large 16th century Italian so called 'coffre fort' . Coffers or chest like these were specifically made for cities or large villages to safegueard the gold and valuables. The...

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...

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 handsome antique French travel trunk was crafted in Paris in the late 19th century and bears its original brass retailer’s plaque reading "Articles de Voyage – Ruel Jeune, Paris...

Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Gui...

17th century Swedish Baroque pine Chest / Trunk with an coat of arms and iron details with engravings. Dated 1668, Sweden.

Lovely Size -- Transport yourself to the past with this extraordinary PRIMITIVE Norwegian antique wooden trunk, dating back to the 1600s or 1700s. Meticulously handcrafted from solid...

19th C. paint decorated blanket box or coffer. The front panel has a later added decoupage which has since been partially lost. This antique trunk, with its rectangular-shaped body, ...

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...

An exceptionally rare and wonderfully eccentric Late 19th Century British Colonial style safari storage chest or trunk featuring woven wicker cladding, bentwood scroll detailing, fau...

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...

Early 20th century american steamer fitted chest circa 1915. We are pleased to offer this example of an American made steamer chest, quite possibly made for the gentlemen travelling...

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...

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...

Stunning Italian Mid-Century planter in curved rattan with brass casters. This stylish organic piece was designed in Italy by Vivai del Sud during the 1960s. In amazing condition an...

18th century small English oak coffer circa 1790. 3 fielded panels to the front each flanked by a beaded decoration. Good colour and patina, lid opens on original hinges to reveal s...

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...

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest. Made in Britain, probably England, circa 1851-55. Early Victorian Era. Made of...

Stunning large decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This delightful decorative object was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Vivai del Sud. In amazing...

Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved. Exceptional craftsmanship. Very naive vintage conduction with a nice patina on the...

A charming antique Indonesian floral hand-carved wooden wedding chest. Hand-crafted in Indonesia in the early 20th century, likely the island of Madura or Java, this distinctive ch...

A Mid-Century Asian Style Wicker and Brass Blanket Chest. Measures 32" in width, 16" in depth and 16" in height closed.

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...