Large Afghan chest, early 20th century work
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This large chest is probably Afghan work from the late 19th, early 20th century. It opens with a flap at the top. The wood is patinated and carved. This storage unit is in good condi...
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Nuristani Storage Chest
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This antique chest is unique and beautiful, likely handmade in the Nuristan province of northeast Afghanistan. We estimate it to be crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century. It was built from wood using traditional wedged mortise and tenon joinery, indicating its origin. The front panel is richly adorned with hand-chiseled tribal motifs of stars and flowers. The surface of the wood is beautifully textured. Its natural patina perfectly suits the wabi-sabi aesthetic—celebrating imperfection, timeworn beauty, and authenticity. The chest’s tribal design feels raw yet sophisticated, combining ancient craftsmanship with a timeless sense of modernity. This handmade piece would integrate beautifully into a variety of interiors: it can ground a minimalist or contemporary space with its earthy authenticity, lend soulful warmth to a wabi-sabi-inspired room, and enrich eclectic, bohemian, or globally curated environments. Its strong, geometric lines and understated ornamentation make it highly adaptable, whether used as a statement entryway chest...
Steel
19th Century Afghan Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Afghan chest from the first half of the 19th century, made of solid wood. The chest is finely carved with geometric shapes on the front. It op...
Wood
Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century Alpine storage chest is a striking example of vernacular craftsmanship. Hand-hewn from solid wood, its bold geometric structure is accentuated by oversized faceted ...
Wood
$2,195
H 30 in W 34.88 in D 21.38 in
Early 20th Century English 4 Drawer Pine Chest with Bamboo Detail
Located in Troy, MI
This handsome English chest of drawers brings together the honest warmth of pine with the exotic charm of the faux bamboo aesthetic. Crafted in the 1920s, complete with functioning l...
Metal
19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland. Using...
Pine, Paint
Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut cedar lined hope chest.
Walnut, Cedar
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
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....
Pine
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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...
Pine, Paint
19th century blanket chest
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
magnificent patina for this chest, all the ironwork was made by hand, the top of the chest shows significant traces of wear and tear, see photos in Europe, until the end of the Renaissance, the chest (or ark) was an essential and versatile piece of furniture, serving both as a cupboard (laundry chest...
Oak
Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A finely crafted Japanese tansu chest, composed of three separate stacking elements: a base plinth, a section of drawers, and a top cabinet with hinged doors concealing sliding trays...
Wood
19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in the 19th Century, this English campaign chest is made of sturdy camphor wood with brass mounts and hardware. The wood has aged beautifully over the years. It has a ri...
Brass
$4,545
H 21.7 in W 43.3 in D 17.5 in
Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Chest of Drawers, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage chest of drawers is an original furniture item realized in the early 20th Century. A unique chest of drawers finely inlaid. Good overall condition, keys missing.
Wood
19th Century American Six Board Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century American pine blanket chest made from six boards. The color is a brick reddish brown and is original to the piece. The hinges appear to be original to the piece ...
Pine
Wedding Furniture, Late 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wedding furniture, late 18th century Nice wedding chest, Richly decorated, With a side opening, Solid wood Perfect condition Work from the end ...
Wood
Sold
H 38.19 in W 57.09 in D 16.15 in
Antique C 19th Century Carved Nuristan Raised Chest, Central Asia
Located in Hitchin, England
An amazing antique c19th century raised chest originating from Nuristan, Central Asia. Nuristan is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the ...
Walnut
Sold
H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in
Antique c19th Century Carved Turkman Dowry Chest, Afghanistan, Central Asia
Located in Hitchin, England
An amazing antique c19th century chest originating from the Turkman people of Afghanistan, Central Asia. Beautifully carved with a great naive aesthetic. The piece is pegged rather ...
Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 46 in D 14 in
Antique 'Star Anise' Hand Carved Dowry Textile Chest, Nuristan, Afghanistan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking antique chest from the Nuristan province of northeast Afghanistan, dating to the late 19th-early 20th century. Split wood with wedged mortise and tenon construction, a woo...
Steel
Ancient Kafiristan Nuristan Dowry Treasure Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ancient Kafiristan (Nuristan) dowry treasure chest Approximate dimensions: 37" wide, 26" high at the back, 16" deep Ancient Kafiristan (Nuristan) dowry treasure chest Kafiris...
Wood
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