Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Place of Origin: Afghan

Antique Hand Carved Nuristani Storage Chest

$3,266

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...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Large Afghan chest, early 20th century work

$1,603

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...

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Early 1900s Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Afghan Chest

$2,850

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...

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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

Sold|~~$2,800~~

H 18.5 in W 39 in D 19 in

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...

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19th Century Campaign Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

$1,300

H 50.4 in W 37.01 in D 16.74 in

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...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk

$891

H 16.54 in W 22.05 in D 12.6 in

Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

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...

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19th Century Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chest

$6,200

H 16.15 in W 29.73 in D 22.05 in

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....

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Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane

$1,400

H 16 in W 54 in D 19 in

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.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Cedar

19th Century American Six Board Blanket Chest

$1,595

H 21.75 in W 47.63 in D 21.25 in

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 ...

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19th Century Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Vintage Chest of Drawers, Italy, Early 20th Century

$771

H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 61.82 in

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.

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Early 20th Century Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest

$2,600

H 18 in W 47.5 in D 17 in

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest, second half 19th Century, a large six board chest with elongate iron hinges, carved wooden beckets with original rope handles, iro...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Wooden Storage Chest, France, Late 18th Century

$2,800

H 25.99 in W 72.05 in D 23.63 in

Antique Wooden Storage Chest, France, Late 18th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This storage chest originates from France and dates to the late 18th century, reflecting a vernacular furniture tradition shaped by function, durability, and regional practice. Its c...

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Late 18th Century Rustic Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Hand Carved Walnut

$2,909

H 22.05 in W 61.42 in D 20.08 in

18th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Hand Carved Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We are pleased to present this refined antique Italian chest dating in the 18th century. Crafted from solid walnut, its warm, rich brown color lends it a versatile aesthetic, suitabl...

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18th Century Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Late 19th–Early 20th Century Three‑Drawer Chest Console

$1,989

H 34.26 in W 47.45 in D 20.48 in

Late 19th–Early 20th Century Three‑Drawer Chest Console

Located in London, GB

This three‑drawer chest dates from the late 19th to early 20th century and was sourced by Banda Gallery as part of its archive collection. The piece reflects European provincial cabi...

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Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750

$4,513

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...

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Early 18th Century Gothic Revival Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

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Wedding Furniture, Late 18th Century

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H 42.52 in W 44.89 in D 21.26 in

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 ...

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Late 18th Century Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique C 19th Century Carved Nuristan Raised Chest, Central Asia

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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 ...

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Late 18th Century Rustic Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique c19th Century Carved Turkman Dowry Chest, Afghanistan, Central Asia

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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 ...

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Late 18th Century Rustic Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique 'Star Anise' Hand Carved Dowry Textile Chest, Nuristan, Afghanistan

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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...

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Late 19th Century Modern Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Ancient Kafiristan Nuristan Dowry Treasure Chest

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H 26 in W 36 in D 16 in

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...

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18th Century Antique Afghan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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