Tennessee - Blanket Chests

This is an unusually long Gothic style trunk from France, measuring nearly 6.5 feet long. It is carved from thick oak planks, and it dates to circa 1800. The trunk has well carved characteristic Gothic ornamentation on all of the front panels, while the rest of the piece remains simple, except a small molding to the lid. The big oak panels are joined by dowel reinforced mortise and tenon construction. The long single plank lid is attached by iron hinges and opens to reveal a large rectangular space which reveals how all the boards were assembled. There is also a latch and keyhole at the center. This rare trunk would be perfect at the foot of a king size bed, an accent piece under a tall tapestry...

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...

the rectangular hinged lid fitted with a flush-mounted handle over a conforming body flanked by solid brass bail handles; all resting on a later detached stand; adorned overall with ...

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...

Vintage-style pearl leather trunk bench. A fully functional trunk that hinges open to reveal storage. The padded leather exterior makes it a great bench ...

Large late 19th century British officers campaign trunk or chest crafted from camphor wood. The gorgeous chest features patinated brass clad banding, large handles, brass mounts, hin...

A wonderful turn of the century hand carved Chinese trunk, uncommon in blonde wood. Heavily patinated, with some uneven finish marks, and some warping of the wood. However, overall...

Whimsical and richly detailed, this English traveling trunk from the 19th century features hand-painted decoration in the form of a stately brick façade with painted windows, columns...

18th century European carved pine trunk Brilliant antique trunk / blanket chest from Europe. This can also be used as a toy chest, games chest, linen chest, etc. The chest meas...

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...

Shades of red fading and blending into each other in a stylized grain pattern are used to beautiful effect in the background of this extraordinary painted trunk. The design on the f...

Pair of vintage Meek's leather campaign luggage trunks. These storage tables are black in color, standing at a height of 22.5 inches, these could be used as side tables or nightstand...