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18th Century Pair of Spanish Leather Travelling Trunks Chests
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A rare 18th century pair of Spanish leather chest travelling trunks, in original tan brown leather
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather
Antique Teak and Brass Trunk/Chest
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Handsome metal trunk/dowry chest with wheels,brass strapping, hand stamped geometric design amidst
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19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
Ingot chest
Located in Westport, CT
A painted money chest from Northern China
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
$800
Coin Chest
Located in New York, NY
Low Coin Chest with original iron fittings
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19th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Elm
$2,000
Ceylonese Chest
Located in Middleburg, VA
A great British colonial chest made of teak and ebony with solid brass trim. The top section offers
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1890s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Ebony, Teak
$2,600
Linen Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Decoupage on black painted wood
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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
$8,400
Inlaid Box Chest
Located in New York, NY
Inlaid vintage blanket chest with unusual Peroba Rosa and Jacarandá (Brazilian Rosewood) inlay
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19th Century Brazilian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Rosewood
$1,190
Late 17th Century French Brass and Leather Travelling Chest
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Late 17th-early 18th century French travelling trunk with brass stud decoration and wrought iron handles.
Category
17th Century French Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Japanese Kimono/Armour Chest
Located in London, GB
A superb example of a Kimono chest with a highly unusual motif which is extremely modern in its
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chests And Trunks
$22,000
Vintage Folk Box Chest
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Brazilian blanket / box chest with German influences. Also could be used as toy chest
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Antique Chests And Trunks
$1,060
Teak Wood Campaign Chest
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Campaign Chest with Brass Trim support and handles. Four Bun Feet.
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19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
$1,650
Rustic Elmwood Coin Chest
Located in New York, NY
Elmwood Country Coin Chest with simple iron hinge
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19th Century South Korean Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Elm
Asian Copper Clad Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Asian copper clad chest is strapped with embossed brass banding and overlaid cartouches. There are
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1860s East Asian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Oakwood Carriage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
• Oak
• Late 19th-early 20th century
• American
• Measures: 21.5" W x 13" H x 11.5" D.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
Spanish colonial pine blanket chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish colonial pine blanket chest with hinged top.
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
19th century Mongolian Storage Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
!9th century Red lacquered hand painted Mongolian storage Chest lined with Caligraphy paper.
Category
19th Century Mongolian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine, Lacquer
Late Victorian Campaign Sea Chest
Located in London, GB
Finely made chest with stunning Mahogany interior. 4 layers of sliding compartments, all with fine
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19th Century British Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron, Brass
Louis XIII style iron chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
With a domed rising top, the whole elaborately worked with repeating nail head trim, the ends applied with a wrought iron drop handle
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Chests And Trunks
Spanish Colonial polychrome tooled leather chest
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A rare Peruvian 18th century polychrome tooled leather chest
with original painted surface
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18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Chests And Trunks
Wooden Sea Chest with Admiral "E.W Eberle" Stamped on Front and Back
Located in Billerica, MA
Wooden sea chest with admiral "E.W Eberle" stamped on front and back, late 19th century. Piece was
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Late 19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
19th Century Sabino Wood Hope Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
orifice on one side wa used to affix the locked chest and prevent its theft.Great Folk art piece with
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19th Century Mexican Antique Chests And Trunks
Highly Decorative Near Pair of Hardwood and Mother of Pearl Trunks
Located in Suffolk, GB
chests.
The trunks consist of foliate carved tops with inlaid mother of pearl circle decoration with a
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Armored Industrial Style Metal Chest or Trunk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Antique armored Industrial Style metal chest or trunk.
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19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks
American Civil War Era Barrel Top “Hope Chest”
Located in Middletown, MD
Circa 1860-1870’s this antique wooden chest is a real treasure. Handcrafted of red pine native to
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Mid-19th Century Painted Campaign Chest or Trunk
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid-19th Century Painted Campaign Chest or Trunk
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19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860
Located in Memphis, TN
the betrothed couple. In modern times, dowry trunks work well as hope chests, occasional and coffee
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Japanese Nagamochi Chest of Bamboo with Wrought Iron Hardware, circa 1800s
Located in Madison, WI
This chest was used in 19th century Japan to carry the bridal trousseau from her village to the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Antique 17th Century European Hand-Carved Wood Trunk/ Hope Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is a beautiful antique 17th century trunk or hope chest. These we often used for storage or
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17th Century European Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Antique Moroccan Chest - Tuareg Leather, Bone, Silver, Gems - Boho Luxe
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
a large piece of turquoise or coral in the middle decorate the chest, with evil eye symbols of camel
Category
Early 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Coral, Malachite, Silver, Brass, Copper, Steel
19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed
By British Colonial
Located in Houston, TX
This chest was originally crafted as dowry chest in the 19th century but later modified as a
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Teak
Early 1900s Moroccan Chest - Leather, Bone, Silver, Gems, Hamsa - Luxe Boho Chic
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
delight.
The top of the chest is just as resplendent. From a large centre piece of amber copal resin a
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Early 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Pink Coral, Silver, Brass, Copper, Steel
Antique Haute Epoque Style Oak and Iron Trunk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
styles varied from Gothic to Byzantine. However, most of the furnishings of this time were chests and
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19th Century French Medieval Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gilt and Painted Wood Chest
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th century Spanish carved and poly-chromed wood chest. Height: 29", Width: 40", Depth: 23
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19th Century Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Leather and Brass Sailor
s Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
Chinese Export small leather covered wood box with brass strapping and nailheads, the compartmented interior lined in velvet.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A chest in cedar.
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19th Century Italian Antique Chests And Trunks
Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A silver chest.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Bombe chest in black
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks
German 18thc. chest with inlay and painted decoration
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geman 18th c. chest with wood inlay and painted design.
Engraved metal handles.
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
Seaman
s Chest. The Classic Treasure Chest!
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chest looks like it is straight out of Treasure Island! It has great wrought iron strapping
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19th Century Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
19THC ORIGINAL MUSTARD AND SMOKE DECORATED BLANKET CHEST
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST WITH ORIGINAL TURNED FEET AND HAND FORGED STRAP
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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Set Three Chinese Antique Stacking Chests Trunks Boxes Tables Cocktail Coffee
Located in West Hartford, CT
Matching set of antique Asian boxes that can function several ways.
Dimensions of each box:
20 x 9.5 x 7.5
23 x 12.5 x 9
26 x 16 x 11.5.
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Camphorwood Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
British military camphorwood chest with brass strappings and handles, with interior sliding tray.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
$3,500
Travel Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Travel Chest with Silk Lining
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Early 20th Century French Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
$2,700
Fine 1920s Luxury Pigskin and Leather Traveling Chest
By Cleghorn of Edinburgh
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine pigskin and leather traveling chest by Cleghorn of Edinburgh, circa 1920 with original
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1920s Scottish Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Camphor Wood and Brass Bound Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A beautiful Chinese export trunk with a hinged top with a central brass panel, sturdy handles on each side and brass strapping. Camphor still has a scent. Key included.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks
British Camphor chest, Trunk brass and bronze British colonies
By S XVIII English school
Located in Valladolid, ES
manufacture of trunks, as it transmits its pleasant fragrance to the contents, while protecting them from
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Bronze
Travel Chest with Original Iron Fittings and Lion Paws
Located in Marbella, ES
Travel Chest with original iron fittings and Lion Paws.
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18th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Spanish Armada Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Spanish wrought iron Armada chest
Category
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks
Spanish 18thc. chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th c. walnut chest with traces of old painted circle motif
Category
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks
$7,820
Large Oak Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak Amunition Chest
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Oak
$5,300
Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest in Pine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall dowry chest in pine with wrought iron hinges. Great patina.
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19th Century Estonian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Chest, nailhead design on 4 sides, Copper inlays. Three Drawers and Working original padlock
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Large Leather Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Chest, Covered with Leather, Nail Head design on Top, Sides, and Front. New Upholstry inside
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather, Wood
$8,500
Chest of Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved oak chest of arms with handwrought iron hardware. Intricate carving detail.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Chest of Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak wood chest of arms with intricate carving on three sides. Top lifts up and there is a small
Category
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Satinwood And Ebony Ceylonese Coffer Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality chest in rich satinwood outlined with ebony circa 1810.
Double lock front with
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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Satinwood
Chinese Tea Chest
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquer Chinese tea chest with red and gold lotus flowers detailed with birds. Brass handles
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19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks
$3,200
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Antique Chests And Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique chests and trunks available for sale. The range of distinct antique chests and trunks — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. Antique chests and trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique chests and trunks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Baroque and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique chests and trunks over the years, but those made by Au Touriste, Paris, Hartmann Trunk Company and Seward Trunk Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Chests And Trunks
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between a chest and a trunk is mostly portability. Both terms describe storage furniture often crafted out of wood, but their functions are different. A chest normally goes in a bedroom, living room or other space and serves as a permanent piece of furniture in a home. On the other hand, a trunk usually features heavy-duty craftsmanship and a more portable design. Originally, trunks were used as luggage for travel. However, today, many people use them as permanent furniture, just like chests. Find a wide range of chests and trunks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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