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Pair of English Chests on Stands, CIrca 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of pine chests with iron decorative hardware and handles raised on custom iron bases
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19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Small Chinese export camphor wood chest on stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small Chinese export polished camphor wood chest with a single drawer, the dovetailed case with
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
19THC SMALL SCALE ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BLANKET CHEST
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PENNSYLVANIA RARE SIZE/POSSIBLY A CHILDS BLANKET CHEST IN ALL ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT WITH A RED
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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
Italian Cassone - Chest with hand crafted metal frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest with hand crafted metal frame and 4 handles made by black-smith
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
English Lime Wood Military Campaign Chest, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English lime wood military Campaign chest with exposed dove tails, original side handles and
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1810s British Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks
Late 19th c. Leather Geometric Nailhead Decorated Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th C. leather dome top chest with brass studwork decoration in geometric design having a rich
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19th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Painted Wood Chest, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A painted wood chest with metal straps and locks.
Creator: Unknown.
Date of
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic British campaign camphor wood sea chest. Brass straps and handles, recessed brass pull and
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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Painted Wood Chest, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
large rustic painted wood chest with rope strap and steel handles.
Creator Unknown.
Date of
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
1920s French Wooden Chest on Cast Iron Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France circa 1920, this wooden chest is sturdily constructed from wooden boards, reinforced
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1920s French Industrial Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
18THC ALL ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST FROM PENNA.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL AND RARE 18THC ORIGINAL FEATHER PATTERNED, PAINT DECORATED DOWER OR BLANKET CHEST FROM
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chests And Trunks
Turn of the Century French Wooden Travel Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden suitcase from France, circa 1900. A weathered traveler’s chest with an arched lid
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Early 1900s French Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large late 19th century camphor wood brass bound travelling chest or trunk with brass mounts and
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Brass bound camphorwood campaign chest, Chinese, mid-19th century. Made for the English military
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front
I have recently purchased a very large
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Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Colonial Storage Chest From Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mid 19th century Mexican colonial storage chest from the Sierra Gorda of Queretaro, Mexico. Made
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Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Cypress
Chinese camphor wood chest with great labels
hardware
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great early camphor wood traveling trunk. It is in original finish with a great interior which has that great strong camphor wood scent still. The support fabric has been replaced...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
18th Century Heavy Iron Banded Traveling Silver Sea Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th century heavy iron banded traveling silver sea chest
This lovely silver chest is vey heavy
Category
Late 18th Century Campaign Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
EARLY 19THC BLUE PAINTED ONE DRAWER NEW ENGLAND CHEST
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PAINTED ONE DRAWER BLANKET CHEST WODERFUL EARLY CUT NAIL AND FINE
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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED NEW ENGLAND BLANKET CHEST
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC GREAT SAGE GREEN WITH A GREAT DRY SURFACE-THIS NEW ENGLAND BLANKET CHEST HAS WONDERFUL CUT
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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED BLANKET CHEST FROM NEW JERSEY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED BLANKET CHEST FROM NEW JERSEY,CIRCA 1860 WITH WONDERFUL SCALLOPED CUT
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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Near Pair of Chinese Export Brass-Bound Camphorwood Chests
Located in Cheshire, GB
Near pair of Chinese export brass-bound camphorwood chest. The large rectangular hinged tops
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Massive Antique Mendel
Co Steamer Trunk Footlocker Chest Stage Coach Carriage
By Mendel Drucker
Located in Dayton, OH
made traditional wardrobe trunks, sea chests, sample trunsk, cases, traveling bags, footlockers and
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Wooden Painted Chest with Original Ironwork
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Italian wooden painted chest with original iron work.
Front and sides painted with
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Late 18th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Superb Quality Vintage Canvas Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A superb quality vintage canvas travel chest or steamer trunk,
A very useful decorative travel
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Late 19th Century Steampunk Antique Chests And Trunks
Antique Shipwright
s Chest, English, Craftsman
s Tool Trunk, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipwright's chest. An English, pine craftsman's tool trunk, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
19th Century Country English Pine Blanket Chest or Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country English farmhouse blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from thick
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19th Century English Country Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest depicting Children's portraits and tiger oak paintings
I have recently purchased
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique Shipwright
s Chest, English, Stained Pine, Workman
s Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipwright's chest. An English, stained pine workman's trunk, dating to the late
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
19th Century Portuguese Vintage Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Portuguese vintage travel chest or steamer trunk,
A very useful decorative travel
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Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Walnut
18THC ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY PAINTED TWO DRAWER NEW ENGLAND CHEST
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY PAINTED TWO DRAWER BLANKET CHEST WITH WONDERFUL EARLY CUT NAIL
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Canvas, Leather, Travel Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk. An English, canvas and leather-bound travel chest by Webb & Son
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Canvas
Primitive Anglo Colonial Lift Top Chest in Original Paint Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Primitive Anglo Colonial Lift Top Chest in Original Paint Finish
Circa 1920
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Early 20th Century Antique Chests And Trunks
Large 19th Century Indian Hand Decorated Dome Top Trunk/Chest
Located in Bellport, NY
Truly a magnificent 19thc hand painted chest from India. Could have been used as a wedding chest
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Chests And Trunks
19th Century Spanish Hand Carved Wooden Chest in Neogothic Style
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish hand carved wooden chest in Neogothic style.
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
19th C .iron
Brass Bound Teak Whelled Dowry Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bound in Iron and Brass with Brass decoration to the front
and domed lid , heavy iron hardware complete this fabulous piece.
from Northwest India.
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique Mail Chest, English, Pine, Carriage, Merchant, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mail chest. An English, pine carriage or merchant's trunk, dating to the
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Hand-Forged Iron Pirate
s Chest with Hand-Painted Maritime Vignettes
Located in Big Flats, NY
18th century antique pirate's chest features hand-forged iron construction with elaborate locking
Category
18th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Stunning circa 1880 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest.
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique
Category
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
French Renaissance Trunck Chest Bench in Wood, 17th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Renaissance chest in carved wood dating from the 17th century. It is decorated with
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Stunning circa 1900 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest.
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique Workman
s Trunk, English, Pine, Carriage Chest, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique workman's trunk. An English, pine carriage chest, dating to the Victorian period
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Large Antique Ship
s Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman
s Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique ship's chest. An English, ebonised pine shipping or workman's trunk, dating
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Unicorn Trunk Blanket Hope Wedding Chest 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
chest featuring painted unicorns, floral roses and 8 pointed LeMoyne Stars.
Dimensions:
22.5" x 50" x
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Early 19th Century American Dutch Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Poplar
China Trade Camphor Wood Trunk or Campaign Chest, circa 1800
Located in Milford, NH
A China trade camphor wood trunk or campaign chest, circa 1800, with brass corner guards and flush
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks
Early 20th C Oak Chest with Brass Corners, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
A rustic oak chest on casters with inner compartment, cast iron handles and brass corners
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Steel, Brass
Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer chest. An English, canvas bound travel trunk with Drawco patent
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Canvas
Antique Shipwright
s Tool Chest, English, Pine, Merchant
s, Trunk, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipwright's tool chest. An English, pine merchants trunk, dating to the late
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship
s Chest, Metal Lined
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk of marine interest, an English travel or ship's chest in stained
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, tin shipping chest in the name of T.B. Wildman, vice
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Tin
Antique Merchant
s Trunk, English, Metal Bound, Ebonised, Tool Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique merchant's trunk. An English, metal bound, ebonised pine tool chest, dating to
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
Antique Dome Top Trunk, English, Oak, Carriage Chest, Coffer, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome-top trunk. An English, oak carriage chest or coffer dating to the Edwardian
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather, Oak
Large Antique Steamer Trunk, American, Leather, Brass, Shipping Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An American, leather and brass bound shipping chest, dating
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Large Scale Late 19th Century Indo Dutch Chest on Feet Trunk
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A 19th century Indo Dutch chest or trunk of large proportions. In an exotic hardwood featuing heavy
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19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Hardwood
Indian Early 20th Century Brass Bound Wooden Treasure Chest with Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wood and brass treasure chest from the early 20th century with drawers and partitioned
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Blanket Chest with Heart Handles in Old Red Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century Canadian blanket chest with heart shaped handles in old red paint.
Category
Mid-19th Century Canadian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Antique RH Phillips English Steamer Trunk Banded Luggage Suitcase Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English steamer trunk / suitcase / luggage / travel case featuring wood banding, leather handles, and the name RH Phillips of Sussex United Kingdom UK.
Dimensions:
20.5" x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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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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