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19th Century Spanish Hand Carved Wooden Chest in Neogothic Style
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish hand carved wooden chest in Neogothic style.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Vintage Lacquered Leather Chest with Burgundy Patina from Palembang, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage Indonesian Palembang lacquered leather chest from the mid-20th century, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Mexico City, MX
This chest from the 19th century is a majestic example of the technique known as ‘maque’, or
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Desirable and Rare 17th c. Russian Leather Studded Travel Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Superb baroque period English travel chest in russian leather with profuse and beautiful brass and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Decorative Carved Chest, Chinese, Camphorwood, Linen Trunk, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage decorative carved chest. A Chinese, camphorwood and brass linen trunk with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
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
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Early 20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wooden Blanket Chest Trunk French Country Style Red Green Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wooden blanket chest trunk French country style red green paint. Item features bun feet
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Mid-20th Century Country Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
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.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
19th C. Chinese Export Camphorwood Chest with Green Leather Exterior
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese Camphor wood trunk, made for export. With applied leather exterior
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Lovely Decorative Chinese Chinoiserie Style Painted Trunk or Blanket Chest Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chinoiserie umbrella chest
This is a very good looking and well made piece, extremely decorative, it has
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Kimono Storage Chest with Iron Braces and Handles, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese large kimono storage chest from the early 20th century, with iron cut hardware
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Early 20th Century Japanese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Early 17th Century Venetian Red Velvet and Nail Head Chest with Hidden Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
This extremely rare early 17th century Venetian dome topped chest is an incredible piece with its
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Provincial Dowry Chest, Toile De Jouy Lined, Early 19th-Late 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Gorgeous 18th-19th century French Provincial marriage or dowry chest of a nice, smaller size
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wood
ENGLAND 1900 Victorian Pair Of Army Officer Travel Chests In Leather And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Military officer's chests in leather.
This is an exceptional pair of British military
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Neverbreak Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest
By Neverbreak Trunks
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful steamer chest is from the early 20th century and is covered in history. It was made
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Export Camphor Wood Trunk Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Camphor wood - Late 19th Century Chinese Export trunk with brass hardware.
Recently refinished and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Collection of Three Vintage Brass Nailhead Chests Trunks Hollywood Regency
Located in Las Vegas, NV
What's better than a stack of vintage brass clad nailhead trunks?
Perfect decor pieces. Could be
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Wood and Woven Reed Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Leather Handles
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a decorative blanket chest with woven reed inset panels. The trunk is framed in
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Late 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique pine wood sailors sea chest dovetailed constructed trunk box. Item features dovetail
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Camphor Wood Chest, Oriental, Carved Scenes, Trunk circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an early 20th century camphor wood chest with oriental carved scenes. A trunk dating to the
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Early 20th Century Asian Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Antique French Traveling Curved Top and Brass Riveted Wood Trunk or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential traveling trunk looks like a treasure chest with its curved top and brass
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Trunk / Chest for Keeping Fireplace Wood
Wine
Located in Lisse, NL
wood or peat by the fireplace and it can still do that perfectly, because this quality Black Forest
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Chinese Figural Carved Teak Wood Camphor Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese figural carved teak wood camphor chest storage trunk. Item features a glass top
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Teak
1800s Belgian Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
, weathered wood, this chest exudes rustic charm and timeless appeal. Its dovetail joints and antique iron
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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
1900s Belgian Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
wood each communicate its age in a subtle patina. Offering ample storage space, this experienced chest
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Horn Veneered Chest or Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an eye-catching late 20th century small trunk or chest that has been meticulously veneer in
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Horn, Wood
19th Century Central European Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Behold a piece steeped in history—the 19th-century Central European Wooden Chest. Each corner of
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Antique 19th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Incredibly Handsome Distressed Antique Blanket Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super old and filled with character, a gorgeous wooden blanket chest with an amazing wood grained
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Fully Refinished Campain Chest or Trunk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fully refinished Campain chest or trunk
Lia.
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Richly Carved Wedding Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest, from Italy features an exquisitely hand carved front panel adorn with a center medallion flanked
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Antique 18th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique 19th century Damchiya dowry chest, from Rajasthan, India. Faded polychrome paint with
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique 19th century Damchiya dowry chest, from Rajasthan, India. At 52.25" wide, 29.75" deep, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Wooden Carved Pile of Books Chest Circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a carved and painted wood chest copying a pile of books. germany ca. 1900.
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Early 20th Century German French Provincial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Charming 19th Century French Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming 19th century French trunk or blanket chest.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Italian Trunk Chest in Rattan Wicker, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Big trunk chest made of rattan. Made in Italy, 1960s. It can be used for multiple purposes, for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Straw
Antique Chinese Woven Rattan Chest Trunk or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
century Chinese rattan and wood chest with a removable lid. The chest is constructed in wood and clad with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Modern Moroccan Berber Chest or Trunk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A highly-decorative, handcrafted Moroccan 'treasure' chest made of hardwood and adorned with a
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
1930s Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Luggage Chest by Hartmann
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Museum worthy rectangular cuboid wardrobe trunk by Hartmann Luggage Co.
Outside is ivory color with chestnut brown trim and brass rivet heads.
Inside is covered in perfectly aged g...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sarreid Brass Clad Chests Trunks with Nail Head Pattern and Side Handles
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of brass-clad, two drawer chests attributed to Sarreid are versatile storage pieces. The
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Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Blanket Chest with Yellow Lacquer and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage cube-shaped blanket chest from the mid-20th century, with yellow patina and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Handmade Rustic Tool Chest with Antique Pad Lock, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A handmade wooden tool chest with inner compartment, steel handles and lock. Antique working
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Early 20th Century Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Hart Trunk Chest, Brass and Painted Zebra Pattern, Safari
Located in Miami, FL
Trunk with a painted zebra pattern, hinged lid, brass handle and details.
Box can be removed from base.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century British Camphor Campaign Chest with Monogram, Cedar Interior
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 20th century camphor wood British military campaign style chest, with original brass hardware
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Indonesian Travel Treasure Chest with Brown Patina and Leather Details
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian travel treasure chest from the early 20th century with leather details and
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Compact Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Travel Hard Luggage Suitcase Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique compact wardrobe steamer trunk travel luggage suitcase. Item features nice smaller more functional size than the normal oversize steamer trunk, fitted interior, hanger storag...
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Antique Early 1900s American American Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chest Wrapped in Iron Straps with Brass Studs, India
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of Indian origin, this beautiful teak trunk is wrapped in iron and studded with brass accents in an intricate yet simple pattern. Fully functional for storage or use as a coffee or c...
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique circa 1920
s Pakawa Steamer Wardrobe Trunk or Chest Totally Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1920’s, Art Deco, Golden Era of Travel, Pakawa wardrobe steamer trunk
This is a very well made example of a steamer trunk de...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Antique Green Decorated Wood Chest
Located in Madison, WI
Antique trunk with detailed carvings.
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20th Century Unknown Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood
Iron Zenibako Strongbox Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
. Crafted of thick slabs of sugi (cryptomeria) wood with removable plank top allowing access to the interior
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Trunks and Luggage
Vintage Repurposed Wood Blanket Chest W/Brass Accents
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 60s Repurposed Wood Blanket Chest W/Brass Accents. This wonderful rustic blanket chest is
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Vintage 1960s American Adirondack Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Coin Chest
Located in New York, NY
Wood Coin storing chest with iron fittings
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Antique 19th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
$1,500
Mongolian Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique mongolian chest with hand-painted scholars' objects on the front. Used for storage.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
$2,650
Immense Chest
Located in New York, NY
American, fabulous and immense chest, wood, metal, and cast iron in the style of a sea chest. At
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Iron
$12,500
Spanish chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
wonderful leather chest with nailhead decoration. Later freestanding feet.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Leather
$2,400
DOWRY CHEST
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful paneled Dowry chest with original painting and iron hardware. Made in Sweden about
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
$4,500
Traveling Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Traveling Chest
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Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
$250
Basque Chest
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This sturdy Basque chest from Spain has three carved circular rosettes on the front and substantial
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
$8,650
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Wood Chest Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of wood chest trunks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all wood chest trunks available were constructed with great care. Wood chest trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Art Deco and Baroque wood chest trunks are consistently popular styles. Wood chest trunks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ali Naeeni, Au Touriste, Paris and Goyard are consistently popular.
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 Wood Chest 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.
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