antique furniture: chests
Chests are an item of furniture primarily used for storage, occasionally containing a series of drawers.
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George II Style Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1910. George II style burr walnut chest on stand. The rectangular polished top over a burr walnut moulded frieze. The 4 shaped-front drawers on the upper part with solid oak linings and burr walnut...
£1,190.00
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Victorian Pine Blanket Chest (D2201B)
pinefinders old pine furniture, aylesbury, united kingdom
A medium-sized Victorian pine blanket chest featuring 'penny end' strap hinges and metal handles on each end. It is in good condition for its age and currently in bare wood. It can be purchased as...
£290.00
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Gigantic Antique Shop's Display Chest, English, Vellum, Oak, Trunk, Coffee Table
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24558This is a gigantic antique shop's display chest. An English, vellum and oak bound decorative trunk or coffee table, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.Unusual example with very large proportion at 4' x 3' - ideal for use as a distinctive coffee tableDisplays a desirable aged patina with a time worn appearanceFinished in vellum, known for its resilient propertiesBound with oak straps, showing rich caramel hues and fine grain interestOf such vast size, almost certainly crafted as a shop display pieceLarge lid held together with a pair of Chubb of London sliding clasps — key absentPleasingly presentable original interior in good order, commensurate with ageDressed with leather strap handles to each end for ease of movementThis is a fascinatingly large antique shop's display chest, with a delightfully unusual proportion. Ideal for use within a club setting or as a coffee table in the larger lounge. Delivered ready to display.Dimensions:Max Width: 122.5cm (48.25'')Max Depth: 90.5cm (35.75'')Max Height: 47cm (18.5'')Internal Width: 117.5cm (46.25'')Internal Depth: 85.5cm (33.75'')Internal Height: 42cm (16.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Gigantic Antique Shop's Display Chest, English, Vellum, Oak, Trunk, Coffee Table
£2,850.00
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Old English Dome Top Chest (C3652A)
pinefinders old pine furniture, aylesbury, united kingdom
An old English pine, dome top, chest from the 1930s, featuring its original wax finish. The top has a few gaps between the boards, which can be filled with pine strips if desired. It can...
£200.00
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Antique Country House Parlour Game Case, English, Oak, Organiser Box, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24211This is an antique country house parlour game case. An English, oak organiser box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.Fascinating proportion to this pleasingly crafted caseDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect oak stocks with thick timber presents fine grain interestAn abundance of medullary rays dance amongst rich caramel huesBrass recessed handle to lid, with shield shape backplateOpens to reveal an emerald green, baize lined interiorSix divisions to the interior, with a lidded compartment to the leftUnusual sliding clasps neatly set within nacelles to the fasciaThis is a quality antique country house parlour games box, with a usefully arranged interior and wide proportion. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 81.5cm (32'')Max Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')Max Height: 8cm (3.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Country House Parlour Game Case, English, Oak, Organiser Box, Victorian
£895.00
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Large Antique Shipping Chest, Continental, Aluminium, Trunk, Edwardian, C.1910
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24475This is a large antique shipping chest. A Continental, aluminium travelling trunk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Distinctive aluminium appearance, with a useful proportionDisplaying a desirable aged patina throughoutAluminium panels reinforced with rivet bonded finishEach corner enhanced with steel cappingsOrnamental clasp to the centre of the fascia — key absentLid held securely by a pair of latchesInterior finished in a bright cream canvas textileDelightful, aged leather straps aid ease of carriageThis is a well-proportioned antique shipping trunk, with an eye-catching appearance. Delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 86cm (33.75'')Max Depth: 48cm (19'')Max Height: 31.5cm (12.5'')Interior Width: 83cm (32.75'')Interior Depth: 45cm (17.75'')Interior Height: 28.5cm (11.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Large Antique Shipping Chest, Continental, Aluminium, Trunk, Edwardian, C.1910
£1,195.00
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Antique Shipping Trunk, Continental, Aluminium, Travelling Chest, Edwardian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24425This is an antique shipping trunk. A Continental, aluminium travelling chest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing tonality and of a generous sizeCould be used as a distinctive coffee table, or at the bedsideDisplays a desirable aged patina throughoutFormed from aluminium, with steadfast rivet bonded finishCorners host robust steel capsDressed with an ornamental clasp of German manufacture — key absentPair of latches to the fascia hold the lid securelyInterior finished with a mauve coloured textile, replete with storage pouchDelightful aged leather straps aid ease of carriageThis is a fascinating antique shipping trunk, with a cool aluminium exterior and usefully sized interior. Delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 66cm (26'')Max Depth: 40cm (15.75'')Max Height: 36cm (14.25'')Interior Width: 63.5cm (25'')Interior Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')Interior Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Shipping Trunk, Continental, Aluminium, Travelling Chest, Edwardian
£895.00
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Good Antique Georgian Oak Box Chest Coffer
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique early 19thC Georgian oak box chest coffer.
£145.00
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Large Antique Under Bed Storage Chest, English, Walnut, Country House, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9906This is a large antique under bed storage chest. An English, walnut country house trunk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Superb craftsmanship, with a luxuriant colour and generous proportionDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutSelect walnut stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel huesCorners delightfully accentuated with multiple through dovetail jointsWide, narrow profile ideal for under bed use, or around a fireplace settingLid opens to reveal the desirably clean interior - perfect for linens or blanketsInset lock to the fascia — in working order, key presentSubstantial cast iron drop handles to each end for ease of carriageThis is a striking antique under bed storage chest, with an endearing country house proportion and visual appeal. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 109.5cm (43'')Max Depth: 37cm (14.5'')Max Height: 25cm (9.75'')Interior Width: 104.5cm (41.25'')Interior Depth: 32cm (12.5'')Interior Height: 21cm (8.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Large Antique Under Bed Storage Chest, English, Walnut, Country House, Victorian
£1,595.00
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Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24423This is an antique military trunk. An English, camphorwood chest or blanket box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing late Victorian trunk, with a wonderfully clean appearanceDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutCamphorwood presents fine grain interest and rich caramel huesBound to the corners with quality brass caps and bracketsStout lid dressed with a shaped drop handle and unmarked name plaque to topAccentuated across the fascia with the name and number 4013 - A. JonesShield shaped brass lock escutcheon to the front — untested, key absentDressed with wide drop handles to each end for ease of carriageLid opens wide and held securely with a strap hingeDelightfully clean interior dazzles with a bright biscuit hueSmall candle box to the left-hand side, with a generous main compartmentThis is a fine antique military trunk, charmingly personalised and presented in a pleasingly clean order. Wide, flay top ideal for use as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 69.5cm (27.25'')Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')Max Height: 30cm (11.75'')Interior Width: 58cm (22.75'')Interior Depth: 30cm (11.75'')Interior Height: 25cm (9.75'')Candle Box Width: 6.5cm (2.5'')Candle Box Depth: 30cm (11.75'')Candle Box Height: 5cm (2'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900
£1,695.00
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Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Bedside Chests
fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom
For sale is a good quality pair of Edwardian mahogany bedside chests, each chest has an arrangement of four graduated drawers with brass handles, raised on a plinth base, both chests are in excellent condition....
£695.00
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Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom
19th Century Burr Walut batchelors chest drawers in good condition with writing slide above four drawers with brass handles and escucheons, all drawers are oak lined and stands on small elegant cabriole legs
£650.00
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Antique Work Chest, English, Pine, Tool Trunk, Candlebox, Victorian, Circa 1900
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24094This is an antique work chest. An English, pine tool trunk with candle box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully useful pine trunk with a superb fitted interiorDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderPine stocks present fine grain interest and light biscuit huesPleasingly clean interior ready to use for storageLid opens to reveal the interior, held securely with a chain stayCandlebox to the left with two fitted drawers beneathSuperb through dovetail joints to each cornerBrass cup handles present appealing golden tonalityThis is an appealing antique work chest with a useful interior, whilst the flat top is ideal for use as a coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 99cm (39'')Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')Max Height: 45cm (17.75'')Interior Width: 79cm (31'')Interior Depth: 47cm (18.5'')Interior Height: 40.5cm (16'')Candle Box Width: 10cm (4'')Candle Box Depth: 45cm (17.75'')Candle Box Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')Drawer Width: 20cm (7.75'')Drawer Depth: 11cm (4.25'')Drawer Height: 10.5cm (4.25'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Work Chest, English, Pine, Tool Trunk, Candlebox, Victorian, Circa 1900
£1,195.00
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Good Antique Zanzibar Box Table Chest
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique late 19thC zanzibar box chest made from solid middle eastern hardwood possibly teak. Covered in brass studs and mounts showing signs of ware enhancing the character of the chest.
£380.00
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Old Pine Blanket Chest (B4501B)
pinefinders old pine furniture, aylesbury, united kingdom
A charming medium-sized old pine blanket chest, neatly crafted and adorned with metal carrying handles on each end. Inside, a small candle box compartment with a lid sits on the right. This chest is not...
£280.00
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Small Antique 17thC Oak Box Coffer Chest
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good small antique carved 17thC box chest coffer.
£445.00
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Large Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Carved Trunk, Window Seat, William III, 1700
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9880This is a large antique 4 panel coffer. An English, oak carved trunk or window seat, dating to the William III period, circa 1700. Superb example with appealing carving and stout antique stocksDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutSelect oak presents fine grain interest and deep caramel huesFascinating traditional pin hinges articulate the wide panelled lidCarved four panel fascia with ornate arch motif and demi-lune borderDressed with an oval lock escutcheon to fascia — key absentGenerously sized interior in appealing, clean condition - ideal for storageRaised upon a quartet of prominent stile feetThis is a delightful antique 4 panel coffer, presenting appealing William III craftsmanship, and of a versatile proportion. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 150cm (59'')Max Depth: 64cm (25.25'')Max Height: 67cm (26.5'')Interior Width: 136cm (53.5'')Interior Depth: 55cm (21.75'')Interior Height: 50.5cm (20'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Large Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Carved Trunk, Window Seat, William III, 1700
£2,850.00
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Quality Mahogany Two-Part Military Chest
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. A stylish two-part mahogany brass banded military chest. The rectangular top with brass straps and corner brackets, the chest with a configuration of two short over three larger full-length drawers, each with a...
£2,450.00
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17th Century Oak Marriage Chest
fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom
For sale is a good quality mid 17th century oak marriage chest, having a three panel top with raised and fielded panels to the front, with a carved date of 1744 and the initials H.B.A.R,...
£895.00
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Antique Box Chest Coffee Table
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique late 19thC box chest or could be used as a coffee table.
£190.00
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Large Antique Steamer Trunk, American, Leather, Brass, Shipping Chest, Edwardian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9960This is a large antique steamer trunk. An American, leather and brass bound shipping chest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.Fine example of decorative furniture, with a generously sized interiorDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good original orderLightly time worn leather with dark brown hues and press stud trimBound to the corners with brass caps for reassuring strengthPleasingly dressed in leather to all surfaces of the generously proportioned formBold brass scallop latch to centre with inset lock — key absentFurther dressed with a pair of slide clips holding the lid securelyLarge interior finished with a blue cotton lining, in clean orderFinished with leather carriage straps adorn either endRemnants of travel labels adds a dash of period detailMaker's mark to lid for 'London' by the New York Trunk & Bag CoThis is a generously sized antique steamer trunk, with a wonderful decorative appearance. Delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 101.5cm (40'')Max Depth: 63cm (24.75'')Max Height: 64cm (25.25'')Interior Width: 98.5cm (38.75'')Interior Depth: 58cm (22.75'')Interior Height: 60.5cm (23.75'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Large Antique Steamer Trunk, American, Leather, Brass, Shipping Chest, Edwardian
£1,295.00
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Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9520This is an antique workman's tool chest. An English, teak and brass capped craftsman's trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.Delightfully time-worn chest with a robust appealDisplays a desirable aged patina throughoutTeak stocks present rich caramel hues and fine grain interestBrass strapping to corners presents a rich golden tonalityShallow lid opens wide to give access to the partially fitted interiorSet of storage compartments reside within the lower section of the chestThrough dovetail joints to the corners a testament to the lasting qualityDressed with stout cast iron handles to each side for ease of carriageThis is a charming antique workman's tool chest, with a pleasingly original exterior. Can be used as a distinctive coffee table, or at the foot of a bed. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 62cm (24.5'')Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')Max Height: 35.5cm (14'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian
£975.00
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Antique Figured Walnut Secretaire Chest of Drawers
fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom
For sale is a good quality antique figured walnut secretaire chest of drawers, having a secretaire drawer to the top, opening to reveal a fitted interior and leather writing surface, above four graduated drawers, each...
£575.00
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Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9761This is an antique mail carriage strong box. An English, oak security chest, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720.Fascinating George I lock box from the time of the highwaymanDisplays a desirable aged patina throughoutWonderfully aged antique oak stocks show fine grain interestPresenting deep caramel hues and wisps of medullary raysOf stout construction, ideal for use as an occasional seatDressed to three sides with long cast iron escutcheons — keys absentDistinctive antique locks to the pleasingly clean interiorThis is an intriguing antique mail carriage strong box, conjuring the romanticised notion of highwaymen and folk heroes that patrolled the streets of early Georgian Britain. Of substantial oak stocks and robust as an occasional seat within the home. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to display or enjoy.Dimensions:Max Width: 41cm (16.25'')Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')Max Height: 45cm (17.75'')Interior Width: 36cm (14.25'')Interior Depth: 36cm (14.25'')Interior Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian
£2,450.00
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Very Deep Old Pine Carpenters Box (Z3903B)
pinefinders old pine furniture, aylesbury, united kingdom
A very deep old pine carpenters’ box, with a peculiar compartment inside. A carrying handle on each end, and in very good condition for its age (circa: 1900), currently in bare wood. Can be purchased...
£330.00
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