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Antique Chests & Vintage Storage Trunks for Sale

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Love Antiques bring the very best when it comes to our antique chest collection online. We take pride in offering a vast selection of styles, shapes, and sizes to suit your home interior needs. As a website showcasing the UK’s top genuine antique furniture dealers, we are proud to offer a huge authentic selection of antique chests for sale in the UK.

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Antique 18th Century Coffer / Mule Chest in Oak

£ 425

€496
$535
Antique 18th Century Coffer / Mule Chest in Oak

Antique 18th Century Coffer / Mule Chest in Oak

£ 425

€496
$535

ActFurniture LTD

Antique Stained Pine Trunk

£ 395

€461
$497
Antique Stained Pine Trunk

Antique Stained Pine Trunk

£ 395

€461
$497

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Antique Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Reserved
Antique Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Antique Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Reserved

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Georgian Elm Blanket Box

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Georgian Elm Blanket Box

£ 350

€409
$440
Georgian Elm Blanket Box

Georgian Elm Blanket Box

£ 350

€409
$440

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Pine Chest for Blankets / Storage

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Pine Chest for Blankets / Storage

£ 395

€461
$497
Pine Chest for Blankets / Storage

Pine Chest for Blankets / Storage

£ 395

€461
$497

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Pretty French Oak Coffer

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Pretty French Oak Coffer

£ 700

€818
$881
Pretty French Oak Coffer

Pretty French Oak Coffer

£ 700

€818
$881

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Brass Bound Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk

£ 795

€929
$1,000
Brass Bound Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk

Brass Bound Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk

£ 795

€929
$1000

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk

£ 775

€905
$975
Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk

Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk

£ 775

€905
$975

Marylebone Antiques

Victorian Gothic Church Strongbox Coffer

£ 645

€753
$811
Victorian Gothic Church Strongbox Coffer

Victorian Gothic Church Strongbox Coffer

£ 645

€753
$811

Antiques & Chic

Oak Coffer or Mule Chest with Inlaid Panels

£ 575

€672
$723
Oak Coffer or Mule Chest with Inlaid Panels

Oak Coffer or Mule Chest with Inlaid Panels

£ 575

€672
$723

Stalham Antique Gallery

Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

£ 1,495

€1,746
$1,881
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

£ 1,495

€1746
$1881

London City Antiques

Camphor Wood Trunk

£ 775

€905
$975
Camphor Wood Trunk

Camphor Wood Trunk

£ 775

€905
$975

LT Antiques

Imposing 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Imposing 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

£ 1,585

€1,852
$1,994
Imposing 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

Imposing 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

£ 1,585

€1852
$1994

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Large 17th Century Antique Quality Carved Oak Coffer

£ 1,485

€1,735
$1,868
Large 17th Century Antique Quality Carved Oak Coffer

Large 17th Century Antique Quality Carved Oak Coffer

£ 1,485

€1735
$1868

London City Antiques

Oak Chest From 17th Century 4 Panels

€ 1,900

£1,626
$2,046
Oak Chest From 17th Century 4 Panels

Oak Chest From 17th Century 4 Panels

€ 1,900

£1626
$2046

Alain Michel Antiques

Antique Pine Mule Chest

£ 375

€438
$472
Antique Pine Mule Chest

Antique Pine Mule Chest

£ 375

€438
$472

Vintage House

1900s Camphor Wood Trunk

Millers Antiques

1900s Camphor Wood Trunk

£ 850

€993
$1,069
1900s Camphor Wood Trunk

1900s Camphor Wood Trunk

£ 850

€993
$1069

Millers Antiques

Rare Georgian Mahogany Blanket Box on Chest

£ 975

€1,139
$1,226
Rare Georgian Mahogany Blanket Box on Chest

Rare Georgian Mahogany Blanket Box on Chest

£ 975

€1139
$1226

LT Antiques

Antique 19th Century Pine Trunk

£ 395

€461
$497
Antique 19th Century Pine Trunk

Antique 19th Century Pine Trunk

£ 395

€461
$497

Penderyn Antiques

Oriental Carved Blanket Box

Harry Raine Antiques

Oriental Carved Blanket Box

£ 245

€286
$308
Oriental Carved Blanket Box

Oriental Carved Blanket Box

£ 245

€286
$308

Harry Raine Antiques

Carved Oak Blanket Box / Kist

Harry Raine Antiques

Carved Oak Blanket Box / Kist

£ 325

€380
$409
Carved Oak Blanket Box / Kist

Carved Oak Blanket Box / Kist

£ 325

€380
$409

Harry Raine Antiques

Antique Carved Camphor Wood Box / Camphor Trunk

£ 225

€263
$283
Antique Carved Camphor Wood Box / Camphor Trunk

Antique Carved Camphor Wood Box / Camphor Trunk

£ 225

€263
$283

Harry Raine Antiques

18th Century Oak English Coffer Two Panelled

£ 425

€496
$535
18th Century Oak English Coffer Two Panelled

18th Century Oak English Coffer Two Panelled

£ 425

€496
$535

Victoria Antiques

C19th Brass Bound Camphorwood Box on Stand

£ 675

€789
$849
C19th Brass Bound Camphorwood Box on Stand

C19th Brass Bound Camphorwood Box on Stand

£ 675

€789
$849

Beresford Antiques Ltd

An Indo-portuguese Rosewood, Teak and Ebony Contador

£ 68,000

€79,435
$85,535
An Indo-portuguese Rosewood, Teak and Ebony Contador

An Indo-portuguese Rosewood, Teak and Ebony Contador

£ 68,000

€79435
$85535

Wick Antiques Ltd

Late Victorian Box Ottoman

£ 1,850

€2,161
$2,327
Late Victorian Box Ottoman

Late Victorian Box Ottoman

£ 1,850

€2161
$2327

Wick Antiques Ltd

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

£ 675

€789
$849
18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

£ 675

€789
$849

FB Antiques

Pine Rustic Box

Casnewydd Antiques

Pine Rustic Box

£ 320

€374
$403
Pine Rustic Box

Pine Rustic Box

£ 320

€374
$403

Casnewydd Antiques

18th Century Period Antique Oak Coffer

£ 695

€812
$874
18th Century Period Antique Oak Coffer

18th Century Period Antique Oak Coffer

£ 695

€812
$874

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

17th Century Coffer Carved Oak

£ 850

€993
$1,069
17th Century Coffer Carved Oak

17th Century Coffer Carved Oak

£ 850

€993
$1069

Wickersley Antiques

History of Antique Chests and Trunks

The earliest history of chest and trunks can be traced back to the medieval era. But it was not until the Victorian era (around the 1870s) when they became a popular piece of furniture used in many households. The start of their popularity also coincided with the construction of cross-country railroads, as well as intercontinental travel by water. This facilitated the spread of the trunks and chests to various parts of the world when used for travel purposes. 

Historically, trunks and chests were classed as two different pieces of furniture, although they are often confused with each other. Trunks were used more as luggage for storing items and moving them from one location to another. Meanwhile, chests were designed to be a fixed and permanent fixture at home. But they are both very similar and serve the same purpose when it comes to storing personal items or serving as a treasure chest at home (or used in transit). 

Over the years, there was a growing demand for this type of furniture that it was not uncommon to find antique chests UK dealers and sellers. Like most other Victorian pieces of furniture, they started out as simple objects that were handmade for a functional purpose. But over the years, chests were made out of a variety of materials that led to the spread of oak chest and pine storage boxes, among other types of wooden chest furniture. 

Feel free to browse through different periods and styles and enjoy the timeless elegance of the different antique chests and vintage trunks available on the Love Antiques website.


A Look into Different Types of Antique Chests for Sale at Love Antiques 

The different types of antique chest for sale in the UK at Love Antiques can be categorised based on style. The most common type is the flat-topped one, which is primarily used for travel. As the name implies, it comes with a flat top that makes it easy to stack on trains or carriages. This type of chest also has its variations, including those wooden trunk items, particularly pine trunk. There are also those made of leather or metal. 

Another common type of vintage chest comes with a dome top. These are also called round top or camel top chests and their dome shape provides extra storage. They can be used as a tool chest or blanket box. These types of chests are also made of embossed tin, although now you can find more in terms of the variety of materials used. And then there are those slatted antique trunks. They are a favorite among collectors because they exhibit fine craftsmanship. In the olden days, they are often used as travel trunks or what people then also called a steamer trunk.

You can also choose an antique chest based on their origins. Doing this ensures that you add a piece of furniture that offers a distinctive style to your home. Love Antiques provides a wide variety of vintage chests, including those that are from Asia (mostly Chinese), France, Great Britain, and Italy. We have many options from the 19th century but you can filter the categories to find the period that you want in particular. 


Ready to Shop for an Antique Chest Online Delivered across the UK and Europe? 


Love Antiques is the best place for vintage trunks and chests UK has for sale. You can find all kinds of trunks and storage chests to match your storage needs at home or your interior decoration style. As we bring you the most comprehensive collection of storage chest and storage trunk products, you are sure to find a match for your home. To get started on shopping from our massive inventory, you can set up a buyer’s account. This process only takes a few steps and you can then purchase your favorite piece. 

As there are literally thousands of vintage chests available, you can filter your search into different categories such as type of antique chest, material, period, and origin. We make sure to authenticate all items listed on our antique dealer website so you can ensure that our antique trunks are genuine and worth your investment. For more questions on the authenticity and verification of our antique pieces, do not hesitate to contact us.


Antique Chest & Vintage Trunks FAQs


How much are antique chests worth?

Not every old chest for sale is antique, but if you go to a reputable antique dealer such as Love Antiques, you can find an antique chest for sale from £120-£12,000. An antique wooden chest’s value is greatly affected by style, size, material, condition and rarity, among others. The rarity as well as the style are the most important factors when it comes to determining the value of the antique furniture.


What is the history of wooden chests, storage trunks and boxes?

Wooden chests, trunks and boxes have long been used to store different items and for quite a while; the antique wooden trunk, antique wooden storage boxes, and antique wooden chest had been something you would commonly find in homes. From ancient Egyptians who used them in ceremonies, to the ancient Greeks and Romans who stored their belongings into these things. It was, however, in the Medieval and Middle Ages in Britain when wealthy nobles would own hundreds of these items for keeping clothes to hiding weapons.


How do you date an old vintage storage trunk or antique chest?

Whether you have an antique storage chest or some vintage storage trunks and chests, finding out the age is essential in valuing old furniture. It’s not enough that you identify the style to trace it back to a time period when it was popular, albeit you can check the styles of vintage wooden chests and vintage trunks for sale as well as their antique versions at Love Antiques for comparison. Take your item to a reputable expert who can assess the value as well as provide other information on your item.


What is a steamer trunk?

First appearing in the 1870s, this antique storage trunk was called a steamer trunk as it was stored in a steam ship cabin, albeit it was also boarded on a train or on a coach. Also called traveling trunk or cabin trunk, it either had slightly curved or flat top and was covered in patterned paper, canvas or leather. About 36cm tall and weighing as much as 100 pounds, these types of antique trunks were initially created as luggage for extended trips or for taking to boarding school.


How do I know if my antique trunk is valuable?

The best thing to do is to take it to an appraiser. You can find one online or you can go to nearby antique dealers to ask for recommendations. Antique trunks for sale are usually priced between £75 and £3,650, depending on a lot of factors. The item has to be in good condition and has less or no missing pieces and broken parts. Defects can greatly affect the price. The same goes for other pieces, such as an antique chest and a vintage storage chest. The more intact the original parts of the antique piece, the higher its value would be.