Question 1

How much are antique chests worth?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is a steamer trunk?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How do I know if my antique trunk is valuable?

Accepted Answer

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.

Antique Chests & Vintage Storage Trunks for Sale