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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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18th Century Oak & Elm Chest

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

18th Century Oak & Elm Chest

£ 475

€555
$597
18th Century Oak & Elm Chest

18th Century Oak & Elm Chest

£ 475

€555
$597

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Antique Pine Blanket Box with Drawers Below 1850s

£ 295

€345
$371
Antique Pine Blanket Box with Drawers Below 1850s

Antique Pine Blanket Box with Drawers Below 1850s

£ 295

€345
$371

Barnaby's of Battle

18ct Oak Antique Trunk/coffer with Draws.

£ 495

€578
$623
18ct Oak Antique Trunk/coffer with Draws.

18ct Oak Antique Trunk/coffer with Draws.

£ 495

€578
$623

Victoria Antiques

Large 18th Century Antique Quality Oak Coffer on Stand

£ 1,850

€2,161
$2,327
Large 18th Century Antique Quality Oak Coffer on Stand

Large 18th Century Antique Quality Oak Coffer on Stand

£ 1,850

€2161
$2327

London City Antiques

Antique Pine Steel Bound Box 1920s

£ 95

€111
$119
Antique Pine Steel Bound Box 1920s

Antique Pine Steel Bound Box 1920s

£ 95

€111
$119

Barnaby's of Battle

Rustic Pine Seaman's Chest Box 1800s

£ 180

€210
$226
Rustic Pine Seaman's Chest Box 1800s

Rustic Pine Seaman's Chest Box 1800s

£ 180

€210
$226

Barnaby's of Battle

Antique Victorian Low Pine Trunk

£ 450

€526
$566
Antique Victorian Low Pine Trunk

Antique Victorian Low Pine Trunk

£ 450

€526
$566

Penderyn Antiques

Large Antique 19th Century Pine Domed Trunk

£ 650

€759
$818
Large Antique 19th Century Pine Domed Trunk

Large Antique 19th Century Pine Domed Trunk

£ 650

€759
$818

Penderyn Antiques

Dutch Colonial Hardwood Engraved Brass Chest 18th Century

£ 1,250

€1,460
$1,572
Oak Coffer / Sword Chest

Stalham Antique Gallery

Oak Coffer / Sword Chest

£ 300

€350
$377
Oak Coffer / Sword Chest

Oak Coffer / Sword Chest

£ 300

€350
$377

Stalham Antique Gallery

Antique English Oak Coffer

£ 645

€753
$811
Antique English Oak Coffer

Antique English Oak Coffer

£ 645

€753
$811

Kernow Furniture

Early 19th Century Painted Pine Mule Chest

£ 325

€380
$409
Early 19th Century Painted Pine Mule Chest

Early 19th Century Painted Pine Mule Chest

£ 325

€380
$409

Old Painted Furniture

Renaissance Oak Chest - 17th Century

€ 1,400

£1,198
$1,508
Renaissance Oak Chest - 17th Century

Renaissance Oak Chest - 17th Century

€ 1,400

£1198
$1508

Alain Michel Antiques

Country House Elm Mule Chest

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Country House Elm Mule Chest

£ 860

€1,005
$1,082
Country House Elm Mule Chest

Country House Elm Mule Chest

£ 860

€1005
$1082

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer

£ 495

€578
$623
Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer

Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer

£ 495

€578
$623

Founders Antiques

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

£ 1,690

€1,974
$2,126
17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

£ 1,690

€1974
$2126

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Art Deco Limed Oak & Carved Camphor Wood Chest

£ 850

€993
$1,069
Art Deco Limed Oak & Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Art Deco Limed Oak & Carved Camphor Wood Chest

£ 850

€993
$1069

Elmgarden Antiques

18th Century Oak And Marquetry Coffer

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

18th Century Oak And Marquetry Coffer

£ 475

€555
$597
18th Century Oak And Marquetry Coffer

18th Century Oak And Marquetry Coffer

£ 475

€555
$597

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer / Chest

£ 1,385

€1,618
$1,742
Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer / Chest

Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer / Chest

£ 1,385

€1618
$1742

London City Antiques

Country House Period Antique Oak Mule Chest

£ 975

€1,139
$1,226
Country House Period Antique Oak Mule Chest

Country House Period Antique Oak Mule Chest

£ 975

€1139
$1226

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Late 17th Century / Early 18th Century Coffer

£ 225

€263
$283
Late 17th Century / Early 18th Century Coffer

Late 17th Century / Early 18th Century Coffer

£ 225

€263
$283

M D Cannell Antiques

17th Century Catalan Walnut Chest

€ 2,900

£2,483
$3,123
17th Century Catalan Walnut Chest

17th Century Catalan Walnut Chest

€ 2,900

£2483
$3123

Alain Michel Antiques

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

£ 400

€467
$503
18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

£ 400

€467
$503

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

19th Century Camphor Wood Marine / Campaign Chest

€ 1,450

£1,241
$1,561
19th Century Camphor Wood Marine / Campaign Chest

19th Century Camphor Wood Marine / Campaign Chest

€ 1,450

£1241
$1561

Alain Michel Antiques

Top Quality Camphor Wood Chest

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Top Quality Camphor Wood Chest

£ 995

€1,162
$1,252
Top Quality Camphor Wood Chest

Top Quality Camphor Wood Chest

£ 995

€1162
$1252

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Small 19th Century Secretaire Bookcase 79cm Wide

£ 1,450

€1,694
$1,824
Small 19th Century Secretaire Bookcase 79cm Wide

Small 19th Century Secretaire Bookcase 79cm Wide

£ 1,450

€1694
$1824

Millers Antiques

Oak Linenfold Coffer

Worboys Antiques

Oak Linenfold Coffer

£ 395

€461
$497
Oak Linenfold Coffer

Oak Linenfold Coffer

£ 395

€461
$497

Worboys Antiques

Antique 18th Century Good Quality Coffer in Oak

£ 495

€578
$623
Antique 18th Century Good Quality Coffer in Oak

Antique 18th Century Good Quality Coffer in Oak

£ 495

€578
$623

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Blanket Box in Walnut

£ 295

€345
$371
Antique 20th Century Blanket Box in Walnut

Antique 20th Century Blanket Box in Walnut

£ 295

€345
$371

ActFurniture LTD

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers Dated Around 1780

£ 675

€789
$849
Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers Dated Around 1780

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers Dated Around 1780

£ 675

€789
$849

Millers Antiques

Large George I Panelled Oak Coffer

£ 1,500

€1,752
$1,887
Large George I Panelled Oak Coffer

Large George I Panelled Oak Coffer

£ 1,500

€1752
$1887

Georgian Antiques

Chinese Carved Blanket Chest

£ 225

€263
$283
Chinese Carved Blanket Chest

Chinese Carved Blanket Chest

£ 225

€263
$283

Vintage House

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.