Antique Captains Chest

Late 19th century English captains chest. Locks were installed on the top three drawers to keep important documents safe.

Lower part with two drawers, upper part with large drawer, two small ones and the central one that opens up to form a desk with drawers, compartments and leather top. The floor is ra...

Ships chest of drawers in solid mahogany with original brass handles and locks. Flaps and drawers used for storage of nautical chart etc. Originated from the schooner F.F. Nicoba...

This fanciful copy of a ship captain's chest was hand-painted in the late 19th Century for the cottage furniture market. 2 over 3 drawers, turned feet, name of Capt.

A fine early 19th century sailor’s or sea captain’s chest of canted form, the top with molded edge and original strap hinges, over canted carcass with interior candle drawer, retaini...

A unique form three-piece Anglo-Indian rosewood Campaign chest, possibly a sea captain’s chest or cabinet, featuring a bookcase top with molded cornice, surmounting two doors, each w...

Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts.

Antique early-19th century Georgian brass bound mahogany chest, with graduated rope handles and original lock.

An antique late 18th century Georgian oak & brass, combined document & strong box or campaign chest, Scottish, circa 1780. This very substantial oak chest made in the late 1700s most...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand painted vintage steamer trunk with nautical decoration depicting a ship date 1870 for Capta...

Typically owned by captains and ship-owners, sea chests were used to display elevated social status in addition to protecting personal belongings.

English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original mounted braided beckets, and terminating on the original rectangular molded edge base.

This exemplary American maritime chest bears the following inscription on the bottom of the center small drawer.

Outstanding ship Captain's sea chest in either teak or cedar with all original brass fittings and nail head swag design including name"captain_ _ _ _ _ _" ( last name illegible).

Antique English nautical captain N. Lord Clipper ship green painted blanket chest trunk.

But specially for the inscriptions on the chest which are rare. We can see the date, the name of the captain who owned the chest as well as the name of the boat.

19th century Anglo-Chinese ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. Fitted with a secretary drawer (top row, middle drawer) and two small drawers with cubby holes.

One of their best-known inventions was the Davenport desk, a compact ladies’ desk the Gillows made for Captain Davenport. They also manufactured chests of drawers, small occasional t...

a m a z i n g... in every way... the color and patina and remarkable.

photos by john granen

Handsome smaller campaign chest that is constructed in two parts.

An antique brass stud decorated sea captain's chest on stand, circa 1810-1820, ideal as a side table.

This fanciful copy of a ship captain's chest was hand-painted in the late 19th Century for the cottage furniture market. 2 over 3 drawers, turned feet, name of Capt.

19th C.Italian Carved Oak & Brass Bound Nautical Captain's Chest

A 19th century leather bound brass stud decorated and mounted wooden sea captain's chest, mounted on a later black painted Chippendale style stand, perfect for a side table next to a...

Adolph Frederick (king of Sweden 1751-71) period Captain's Commode Desk.

Imagine the Captain of an 18th century tall ship writing his daily log on this desk.

A two-drawer walnut Sea Captain's commode with
cabriol legs, original brass drawer pulls and incised
decorative carving on front apron and drawers.

A fine Japanese ship's chest, funa dansu, crafted of kiri (paulownia) wood. The chest was used to safeguard the ship's paperwork as well as money carried on board for pay and busines...

A 19th Century Campaign style sea captain's military trunk, unbranded. Solid camphorwood, brass accents to protect corners & sides, brass side handles, distinctive side joinery, work...

An especially large and handsome late 19th century brass-bound camphor wood captain's chest from England with brass carry handles, side straps and corner details, and an old working ...

Cherry Blossoms Kano Sanrakuki (1898-1981) Showa period, circa 1930 2-panel Japanese Screen Color, gofun and gold leaf on paper Against a backdrop of gold-leafed groun...

Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

An English 19th-century campaign chest in two parts with removable feet in teak. The chest has two short drawers, a deep second draw below, and two long drawers to the bottom half. ...

Unique and highly decorative wall coat rack with at least ten hooks. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own antiques is for their decorative appeal and this hand-crafted ...

A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the central feature of her personal quarters. Traditionally, beds were central to Chines...

A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife with meaning. The dense, heavy ja...

The stands in this matching pair are made from 'Hongmu' wood (Chinese hardwood). Each stand rests upon four stylised and flared dragon feet, which extend into four ornately carved ca...

Sword cane with carved mahogany curved handle, brass collar with push pull mechanism that reveals a two sided 17 1/2" blade and brass ferrule. 2 3/4" x 4", blade 17 1/2", overall 35"...

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

An incredibly rare 18th Century monumental palace size Ottoman Islamic astrolabe on an easel stand, Turkey, circa 1720. This rare palace size Astrolabe on stand is in two sections, t...

A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large ...