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Antique Travelling Cleric's Chest, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling cleric's chest. An Anglo-Indian, teak colonial trunk with fitted interior, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Delightful fitted interio...
Teak
Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique lap desk and document box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1825 and done in the period Early Victorian style. This sma...
Walnut
19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington A super quality silver chest or strong box, the chest is intended for world travel, it is very heavy and strong with carrying h...
Oak
19th Century American Dome Top Travel Storage Trunk, Refurbished
Located in Germantown, MD
This antique dome-top trunk, commonly referred to as a camelback or humpback chest, features embossed metal filigree panels and wood slats. Trunk on 4 original metal casters. The ex...
Metal, Tin
1911 Walnut Burl and Brass Inlays and Leather Inset Travel Desk on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1911 Mahogany , brass inlays and leather inset traveling lap desk on stand. Measures 20.5" in Width x 11" in Depth x 19.5" in height Lap desk without stand is 20" W x 10.5"D x 7.5"H.
Brass
Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean This piece is zinc lined mainly to protect your possessions at sea and the makers label in on the inside of the lid This is a v...
Pine
Decorative Victorian Painted Tin Travel Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Decorative Victorian painted tin travel trunk. This is a very attractive piece, it is a 19th century tin trunk, it is in very good condition, it is painted in black and Gold with ...
Tin
Victorian Brass Bound Walnut Travelling Chest on Folding Legs
Located in Worcester, GB
Victorian brass bound walnut travelling chest on folding legs Measures: Width 51 cm 20 in Depth 38 cm 15 in Height (when standing) 50 cm 19 3/4 in Height (legs folded a...
Brass
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H 20.08 in W 33.08 in D 19.49 in
Antique Steamer Chest, English, Cedar, Shipping, Travel, Trunk, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our stock # 18.6524 This is an antique steamer chest. An English, cedar shipping or travel trunk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. A fine trunk for distant voyages ...
Cedar
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H 20.87 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in
Large Antique Shipping Trunk, English, Pine, Travel, Tool Chest, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique shipping trunk. An English, stained pine travel or tool chest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Of generous size for voyages beyond the sea or n...
Pine
Large Antique Pine Travel Trunk / Storage Chest
Located in London, GB
A wonderful large antique pine travel trunk / storage chest, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1910 period. It is full of character and charm, it is a useful size to b...
Pine
19th Century Travelling Chest in Camphor Wood
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large late 19th century camphor wood brass bound travelling chest or trunk with brass mounts and brass carrying handles. Warm rich colour and patina. Could be used as a super looki...
Brass, Other
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H 14.97 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 in
Antique Officer's Chest, English, Mahogany, Travelling Trunk, 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique officer's Campaign chest. An English, mahogany travelling trunk, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880. A fine example of Victorian Campaign furniture Di...
Mahogany
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H 6.75 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured Mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality, with lavish brass inlay decoration, twin polished brass c...
Brass
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H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in
Antique Dome Top Carriage Chest, English, Iron Bound, Pine, Travelling Trunk
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome top carriage chest. An English, iron-bound pine travelling trunk dating to the Victorian period of the late 19th century, circa 1880. Attractive and practi...
Iron
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H 18.71 in W 27.96 in D 19.89 in
Steamer Chest, Marine, English Travel Ship's Trunk W Insall & Sons, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer chest of marine interest, an English travel or ship's trunk by the prestigious Bristol firm of W Insall & Sons. A camphorwood chest from the late 19th cent...
Wood
Victorian Mahogany Traveling Watchmakers Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany traveling watchmakers display cabinet A lovely piece, the cabinet has been made for a traveling salesman or watch repair man it has a recessed brass handle on t...
Mahogany
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H 22.45 in W 33.47 in D 20.08 in
Large English Victorian Dome Top Canvas Steamer Travel Trunk. Monogrammed F.H.D.
Located in Leicester, GB
A gorgeous Victorian extra-large travel trunk. The antique trunk has an attractive dome top and is bound with wood. The handles on the sides are made of thick leather and are in grea...
Leather, Wood, Canvas
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H 6.5 in W 13 in D 10.75 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English well figured Birds Eye Maple Wood Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of...
Brass
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H 24 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Brass & Metal Victorian Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Travel Chest Foot Locker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian steamer trunk or chest. Made of metal and brass with nailhead trim and leather straps and handles. Features interior compartment for organizing clothing / accessori...
Metal, Brass
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H 15.75 in W 33.47 in D 18.51 in
antique Mid-Victorian solid Camphorwood military travelling trunk
Located in Kiel, SH
antique Mid-Victorian solid Camphorwood military travelling trunk with signs of use and age. Please look at the pictures. The key is missing and the trunk doesn't closed perfectly. S...
Brass
Antique Rare German Travel Sewing Machine Lewenstein 1890
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Antique Rare German travel sewing machine Lewenstein 1890, metal frame with gold serigraphs.
Metal
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H 3.5 in W 14 in D 9.75 in
19th Century Traveling Paint Box and Easel from the Estate of Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
This very nice artist paint box and easel stand are English and made circa 1850. Truly a plain air painting device for a working artistic object. It folds compactly to be easily carr...
Mahogany
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H 36.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Rare English Two-Piece Ladies Painted Campaign Chest or Travel Companion
Located in Milford, NH
This Campaign chest or cabinet was possibly used by a lady as a travel companion on a ship or train, circa 1870.
Brass
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H 17.5 in W 16 in D 13 in
Rare Coromandel and Satinwood Victorian Period Travelling Stationery Box
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare Coromandel and satinwood Victorian period travelling stationery box. The case made from wonderfully figured Coromandel with a silver plated monogram to each door. Opening to r...
Antique Victorian Military Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk, Chest, 1880, B1950
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian military camphor wood travelling trunk, chest, fitted interior, Scotland 1880, B1950 Scotland, 1880 Solid camphor wood All original Rectangular top with brass...
Other
Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Stationery Travel / Writing Box
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very nice Victorian oak stationery box with fall front writing desk, fitted interior, leather fold out writing surface, inkwells, in beautiful quarter sawn oak.
Oak
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H 11 in W 26.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Travel Trunk Chest Victorian Leather Brass Studded, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A gorgeous antique 19th century travel trunk chest, leather bound with brass stud work all-over, brass drop carry handles to either side, can be used for travel, storage or as a coff...
Brass
Antique BAL Steamer Trunk Travel Chest Victorian, 19th Century Rare
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful, rare and original antique 19th century Victorian steel bound "Bal" model trunk with original wheels, bearing label "Bal Rack Co. Ltd. Brook Street London" , ideal for re...
Steel
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H 13.5 in W 45 in D 20 in
Large Antique Campaign Travel Trunk Chest Coffer Teak Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Large antique 19th century teak brass bound campaign travel trunk chest, circa 1870, the rectangular top complete with brass plaque with the name Nelson RN stamped and brass corner p...
Brass
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.