Chinese Chests and Trunks

Shanxi, circa 1900 These lovely chests would work well either side of a bed, with a rich red finish front that would bring warmth and colour to you...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This charming little chest is in pine and dates from the beginning of the last century. It is of a type traditionally given in C...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This lovely old box features a temple lion, or 'foo dog' on the front - mythical creatures that are seen in pairs as stone stat...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This unusual painted trunk is from Shanxi province in central China, where it would have been used by a travelling opera troupe ...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderfully painted trunk was produced for an opera troupe in Shanxi province, with the colourful paintings on the front de...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This striking blanket chest, with its detailed paintings of scenes from Chinese opera, vases and flowers on the front, is from S...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This unusual chest is of a type used at the end of the Qing dynasty, normally for holding valuables or documents. It is mounted ...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This lovely pair of blanket chests in red lacquer were originally used by a Chinese opera troupe to hold costumes and props as t...

Gansu, circa 1900 This old blanket box would have been used for storing clothes and other possessions, either in the home or when travelling. The s...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This charming blanket chest is from Shanxi province, where it would have been used to store clothes and personal possessions eit...

Gansu, circa 1900 In its original red lacquer finish and still with the old paintings of flowers visible on the front in blues and creams, this lov...

Shandong, circa 1920 This large, deep, beautifully decorated trunk would most likely have been used for storing clothes and other personal possessi...

Shanxi, circa 1920 This charming little blanket chest is in its original black lacquer finish with the old paintings of peony flowers now faded and...

Shanxi, circa 1870 This simple blanket chest is made from pine and still in its original finish - a lovely red lacquer. The circular brass hardware...

Shanxi, circa 1890 The once vivid paintings of flowers on the front of this old chest have now worn and faded to subtle creams and oranges, giving ...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This old wooden chest would have belonged to a Chinese merchant, used to hold his wares as he travelled the region. It is made ...

Gansu, circa 1900 This pair of trunks are in their original black lacquer, with the old paintings on the front depicting flowers, butterflies and ...

Gansu, circa 1860 This old blanket trunk has a painted front panel which shows vases of flowers, fruits and vegetables on a cream background, along...

Zhejiang, circa 1900 This small blanket box is in wood, covered in red leather and decorated in gold on the front with details of flowers and bird...

Beijing, circa 1900 This large camphor trunk is typical of the heavy duty storage chests used in Beijing and elsewhere in China to store clothing a...

Gansu, circa 1900 This handsome pair of chests are originally from the western Chinese province of Gansu. They still show the old paintings of flo...

Gansu, circa 1920 These trunks have been repaired and restored in a distressed grey lacquer. The rectangular brass clasps have also been newly fit...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This old trunk is in its original finish and still with the old paintings of flowers and a simple landscape on the front. It wo...

Qingha, circa 1900 This beautiful pair of blanket chests are from the western province of Qingha. They are in their original red lacquer finish, s...

Finished in warm elm, the grain of the solid reclaimed wood really stands out. Ideal for storing everything from bedding and clothes to toys and ga...

Our wooden blanket trunks are great for storing everything from bedding and clothes to toys and games. This black lacquer version is extremely popu...

The light finish on this particular blanket trunk is simply stunning. Used for storing everything from bedding and clothes to toys and games, our w...