Chinese Chests and Trunks

Shanxi, circa 1890 This brightly decorated blanket trunk is of a type used by Chinese opera companies to store costumes and other effects as they t...

Shanxi, circa 1890 The black lacquer surface of this antique trunk provides a perfect backdrop for the more colourful paintings on the front that s...

Shanxi, circa 1890 Once brightly decorated, the colours on the front of this wonderful blanket chest have softened over time to a beautiful autumna...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This colourful blanket chest is of a type used by Chinese opera companies to hold props and costumes as they toured their perfor...

Shanxi, circa 1900 The once vibrant colours on this lovely blanket chest have faded over time to subtler pastels, but the paintings are still perfe...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This pretty, painted trunk is of a type used by opera troupes in China to store their props and costumes. The trunks would be br...

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 ...

This rustic blanket box in our dark chocolate finish is made from solid poplar wood. The feet are in a classic Chinese 'horse hoof' design and it i...

This beautiful blanket box in solid elm wood shows some nice features of traditional Chinese chests, such as the 'horse hoof' feet that it stands o...

Our subtle cream lacquer blanket trunk has a fresh modern look, with aspects of the classical Chinese style in the form of the circular brass locki...

This version of our blanket trunk is finished in a lovely deep red lacquer a colour favoured by the Chinese. The inside is finished in a dark wood ...

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...

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

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...