Trunks & Chests

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 1900 One of a pair of painted chests that are ideal either side of a bed or sofa. The chests are in pine, still with the old black la...

Gansu, circa 1900 One of two similar painted chests that would be perfect next to a sofa or either side of a bed. The chests are in pine, still wit...

Gansu, circa 1900 This decorative trunk would work well for storage at the end of a bed or perhaps next to a sofa as a side table. In the old blac...

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...

Gansu, circa 1900 Once used by a travelling merchant, this lovely little chest is a nice size to use a side table next to a bed or sofa. It still h...

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...

Qinghai, circa 1930 This impressive pair of tiger chests are from the border of Tibet and Qinghai province in the far west of China. The colourful ...

Gansu, circa 1900 This blanket trunk is in a rich red lacquer and has some beautiful relief decoration now quite worn, as well as the original bras...

Gansu, circa 1920 This blanket chest has some beautiful decoration with the main painting being of an everyday life scene, framed by various panels...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This once brightly coloured chest would have started life as an 'opera trunk' - used by a travelling troupe of Chinese opera sin...

Gansu, circa 1900 This colourful old blanket chest Is made from pine and originates from Gansu in western China, the heavy, decorative base being t...

Gansu, circa 1900 This beautiful red lacquer storage chest is completely original except for the simple brass clasp, which has replaced the old one...

Gansu, circa 1900 This gorgeous pair of antique trunks are painted with scenes of everyday life, including various figures in traditional dress fro...

Qinghai, circa 1880 The lacquer and paintings on this large trunk are all old, now worn in parts to show the wood beneath, particularly around the ...

Qinghai, circa 1800 This old trunk is from the border of Qinghai and Tibet and still has the original finish and paintings. The now faded painting ...

Beijing. circa 1880 This large, deep elm trunk is from Beijing and in its old, reddish brown finish. The hardware is a more recent replacement for ...