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Seamans Chest

Sea Chest with Great Beckets and Canvas Top
Located in Norwell, MA
Sturdy seamans chest with a fine pair of intricately knotted beckets, canvas covered top, ditty box
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Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art “Hindeloopen” Painted Tilt Top Table
Located in Casteren, NL
example, seaman's chests. Inspiration for this was probably gained during trade trips to Eastern European
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

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19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century seaman's chest painted in US Naval motif. Retains original rope handles knotted by the
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 15.5 in W 33 in L 15.5 in
Seaman's Chest. The Classic Treasure Chest!
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chest looks like it is straight out of Treasure Island! It has great wrought iron strapping
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Seaman’s Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare antique Seaman's chest with gorgeous patina. Features iron work handles. A conversation piece
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Antique 1890s American Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
A compact and portable antique Chinese seaman’s or sailor’s chest with drawers, locks, and rare
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Folk Art Seaman's Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful folk art seaman's chest. Great original paint and decoration. 1860. Reference: 7038
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Seaman's Chest
Folk Art Seaman's Chest
H 22.5 in W 38 in D 22 in
19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English seaman's chest featuring wonderful original faded grey-blue paint and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 16 in W 40 in D 16 in
19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century teak seaman's chest (probably Welsh) with brass straps and tarred rope handles. The
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
H 18.5 in W 32 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Painted 19th century seaman's chest resting on bun feet.
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
H 18.25 in W 35.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century Welsh seaman's chest with original painting of the sailor's ship on the underside of
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
H 18 in W 40.75 in D 20.25 in
Early 19th C. Antique Brass Tacked Seaman's Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 19th c., seaman's chest The front, back and sides are in black painted canvas on wood. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century sailor's chest in richly patinated teak, the top opening to reveal a candle till
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Antique 1830s English Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
19th Century New England Seaman's Chest
Located in New York, NY
New England sea chest, handcrafted in the 19th century from walnut with brass binding and rope
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Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century New England Seaman's Chest
19th Century New England Seaman's Chest
H 17 in W 31 in D 18.75 in
Seaman's Chest
Located in Summerland, CA
Seaman's Chest Wooden chest with painted whaler's scene on top. Initials painted on
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Seaman's Chest
Seaman's Chest
H 14 in W 37 in D 15 in
Antique Coffer / Seaman's Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century coffer / seamans chest with brass bindings and brass studs for strength and protection
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Antique 19th Century British Blanket Chests

Antique Coffer / Seaman's Chest
Antique Coffer / Seaman's Chest
H 24 in W 45.5 in D 22.5 in
Seaman's Chest
Located in Millwood, VA
This is an Antique pine seaman's chest with original rope handles. The grooved plinth base was to
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Seaman's Chest
Seaman's Chest
H 17 in W 35 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Seaman’s Chest
Located in East Sussex, GB
Early 20th century mahogany seaman’s chest. Stencilled on the top and front J. B. A. NIMROD 1907
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Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mahogany Seaman’s Chest
Early 20th Century Mahogany Seaman’s Chest
H 19.69 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
American Mid 19th Century Six Board Seaman's Chest with Original Finish
Located in Wells, ME
American mid 19th century six board seaman's chest with interior till, molded top, dovetailed
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

An interesting and decorative seamans chest
Located in Sundridge, GB
Constructed from pitch pine with a leather covered and brass nailed lid with painted decoration to the underside that is dated 1861. An intersting feature is that the lock has a bell...
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Seamans Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the seamans chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A seamans chest — often made from wood, metal and pine — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a seamans chest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each seamans chest bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Seamans Chest?

A seamans chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,925, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $4,900.