17th Century Trunks and Luggage

17th century French leather coffer, chest or trunk with nailhead detail from burgundy on newer wooden base.   

A beautiful trunk or coffer from Northern Spain that was made in the first part of the 17th century. It features a rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved base. The front...

Marvelously hand-crafted chest from the late 1600s or early 1700s. One of the things that make antiques so appealing & attractive is the fact that most pieces were handmade in recognizable styles, with proven techniques AND with natural materials that could and would stand the test of time. The longer back in time we go, the more that seems to be the case. This amazing chest from circa 1680-1720 is clearly made in the Gothic Style with Gothic church window-like carvings. With Gothic style chests of this age being very rare, we were (and still are) very enthousiastic about finding it. Put together and strengthened with hand-forged, wrought iron brackets, nails AND with very large dovetails, the master carpenter provided the techniques that would guarantee the owner a chest that would last him (or her) a lifetime. As it turned out, his workmanship, in this case, created a chest that has already served some 15 generations. This heavy quality chest is made of solid elm and wrought iron only and the centuries of usage and natural aging have given this Gothic antique a patina that is simply heavenly. The striking and deeply hand-carved Gothic cathedral-like windows, but also the hand forged lock...

A very handsome 17th century Coffre - Trunk from the Catalan region of Spain. Wonderfully constructed with solid boards of walnut. Perfect at the base of a bed, under a picture windo...

Extremely old box that is covered with leather and metal decorations. Rare find. France, circa 1600-1700 Weathered and some losses.

Exceptional and extremely rare privateer/pirate chest in solid oak. The wood is richly carved with rosettes. The bottom of the trunk is pierced with holes...

British 17th century bible box - early oak with beautiful carvings. Six solid wood slab sides. Bought in the north of England. #5329.

The iron coffer, fully original in every part of it, was forged and handcrafted in German in the 1610. Complete with key. Full working iron mechanisms. It ...

Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1680, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...

A large French walnut coffer with exceptional hardware. This coffer is made of solid pieces of walnut. This piece would be ideal for a large room, behind a sofa, in a hall or stair landing...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund Gatchen Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price Where to begin, if you are looking at this listing then the chances are you know something about antique safes, if you do, then you will recognise just how rare this piece is, I have in all my online research only found one other that was in a terrible condition, it sold in the Sotheby’s Carlton Towers sale on the 4th November 2009, the sale price was £73,250 plus commission which at the time was 30% making the final sale amount £95,225 This example was missing the original key, all the silver finish had polished off and it was rusty, mine by comparison is in absolutely sublime order throughout The original key is present, it operates the exceptionally heavy top lock which has 22 separate locks, each lock works independently so if a thief tried to force one open, it would have no affect on the remaining 21 locks The front of the safe depicts a bird possibly an eagle, the top has a medieval locking plate cover which splits down the middle to reveal the entrance to the lock, it looks similar to a fleur de lis, it springs closed when the key is removed and has its own lock, it has a secret to unlock it, if you don’t know it, you can never fit the key. The sides have oversized handles as they need to be, the safe must weight in excess of 100kgs, the rear has a similar medieval crest The finish is sublime, truly exquisite, this is a work of art and will be the centre piece and pride of any collection, I have absolutely no desire to sell it whatsoever, if it stays in my collection forever so be it, I will never have the chance to own such a piece again and it is an absolute pleasure to see it each day For a similar strong box signed to the interior by Dittman and Gatchen and worthy of comparison see a very fine example from The Alphonse de Rothschild Collection which was sold on the 26th of March 1973 at the De Rede sale in Monaco as lot 167. The Rothschild box...

This solid oak carved chest was made in the Netherlands during the Renaissance period. It was made in the finest quality oak and high quality carving. The carvings are deep and met...

A rare and unique church collection box from Northern Italy. Beautifully constructed from thick planks of walnut with intriguing carving detail. A wonde...

Superbe 17th century French blanket chest or trunk.

Spanish Renaissance style (17th Cent) large oak camel top floor trunk with wrought iron trim.

A baroque period iron armada strongbox, or traveling safe, in its original condition, showcasing a beautiful natural patina. This coffer is richly de...

An exceptional 17th century Coffre Forte - Strong Box from the Lombardy area of Italy. Expertly crafted from iron with side handles, iron strapping and nail head detailing. Serves wo...

17th century Spanish walnut chest with original iron fittings.     

An exceptional 17th century Marriage Trunk - Malle - from the Provence region of France. Soundly constructed from wood and clad in leather. Beautifully ...

Very unique piece,this 17th century trunk features brown leather and a wonderful job of flowers drawing made with little brass studs. It has got 2 iron side handles and an iron lock...

Italian Renaissance style carved cassone floor trunk with polychromed and gold trim (17th Cent.)

Beautiful Renaissance wedding chest in chestnut from the late 16th or early 17th century. On the front of the chest are carved the coat of arms of the spouses' families: the one on the left represents a cross patté, the one on the right three towers of a castle. The base is cut into crosspieces with small sculpted patterns, the fittings are original with a hasp lock...

Trunks are one of the oldest types of furniture in existence today. They date back many centuries and come in various shapes and styles. This leather and brass trunk, known as a mall...

An outstanding 17th century marriage trunk Malle from the South of France. Wonderfully constructed from wood enveloped with richly patina'd leather. The...

In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scandinavian countries. Perhaps one of the most intriguing items that was produced by these workshops was the iron money...

At 13 ½ inches tall and 24 inches wide, this small Italian wood cassone makes an intriguing and versatile storage piece. Hand-carved in walnut during the 1600s, the charming chest ha...

17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box A Very Rare piece, this Oak Coffer was made in the 16th Century in 3” thick Oak, lined inside and strengthened thro...

History and Style The 17th-century studded leather carriage case represents a timeless piece of history. Used in centuries past as a trunk on carriages, today it adds a touch of vint...

The cassone (plural "cassoni") was a large decorated wooden chest, primarily made in Italy. Cassoni were traditionally given to a bride by her parents, and were often placed at the f...

A fantastic 17th century Dutch traveling trunk in russia leather with elaborate brass stud decoration to front and top in the form of swirling flowers in geometric patterns with central winged cherub pull plate...

A desirable late 17th century English oak trunk / chest. Warm and rich original patina. In very good shape and condition, the original hinges have been replaced. Perfect for a bench ...

An imposing 17th century mahogany Portuguese colonial trunk / chest, of grand proportions, decorated with pierced brass panels. Probably Brazil, circa 1670. This rare chest...

A handsome English panel carved coffer or chest (trunk) of oak from the Jacobean period (King James II), featuring an iron-hinged, panel top, mounted t...

Walnut Trunk from the 17th Century 17th century walnut case A walnut chest, dating back to the 17th century, is an authentic chest that has spanned the centuries, carrying with it the grandeur of its era. This small bench, dating back to the late 1600s and early 1700s, embodies the artistic skill of craftsmanship from solid walnut wood, finely finished with decorated frames on the sides and front. Although the passage of time has left its mark, this chest presents itself as a captivating antique piece ready for restoration. We extend the opportunity to breathe new life into this walnut treasure from the past, giving a renewed existence to a unique object that tells stories of a bygone era. Main features: Authentic 17th century walnut chest...