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Mid-18th-century Scandinavian Trunk
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Mid-18th-century Scandinavian Trunk

18th century
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A mid-18th-century Scandinavian trunk . The domed lid is fitted with simple iron strapwork and a central carrying handle. Carved into the top are the initials “MB” and the date 1746. The pine body shows a lovely warm patina . Inside is a single open compartment. A charming, piece of dated.

57 cm wide × 31.5 cm deep × 34.5 cm high

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School House Antiques has dated this Antique Scandinavian Pine Trunk to the 18th Century.

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A mid-18th-century Scandinavian trunk . The domed lid is fitted with simple iron strapwork and a central carrying handle. Carved into the top are the initials “MB” and the date 1746. The pine body shows a lovely warm patina . Inside is a single open compartment. A charming, piece of dated.

57 cm wide × 31.5 cm deep × 34.5 cm high

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School House Antiques has dated this Antique Scandinavian Pine Trunk to the 18th Century.

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A mid-18th-century oval Scandinavian pine trunk with metal strapping, central keyhole escutcheon, and top handle.
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Archive I A mid-18th-century oval Scandinavian pine trunk with metal strapping, central keyhole escutcheon, and top handle.

Mid-18th-century Scandinavian Trunk

Archive II A mid-18th-century oval Scandinavian pine trunk with metal strapping, central keyhole escutcheon, and top handle. View II
Archive III A mid-18th-century oval Scandinavian pine trunk with metal strapping, central keyhole escutcheon, and top handle. View III
Archive IV A mid-18th-century oval Scandinavian pine trunk with metal strapping, central keyhole escutcheon, and top handle. View IV
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A mid-18th-century oval Scandinavian pine trunk with metal strapping, central keyhole escutcheon, and top handle.
Mid-18th-Century Scandinavian Trunk
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A mid-18th-century oval Scandinavian pine trunk with metal strapping, central keyhole escutcheon, and top handle.
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  • ObjectStorage Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleScandinavian Country
  • MaterialPine, Iron, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRiveted metal bands, Ornate iron escutcheon, Oval bentwood form, Top carrying handle

This mid-18th-century Scandinavian country trunk takes an oval bentwood form in warm brown pine with iron and brass hardware. The domed lid has riveted metal bands, a top carrying handle, and carved initials "MB" alongside the date 1746. Below the lid, the pine body exhibits a worn patina with vertical riveted metal straps, an ornate iron escutcheon surrounding a central keyhole, and visible wood grain variations. In a home today, this storage box sits functionally on a sideboard top to store small items while adding rustic farmhouse character to a room. It measures 57 cm wide by 31.5 cm deep by 34.5 cm high, enclosing a single open compartment inside.

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Mid-18th-century Scandinavian trunks often feature curved bentwood or pine construction reinforced with metal straps and functional hardware. Designed for storage and travel, these traditional folk art vessels reflect regional craftsmanship across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

These boxes were primarily constructed from local softwoods such as pine or spruce, joined with wooden pegs or copper rivets. They were reinforced using forged iron or brass strapping to protect the timber body during transport.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate joinery, hand-forged metalwork with visible hammer marks, and hand-cut escutcheons. Wear around keyholes, natural timber patination, and hand-incised dates or initials on the lid also indicate period authenticity.

A Scandinavian wooden trunk functions well as a decorative focal point on a console table, sideboard, or deep window sill. It provides subtle warmth when paired with contemporary minimalist decor, neutral linen textiles, and natural stone surfaces.

Keep the timber clean using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the wood finish. Prevent exposure to high humidity or direct heat sources to protect the metal fittings from accelerated oxidisation and to prevent timber shrinkage.
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