How do I clean a painted wooden chest?

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth to prevent dirt accumulation. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or excess water, which can damage old paint or lacquer. Apply a specialist microcrystalline wax very sparingly if the wood appears dry. Buff gently with a clean cloth to maintain the natural sheen without lifting historic finishes.

Can I use a campaign trunk as a coffee table?

Many people utilise low storage trunks as coffee tables because their flat tops and sturdy construction suit living spaces well. The interior compartments also provide hidden storage for blankets or books. Ensure the surface is protected from moisture rings by using coasters or trays. Keep heavy objects distributed evenly to preserve the vintage lid structure.

What is the difference between ebonised wood and black paint?

Ebonising involves chemical staining or dyeing the actual wood grain black, allowing the natural texture to remain visible beneath the dark tone. Painting applies an opaque coloured pigment layer that sits on top of the timber. Examination under a strong light often reveals grain patterns through ebonised finishes. Painted surfaces tend to show craquelure or wear patterns characteristic of age.

How do I date a nineteenth-century pine trunk?

Inspect the construction methods, particularly the fasteners and joinery used inside the box. Hand-cut dovetails and hand-forged iron nails point towards earlier nineteenth-century production. Look for maker stamps, paper labels, or specific hardware designs typical of the Victorian era. Commercial brass locks and stamped screws generally indicate the later decades of the century.

Home > Antiques For Sale > Black Wooden Chest > Page 3

Black Wooden Chest

71 items · page 3 of 5

← Page 3 of 5 →

A black wooden chest brings depth and grounded weight to a room, offering practical storage disguised in dark wood, lacquer, or paint.

19th century

Save

Large Scale 19th Century French Pine Blanket Box

From Michael Youll Antiques

£1,250

FOR SALE

chests

19th century

Save

19th-century Anglo-indian Solid Ebony Writing Slope

From Colton Antiques

£680

FOR SALE

boxes

Black and Gold Haberdashery Draper Shop Cabinet

1920 - 1940

Save

Black and Gold Haberdashery Draper Shop Cabinet

From Elmgarden

£3,000

FOR SALE

cupboards

A Dutch Dome Topped Wooden Black Forest Style Box.

19th century

Save

A Dutch Dome Topped Wooden Black Forest Style Box.

From Carradale Farm Antiques

£450

FOR SALE

chests

Antique Keepsake Box, English, Coromandel, Inlaid Stationery Case, Regency, 1830

19th century

Save

Antique Keepsake Box, English, Coromandel, Inlaid Stationery Case, Regency, 1830

From London Fine Antiques

£895

FOR SALE

boxes

Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

19th century

Save

Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£3,950

FOR SALE

chests

Satin Birch Stencilled Dressing Table Chest

1900 - 1920

Save

Satin Birch Stencilled Dressing Table Chest

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£595

FOR SALE

dressing tables

Chinese Camphor Wood Storage / Blanket Box

19th century

Save

Chinese Camphor Wood Storage / Blanket Box

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£550

FOR SALE

chests

An Attractive Early 20thc Painted Good Sized Storage Box

1920 - 1940

Save

An Attractive Early 20thc Painted Good Sized Storage Box

From Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

£545

FOR SALE

chests

19th century

Save

Highland Light Infantry Trunk

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£750

FOR SALE

chests

Beneath the dark exteriors, several of these travel chests still bear the original paper shipping labels and travel stickers from long-forgotten journeys.

19th century

Save

A 19th Century Maritime Painted Pine Chest

From Rob Hall Antiques

£380

FOR SALE

chests

Rare Mid C19th Indian Lacquered Chest / Trunk on Stand

19th century

Save

Rare Mid C19th Indian Lacquered Chest / Trunk on Stand

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£2,250

FOR SALE

chests

19th century

Save

19th-century Anglo-indian Ebony Writing Box with Reeded Decoration

From Colton Antiques

£860

FOR SALE

boxes

19th century

Save

Fine Quality Regency Penwork Tea Caddy

From A Brookes

£1,675

FOR SALE

boxes

19th century

Save

19th Century Folk Art Document or Deed Box with Original Paintwork Decoration

From Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

£180

FOR SALE

boxes

19th century

Save

Victorian Pine Travelling Box

From Affordable Old Furniture

£250

FOR SALE

chests

← 1 2 3 4 5 →

Black Wooden Chest

Large Scale 19th Century French Pine Blanket Box

19th-century Anglo-indian Solid Ebony Writing Slope

Black and Gold Haberdashery Draper Shop Cabinet

A Dutch Dome Topped Wooden Black Forest Style Box.

Antique Keepsake Box, English, Coromandel, Inlaid Stationery Case, Regency, 1830

Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

Satin Birch Stencilled Dressing Table Chest

Chinese Camphor Wood Storage / Blanket Box

An Attractive Early 20thc Painted Good Sized Storage Box

Highland Light Infantry Trunk

A 19th Century Maritime Painted Pine Chest

Rare Mid C19th Indian Lacquered Chest / Trunk on Stand

19th-century Anglo-indian Ebony Writing Box with Reeded Decoration

Fine Quality Regency Penwork Tea Caddy

19th Century Folk Art Document or Deed Box with Original Paintwork Decoration

Victorian Pine Travelling Box

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories