Boxes and Chests

Functionally imperative, early American boxes were often highly decorated and usually fabricated from wood. Most boxes were imported from, or crafted in the same tradition as the colonists' English counterparts. Significant production of wooden boxes commenced in late 18th century America as Shaker and Pennsylvania Dutch craftsman in particular fashioned distinctive pieces with unique style.

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English Colonial Satinwood Desk Box This lovely box was hand fashioned of one of the world's rarest and most beautiful woods. It featur... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $950.00
Elaborately Trimmed Saratoga Trunk This hefty and elaborately trimmed and covered round top Saratoga trunk measures 28 inches tall, 32 ... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $975.00
Swedish Burled Alder Root Veneer Box The interior fitted for jewelry. 1820 W 8-1/2" D 5-1/2" H 4-1/4"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,150.00
Spanish Provincial Chestnut Trunk With early dovetail construction, large hand wrought iron hasp and latch. Retains remnants of origin... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,150.00
Indian Ebony/Sandalwood Dresser Box 1850 W 9-1/2" D 11" H 4-1/2"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,250.00
Anglo Indian Ebony Letter Box 1850 W 15-1/2" D 10-1/2" H 6-1/2"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,650.00
Small English Colonial Teak Campaign Chest Hand crafted with a drop front containing fitted interior drawers, ring pulls, side carrying handles... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,650.00