The colorful paint is all original on this beautiful flat top trunk. Flowers in vases are depicted in the front panels; a popular folk art design throughout the 1800's along with additional hand-painted details including the sides & top. Dated 1834

The paint is all original on this delightful flat top trunk dated 1804 and rests on painted bun feet. The flowers in vases are depicted on the front panels, which was a popular folk art design throughout the 1800's.

Original blue painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden with traditional hand-painted details include floral motif along top and front. Monogram of HPD and date "1828" indicate this trunk may have been crafted to give as a dowry or wedding present.

This blue painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship. The large size, domed top, and hand-painted monogram and date all reflect its Swedish heritage along with wrought iron details. Originally was likely a wedding present.

The charm of this original painted trunk comes from the simplistic landscape painting that still graces the  front, even after 200 years of use. Note the painted panels, colors (primarily green with blue undertones), dovetail joints and date of 1808. 

Original green painted dome top oak trunk; monogram of PMS and date "1857" indicate this trunk may have been for a dowry or wedding present. Traditional hand-painted details include floral motif along top and front. Wrought iron straps and side handles.

This delightful long narrow trunk came from the Swedish countryside. The pine has grown warmer with a deep patina that comes only from the passage of years and use. May serve as a narrow bench, working perfectly at the end of a bed, entryway or mudroom.

The original brick red paint has been gently distressed over generations of use, deepening the patina of this delightful flat top trunk. The hand-painted date of 1820 and lower monogram indicate it may have been part of a dowry or wedding present

The inviting charm of this trunk comes from the original hand-painted panels of dark blue embellished with delightful vases of bright colorful flowers seen in many Eastern European antiques as flowers were a favored traditional motif.

Original green painted box or small trunk with traditional flowers of red and yellow.  Dated 1798, imagine the treasures and stories it has stored through over 200 years of use. The wear as seen along the top and interior is expected for its age.

This solid oak trunk is the type one might see if touring the hallways of a castle in Denmark. Note the impressive carving and original hand-wrought iron handles that facilitate moving this heavy coffer while the long hinges allow one to open the heavy oak top.