The original blue painted finish has grown warm with a patina that comes only from the passage of years and use in this pine trunk. See the exposed dovetail joints and interior upper box with lid to hold smaller personal items. 

The colorful paint is all original on this beautiful flat top trunk. Exceptional detail is seen in the floral panels, village scene, vibrant borders and more. The trunk is dated 1803 on the center front, with the name of Maria (?) also visible.

It is the hand-carved details that make this trunk or "coffer" so impressive. 4 unique drawers and more unique interior storage. Vintage wallpaper lines the interior. No lock but key included.

Original blue painted dome top oak trunk. Monogram of MHS and date "1802" indicate this trunk may have been crafted to give as a dowry or wedding present. This is an exceptional example of Swedish folk art paint; see interior.

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. 

This original painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship. The domed top, and hand-painted monogram all reflect its Swedish heritage. Dated 1865, it was likely crafted to serve as a dowry or wedding present. 

The colorful paint is all original on this beautiful trunk. Exceptional detail is seen in the floral side panels, central panel with figure of man serenading reclining woman, vibrant borders & more. Original wrought iron side handles and rests on large bun feet.

Original small pine dome top trunk from Sweden with exquisite hand painted details including floral wreath along front and floral bouquet on lid. The monogram and date of 1827 indicate this trunk may have been for a dowry or wedding present.

Original painted flat top pine box or small trunk from Sweden, dated 1841. The brick red/brown paint has traditional folk art patterns including a stylized faux wood grain.

It is the incredible hand-wrought iron details that make this trunk an exceptional find. Note the elaborate flowers seen throughout the ironwork, encasing the top, corners and even front.

Heavily carved baroque oak chest resting on later dated oak stand with 2 shelves. Note in the central circular carving along the top, the date of 1688 and initials AN. Chest corners are reinforced with iron corners; original long interior hinges. 

Small dome top trunk from Sweden dated 1877 and monogram of AJS.  The burnished red background is all hand painted in the traditional folk style of the era. Even the interior was painted in this lovely example of Swedish country craftsmanship

Original blue painted dome top oak trunk with traditional hand-painted details includes floral motif along top & front. Monogram of KND and date "1804" indicate this trunk may have been crafted to give as a dowry or wedding present.

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 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.

It is the incredible hand-carved details that make this trunk or "coffer" so impressive, but made even more special with the four hand-painted panels of flowers. This solid oak trunk is the type one might see if touring the hallways of a castle in Denmark.

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 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.