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SINGLE LARGEST SOURCE ON THE INTERNET FOR 100+ YEAR OLD RESTORED ANTIQUE TRUNKS
Antique Nautical Trunks Re-Purposed as Military Promotion Gifts or Navy Retirement Shadow Box and Uniform Storage or as Coffee Tables and End Tables, also Antique Trunk and Furniture Restoration Services.

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Many Antique Trunk Models to Choose From - Antique Sea Chests, Pirate Chests, Treasure Chests Available to Choose From in Dome Top, Camel Back, Hump Back, Roll Top, and Flat Top, the rare Theatrical Trunk. Jenny Lind, Louis Vuitton, Saratoga Trunks and Others.

The Pirate's Lair offers expert information on and is the world's largest single source for authentic Antique Trunks in general. These beautifully restored authentic Dome Top (also known as hump back, humpback or camel back) and Flat Top Trunks are circa 1840 to 1900 and many have literally travelled around the world many times over before coming to you! All Antique Trunks have been carefully restored and refinished using the same craftsmanship, technique and tools that were used during their original production. These Authentic Antique Trunks and Chests would make the perfect compliment to any home decor as antique coffee tables, storing military uniforms and military memorabilia, unique family room storage cabinets for videos, CD's, or games, or for your traditional antique hope chest!

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It is our hope and desire that the care we have taken in restoring these antique trunks will not only be useful in providing both beauty and function to its new owner, but will eventually become a family heirloom and legacy for coming generations. Anyone who has restored these antique trunks knows that it truly is a labor of love, every one of them being different and unique. It would give us no small amount of pleasure to think that we not only were able to save these old 100+ year old trunks, but that we were able to restore them to be used for another 100+ years!



collection of restored and ready to ship antique steamer trunks nautical home office with liberty ship wooden hatch cover desk and pirate treasure chest Note the two restored Nautical Antique Trunks (both are Dome Top, Hump Back or Camel Back models) in the photo to the left with each being 100 to 125 years old, they are being used as office filing cabinets as they have hanging file folders in them and the lift out trays have all of the staplers, tape dispensors, pens, paper and other items normally used in an office!

Many of these antique trunks have dates on the ornate hardware and locks which help to identify when they were made.

Every antique trunk offered has been painstakingly restored so as to be used today in contemporary and unique ways such as a filing cabinet which can hold up to 200 hanging file folders, staplers, tape dispensers, pens, and other office items normally found on a typical desk.

These antique trunks after being fully restored have transcended their original purpose in both beauty and function as they are now fine furniture which can be displayed in the most discerning home decor!

Why take away from the beauty and sophistication of your home or office by having utilitarian looking steel filing cabinets and storage in your home or office when you can have these beautiful richly appointed antique steamer trunks in their stead!

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Antique Trunks as a Shadow Box and Storage Chest!
Customer Photographic Examples of our Antique Trunks Being used as a Military or Naval Retirement Shadow Box and Storage Chest!!
 
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Why just get a shadow box or a newly made trunk with no history! One of our 100+ Year Old Nautical Antique Trunks can be used for both a Shadow Box and Storage Chest for your Uniforms, Photograph Albums, and Memorabilia!


 
Rare 1880 to Early 1890's Photograph of Antique Trunk Factory and Workers Using Albumen Silver Print Method, Mounted to a Period Board Which Dates The Photo
Note the Flatop and Two Monitor or Waterfall Trunks, Each Being Individually Unique at the Very Time of Production.
 
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We all romanticize about the mystique of these antique trunks. The possible owners and travels that each steamer trunk has taken, along with the high level of detailed craftsmanship in the original production of each and every steamer trunk with that individualized character giving both intrinsic and non-intrinsic value.
 
However the truth of the matter is that the majority of these trunks were made towards the middle to end of the 19th century just at the dawning of the industrial revolution here in America when there were no child labor laws or protections. This rare photo clearly illustrates at least 3 generations of owners and workers, ages appearing to range from pre-teen/adolescent, teens/early adult, through middle to old age!
It was a common practice that loyal and productive craftsmen would be allowed to bring their children to work with them to learn a craft, so many of the children in this photograph were more than likely sons of the men shown.
 
Note the adolescent factory workers on top row! Note that there are no women in the photo! This is due to the fact that at that time "proper" women did not work outside of the home, certainly not in a factory. Everybody appears to look pretty stern, having on their arms crossed and "work" faces put on.
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NEVER A REPRODUCTION! ONLY AUTHENTIC 100 to 150 year old, REAL ANTIQUE TRUNK FURNITURE FOUND @ THE PIRATE'S LAIR!

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If it's a genuine antique trunk by Martin Maier, Jenny Lind or Lois Vuitton from the Titanic or Master and Commander theme or a Pirates of the Carirbbean decor you are seeking for your home, office or as a unique gift, this is it! The real deal! What a great treasure to give someone who has just moved and relocated here to the United States!

Each Antique Trunk or Antique Chest is the exact type used by the immigrants who travelled to and across America in the mid to late 1800's in seeking a new, better life, and adventure! They stored what little treasures they had into these trunks and set sail for a new world and a new life fraught with both danger and excitement. What better way to honor and remember those who settled this nation and have come before us! These fully restored Antique Trunks will become your legacy and a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation!

 
Large Dome Top Antique Trunk - #267
This Antique Trunk Has it All! All Wooden Dome Top, Stunning Original Victorian Lithographs Throughout, Original and Complete Liftout Tray, Hidden Lid Compartments, Solid Hardware with Extra Thick Upgraded Pine Body with GREAT grain and character! Original tin end caps were saved and reinstalled with new leather handles. Working Lock AND Key!!!
 
Antique dome top trunk #267 Click Photo!
 
Large Size Dome2d Top Antique Trunk: 28"L x 19"D x 24"H
This is a nice and tight, heavy and handsomely elegant antique trunk with all of the features that one would want. This trunk is VERY heavy for its size due to the upgraded and thicker than usual pine planking used when making it. The details are too many to mention, such as still retains the original cloth and leather lift and securing tabs on the liftout tray! Victorian Lithographs are bright, detailed and stunningly beautiful. Working Lock and Key.
 
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Large Roll Top/Flat Top Antique Trunk - #266
Handsome and Elegant is this All Wood Fully Restored Antique Trunk with "Tiger Stripes" on the specially cut Oak Wood Straps! Two Lift Out trays with bottom one being original and the top newly handcrafted, deep and wide. Swirling Blade impressions left on the inside pine boards from the saw mill over 100 years ago! Working Lock AND Key!!! Original cast iron end caps were saved and reinstalled with aged cowhide leather handles. Heavy duty hardware throughout with an absolutely fantasic original brass lock and lock plate. Extra thick pine wood body, beautifully cut oak wood slats.
 
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Large Size Roll Top/Flat Top Antique Trunk: 28"L x 19"D x 22.5"H
This is just one nice and tight, heavy and handsomely elegant antique trunk with all of the features that one would want. This would be particularly well suited to being used as a Shadow Box and Storage Trunk for a Military or Naval Retirement Gift. This trunk is VERY heavy for its size due to the upgraded and thicker than usual pine planking used when making it. Working Lock and Key.
 
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Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk - #265
All Wood Flat Top Trunk Beautifully Restored. Originally covered in canvas on the outside and paper on the inside both of which were removed, wood scrubbed, lightly sanded, and stained revealing all of the character and grain of the pine wood body and oak slats. New handcrafted lift out tray and new leather handles were installed. Working Lock AND Key!
 
Civil War Antique trunk #265 Click Photo!
 
Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk: 34"L x 20"D x 23"H
A nice solid and tight flat top trunk! Front latches have plenty of spring, iron lid lift above the lock, a beautiful contrasting light-dark brown body, darker oak straps and black japaned hardware. Will be a focal point in any room.
 
$795.
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RARE Civil War Union Army Infantryman's Antique Trunk - #264
All Original Flat Top Trunk Marked and Identified "H.L. SCHUYLER, Co.G. 6th PA. INF." Original dark brown exterior canvas kept intact, inside paper needed to be removed revealing the natural pine wood, handle end caps needed to be removed but saved, new leather handles were installed. No lift out tray. Spar varnish was applied to both the exterior and interior wood and metail surfaces as a sealing preservative with UV protection. Working Lock AND Key but key is not original to the trunk!
 
Civil War Antique trunk #264 Click Photo!
 
Mid Size Flat Top Antique Trunk: 28"L x 17"D x 13"H
Folks, it is rare indeed to find a Civil War Infantryman's trunk marked and identified in this great shape! The canvas is 99% complete, no damage anywhere, heavy duty front latches with lid lifts and separate lid guides! Hand stenciled identification on the two top oak straps are clear and crisp! Original Tin End Caps and remnants of leather handles saved, replaced with new leather handles but with period cast iron end caps with stars!
 
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Large All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk - #263
Beautiful All Wood Flat Top Trunk with Fantastic Wood Grain and 100+ Year Old Patina! Beautiful contrast between the pine wood, darker oak wood slats, and the dark brown patina on the heavy duty hardware! No lift out tray. Originally covered canvas exterior and paper interior which were removed, wood scrubbed and lightly inside and out. New leather handles, Working Lock AND Key!!
 
Antique trunk #263 Click Photo!
 
Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk: 32.5"L x 19"D x 21.5"H
The two standout features of this trunk are the beautiful natural design of the wood grain and the heavy duty hardware lid guides, front latches with lid lifts and the heavy duty button nails used to secure the oak straps. Photos online are just a tad bit brighter due to the camera flash. A good solid and tight trunk with Working Lock AND Key!!
 
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HUGE Martin Maier Dome Top Antique Trunk - #262
VERY RARE! Huge All Wood Martin Maier Dome Top with M and MM initialed and dated 1878 hardware, victorian lithographs throughout the inside, original liftout tray with covers which folds up into the lid, hidden lid compartments, new leather handles, working lock and key
 
Antique steamer trunk #262 Click Photo!
 
HUGE Dome Top Antique Trunk: 37"L x 22"D x 30"H
Originally covered in leather, beautifully and carefully restored resulting in a great natural 100+ year old patina on the pine wood and other features. Hardware was hand detailed to dispaly the Martin Maier initials "M" and "MM". Stunning trunk and doesnt get any better than this
 
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Small Flat Top Antique Trunk - #261
RARE - SALESMANS SAMPLER! Perfect For a Jewelry Box or Small Strong Box! This is a Small Flat Top Antique Trunk that was used as a Salesman's Sampler Trunk to Show Prospective Clients as an Example of What a Full Size Trunk Would Look Like! These Antique Trunks are VERY Rare since Not Many "Samples" Were Made To Begin With and They Were Discarded When New Models Came Out or Were Given to the Salesmans Children to Store Their Toys and Such.

Originally Covered in Canvas this "Sampler" has a Beautiful Natural Golden Reddish-Brown Patina to the Pine Wood Body with Dark Contrasting Oak Straps. Note the Brass Oak Clamps! The Black Japaning and Oxidation Were Removed which Revealed this Fantastic Brass Finish! Original Liftout Tray with Canvas Bottom Removed. New Leather Handles and and Original "Federal Banner" End Caps.
 
Antique steamer trunk #261 Click Photo!
 
Small Flat Top Antique Trunk: 20"L x 11"D x 13"H
Beautifully restored with great natural patina to both the hardware and wood. Not many of these made and not many of these survived the years of use!
 
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Low Profile Flat Top Antique Trunk - #260
RARE! ALL 0RIGINAL LEATHER EXTERIOR! Perfect size as a Coffee Table. This entire exterior of this "low profile" flat top trunk has the original hard leather and a perfect example of how leather helmets, armor, and shields were made for military purposes prior to the 19th century! The leather covering the outside of this trunk is metal hard. It is evenly studded in a decorative manner giving the leather a rippling effect! There is also a leather covering around all of the edges of this antique trunk as well.

The interior was originally covered in paper which revealed a fantastic pine wood grain and patina. The entire trunk was meticulously scrubbed inside and out, interior wood lightly sanded, and then two coats of spar varnish were applied for the protection and preservation of the wood and leather. Heavy duty front hardware latches with built-in lid lifts and corner guards give this trunk a sturdiness to match the hard leather. New leather handles and end caps.
 
Antique steamer trunk #260 Click Photo!
 
Low Profile Flat Top Antique Trunk: 33L x 18D x 13H
Beautifully restored in an overall browhish-olive finish gives this rare all leather trunk a fantastic appearance. Note: We will provide the purchaser with technical information on how this leather was "militarized"!!
 
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Very Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk - #259
Unique All Wood Flat Top Trunk with Great Hardware with Previous Owners Initials, Initial "B" in Cast Iron! Originally covered in canvas on the exterior and paper on the interior which when removed with a cleaning solution revealed the beautiful patina of 100+ year old wood! The outside heavy duty hardware was lightly sanded but still retaining much of the original patina. Both the interior and exterior were lightly sanded with two coats of Spar Varnish was applied for UV protection, wood preservation and hard surface sealer.

The two heavy duty front lid latches are in perfect condition with built-in lid lifts! Lid reinforcing guides are located on all 3 sides and are an integral part of the cast iron handles which have the initial "B" with new leather handles. Working Lock AND Key.
 
Antique Trunk #259 Click Photo!
 
Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk: 35"L x 22"D x 24"H
Beautifully restored with a natural honey-brown finish. Heavy duty hardware throughout, real leather edging and accents, letter "B" integral to the cast iron handles - GREAT for someone whose intials are a "B", original owner intials and information on canvas which comes with purchase, working lock AND key.
 
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Very Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk - #258
Another Very Affordable, Nice and Tight, Solid Antique All Wood Flat Top Trunk. Originally covered in canvas on the exterior and paper on the interior which when removed with a cleaning solution and then lightly sanded revealed the beautiful patina of 100+ year old wood! The outside heavy duty hardware was lightly sanded but still retaining much of the original black japanning used as a preservative in the 19th century. Two coats of Spar Varnish was applied for UV protection, wood preservation and hard surface sealer.

The two heavy duty front lid latches in perfect condition with built-in lid lifts! This restored trunk came out with a splendid "clean looking" silky and natural "chestnut" even finish once the spar varnish was applied. Nicely done contrasting hardware and oak wood straps against the pine wood body. Working lock but no key. Handcrafted Lift Out Tray.
 
Antique trunk #258 Click Photo!
 
Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk: 37"L x 21"D x 24"H
Beautifully restored with an even deep chestnut natural finish, solid hardware.
 
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Mid-Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk - #257
Affordable, Nice and Tight, Solid Antique All Wood Flat Top Trunk. Originally covered in canvas on the exterior and paper on the interior which when removed with a cleaning solution and then lightly sanded revealed the beautiful patina of 100+ year old wood! The outside heavy duty hardware was lightly sanded but still retaining much of the original black japanning used as a preservative in the 19th century. Two coats of Spar Varnish was applied for UV protection, wood preservation and hard surface sealer.

The two front lid latches in perfect condition with built-in lid lifts! We believe the leather handles are original to the trunk and are in excellent usable condition. The front male half of the lock is missing. A heavy duty handcrafted liftout tray. On the outside of the trunk was nailed a handwritten cardboard shipping label which will be included: Mr. Logan Page, West Brook, Conn. On the back is written Kayser, Thead Silk Hosiery.
 
Antique trunk #257 Click Photo!
 
Mid-Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk: 28"L x 16"D x 18"H
Beautifully restored with a golden honey natural finish with provenance of ownership.
 
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HUGE Dome Top Antique Trunk - #256
RARE! STUNNING! We only get one or two of these HUGE high-end Dome Tops every few years! Exterior was originally covered in leather with LOTs of great dated hardware both of which makes this a high-end trunk back in the day it was manufactured. The interior was originally covered in paper. Both were removed which revealed a fantastic grain of the pine wood body and oak wood slats.

All of the outside hardware was meticulously sanded of the black japanning which covered it, and then polished resulting in a beautiful gun metal gray revealing all of the intricacies and detail -including the patent date of Oct 23, 1877!! The wood was then stained a Red Oak using Miniwax so as to bring out and contrast with the fantastic hardware. A black oak stain was applied to the sheet metal to again contrast with the hardware and wood, but also provide a translucence.

The interior and exterior was then applied with two coats of protective Spar Varnish for UV protection, wood preservation and hard surface sealer. The original heavy duty metal end caps were left and refitted with new leather handles. A handcrafted liftout tray was made. There are one or two pieces of hardware missing and repairs made over the years this trunk saw service. A period male half of the lock was installed as the original was missing.

This trunk is not an "every day user" but an excellent accent piece and a show stopper centerpiece for any room and has huge storage capacity.
 
Antique trunk #256 Click Photo!
 
HUGE Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 37L x 23D x 33H
Beautifully restored in an overall dark Red Oak finish, polished hardware, with two coats of Spar Varnish. The initial "S" clearly stamped onto top hardware clamps, perfect personalization for first or last name, or even company name!
 
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Large Dome Top Antique Trunk - #255
Beautifully restored all wood classic dome top antique trunk! Exterior was originally covered in canvas and the interior covered in paper both of which was removed, revealing wood scrubbed and sanded to a beautiful natural patina. Dated hardware, square nails, and tin body sections were lightly sanded and then restored in a contrasting black and brass finish.
Original leather handles were far too deteriorated to save which were removed and replaced. A detailed "Makers Mark" lithograph in a black triangular shape indicating it was manufactured by the S.H.R. & Co but most intriguing is the creature depicted appearing to be the body of a bison or buffalo but the fantasy head of a tasmanian devil! Original Lithographs, Dated Hardware March 16, 1880, Lift Out Tray, Working Lock and Key finish this trunk off!
 
Antique trunk #255 Click Photo!
 
Large Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 30"L x 18"D x 24"H
A solid, well built dome top with everything a collector wants! Note that some of the planks have large swirl impressions in the wood from the blade of the original saw cut at the mill!
 
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Medium Dome Top Antique Trunk - #254
RARE AND ONE-OF-A-KIND FOR THE ANTIQUE TRADITIONALIST OR PROFESSIONAL HOUSE RESTORER! In over 7 years restoring trunks we have never had another one as well preserved in original condition as this one! We think this trunk was purchased back in the 1870's or 1880's and then put into a dry attic for over 130 years until re-discovered! Everything on this trunk is original with absolute minimal repair just to the liftout tray lid.

The black japanning used on all metal parts is in a perfect original state and is georgeous. We just lightly sanded the edges of the top lid oak strap clamps to give some contrast and it came out beautiful. All of the oak straps have the light goldish-yellow tone with original shellac'd finish! The tin filigreed floral design covering the body is in perfect original condition with absolute zero oxidation to the original gold and black paint - Stunning is the only word! The leather handles are original! Unique front flip lock latches with dated hardware of July 9 1872 finishes

Opening the trunk lid shows the absolutely brilliant and beautiful original victorian lithographs on the inside lid and top door covering of the liftout tray! Magnificent with no color loss! Most remarkable was the well preserved thin paper lining found on the inside of the trunk and liftout tray which in most if not all cases has been so badly stained by moisture and time it needs to be removed. But we were able to seal and save all of this inside paper which has a dark goldish yellow color with darker gold 6 pointed stars as the design!
 
Antique trunk #254 Click Photo!
 
Mid Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 27"L x 15"D x 20"H
Beautifully Stunning is the only way to describe this trunk. Working Lock but no Key. The victorian lithographs and designs on the inside lid and top of the liftout tray were treated with a special sealer to preserve the original integrity of the colors. The entire interior and exterior of the trunk was then applied with spar varnish to both seal and preserve both the wood, metal, cardboard sections and paper.
 
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Mid-Large Flat Top Antique Trunk - #253
A trunk sized for practically any room. The exterior was originally covered in canvas and the interior covered in paper both of which was removed, revealing wood scrubbed and sanded to a beautiful natural patina. The hardware, square nails, and tin body sections were lightly sanded and then restored in a contrasting black and brass finish.
Original leather handles were far too deteriorated to save which were removed and replaced. A beautifully detailed "Makers Mark" lithograph was able to be saved during the restoration and consisted of a Lion standing atop a trunk with its right paw on a federal shield with the letter D and emblazoned "Beauty and Strength".
 
Antique trunk #253 Click Photo!
 
Mid to Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk: 28"L x 18"D x 20"H
A solid and affordable trunk which could be used in any size room. Perfect to be used as an end table!
 
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HUGE Low Profile Flat Top Antique Trunk - #252
Absolutely PERFECT for a coffee table with LOTs of character! Large, sturdy, well built with lots of heavy duty hardware. Exterior was originally covered in canvas and the interior covered in paper both of which was removed, revealing wood scrubbed and sanded to a beautiful natural patina. The hardware, square nails, and tin body sections were lightly sanded and then restored in a contrasting black and brass finish. Original leather straps and handles were far too detiorated to save and were also removed.

Both exterior and interior then given a light application of varnish, new leather straps and leather handles were installed. Working Lock and Key!
 
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HUGE Low Profile flat Top Antique Trunk: 37"L x 22"D x 13"H
Low Profile antique trunks don't come larger than this. Would be a focal point in any room and would particularly be suited to be used as a coffee table under an appropriate thick glass top for that purpose.
 
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Large Flat Top Antique Trunk - #251
Nice and Solid, Completely restored all wood Flat Top, working lock no key, with original liftout tray and new 3-ply leather handles. Exterior was originally covered in canvas and interior covered with paper both of which were removed revealing the beatiful 100+ year old pine. Both inside and out were scrubbed with a bleach/water solution, dried, and then hand sanded.
Hardware was lightly sanded and wire brushed. Of note are the original bottom leather straps with buckles which were able to be saved, and saw impressions on wood planks from the original rough cut at the saw mill!!
 
Antique trunk #251 Click Photo!
 
Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk: 32"L x 18"D x 21"H
Beautifully restored in its natural yellow-brown-red pine patina which 2 coats of Spar Varnish brought out all the character of the oak straps and pine wood grain.
 
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Large Flat Top Antique Trunk - #249
Nice and Solid, Completely restored all wood Flat Top with original tray and new 3-ply leather handles. Exterior was originally covered in canvas and interior covered with paper both of which were removed revealing the beatiful 100+ year old pine. Both inside and out were scrubbed with a bleach/water solution, dried, and then hand sanded.
Hardware was lightly wire brushed. Of note are the sought-after huge swirl impressions left on the inside wooden planks from the original rough cut at the saw mill! Original Lift Out Tray and Working lock AND Key!
 
Antique trunk #249 Click Photo!
 
Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk: 30"L x 18"D x 20"H
Beautifully restored in a chestnut brown stain with 2 coats of Spar Varnish.
 
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Mid Size Jenny Lind Antique Trunk - #245
Traditional "hour glass" 1860's Jenny Lind with over 30 original large brass nails (only 1 missing) in a golden brown patina matching the lock plate. Beautiful 150 year old pine. Non-working Lock BUT the top male locking latch is attached to the bottom lock so if a key is ever matched the lock will work! The interior paper was removed and the wood scrubbed and lightly sanded. Two coats of spar varnish were applied to both interior and exterior surfaces so as to provide UV and wood treatment protection which also allows the natural patina and character of the wood grain and metal surfaces to show. Original Lid Door with Documentation Pouch, Hidden Lid Compartment, New Leather Handles and Original Lift Out Tray.
 
Antique Jenny Lind trunk #245 Click Photo!
 
Mid Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 28"L x 15"D x 16"H
Beautifully restored with a golden brown smooth finish. A complete Civil War Era Jenny Lind!
 
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Mid Size Dome Top Antique Trunk - #242
Beautifully restored all metal and wood Dome Top. Exterior of this 100+ year old antique trunk is of original pressed tin in a floral filigree design restored in a blue-silver finish. Exterior hardware and oak straps had their thick black japanning removed then completely scrubbed and lightly sanded with a dark translucent stain applied to the hardware. Interior paper was removed with the wood then being scrubbed and sanded. Trunk was finished only in two coats of clear satin spar varnish to provide UV and wood treatment protection but also allowing the natural patina and character of the wood grain to show. Non working lock. Handcrafted Lift Out Tray and New Leather Handles.
 
Antique Flat top trunk #242 Click Photo!
 
Mid Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 24"L x 14"D x 17"H
Beautifully restored, nice and tight antique trunk!
 
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Medium Size Dome Top Antique Trunk - #235
Beautifully restored all wood Dome Top in a rich honey brown patina. New leather handles, all hardware was wire brushed and black japanning applied. Exterior and interior paper covering was removed, trunk then scrubbed inside and out with a bleach/water solution, and hand sanded. Flat satin spar varnish was applied inside and out to preserve and bring out the grain in the wood. This is a nice tight trunk.
 
Antique trunk #235 Click Photo!
 
Mid Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 28"L x 16"D x 20"H
Beautifully restored, nice and tight all wood dome top with a honey brown patina.
 
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Mid Size Jenny Lind Antique Trunk - #232
Circa 1860's All Wood Jenny Lind style antique trunk with the sought after trademark "hour glass" nautical sea chest design! Over 65 Fantastic All Original Large Brass Buttons Securing both Hardware and Wooden Planks Reminescent of a True Pirate Strong Box or Treasure Chest!
 
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Mid Size Jenny Lind Antique Trunk: 28"L x 16"D x 16"H
A super nice Jenny Lind, Working Lock but No Key - Lock clasp is a little loose but will not come off.
 
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Large Size Dome Top Antique Trunk - #231
All Metal and Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk. Outside left in Original Condition as it was made - Pressed Tin Faux-Canvas in an Army Green! Black japaning on the hardware and clear lacquer on the oak slats at 95%. Original liftout tray, maker label, cute young girl in Civil War Union Blue Tunic and Kepi Hat, dated March 1880 hardware, and original owner's name and location make this an absolute one-of-a-kind antique trunk. The only thing done to the exterior was an application of two coats for protective satin spar varnish. The interior was covered in paper which was also carefully removed but left intact the original Victorian Lithograph located in the lid and manufacturer's label was saved.
 
Antique Dome Top #231 Click Photo!
 
Large Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 33"L x 19"D x 23"H
A nice solid trunk beautifully restored antique trunk left almost in the same condition as when it was first built over 100 years ago. Large swirling impressions left in the wood gives an indication of just how huge these blades and saws were! The Victorian Lithograph is very detailed and a highlight of the trunk and complementary to the "Army Green" faux-canvas pressed tin exterior.
 
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Large Flat Top Antique Trunk - #226
A Nice and Solid Large All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk restored in a light cherry finish inside and out. Exterior was originally covered in canvas which was removed, 100+ year old pine wood was then sanded and scrubbed. Exterior sheet metal was refereshed with a translucent black stain and the metal slat clamps were done in an antique gold. Interior paper was removed from both the trunk and original lift out tray, sanded, scrubbed and finished in a cherry stain.
New leather handles and end caps, working lock AND Key
 
Antique Flat Top #226 Click Photo!
 
Large Dome Top Antique Trunk: 32.5"L x 19"D x 21"H
Both interior and exterior were applied with two coats of satin spar varnish which highlights and protects the character of the wood and metal.
 
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Civil War Era Large-Mid Size All Wood Dome Top Trunk - #219
Nice and tight all wood antique trunk with original lift out tray. The construction method used on this trunk dates it to the 1840's to 1860's ie; one piece wooden top, oak slats with hand tapered ends without metal caps, securing and decorative rosettes throughout. The interior and exterior wood surfaces were covered with paper which was removed revealing the beautiful 150 year old wood.
The trunk was then scrubbed with bleach/water, sanded, stained to reveal all of grain and character, and 3 coats of spar varnish.
 
Antique Civil War Era Dome Top #219 Click Photo!
 
Large-Mid Size Dome Top Trunk: 28"L x 15"D x 17"H
A solid Civil War era trunk in a rich chestnut brown tone which will make this a centerpiece and focal point in any room. Also, planks on the inside of the trunk show the large swirl impressions mady by the saw blade from the mill when the planks were first cut!
 
$595.
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Large-Mid Size Metal and Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk - #215
Restored green and gold pressed tin metal and wood antique trunk with handcrafted lift out tray. This trunk was originally restored decades and decades ago and the previous restorers used a dark green and gold finish on the pressed tin floral design similar to the original. The metal hardware securing the oak straps was also done at that time in a dark brass/gold finish, again staying true to form of the original. With the exception of some light sanding and touch ups we have kept this matching green and gold tone thoughout since it was in excellent condition. No working lock. The trunk and wood grain in general is of a dark patina, with both the exterior and interior have 3 coats of restorative spar varnish applied.
 
Antique Large Dome Top #215 Click Photo!
 
Large-Mid Size Dome Top Trunk: 30"L x 16"D x 22.5"H
A solid trunk with 4 roller wheels intact, new handcrafted lift out tray, no lock and right clasp has lost tension over the years - but neither detracts from the overall look of the trunk
 
$595.
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Large Antique Wall Saver Flat Top Steamer Trunk - #193
Originally Produced by the Famous M.M. Secor Trunk Company. Tin Body in a Beautiful Metallic Olive Green Finish, Hardware Done in Black with Edge Guards Left in Original Tin. Inside Body and Shelves were left Natural After Having Removed the Paper Coverings. New Leather Handles and Inside Leather Door Hinges. Perfect For a Shadowbox!!
 
Antique Trunk Space Saver #193 Click Photo!
 
Large Space Saver Wall Steamer Trunk 34.5"L x 21"D x 24.5"H
A Nice and Tight, Solid Antique Trunk. Swirl Impressions Left in the Drawers - This Was From the Huge Sawmill Blade Which Originally Cut the Planks Which Made this Trunk!!!. Patent Dated 1894. Place it right up Against the Wall Saving Lot's of Space!
 
$895.
 
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Low Profile Wooden Antique Trunk - #196
Inside Paper and Outside Canvas Have Been Removed to Reveal the Beautiful 100+ Year Old Wooden Patina. Trunk was Scrubbed and Hand Sanded Inside and Out. Hardware was Stained and Refinished Appropriately with New Leather Handles. No Insert Tray, Working lock AND Key!
 
Antique Steamer Trunk Low Profile Flat Top #196 Click Photo!
 
Low Profile Flat Top: 30"L x 19"D x 13"H
A Nice and Tight Low Profile Antique Trunk. Used on Stagecoaches, early Motor Cars!
 
$495.
 
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Also shown are 2 Dome Top Steamer Trunks circa 19th Century restored in such a manner as not to lose their beauty yet make them fully functional for contemporary use as a filing cabinet able to store up to 200 hanging folders and store away staplers, tape dispensers, and other clutter normally found in an office. Don't they look just like a Captains Sea Chest or Pirate Chest as they have that same nautical decor! Call 540-659-6209

liberty ship wooden hatch cover desk

Why have a handsome home or business executive office with "hum-drum ugly utilitarian steel file cabinets" when you can be outfitted with these antique 150 year old Dome Top or Flat Top Steamer Trunks, as wonderful antique nautical home furnishing! For that matter why settle for a nice and probably very expensive yet run-of-the-mill typical office desk when you can now have a true Captain's Desk befitting a Ship's Master and Commander. What a conversation piece either at work or at home. Our nautical themed antique hope chests, china chests and silverware chests are the perfect complement to store your U.S. Navy Tableware and Dinnerware!

The nautical furniture offered at The Pirate's Lair is by far the most unique and distinctive you will find anywhere on or off the net. Our nautical home furnishings offer more than just a nautical decor, but a slice of our Maritime History, a sense of romance and global travel, as well as honoring the ships and sailors of days gone by and the dangers they faced sailing the high seas in time of war.

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Above in detail is an all wood Nautical Domed Steamer Chest with the lid open showing how the chest was refinished so as to hang file folders and store office desk accessories. That distinctive "Titanic", "Master and Commander", or the popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" decor and theme, but no movie reproductions here, only the real thing!

Note the beautiful brown patina that only 130 year old wood can achieve. Truly a work of art, one can only imagine how and where this immigrants Steamer Trunk was used over the years, and who owned it. Now one can be yours, a legacy to be handed down from generation to generation!

To the very right is a close up of a Antique Steamer Chest which can easily be used as an Antique China Chest, Hope Chest or even as Filing or Office Storage Cabinet with green and black metal cladding with oak wood straps. Each and every Sea Chest is unique and no two are the same, probably similar to the journeys that they each have taken over a century and a half of use.

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Restored Antique Chest Furniture, Steamer Trunks and Steamer Chests can also be used as Antique Hope Chests, Antique China Chests and Silverware Chests to store your Naval China dishes, plates, cups and saucers as well as a Silverware Chest to store your vintage Navy forks, knives, spoons and serving utensils.
What better way to outfit a waterfront home, or a Captains Cabin than a antique china chest, steamer chest, or steamer trunk by Jenny Lind or Lois Vuitton!

The authentic antique nautical home furnishings found on this web site are all vintage and antique nautical furniture.
Original nautical decor and nautical theme of pirate chests, sea chests and treasure chests are authentic and there are no reproductions offered for sale at The Pirates Lair.
All offered nautical coffee tables, nautical desks are with a nautical theme are from restored WW2 Liberty Ship and Victory Ship Wooden Hatch Covers.


All antique trunks and sea chests are either of the dome top or flat top variety. Also known as humpback or hump back. The antique furniture restoration of these steamer trunks can also be used as antique hope chests or antique blanket chests which can be placed at the foot of your bed.

The expert antique restoration information found on The Pirates Lair is available on the web site for WW2 US Navy Liberty Ship Wooden Hatch Covers are authentic as well as the nautical tables, nautical coffee tables and vintage nautical furniture.
Only authentic antique trunks and pirate chests will be found at The Pirates Lair, 800-326-5051
The U.S. Navy nautical furniture, nautical home furnishings are made up of antique nautical tables, vintage nautical coffee tables, and other nautical decor with a nautical theme.

All of the jenny lind nautical furniture and nautical home furnishings found on the Pirates Lair (including the restored antique nautical furniture of hope chests and blanket chests, or as coffee tables) are all vintage and antique.
The nautical table and nautical coffee table have a very distinct an natural nautical decor that would be perfect in a waterfront home that has a nautical theme.
The offered captains nautical desk is restored from a WW2 liberty ship wooden hatch cover which would be a perfect complement to a hatch cover coffee table.
The 100 to 150 year old dome top, hump back trunk or domed steamer chest can also be used an authentic antique blanket chests and we have many of these dome top or flat top chests to choose from.
These antique dome top camel back trunks are also used as a contemporary storage or also known as a and again are the perfect complement to a hatch cover desk and table!
A antique china chest, or anitque hope chest could also be utilized as an antique silverware chest or antique hope chest.