Small 18th-century French Painted Trunk

This painted chest, handmade and painted in the 1700s, is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. French 18th-century marriage trunks were crafted to carry a bride’s linens and personal belongings into married life. Painted with folk art–inspired motifs, they blend everyday utility with regional symbolism and a celebratory sense of occasion.

Details

approx. 10" L x 6.5" W x 7" H

Painted wood

Hinged lid

18th-century France

Please note that vintage items will embrace unique variations such as scratches, dings and general wear.