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