Blanket Trunk, Red Lacquer colour-red the black lacquer also cracked

the black lacquer also cracked in places to give a beautiful patina

our wooden trunks hark back to the traditional chests which were extremely common in Chinese homes

whilst the large brass door hardware gives an unmistakeable oriental feel

the central panels were once in vivid colours but are now faded to beautiful

Our black lacquer version is a faithful reproduction of this classic design

Blanket Trunk, Red Lacquer colour-red the black lacquer also crackedThis version of our blanket trunk is finished in a lovely deep red lacquer a colour favoured by the Chinese. The inside is finished in a dark wood stain and has a metal stay to prevent the lid from falling shut. Made from solid reclaimed elm wood, produced using proper dovetail joints, our wooden blanket trunks are great for storing everything from clothes and bedding to childrens toys and games. The classic oriental style circular brass lock plate