Antique Blue Painted Shipping Trunk on Casters – Reclaimed Industrial Storage Chest

Description : This antique wooden shipping trunk features hand-built construction with tongue-and-groove pine planks, a charming aged blue paint finish, and a rustic utilitarian design. It has been retrofitted with industrial-style casters, transforming it into a functional rolling storage piece. The lid opens to reveal an unpainted, raw wood interior, and remnants of vintage shipping labels remain visible on the inside and underside, suggesting the trunk’s previous life as a shipping crate. Ideal for use as a coffee table, tool chest, or blanket box, it blends vintage industrial character with practical storage.
Era: Early to mid-20th century (estimated 1920s–1940s)

Style: Rustic Industrial / Primitive Americana

Technique: Hand-assembled with nails and screws, hand-painted finish, casters added later

Tools Used: Hand saw, hammer, square, paintbrush, screwdriver, socket wrench (for casters)

History: Likely used as a freight or equipment crate, repurposed for mobile home storage with later modifications.

Manufacturer / Maker: Maker: Unknown – custom-built piece with utilitarian purpose

Measurements: 28 ¾" W x 16 ¼" T x 16 ¼" D

Suggested Weight: Approximately 35–45 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension: 34" L x 22" W x 24" H

Item Number : P15401

Category : Misc Storage & Organization

Brand : Unknown