Viking Sea Chest — Oseberg Style, Hand-Carved Hardwood

A medium-sized Viking sea chest built in the Oseberg 178 style — based on finds from the Oseberg ship burial and the Hedeby Harbour discovery. Built to last, made to measure, and available in pine or hardwood with optional carving on the ends or all four sides.

These work as storage, display pieces, or — with longer legs — as a bench. Any design, any wood, any size. Just get in touch if you want something specific.

Choose Your Chest

• Plain Pine — rabbet joint lid, budget-friendly option (£80)
• Plain Hardwood — ash or oak, strong and beautiful (£95)
• HW Carved Ends — hardwood with both ends carved to your design (£155)
• HW Carved 4 Sides — fully carved hardwood, any design (£240)

Details

• Typically 50cm x 25cm x 25cm — made to measure, just ask
• Legs typically 10cm, can be made longer for bench use
• Oak upgrade, metal hinges and padlocks available — message for a quote
• All designs hand-drawn and hand-carved — no stencils, no printouts
• Made in South Wales

About the Oseberg Style

The Oseberg 178 style is based on finds from the Oseberg ship burial and the Hedeby Harbour discovery, with construction very similar to the larger Mastermyr chest. What sets a sea chest apart from a simple box is the joinery — each side uses different cuts to add strength, because these were used as luggage, rowing benches, and general furniture on Viking longships crossing the North Sea.

Perfect For

• Home display and decoration
• Storage for tools, craft items, or valuables
• Viking and Anglo-Saxon reenactment
• A genuinely unique piece of furniture