1940s Blanket Chests

An antique cedar trunk by E.R. Co, circa 1940s. Features a primitive American Country design with footed base, carved embellishments along the front and handles at the sides. The trunk is hinged and cedar lined. Part of E.R. Co's Forest Park Line. Edward Roos & Co., now known as Ed Roos Co., was founded in Chicago in 1916 by Edward Roos, the youngest son of Roos Manufacturing Co.. In 1918, the company moved to Forest Park and began making cedar chests. The Ed Roos cedar chests...

Window storage bench oak circa 1940's

Lane Furniture Waterfall Art Deco Flame Mahogany Cedar Blanket Chest. Lane furniture waterfall Art Deco flame mahogany cedar blanket chest in good vintage condition. Dimension 47.25...

A quality Art Deco cedar wood blanket box by the renowned American Lane Company. Superb walnut detailing, with original locking mechanism and retaining its paper marketing labelling...

A pair of exceptional quality 1940s trunks constructed in solid mahogany. Having panelled tops with hinged lids that stay open with fabric stays. A well-presented, fine quality panel...

A large beautiful coffee table or storage chest, circa 1940s. Rectangular form with iron hardware and industrial casters.  

English camphor travel trunk featuring a nice array of brass fittings. We love the style and craftsmanship of this beautiful piece!

Vintage Folk Art Decorated Wooden Chest or Footlocker, formerly the traveling chest of Big Band and cabaret singer Betty George, circa late 1940s to early 1950s, having an intricate geometric painted decoration reminiscent of the South Seas. The interior has a lift-out tray with two compartments closed by sliding lids. The chest has iron side bail handles and is mounted with casters. The lid bears the painted inscription "Miss Betty George." The chest was obviously well used. The exterior is well scuffed and worn, but remains solid and strong, and the decoration remains very vibrant and nicely patinated. The interior is exceptionally well kept and bright, although one glue block is missing that helps support the tray. Measures: 12-1/2 in H x 31-1/2 in L x 16 in W Provenance: Miss Betty George was born in Manchester, NH in 1926. Thought quite a beauty in her home town, she went to New York and she sang with Big Bands including those of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw...

Chinese black lacquered chest from the 1940s. The chest is in great antique condition.

Charming handcrafted storage chest made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The chest has a wonderful patina to the pinewood and nice dovetail joints.

Chinese black lacquered chest from the 1940s. The chest is in great antique condition.

A very pleasing oriental Art Deco chest presented in excellent antique condition Benefiting from lift out internal tray In quality camphor wood Providing superb storage with clean...