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What is a mule chest?
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A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest with Panelled Front and Sides Two with Brass Handles and a Lift up
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Country Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lancashire Mule Chest or Blanket Chest. Beautiful cross banded design and paneled front. Crossbanding is a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass