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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 English Oak Mule Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780
George III English Oak Mule Chest
sku 1937
W114 x D50 x H83 cm
Weight 47 kg
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak mule chest, the rectangular top opens on the original steel hinges to reveal a
Category
Antique 1750s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$1,682 Sale Price
39% Off
New England Mule Chest, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A New England mule chest, 19th century.
Pine with red wash, moulded lid and drawers, solid
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century carved oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality early 18th Century carved oak mule chest, having a four panel hinged top opens
Category
Antique 1740s British Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
English George III 18thC Oak Mule Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780
English George III 18thC Oak Mule Chest
sku 1879
W169 x D58 x H89 cm
Weight 73 kg
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak