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What is a mule chest?

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What is a mule chest?
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
Shop for Lancashire Mule Chest on 1stDibs
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

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