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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
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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

18th Century oak mule chest
$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

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