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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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19thC English Pine Mule Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1840 19thC Pine Mule Chest W127 x D55 x H69cm.
Category

Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Located in Skipton, GB
An Elm Mule Chest of the most wonderful colour and patina. This form is often found in early
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

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

Circa 1760, English Mule Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1760 Georgian mule chest, from the North Country of England. Oak with mahogany cross banding
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany, 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

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

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