Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century painted blanket chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 19th century painted blanket chest — often made from
wood,
softwood and
pine — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century painted blanket chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 19th century painted blanket chest, those designed in
folk art,
Victorian and
Georgian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 19th century painted blanket chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
New England Glass Company and
T. Maltwood are consistently popular.
The average selling price for a 19th century painted blanket chest at 1stDibs is $1,972, while they’re typically $253 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.
Antique and vintage blanket chests go by many names. You may have heard them called hope chests, dowry chests or Lane cedar chests, with the latter referring to the now-famous case pieces manufactured by the Lane Furniture company.
No matter the name, these were initially large crude wooden boxes with hinged lids where you stowed away your blankets, household linens and possibly some valuables. Everyone can always use a bit more storage in our bedrooms or guest bedrooms, and blanket chests can be a stylish solution to help you stay organized, particularly if you’re short on closet space.
Blanket storage trunks are still typically equipped with hinges on their lids for easy access to their large storage capacity. They’re often rectangular pieces, but in the hands of today’s furniture designers, contemporary blanket chests take on many shapes and are made of varying materials. Most antique blanket chests are made out of wood, from rich mahogany to oak.
Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage blanket chests available for sale on 1stDibs.