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American Maple Blanket Chest

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Enfield Blanket Chest in Shaker Style with Inlay in Walnut
By Zietz Furniture
Located in Richmond, VA
Blanket chests have been a staple in the American family for hundreds of years, and a most common
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21st Century and Contemporary Shaker Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Miniature Blanket Chest of Burl Maple
Located in New Oxford, PA
A miniature blanket chest of outstanding figured burl maple from New York. The shaped skirt and
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Maple

Red-Painted and Polychrome-Decorated Panelled Blanket Chest
Located in New Hope, PA
A Folk Art poplar and maple lift-top painted blanket chest of pleasing proportions with original
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Maple, Poplar, Paint

PENNSYLVANIA OR OHIO BLANKET CHEST
Located in York County, PA
PENNSYLVANIA OR OHIO BLANKET CHEST WITH EXHUBERANT PAINT-DECORATION, ca 1830-40: An
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

PENNSYLVANIA OR OHIO BLANKET CHEST
PENNSYLVANIA OR OHIO BLANKET CHEST
H 26.25 in W 45 in D 20.25 in
American Tiger Maple Blanket Chest
Located in Kirkland, WA
American Tiger Maple Blanket Chest with Two Drawers This piece has a pine top which hinges open
Category

Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests

American Tiger Maple Blanket Chest
American Tiger Maple Blanket Chest
H 38.5 in W 42.5 in D 19.5 in
American Folk Art Miniature Blanket Chest
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Maple miniature blanket chest circa 1830 decorated with Decoupage to celebrate the
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Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests

Materials

Maple

American Folk Art Miniature Blanket Chest
American Folk Art Miniature Blanket Chest
H 7.75 in W 14.5 in D 7.5 in
Published Early American blanket chest. Hatfield Massachussets
By Hatfield Massachusetts maker
Located in Vancouver, BC
Early American blanket chest. Circa 1700- 1720. The chest contains three drawers and a double
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Blanket Chests

Materials

Maple, Pine

Primordial Pilgrim Ballfoot Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A William and Mary 2-Drawer Ballfoot Blanket Chest, New England. This chest is maple and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Primordial Pilgrim Ballfoot Chest
Primordial Pilgrim Ballfoot Chest
H 39.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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