Find a variety of antique blanket boxes available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique blanket boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
softwood and
pine. Antique blanket boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique blanket boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Victorian,
Georgian and
Folk Art antique blanket boxes are of considerable interest.
Gillows of Lancaster & London and
Jacobean each produced beautiful antique blanket boxes that are worth considering.
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.