At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique blanket box for your home. Each antique blanket box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
softwood and
pine. Your living room may not be complete without an antique blanket box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique blanket box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Victorian,
Georgian and
Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique blanket box that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Gillows of Lancaster & London and
Jacobean produced versions that are worth a look.
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.