With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the blue blanket chest you’re looking for. A blue blanket chest — often made from
wood,
softwood and
pine — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a blue blanket chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A blue blanket chest made by
Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one blue blanket chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but
New England Glass Company produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a blue blanket chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $7,386, while the average can fetch as much as $2,450.
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.