Burmese Dowry Chest
Antique 19th Century Burmese Trunks and Luggage
Teak
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests
Iron
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
2010s American Modern Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 1850s Zanzibari Early Victorian Blanket Chests
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary European Pillows and Throws
Velvet
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Art Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century German Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Antique 1870s British Early Victorian Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Silk
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires
Wood
Finding the Right Blanket-chests for You
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.
- What is an Indian dowry chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
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