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Georgian Mule Chest

Circa 1760, English Mule Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1760 Georgian mule chest, from the North Country of England. Oak with mahogany cross banding
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Mahogany, Oak

Circa 1760, English Mule Chest
Circa 1760, English Mule Chest
H 34 in W 53.25 in D 22 in
Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian oak mule chest coffer 18th Century Solid and strong, with no loose
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Located in Skipton, GB
An Elm Mule Chest of the most wonderful colour and patina. This form is often found in early
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Antique 19th Century English George III Blanket Chests

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Elm

Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
H 35.04 in W 36.62 in D 18.51 in
Antique Georgian Period Dovetailed Oak Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A Georgian era (1714-1837) English oak mule chest. Born in the late 18th / early 19th century
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Blanket Chests

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Brass, Iron

Antique, Mule Chest, English, Georgian Housekeepers Trunk, Mahogany, circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mule chest, an English, Georgian housekeeper's trunk in mahogany and dating to
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Mahogany

English Georgian Period 1800s Oak Mule Chest with Lift Top and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period oak mule chest from the early 19th century, with lift top, three drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Brass

Antique George III Georgian Oak Dovetailed Mule Chest Coffer Drawers 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A good George III country oak mule chest, coffer, circa 1760. The lift up oak lid having the
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Antique 1760s English George III Blanket Chests

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Oak

Monumental Antique Georgian Joined Oak Mule Dowry Chest Coffer Yorkshire 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A very good, monumental antique oak mule chest, dowry coffer, Yorkshire, England circa 1720. This
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Antique 1720s English George I Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak mule chest, the rectangular top opens on the original steel hinges to reveal a
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Antique 1750s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century oak mule chest
18th Century oak mule chest
H 27.5 in W 48 in D 21.75 in
Antique 18th C Georgian Oak Mahogany Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer Sideboard 1770
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique Lancashire country oak mule chest, coffer, sideboard, circa 1770. The chest
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Antique 1770s English George III Blanket Chests

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Mahogany, Oak

Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece, dating from the mid 18th
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apprentice mule chest. An English, oak miniature desktop coffer, dating to the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets

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Oak

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Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indonesian wooden box from the 19th century with inlaid brass details, partitioned interior and rustic character. Caressing the annals of time with rustic elegance, this old I...
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19th Century European Rolling Firewood Bin Storage Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A primitive hand-crafted solid wooden open storage chest fire wood bin with beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina! 19th century, Northern European, most likely Scandinavi...
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English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted blanket chest , with similar grained effect on three sides and the top, sides with steel carrying handles, interior with interesting wall paper, candle box wit...
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Antique 1860s English Blanket Chests

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Brass, Steel

English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
H 21.25 in W 34.25 in D 19 in
19th century William IV mahogany roll top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality English mahogany roll top desk circa 1830. Rare piece of English furniture we found on our travels to Sweden. Tambour roll top is in good working order. Top rolls back ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
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Antique Primitive Blanket Chest or Commode
Located in Brea, CA
Antique primitive blanket chest entry table This Primitive blanket chest we love as an entry or just as a commode table in any room. Solid handmade, in a medium distressed stain, t...
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Charming Old English Pine Desk with Great Details
Located in Bronx, NY
Charming old English pine desk with great details the desk has nine drawers, many of which lock (key included). The finish has been left natural so it has a lot of character.
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Vintage 1940s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Antique Charles II Carved Oak Coffer / Chest / Trunk, circa 1670
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Charles II carved oak coffer / chest / trunk, circa 1670. The coffer having a three-paneled top which corresponds to the three panels to the front, the front carved with oval...
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Antique 1670s English Charles II Blanket Chests

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Oak

Panoplie Iron Loop Stool with Brown Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful iron stool with curved and looped base painted in a satin black finish. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in an brown mohair or can be COM. Multiple available, sold in...
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2010s American Stools

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Iron

18th Century European Primitive Dovetailed Pine Chest or Coffer
Located in Doylestown, PA
Primitive dovetailed pine chest or coffer, Europe, late 18th century. Likely Austrian or German, this rustic European, hand-crafted chest is loaded with character and has a wonderfu...
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Antique Late 18th Century European Primitive Blanket Chests

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Iron

Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full e...
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2010s North American Modern Night Stands

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19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Sideboard Server
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive 19th century country English provincial sideboard server, buffet, or cupboard crafted from pine. Perfectly sized chest of drawers that is very versatile with small enough ...
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Antique 19th Century English Country Buffets

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Brass

Late 19th Century French Bible Box, Trunk, Blanket Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th Century French Bible Box, Trunk, Blanket chest. Likely used as a chest to hold sacred items such as a bible, music manuscripts, candles, etc. A simply constructed wood box...
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Antique 19th Century French Blanket Chests

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Brass

19th Century American Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique American solid pine blanket chest, c. mid 19th century. The chest features two faux drawers and a flat, hinged lift top with a large interior cabin. The pine has great patin...
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Blanket Chests

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Metal

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

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English Oak Georgian Mule Chest
Located in Middleburg, VA
WONDERFUL ENGLISH SOLID OAK PANELLED MULE CHEST - GEORGE III - ON BRACKET FEET. THE CHEST OPENS UP
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Oak Georgian Mule Chest
English Oak Georgian Mule Chest
H 35 in W 56.5 in D 22.25 in
18th Century Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 18th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Solid and strong, with no loose joints
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
18th Century Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
H 32.29 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Antique circa 1800 Georgian Scumble Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique circa 1800 Georgian coffer or mule chest. A quality piece made from pine with original
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Blanket Chests

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Pine

Antique Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large 18th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Solid and strong, with no loose
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique 18th Century Georgian Carved Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 18th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Oak panelled front, back and sides, with
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Georgian 18th Century and Later Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 18th century and later Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Solid and strong, with no
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Large Georgian Three-Panel Oak Mule Chest Coffer Ottoman Log Basket
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 18th century oak chest or coffer. This item could have a number of uses, including that of
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Georgian Lancashire Oak Coffer Mule Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large Georgian Lancashire mahogany crossbanded oak coffer mule chest of drawers, circa 1800
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Georgian 18th Century Six-Plank Oak Mule Chest Coffer Blanket Box Coffee Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian 18th century six-plank oak coffer. Solid, heavy and strong, with no loose
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Georgian Mule Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique mule chest from England. This trunk is a warm, dark oak with a wonderful patina. Note
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Oak

Antique Georgian Mule Chest
Antique Georgian Mule Chest
H 25 in W 40 in D 21 in
English Georgian Multiple Drawer Mule Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
George III, Very nicely grained with a satin like wave throughout. Four (4) working drawers, the top level with faux drawers fronts concealing a storage well reached by the lift top....
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
19th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest 19th Century
Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest 19th Century
H 38.19 in W 57.49 in D 21.26 in
Georgian Oak and Mahogany Banded Mule Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
Large chest of English oak with three faux drawers (under lift top) and six working drawers. Each
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Commodes and Chests of...

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Banded Mule Chest
Georgian Oak and Mahogany Banded Mule Chest
H 34.5 in W 68.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Mule Chest, English, Oak, Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mule chest, an English, oak trunk dating to the late Georgian period circa 1800
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Irish Mule Chest / Coffer
Located in Woodbury, CT
Elm, two-drawer mule chest / coffer, probably of Irish origin. Three fielded panels on the front
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Blanket Chests

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Elm

Irish Mule Chest / Coffer
Irish Mule Chest / Coffer
H 32.5 in W 59 in D 22.5 in
English Georgian Mahogany Antique Mule Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"side-by-side" lift-top chest over four graduated drawers. Not only being a very practical piece in
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Beautiful Carved Oak Mule Chest, Marriage Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Beautiful carved oak mule chest, marriage chest This is an attractively carved oak Marriage Mule
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Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Oak Coffer Mule Chest Carved Storage Trunk English Early Georgian, circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A very pleasing original coffer chest presented in good antique condition Usefully sized and
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Antique 1720s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Oak Mule Chest Coffer with Drawers Trunk Box English Georgian circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A charming coffer mule chest presented in good antique condition Versatile and perfect for any
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Antique 1720s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Rare fiddleback mahogany 6 working drawer mule Georgian chest
Located in Nashville, TN
A mule chest veneered in rare fiddleback mahogany (used in backing violins , hence the name), found
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Carved Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a 19th century antique carved oak mule chest which has a lift up top, three extensively
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique 19th Century Carved Oak Mule Chest
Antique 19th Century Carved Oak Mule Chest
H 31.11 in W 53.15 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Large English Oak Mule Chest Coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine Lancashire oak mule chest or large proportions, circa 1770. Three drawers to the base with
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Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Large 18th Century English Oak Mule Chest Coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century large English oak mule chest coffer circa 1780. Lid opens to reveal a large
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Late 18th Century Oak Mule Chest of Small Proportions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a late Georgian oak mule chest of small proportions, circa 1790. Top lid opens for
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Large 19th Century Pine Mule Chest in Original Finish
Located in Batley, GB
A wonderfully aged 19th century mule chest with a top compartment above two lower drawers with the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

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Pine

20th Century Mahogany Mule Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical piece of everyday furniture for storage 7 drawers, 2 of which are double fronted HEIGHT: 32 1/2" WIDTH: 59 3/4" DEPTH: 18 3/4"
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Vintage 1970s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

20th Century Mahogany Mule Chest of Drawers
20th Century Mahogany Mule Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 59.75 in D 18.75 in
Original and Beautiful George II Oak Mule Chest c. 1750
Located in Heathfield, GB
and usable Georgian oak mule chest, guaranteed to delight. Dimensions are: 52 inches wide, 22
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Antique 18th Century George II Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century George III Golden Oak Mule Chest
Located in Bournemouth, GB
A very handsome 18th century Georgian golden oak large chest of drawers, or mule chest. Original
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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Decorative Inlaid Coffer
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian 18th century decorative inlaid coffer or mule chest. Mixed hardwood construction with
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

Georgian Decorative Inlaid Coffer
Georgian Decorative Inlaid Coffer
H 41.74 in W 59.06 in D 22.25 in
Large 18th Century Carved Oak Marriage Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 18th Century Carved Oak Marriage Chest This is a lovely old piece, originally a Mule chest
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Antique Early 18th Century English Gothic Cupboards

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Oak

Large Georgian Three-Drawer Pine Mule Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
side with three drawers at the bottom This Georgian Mule chest has a small wooden stay at one side
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Antique 1780s English George III Blanket Chests

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Pine

Georgian Golden Finish Oak 2 Drawer Mule Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Georgian Golden Finish Oak 2 Drawer Mule Chest The chest is in pine with an original Oak scumble
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Blanket Chests

Antique Mule Chest, English, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Trunk 18th Century circa 1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mule chest. An English, Georgian oak coffer, or trunk, dating to the mid-18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Georgian English Oak Mule Chest or Dresser with Mahogany Banding
Located in Nashville, TN
Around the top and around each drawer. The ends coffered and with fluted columnettes, the whole on bracket feet, George II, circa 1780. The drawers with hand cut dovetailing. The har...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

English Oak Mule Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III, pale oak, Lancashire mule chest with mahogany crossbanding on top and drawer fronts
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Oak

English Oak Mule Chest
English Oak Mule Chest
H 35.25 in W 59 in D 21 in
18th Century Mahogany Mule Chest or Blanket Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unusually large 18th century English mahogany mule chest or blanket chest featuring a beautiful
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Brass

Early 19th Century Converted Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century Lancashire mule chest which has been converted to be a chest of drawers with a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Mule Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
English oak mule chest with one long and 2 short drawers circa 1770, (ab) 3855/10
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Georgian Mule Chest
Georgian Mule Chest
H 39.5 in W 52 in D 22.5 in
Oak and Mahogany Mule Chest
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Georgian mule chest in oak and mahogany. With cross-banded drawers and a hinged lid revealing an
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Georgian Period Oak Antique Mule Chest
Located in Lancashire, GB
Impressive Georgian Period Oak Antique Mule Chest. This Welsh period oak antique mule chest dates
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Georgian Commodes and Chests of D...

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Oak

Georgian Period Oak Antique Mule Chest
Georgian Period Oak Antique Mule Chest
H 44.09 in W 52.76 in D 20.47 in
Antique 18th Century Large Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large 18th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Carved oak panelled front and sides
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century Circa 1780 English Georgian Mahogany Mule Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century circa 1780 English Georgian mahogany mule chest.
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Good Georgian Period Oak and Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A good Georgian Period oak and mahogany Lancashire mule chest. The rectangular three plank oak top
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Antique 1780s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest, circa 1760
Located in York, GB
Beautiful oak mule chest, circa 1760. A lovely piece of furniture which is in beautiful
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Oak Mule Chest, circa 1800
Located in London, Greenwich
Oak Mule Chest, circa 1800 Restored and keeping a good deep colour and patina-a lovely example. It
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Antique 1790s British Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Oak Mule Chest, circa 1800
Oak Mule Chest, circa 1800
H 33.08 in W 56.3 in D 23.23 in
Georgian Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Millwood, VA
Scottish Oak Mule Chest with mahogany cross banded drawer fronts , twin turned quarter columns
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak, Mahogany

Georgian Oak Blanket Chest
Georgian Oak Blanket Chest
H 36 in W 59 in D 22 in
Good Large Oak 18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A good large oak 18th century Lancashire mule chest. Having a rectangular three plank hinged oak
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Antique 1780s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Georgian Oak Mule Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic mid Georgian English mule chest that has been altered.
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Wood

Georgian Oak Mule Chest
Georgian Oak Mule Chest
H 36 in W 57 in D 22 in
Gorgeous George III Plum Painted Pine Mule Chest, circa 1800
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
having a typical mule chest arrangement of two short drawers over a separate blanket chest top with iron
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Blanket Chests

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Pine

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Georgian Mule Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal georgian mule chest for your home. A georgian mule chest — often made from wood, oak and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect georgian mule chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right georgian mule chest, those designed in Georgian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Georgian Mule Chest?

Prices for a georgian mule chest start at $1,305 and top out at $8,750 with the average selling for $2,464.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

Questions About Georgian Mule Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.