18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest with Panelled Front and Sides Two with Brass Handles and a Lift up
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Brass
Lancashire Mule Chest
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower
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1800s Lancashire Oak Mule Chest Trunk Blanket Box Antique Cabinet Credenza
$1,886Sale Price|30% Off
H 35 in W 59 in D 21.25 in
1800s Lancashire Oak Mule Chest Trunk Blanket Box Antique Cabinet Credenza
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A 19th Century Lancashire Panelled Oak Hardwood Mule Trunk. Heavily worn, warped, and patinated
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George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower
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Antique Georgian Lancashire Oak Coffer Mule Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
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H 35.83 in W 59.06 in D 20.48 in
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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Oak
Mid-18th Century Lancashire Oak Mule Chest
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A stunning 18th century Lancashire oak mule chest with mahogany crossbanding. Original brass
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Brass
Lancashire Mule Chest in Mahogany
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Lancashire Mule chest. A George III Lancashire mule chest made of mahogany. The back board with
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Lancashire Mule Chest, circa 1760
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lancashire mule chest, English. Bail & rosette pulls (mostly original, a few handles appropriately
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest, the hinge top over six false and six true cock beaded
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George III Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
George III oak Lancashire mule chest, the large rectangular hinged lid opening to reveal large
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Oak and Mahogany Crossed Banded Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak and mahogany crossed-banded mule chest. The large rectangular hinged top. To the freeze fitted
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George III Mahogany Crossbanded Lancashire Mule Chest in Oak, circa 1800
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H 33.47 in W 58.67 in D 23.23 in
George III Mahogany Crossbanded Lancashire Mule Chest in Oak, circa 1800
Located in Faversham, GB
Large rectangular hinged top over a central crossbanded panel with three lower drawers and six upper faux drawers. Original brass swan neck handles and keyhole covers flanked by inse...
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18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay
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H 31 in W 46 in D 22 in
18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lancashire Mule Chest or Blanket Chest. Beautiful cross banded design and paneled front. Crossbanding is a
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Large 18th Century Lancashire Oak Mule Chest, George III Dresser
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is an exceptionally fine quality piece, this is an 18th century George III large oak mule
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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 18th C Georgian Oak Mahogany Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer Sideboard 1770
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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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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
Large 18th Century Antique George III Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large 18th century antique George III oak Lancashire mule chest having a quality oak lift up top
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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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Oak 18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A good oak 18th century Lancashire mule chest. Having a rectangular hinged top opening to reveal
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany Early 19th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany early 19th century Lancashire mule chest. The shaped raised galleried back above a one
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Mahogany Early 19th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany early 19th century Lancashire mule chest. The shaped raised galleried back above a one
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Antique Early 1800s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
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
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
Antique Lancashire Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century George III circa 1780 Mag
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H 43.5 in W 68 in D 22.5 in
Antique Lancashire Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century George III circa 1780 Mag
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Lancashire oak mule chest coffer 18th century George III, circa 1780 Magnificent large
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Antique 1780s British George III Blanket Chests
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Oak
Antique Lancashire Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century George III, circa 1780 Mag
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H 43.5 in W 68 in D 22.5 in
Antique Lancashire Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century George III, circa 1780 Mag
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique lancashire oak mule chest coffer 18th century George III, circa 1780 Magnificent large
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Oak George III Period Lancashire Mule/Dower Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
An oak George III Period Lancashire mule/dower chest. The three plank oak hinged top opening to
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
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Questions About Lancashire Mule Chest
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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, 2022The 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.
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