With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tall blanket chest you’re looking for. A tall blanket chest — often made from
wood,
pine and
softwood — can elevate any home. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage tall blanket chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tall blanket chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A tall blanket chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one tall blanket chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Galimberti Nino 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.