18th Century Dutch Baroque Style Pine Mule Blanket Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome 18th century carved pine blanket chest in the Dutch baroque style with a paneled façade and storage space. Crafted in a rustic Baroque alpine Central European style, likel...
Iron
New England Mule Chest
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very nice early 19th century Pine Mule / Blanket chest in an old refinished surface with a great color and patina.
Pine
$1,886Sale Price|30% Off
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. Mars and wear to all surfaces. Missing many pieces of carved decor, veneer, especiall...
Oak
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 Lid Blanket Chest 58"w x 22"d x 33"h
Brass
$1,295
Pine Trunk or Mule Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
A trunk or blanket chest with a drawer at the bottom is known as a mule chest, probably because it is a cross between a blanket chest and a chest of drawers.
Pine
Antique Vermont Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. early 19th century. A wonderful blanket or mule chest most likely made in Vermont during the 1820s or 1830s.
Iron
English 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English, solid oak mule chest from the mid-18th century or earlier, this heavy storage trunk has a paneled exterior darkened to a rich mahogany that adds further depth to the anti...
Iron
18th Century carved oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality early 18th Century carved oak mule chest, having a four panel hinged top opens to reveal a large compartment space, the front of the chest having wonderful intrica...
Oak
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century antique oak mule chest having a lift up lid, original hinges, four lovely panels to the front above two drawers standing on original bracket feet. An all orig...
Oak
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest This is a profusely carved Marriage chest, the coffer has many detailed carved panels. On the front we have 2 family crests on ...
Oak
Antique Georgian Period Dovetailed Oak Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
The drawers in a mule chest were often used to store slippers called “mules” by the colonists, thus the name mule chest.
Brass, Iron
Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th century quality oak mule chest having a quality moulded panelled lift up top opening to reveal a large storage compartment, moulded panelled front above two drawers wit...
Oak
Cottage Size Green Man Carved Oak Mule Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cottage Size Green Man Carved Oak Mule Chest This is a beautifully carved Mule Chest with the benefit of 2 drawers rather than the more common single long drawer, the coffer has de...
Oak
18th Century Oak Mule Chest with Starburst Inlay
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A fine quality mule chest with checkered inlay and marquetry sunbursts. The three fielded panels above the drawers have a crisp and distinctive shape across their tops. The hinged li...
Oak
$1,419Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique fine quality Georgian oak mule chest coffer 18th Century Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of age, character and charm. The oak lined drawers slide freely. W...
Oak
Antique English 17th Century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest Blank Chest Trunk, C.1660
Located in London, GB
A Jacobean oak mule chest Antique English 17th century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest circa 1660 A Charles II Jacobean oak mule chest 17th century, geometric moulded panel front, lon...
Oak
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Continental Chippendale Carved Mahogany 3-Drawer Mule Chest c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Continental Chippendale mule chest features mahogany construction with carved shell, gadrooned trim and claw & ball feet rasing a chest haing lift top blanet compartment with...
Mahogany
Circa 1765-80 English George III Period Oak Mule Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1765-80 George III period mule chest, English. Oak. Lift top over front of four floating raised panels, flanked by canted corners, over a pair of drawers. Raised on well shaped...
Oak
$1,894Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Large 18th Century European Oak Coffer / Mule Chest – Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Large 18th Century European Oak Coffer / Mule Chest – Fine Quality A brilliant, large 18th-century European oak coffer (mule chest) that displays lovely age, colour, and pat...
Wood
Exceptional Quality 17th Century Antique Oak Mule Chest with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Suffolk, GB
A rare and impressive antique 17th century oak mule chest featuring unusual marquetry-inlaid panels with floral motifs and a rich, warm colour developed through centuries of age. The...
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 chest is of very unusual large size, the lift up lid enclosing a substantial storage...
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 18th century George III mahogany mule chest, coffer, circa 1780. This very attractive and all original Georgian chest chest having a lift up hinged lid providing lots ...
Mahogany
$5,402Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb Georgian period mule chest, offering grand proportions and high country house appeal, circa 1780. Crafted in solid oak, this handsome antique coffer features hidden ...
Brass
Antique 18th C. English Georgian Quartersawn Oak Mule Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 18th Century English George II Period Mule Dowry Chest / Trunk. The trunk is constructed from oak using mortise and tenon joinery. Features arched front paneling, a large lockab...
Oak
Antique 18th Century Georgian Paneled Lift up Lid Oak Mule Chest Coffer 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian paneled oak coffer mule chest, circa 1760. The lift up lid with a thumb molded edge, the top locks and there is the original brass oval escutcheon to the fron...
Oak
$4,751Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 4 Panel Coffer, English, Oak, Linen, Mule Chest, Country House, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique four panel coffer. An English, oak linen or mule chest, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1750. Of country house proportion with superb oak stocks and clas...
Oak
English Georgian Period 1800s Oak Mule Chest with Lift Top and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Created in England during the Georgian period in the early years of the 19th century, this oak chest called a mule chest features a rectangular planked lid with great aging, lifting ...
Brass
$4,805Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine Georgian period mule chest, offering generous storage and country house appeal, dating to circa 1770.
Brass
Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece, dating from the mid 18th century The Coffer has a 3 plank hinged top, over a panelled front decoration, beneat...
Oak
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Pine Coffer or Mule Chest With Diamond Shaped Panels. 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pine coffer Diamond shaped panels Lovely rich colour of pine Great for a ski lodge. I can see it being used for logs by a fireplace Free UK shipping
Pine
Antique Early Georgian Large 4 Panel 3 Drawer Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1740
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique English early Georgian oak ‘Mule Chest’ coffer, circa 1740. A very good sized antique mule chest from the Lancashire area, located in the Northwest of England ...
Oak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 40.36 in D 20.08 in
Rustic Antique Victorian Pine Mule Chest Blanket Box Sideboard, 1800s 1900s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Beautiful Large Victorian Pine Mule Chest Trunk or Blanket Box Dating from the late 1800s / early 1900s Victorian Pine chest with lift-up hinged lid.
Pine
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 American furniture but this is an English/Welsh example. In fantastic condition retaining...
Elm
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 49.61 in D 15.56 in
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 joints. Would make a great ottoman, blanket chest, shoe store or coffee table. Ful...
Oak
18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Hook, GB
18th century oak mule chest A mid 18th century oak mule chest. Dimensions: W: 127cm (50")H: 82cm (32.3")D: 55cm (21.7").
Oak
Painted Box or Blanket Chest
Located in Wells, ME
Antique mule chest blanket box in original vibrant red orange 'grained' paint.
Brass
Early 18th Century Antique Mule Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century oak mule chest. The mule chest is a coffer at the top with drawers underneath. This mule chest has developed a lovely deep color and patina over its long life and ...
Oak
Early 19th Century Small Painted Mule Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th Century Small Painted Mule Chest
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. Full of age, character and charm. Would look great in the right location! The dr...
Oak
18th Century George III Oak Mule Chest Storage Coffer
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
George III period paneled oak mule chest. The lift lid enclosed abundant storage and fitted drawers below. England, circa 1780.
Oak
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 scumble finish. Would make a great coffee table, ottoman or log box. We have period key...
Pine
Signed Original Period Charles II Oak Mule Chest c. 1665
Located in Heathfield, GB
A particularly original and beautiful solid oak English mule chest made by hand in c.1665 and with a fantastic colour and very rich deep natural patina. Retaining its original split...
Oak
Antique 18th Century Mule Chest In Oak ( REF AF-3683 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This antique 18th-century mule chest, crafted from solid oak, is a remarkable piece of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Stood on elegant bracket feet, it boasts a timeless desi...
Oak
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 57.49 in D 21.26 in
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 joints. Full of age, character and charm. Lovely mid oak colour. Would look great ...
Oak
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 44.89 in D 19.3 in
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 early 19th Century carving to the front. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. F...
Oak
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 40.16 in D 14.97 in
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 loose joints. Full of age, character and charm. Would look great in the right locati...
Oak
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 49.41 in D 21.66 in
Antique 18th Century Coffer / Mule Chest In Oak ( REF AF-3195 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Transport your living space to a bygone era with this exquisite 18th century oak coffer, crafted circa 1790, boasting enduring beauty and exceptional quality. This remarkable piece o...
Oak
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 55.52 in D 21.66 in
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 a log basket, trunk, coffee table or ottoman. This coffer is full of age, charm ...
Oak
18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very fine example of an early to mid 18th century New England Chippendale Mule or Blanket Chest in very good condition. Old hardware in the original holes on the bottom three draw...
Pine
Sold
H 29.75 in W 46.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique 19th Century Carved William & Mary Oak Mule Blanket Chest Coffer, 1870
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 19th century carved oak mule chest/coffer, in the William & Mary style circa 1870. The coffer having a hinged lid above two arched panels with turned and quartered columns fl...
Oak
Sold
H 27.25 in W 35.25 in D 17.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Cedar Mule Chest by Lane
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield style mule blanket chest by Lane Furniture offers blonde exterior finish with lift top opening to reveal cedar lined chest having two faux draw...
Cedar
English Pine Blanket Box / Mule Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
A mid-19th century pine blanket box / chest. Top opening, iron hinges. With one drawer, which makes it known as a Mule Chest.
Wood
Mule Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mule chest with relief carving, tulip and acanthus leaf motif.
Wood, Paint
Mule Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
A charming and compact dome-topped mule chest featuring all-pegged and hand-cut dovetailed construction withoriginal candle box within.
Pine
Mule Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
A most useful mule chest, reduced in height at some point by cutting down beneath the lid. The four sides are mortice and tenon jointed into corner stiles of chestnut, the fronts cov...
Pine
Mule Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
An outstanding example of a tall dower mule chest featuring original sang de boeuf/brown background paint with polychrome floral decoration to the front over baroque-style carving an...
Pine
Sold
H 32.5 in W 48.5 in D 19 in
18th Century New England Country American Single Drawer Blanket Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique early American country single drawer lift-top faux grain painted blanket chest - mule chest with beautifully aged warm rich patina, circa 1780 Hand-crafted in the N...
Brass
Painted Mule Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted mule chest with Pennsylvania Dutch design by Ralph Cahoon.
Paint, Wood
Pine Mule Chest.
Located in Baltimore, MD
A large pitch pine mule chest in a rich dark walnut stain featuring two hand-cut dovetailed drawers, a spacious interior well and candle box.
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.
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