Mule Chest Antique
19th Century Mule Chest Antique
Pine
19th Century English George III Mule Chest Antique
Elm
Mid-18th Century English Country Mule Chest Antique
Brass
1760s English Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Mahogany, Oak
1750s British Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
19th Century American Primitive Mule Chest Antique
Wood, Paint
18th Century English Mule Chest Antique
Oak
Late 18th Century George III Mule Chest Antique
Brass, Iron
17th Century English Charles II Mule Chest Antique
Oak
1780s English George III Mule Chest Antique
Brass
18th Century Gothic Mule Chest Antique
Oak
Late 19th Century American William and Mary Mule Chest Antique
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Brass
18th Century Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
18th Century English Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
1760s English George III Mule Chest Antique
Oak
19th Century Victorian Mule Chest Antique
Pine
1770s English George III Mule Chest Antique
Mahogany, Oak
1680s English Charles II Mule Chest Antique
Oak
Early 19th Century British Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
18th Century American Chippendale Mule Chest Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
Late 17th Century English Mule Chest Antique
Brass
19th Century English George III Mule Chest Antique
Mahogany
1860s English Rustic Mule Chest Antique
Pine
1720s English George I Mule Chest Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Mule Chest Antique
Wood, Beech
1820s British Jacobean Mule Chest Antique
Oak
Early 1900s Folk Art Mule Chest Antique
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Mule Chest Antique
Pine
Early 20th Century American Industrial Mule Chest Antique
Leather
18th Century and Earlier English Mule Chest Antique
Mid-18th Century George II Mule Chest Antique
Oak
18th Century and Earlier English Mule Chest Antique
Early 18th Century English Country Mule Chest Antique
Oak
19th Century English Mule Chest Antique
1770s English George III Mule Chest Antique
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier English Mule Chest Antique
Brass
19th Century English Mule Chest Antique
18th Century English Mule Chest Antique
Oak
19th Century Mule Chest Antique
Mid-18th Century British Mule Chest Antique
Brass
Early 1800s Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Pine
18th Century Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
18th Century Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
18th Century Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
18th Century British Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
Mid-18th Century English Mule Chest Antique
Early 1800s British Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
18th Century British Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
18th Century British Georgian Mule Chest Antique
Oak
19th Century Scottish Mule Chest Antique
Brass
19th Century British Mule Chest Antique
Brass
Early 19th Century North American Mule Chest Antique
Wood, Paint
19th Century Dutch Mule Chest Antique
Pine
19th Century American Mule Chest Antique
Paint, Wood
19th Century Dutch Mule Chest Antique
Pine
19th Century English Mule Chest Antique
19th Century Hungarian Mule Chest Antique
Pine
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.
- 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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