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18th century elm mule chest
18th century elm mule chest

18th century elm mule chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

An 18th century elm 2 drawer mule chest, of superb colour, possibly Irish. There are 3 fielded

Category

18th Century and Earlier Irish Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Elm

Antique English oak mule chest. Blanket chest. Three drawers.
Antique English oak mule chest. Blanket chest. Three drawers.

Antique English oak mule chest. Blanket chest. Three drawers.

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th century English oak mule chest. Blanket chest. Three drawers.

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

An Impressive Mid 17th Century Oak Mule Chest.
An Impressive Mid 17th Century Oak Mule Chest.

An Impressive Mid 17th Century Oak Mule Chest.

Located in London, GB

An impressive mid 17th century oak mule chest with arcaded front and contemporary initials above

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18th Century and Earlier British Charles II Mule Chest Antique

Late 18th Century George lll, Mahogany Mule Chest
Late 18th Century George lll, Mahogany Mule Chest

Late 18th Century George lll, Mahogany Mule Chest

Located in New York, NY

Late 18th Century George III, Mahogany Mule Chest. One Drawer on The Bottom, The Lid Opens

Category

18th Century and Earlier English George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Early 19th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
Mahogany Early 19th Century Lancashire Mule Chest

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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Early 1800s Mule Chest Antique

Mahogany Early 19th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
Mahogany Early 19th Century Lancashire Mule Chest

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

Category

Early 1800s Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptionally Handsome Late 18th Century Mule Chest
Exceptionally Handsome Late 18th Century Mule Chest

Exceptionally Handsome Late 18th Century Mule Chest

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

An exceptionally handsome late 18th century mule chest. With a beautifully and sharply carved top

Category

19th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Wood

George III Period Mule Chest
George III Period Mule Chest

George III Period Mule Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

An 18th Century inlaid oak mule chest with mahogany cross banding, England circa 1780

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Mule Chest Antique

18th Century Circa 1780 English Georgian Mahogany Mule Chest
18th Century Circa 1780 English Georgian Mahogany Mule Chest

18th Century Circa 1780 English Georgian Mahogany Mule Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century circa 1780 English Georgian mahogany mule chest.

Category

1780s English Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Good Oak George III Period Four Panel Mule Chest
Good Oak George III Period Four Panel Mule Chest

Good Oak George III Period Four Panel Mule Chest

Located in Darwen, GB

A good oak George III Period four-panel mule chest. The rectangular hinged two plank top opening to

Category

1780s George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Pine Mule Chest
19th Century English Pine Mule Chest

19th Century English Pine Mule Chest

Located in New York, NY

19th century English pine mule chest with drawers

Category

19th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Oak Late 18th Century English Four Panel Mule Chest
Oak Late 18th Century English Four Panel Mule Chest

Oak Late 18th Century English Four Panel Mule Chest

Located in Darwen, GB

An oak late 18th century English four panel mule chest. Having a two plank oak top opening to

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1770s Mule Chest Antique

Good Large Oak 18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
Good Large Oak 18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest

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

Category

1780s Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Mule Chest with Storage Lid and 2 Drawers
Mule Chest with Storage Lid and 2 Drawers

Mule Chest with Storage Lid and 2 Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

It is rare for us to find a mule chest. This is a wonderfully useful piece of furniture at a

Category

1870s English Mule Chest Antique

Early English Oak Mule Chest
Early English Oak Mule Chest

Early English Oak Mule Chest

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Early English oak mule chest or trunk circa 1740 of excellent original color and patination. Well

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Mule Chest
17th Century Oak Mule Chest

17th Century Oak Mule Chest

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

A particularly sophisticated 17th Century Oak Mule Chest or Coffer with Drawer, the hinged plank

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Mule Chest Antique

Antique Georgian Mule Chest
Antique Georgian Mule Chest

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

Category

19th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

19th Century Millar & Beatty Irish Mule Chest
19th Century Millar & Beatty Irish Mule Chest

19th Century Millar & Beatty Irish Mule Chest

Located in Southampton, GB

19th Century Irish Mule Chest, made by Milllar & Beatty. 2 working drawers, the top 4 are dummy

Category

19th Century Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest, circa 1760
18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest, circa 1760

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

Category

18th Century Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest Coffer Trunk Blanket Box
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest Coffer Trunk Blanket Box

Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest Coffer Trunk Blanket Box

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunningly beautiful large and imposing antique 18th century oak mule chest, the rectangular

Category

18th Century Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century George III Golden Oak Mule Chest
18th Century George III Golden Oak Mule Chest

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

Category

1780s English George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Paint Decorated Mule Chest, circa 1820
Paint Decorated Mule Chest, circa 1820

Paint Decorated Mule Chest, circa 1820

Located in Solebury, PA

A fine American paint decorated mule chest with interior drawer and till, original Sandwich glass

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19th Century American Mule Chest Antique

Antique Solid Oak Mule Chest Coffer Trunk French Painted 18th Century
Antique Solid Oak Mule Chest Coffer Trunk French Painted 18th Century

Antique Solid Oak Mule Chest Coffer Trunk French Painted 18th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A French painted antique 18th century solid oak mule chest large enough to use as a sideboard, the

Category

18th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Good Oak George III Period Antique Mule Chest
Good Oak George III Period Antique Mule Chest

Good Oak George III Period Antique Mule Chest

Located in Darwen, GB

A good oak George III period antique mule chest. The rectangular hinged top opens to reveal storage

Category

1780s George III Mule Chest Antique

Mormon Pioneer Pine Mule Chest with Berry Stain and Beehive Handles
Mormon Pioneer Pine Mule Chest with Berry Stain and Beehive Handles

Mormon Pioneer Pine Mule Chest with Berry Stain and Beehive Handles

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

hue. The mule chest is so called for the combination of a chest on top and a drawer on underneath. The

Category

19th Century American Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

A impressive mid-17th century oak mule chest.
A impressive mid-17th century oak mule chest.

A impressive mid-17th century oak mule chest.

Located in London, GB

A impressive mid-17th century oak mule chest with arcaded front with contemporary initials

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Good Georgian Period Oak and Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
Good Georgian Period Oak and Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest

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

Category

1780s Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Gorgeous George III Plum Painted Pine Mule Chest, circa 1800
Gorgeous George III Plum Painted Pine Mule Chest, circa 1800

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

Category

Early 1800s English George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

18th C English Oak and Elm Mule Chest

18th C English Oak and Elm Mule Chest

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful large mule chest in oak with a molded plank lid opening to a void interior with four arch

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Miniature Oak Mule Chest
Early 18th Century Miniature Oak Mule Chest

Early 18th Century Miniature Oak Mule Chest

Located in Wiltshire, GB

Early 18th century miniature oak mule chest of good color and patination, circa 1740. All of the

Category

1740s Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Large Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Antique 18th Century Large Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest

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

Category

18th Century Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Original and Beautiful George II Oak Mule Chest c. 1750
Original and Beautiful George II Oak Mule Chest c. 1750

Original and Beautiful George II Oak Mule Chest c. 1750

Located in Heathfield, GB

A really good mid 18th century oak mule chest of lovely proportions and with a fantastic well

Category

18th Century George II Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

George II Chinoiserie Cream and Gilt Lacquered Silver Chest / Mule Chest
George II Chinoiserie Cream and Gilt Lacquered Silver Chest / Mule Chest

George II Chinoiserie Cream and Gilt Lacquered Silver Chest / Mule Chest

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A rare George II Chinoiserie cream and gilt lacquered silver chest / mule chest; the rectangular

Category

1760s English George II Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Wood

George III Period Oak Mule Chest, England, circa 1780
George III Period Oak Mule Chest, England, circa 1780

George III Period Oak Mule Chest, England, circa 1780

Located in Houston, TX

George III period oak mule chest cross banded with mahogany, England, circa 1780. This handsome

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Mid-18th Century Oak Mule Chest, circa 1750
Mid-18th Century Oak Mule Chest, circa 1750

Mid-18th Century Oak Mule Chest, circa 1750

Located in Wiltshire, GB

Mid 18th century oak mule chest arched panels to sides and four arched panels to front with two

Category

Mid-18th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Early 19th Century English Mule Chest
Early 19th Century English Mule Chest

Early 19th Century English Mule Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

This piece was made in the early half of the 19th century in England. This piece is made of solid mahogany and has it's original handles. The top section lifts to revel a inner cupbo...

Category

18th Century and Earlier British Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Mule Chest Dresser Sideboard George III Mahogany, 18th Century
Antique Mule Chest Dresser Sideboard George III Mahogany, 18th Century

Antique Mule Chest Dresser Sideboard George III Mahogany, 18th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A quality and exceptional 18th century George III large mahogany mule chest dresser or sideboard

Category

18th Century George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Oak Mule Chest with Walnut Cross Banding, circa 1780
18th Century Oak Mule Chest with Walnut Cross Banding, circa 1780

18th Century Oak Mule Chest with Walnut Cross Banding, circa 1780

Located in Wiltshire, GB

18th century oak mule chest with walnut cross banding to top and drawers. Two drawers below three

Category

Late 18th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Substantial George III Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Mule Chest
Substantial George III Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Mule Chest

Substantial George III Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Mule Chest

Located in Wiltshire, GB

A George III substantial mahogany sarcophagus shaped mule/storage chest of large proportions with

Category

Late 18th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Fine Traditional Dorset Vernacular Dowry Chest

Fine Traditional Dorset Vernacular Dowry Chest

Located in London, GB

Of three-panel mule chest form with Classic regional carved and painted decoration joined

Category

17th Century British Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak Blanket Chest
Georgian Oak Blanket Chest

Georgian Oak Blanket Chest

Located in Millwood, VA

Scottish Oak Mule Chest with mahogany cross banded drawer fronts , twin turned quarter columns

Category

19th Century British Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Oak and Mahogany Cross Banded Bank of Drawers, circa 1760
Oak and Mahogany Cross Banded Bank of Drawers, circa 1760

Oak and Mahogany Cross Banded Bank of Drawers, circa 1760

Located in London, Greenwich

have been carried out using traditional methods and timbers. An enormously practical mule chest.

Category

1760s British George II Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Oak George III Period Lancashire Mule/Dower Chest
Oak George III Period Lancashire Mule/Dower Chest

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

Category

1780s George III Mule Chest Antique

George II Mahogany Bedside Cupboard
George II Mahogany Bedside Cupboard

George II Mahogany Bedside Cupboard

Located in New York, NY

origins are evident in the fact that the top lifts up in the style of a mule chest and it has a single

Category

1750s Great Britain (UK) George II Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Secretaire Chest
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Secretaire Chest

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Secretaire Chest

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

. The chest is made in two sections for the ease of transportation, either by sea or pack horse and mule

Category

1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Welsh Oak Coffer Bach
Rare Welsh Oak Coffer Bach

Rare Welsh Oak Coffer Bach

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

: ‘[t]o this type, with drawers fitted in the sand, the term “mule chest” is generally applied.’ (Ralph

Category

Mid-18th Century Welsh Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Blanket/Mule Chest with Aged Green Painted Patina Pre Civil War
Blanket/Mule Chest with Aged Green Painted Patina Pre Civil War

Blanket/Mule Chest with Aged Green Painted Patina Pre Civil War

Located in Cookeville, TN

This piece boasts a beautiful aged painted green patina on a Primitive wooden mule chest. Turned

Category

Mid-19th Century American Primitive Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Wood

Small George III Oak Mule Chest, circa 1780
Small George III Oak Mule Chest, circa 1780

Small George III Oak Mule Chest, circa 1780

Located in Heathfield, GB

With a lovely colour, this small mule chest retains its original brass bail handles with two faux

Category

18th Century George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique English Naive Chinoiserie Red Mule Chest
Antique English Naive Chinoiserie Red Mule Chest

Antique English Naive Chinoiserie Red Mule Chest

Located in Port Chester, NY

A delightful antique blanket box from England in the original rusty red paint, this charming trunk was recently painted with naive chinoiserie decoration, looks charming! Top lifts u...

Category

19th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Wood

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Mule Chest Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mule chest antique you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and mahogany, every mule chest antique was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mule chest antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mule chest antique, those designed in Georgian, Baroque and industrial styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Mule Chest Antique?

Prices for a mule chest antique start at $995 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,631.

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. 

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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 Mule Chest Antique
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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