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George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest

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 three actual and all with brass drop handles, flanked by cluster column corners and ra...

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mule Chest with Scalloped Gallery and Fluted Pilasters
English Mule Chest with Scalloped Gallery and Fluted Pilasters

English Mule Chest with Scalloped Gallery and Fluted Pilasters

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Mule Chest with Scalloped Gallery and Fluted Pilasters

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century George III Oak Mule Chest Storage Coffer
18th Century George III Oak Mule Chest Storage Coffer

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.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Miniature Mule Chest Coromandel Jewelry Box
Miniature Mule Chest Coromandel Jewelry Box

Miniature Mule Chest Coromandel Jewelry Box

Located in Charleston, SC

Unusual Miniature Mule Chest Coromandel Wood Jewelry Box.

Category

Antique 19th Century Boxes

Mid-18th Century Lancashire Oak Mule Chest
Mid-18th Century Lancashire Oak Mule Chest

Mid-18th Century Lancashire Oak Mule Chest

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

A stunning 18th century Lancashire oak mule chest with mahogany crossbanding. Original brass fittings.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique circa 1800 Georgian Scumble Coffer or Mule Chest
Antique circa 1800 Georgian Scumble Coffer or Mule Chest

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.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

18th Century Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
18th Century Georgian Oak Coffer or 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.

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

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

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.

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

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

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.

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Mule Chest In Oak ( REF AF-3683 )
Antique 18th Century Mule Chest In Oak ( REF AF-3683 )

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.

Category

Antique 18th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian 18th Century and Later Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Antique Georgian 18th Century and Later Oak Coffer or Mule Chest

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.

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Mule Chest
18th Century Oak Mule Chest

18th Century Oak Mule Chest

Unavailable|$1,362

18th Century Oak Mule Chest

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

An 18th century George II oak mule or dower chest. The chest has a hinged lid, three recessed fielded panels to the front and two drawers with fielded fronts to match.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Signed Original Period Charles II Oak Mule Chest c. 1665
Signed Original Period Charles II Oak Mule Chest c. 1665

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.

Category

Antique 17th Century Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Lancashire Oak Coffer Mule Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Antique Georgian Lancashire Oak Coffer Mule Chest of Drawers, circa 1800

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. Solid and strong, with no loose joints.

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Rustic Antique Victorian Pine Mule Chest Blanket Box Sideboard, 1800s 1900s
Rustic Antique Victorian Pine Mule Chest Blanket Box Sideboard, 1800s 1900s

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.

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Antique 18th Century Coffer / Mule Chest In Oak ( REF AF-3195 )
Antique 18th Century Coffer / Mule Chest In Oak ( REF AF-3195 )

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...

Category

Antique 18th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Large Georgian Three-Panel Oak Mule Chest Coffer Ottoman Log Basket
Antique Large Georgian Three-Panel Oak Mule Chest Coffer Ottoman Log Basket

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 ...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Georgian 18th Century Six-Plank Oak Mule Chest Coffer Blanket Box Coffee Table
Georgian 18th Century Six-Plank Oak Mule Chest Coffer Blanket Box Coffee Table

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...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Painted Box or Blanket Chest
Painted Box or Blanket Chest

Painted Box or Blanket Chest

Located in Wells, ME

Antique mule chest blanket box in original vibrant red orange 'grained' paint.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Mule Chest
Mule Chest

Mule Chest

Sold|$4,750

Mule Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mule chest with relief carving, tulip and acanthus leaf motif.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mule Chest
Mule Chest

Mule Chest

Sold|$795

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Painted Mule Chest
Painted Mule Chest

Painted Mule Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

Painted mule chest with Pennsylvania Dutch design by Ralph Cahoon.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests

Materials

Paint, Wood

Mule Chest
Mule Chest

Mule Chest

Sold|$1,195

Mule Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

A most useful mule chest, reduced in height at some point by cutting down beneath the lid.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Pine Mule Chest.
Pine Mule Chest.

Pine Mule Chest.

Sold|$1,495

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests

Mule Chest
Mule Chest

Mule Chest

Sold|$1,895

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

English Pine Mule Chest
English Pine Mule Chest

English Pine Mule Chest

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 18th century English pine mule chest, 1795. Dimensions: 49 inches (124 cms) wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) deep 30.5 inches (77 cms) high.  

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Irish Mule Chest / Coffer
Irish Mule Chest / Coffer

Irish Mule Chest / Coffer

Located in Woodbury, CT

Elm, two-drawer mule chest / coffer, probably of Irish origin. Three fielded panels on the front with carved foliate decoration and original steel escutcheon lock plate.

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

English Oak Mule Chest
English Oak Mule Chest

English Oak Mule Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English oak mule chest with reeded quarter columns, the lift top over one long and three short mahogany cross-banded functional drawers above a shaped apron on bracket feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

George III English Mule Chest
George III English Mule Chest

George III English Mule Chest

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Lovely George III English fruitwood 3 panel over 2 drawer mule chest. It has an internal candle box. Superb colour!

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

English Mule Chest
English Mule Chest

English Mule Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Mule chest with lovely patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Miniature Mule Chest (Sea Chart Chest)
Miniature Mule Chest (Sea Chart Chest)

Miniature Mule Chest (Sea Chart Chest)

Located in Greenwich, CT

English 18th C oak mule chest with original hardware.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Lancashire Mule Chest in Mahogany
Lancashire Mule Chest in Mahogany

Lancashire Mule Chest in Mahogany

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Lancashire Mule chest. A George III Lancashire mule chest made of mahogany.

Category

Antique 1790s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Oak Mule Chest
George III Oak Mule Chest

George III Oak Mule Chest

Located in London, GB

A George III oak mule chest, the front with three raised fielded panels above a pair of drawers on stile feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Panelled Mule Chest
18th Century Oak Panelled Mule Chest

18th Century Oak Panelled Mule Chest

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

An early 18th century oak panelled mule chest with good colour and an aged patina. Chamfered panelled front and sides, all raised on squat stile feet.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British George I Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Pine Blanket Box / Mule Chest
English Pine Blanket Box / Mule Chest

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.

Category

Antique 1850s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

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

17th Century English Oak Mule Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

Charles II period English oak mule chest (coffer with drawer) having a paneled top over geometric molded and paneled front over single drawer, standing on stile legs.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Oak Mule Chest
English Oak Mule Chest

English Oak Mule Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique George II style English oak mule chest, early 19th century. The top lifts up for storage and there are two bottom drawers.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George II Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Carved Oak Mule Chest, Marriage Chest
Beautiful Carved Oak Mule Chest, Marriage Chest

Beautiful Carved Oak Mule Chest, Marriage Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Beautiful carved oak mule chest, marriage chest This is an attractively carved oak Marriage Mule chest, the coffer has detailed “Tree of Life” pattern carved panels on the top and...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Oak Mule Chest, Wales, circa 1730
Oak Mule Chest, Wales, circa 1730

Oak Mule Chest, Wales, circa 1730

Located in Culver City, CA

Oak Mule Chest Wales circa 1730 In original condition with ring and tape hinges.

Category

Antique 18th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large English Mule Chest of Teak
Large English Mule Chest of Teak

Large English Mule Chest of Teak

Located in Austin, TX

A large English estate mule chest or blanket chest (storage cabinet) of teak wood, featuring a hinged moulded top lid opening to a deep area for storing blankets, etc..

Category

Early 20th Century English Blanket Chests

Lancashire Mule Chest, circa 1760
Lancashire Mule Chest, circa 1760

Lancashire Mule Chest, circa 1760

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Lancashire mule chest, English. Bail & rosette pulls (mostly original, a few handles appropriately replaced over the years).

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

New England Mule Chest, 19th Century
New England Mule Chest, 19th Century

New England Mule Chest, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A New England mule chest, 19th century. Pine with red wash, moulded lid and drawers, solid bootjack ends with attached shaped and moulded apron. 40 ¼ inches wide by 19 ¼ inches dee...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

English George III 18thC Oak Mule Chest
English George III 18thC Oak Mule Chest

English George III 18thC Oak Mule Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1780 English George III 18thC Oak Mule Chest sku 1879 W169 x D58 x H89 cm Weight 73 kg

Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest

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 short drawers with brass swan neck handles, flanked by reeded corners, on ogee brack...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Commodes and Ch...

Antique English 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Antique English 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

Antique English 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

This is an English 18th century antique oak mule chest which has a lift up lid and four lovely panels to the front two drawers.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Carved Oak Mule Chest
Antique 19th Century Carved Oak Mule Chest

Antique 19th Century Carved Oak Mule Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

This is a 19th century antique carved oak mule chest which has a lift up top, three extensively carved panels to the front and two carved drawers.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Mule Chest
Antique English Oak Mule Chest

Antique English Oak Mule Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique English oak mule chest, early 19th century. This mule chest has a rich old patina and has ample storage.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Brass

George III Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
George III Oak Lancashire Mule Chest

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 storage are.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 17th Century Small Oak Mule Chest
Late 17th Century Small Oak Mule Chest

Late 17th Century Small Oak Mule Chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

17th century oak mule chest, circa 1690. Three fielded panels to the front with single drawer below.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Carved Oak Mule Chest Coffer
18th Century Carved Oak Mule Chest Coffer

18th Century Carved Oak Mule Chest Coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautiful mule chest coffer circa 1710. Good color and patina.

Category

Antique 1710s Great Britain (UK) George I Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Fine George III Mahogany Mule Chest, ca. 1800
Fine George III Mahogany Mule Chest, ca. 1800

Fine George III Mahogany Mule Chest, ca. 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine George III mahogany mule chest with lift top used to store blankets, with six functioning drawers below, brass bail pulls and canted corners.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OAK MULE CHEST WITH 2 DRAWERS
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OAK MULE CHEST WITH 2 DRAWERS

18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OAK MULE CHEST WITH 2 DRAWERS

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18TH CENTURY ENGLISH MULE CHEST WITH 2 DRAWERS WITH CROSS BANDED FIELDED PANELS

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Military Mule Chest
19th Century Mahogany Military Mule Chest

19th Century Mahogany Military Mule Chest

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality and rare 19th century mahogany military mule chest, having the original brass hardware comprising of brass corners, recessed handles and carrying handles at the side...

Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest Coffer
Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest Coffer

Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest Coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 17th century Welsh oak mule chest coffer circa 1690. Fine quality Welsh oak mule chest circa 1690.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Welsh Gothic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Fine Late 18th Ct. English Mahogany Mule Chest
Fine Late 18th Ct. English Mahogany Mule Chest

Fine Late 18th Ct. English Mahogany Mule Chest

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Wonderfully figured mahogany 18th Ct. English mule chest. Lid opens for storage and bottom three drawers work.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1760, English Mule Chest
Circa 1760, English Mule Chest

Circa 1760, English Mule Chest

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1760 Georgian mule chest, from the North Country of England. Oak with mahogany cross banding on three well molded floating tombstone panels and the two drawers beneath the pane...

Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Wood

Antique 18th Century Oak 2 Drawer Mule Chest with Brass Handles - Storage Chest
Antique 18th Century Oak 2 Drawer Mule Chest with Brass Handles - Storage Chest

Antique 18th Century Oak 2 Drawer Mule Chest with Brass Handles - Storage Chest

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a beautiful 18th century, George lll (1760-1812), oak mule chest with two brass handled drawers. The top opens to reveal large storage space and this mule chest has been...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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Mule Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mule chests for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mule chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. Mule chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mule chests bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mule chests over the years, but those made by Ethan Allen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mule Chests?

Prices for mule chests start at $738 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,865.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Chests
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mule trunk is a trunk featuring a chest-like top section and two or three drawers built into the lower portion. This made it easy to access items in the bottom of the trunk. Browse an array of antique mule trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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