Sold|$3,077
Mid-18th Century Mule Chest
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A very pretty and useful mid-18th century oak mule chest, the plain planked top above two frieze drawers and a shaped apron, the whole raised on square section cabriole legs.
Sold|$7,900
Oak and Mahogany Mule Chest
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Georgian mule chest in oak and mahogany. With cross-banded drawers and a hinged lid revealing an open interior above one row of three short drawers and one long drawer.
Sold|$3,145
Mid-18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A mid-18th century oak mule chest, a very good color and patina with fielded arched panels.
Oak
Sold|$8,950
George II Oak Paneled Mule Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
George II oak paneled mule chest with scalopped apron. Great old finish.
Wood
Sold|$2,800
Old Pine Mule Chest
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Old Pine Mule Chest.
Sold|$2,188
Oak 18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A good oak 18th century Lancashire mule chest. Having a rectangular hinged top opening to reveal storage space and a candle compartment.
Sold|$745
Oak George III Mule Chest
Located in Redruth, GB
Antique George III oak mule chest with hinged lid. It has three shaped panels over a pair of drawers, on ogee feet with brass escutcheon & swanneck handles.
Mahogany
Georgian Oak Mule Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic mid Georgian English mule chest that has been altered.
Wood
Sold|$4,160
17th Century Antique Coffer / Mule Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This mule chest is over three hundred years old, it has plenty of storage space and a drawer underneath.
Sold|$1,846
18th century elm mule chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
An 18th century elm 2 drawer mule chest, of superb colour, possibly Irish.
Elm
Antique English oak mule chest. Blanket chest. Three drawers.
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century English oak mule chest. Blanket chest. Three drawers.
Oak
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 two drawers.
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 piece Cuban mahogany hinged top, opening to reveal a storage space with a candle box...
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 piece Cuban mahogany hinged top, which opens to reveal a storage space with a candle...
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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 section under the lift lid.
Wood
Sold|$8,950
George III Period Mule Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th Century inlaid oak mule chest with mahogany cross banding, England circa 1780
18th Century Circa 1780 English Georgian Mahogany Mule Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century circa 1780 English Georgian mahogany mule chest.
Wood, Mahogany
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 reveal ample storage.
Oak
19th Century English Pine Mule Chest
Located in New York, NY
19th century English pine mule chest with drawers
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 reveal storage area, a candle box and two small internal drawers.
Good Large Oak 18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
English circa 1780 Dimensions: 82" wide x 22" deep x 37" high Condition: This mule chest is in mostly original condition, some of the hinges on the top have been replaced somet...
Sold|$4,500
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.
Oak
Sold|$1,800
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 reasonable price.
Sold|$6,154
17th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A particularly sophisticated 17th Century Oak Mule Chest or Coffer with Drawer, the hinged plank top above a frieze with appliques ,yewwood mouldings, ebony panels and three geometri...
Sold|$1,950
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.
Oak
Sold|$2,222 / item
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 condition, with a few obvious marks and areas of wear commensurate with its great age.
Oak
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 planked hinged top with opening to storage with small candle box, panelled front and tw...
Oak
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 locks and brass ware.
Brass
Sold|$4,500
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 knobs, possibly from Bergen County , New Jersey, c. 1820.
Good Oak George III Period Antique Mule Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
Dimensions: 60" wide x 37" high x 22" deep. Condition: This mule chest is in excellent condition, a wonderful color and patination.
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 rectangular planked hinged top with opening to storage with small candle box, panel...
Oak
Mormon Pioneer Pine Mule Chest with Berry Stain and Beehive Handles
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A very rare example of early Mormon Pioneer furniture, with its original pine grain visible and berry veneer, which is created from mixing tree sap with various indigenous berries to...
Pine
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.
Oak
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 cross banded in mahogany opening to reveal storage area and a candle box.
Oak
Gorgeous George III Plum Painted Pine Mule Chest, circa 1800
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The drawers in a mule chest were used to store slippers called "mules" by the colonists.
Pine
Sold|$4,500
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-paneled sections across the front over two drawers ablove a molded plinth square ...
Oak
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.
Oak
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.
Oak
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 developed natural and rich colour.
Oak
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 caddy top with Chinese scene of figures amongst buildings, trees and fishing boat wit...
Wood
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.
Oak
Antique Lancashire Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century George III circa 1780 Mag
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Lancashire oak mule chest coffer 18th century George III, circa 1780 Magnificent large and imposing 18th century George III solid oak Lancashire mule chest circa 1780 , Th...
Oak
Antique Lancashire Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century George III, circa 1780 Mag
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique lancashire oak mule chest coffer 18th century George III, circa 1780 Magnificent large and imposing 18th century George III solid Oak Lancashire mule chest, circa 1780 , T...
Oak
MICHEAL'S MISSION by MILLER Cherry Arts & Crafts Mule Chest with Cedar Drawers
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mission / Arts & Crafts style mule chest of drawers by Miller Bedrooms, fine Amish made furniture, from their Micheal's Mission Collection.
Brass
Sold|$1,299
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 drawers under all on bracket feet, wonderful colour and patination, circa 1750.
Sold|$14,600
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...
Brass
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 circa 1870, galleried back with lift over lid containing deep storage space within, o...
Mahogany
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.
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, circa 1870, galleried back with lift over lid containing deep storage space within, ...
Impressive and Beautiful George II Welsh Oak Mule Chest with Original Brasses
Located in Heathfield, GB
A particularly good example in excellent original condition and of large and impressive proportions. The chest retains its original lock and original brass escutcheons and finely ...
Oak
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 excellent colour and in superb condition with original brasses, circa 1780.
Fine Traditional Dorset Vernacular Dowry Chest
Located in London, GB
Of three-panel mule chest form with Classic regional carved and painted decoration joined, panelled and carved and painted oak.
Oak
Sold|$1,800
Georgian Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Millwood, VA
Scottish Oak Mule Chest with mahogany cross banded drawer fronts , twin turned quarter columns, panelled ends and original brass swan neck handles.
Oak, Mahogany
Antique Solid Oak Large Coffer Trunk or Blanket Box Carved, 18th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A large antique 18th century solid oak mule chest, the rectangular planked hinged top with opening to storage with small candle box, paneled front and long single drawer, raised on s...
Oak
Oak and Mahogany Cross Banded Bank of Drawers, circa 1760
Located in London, Greenwich
An enormously practical mule chest.
Oak
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 reveal a storage area, above an arrangement of nine oak drawer fronts each one cross b...
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