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Old Sturdy Oak Chest, Log Box The box is a sturdy piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Sturdy Oak Chest, Log Box The box is a sturdy piece and would be well suited as a Log Chest as
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Old Sturdy Oak Chest, Log Box The box is a sturdy piece
Old Sturdy Oak Chest, Log Box The box is a sturdy piece

Old Sturdy Oak Chest, Log Box The box is a sturdy piece

H 18 in W 20 in D 18 in
Old Vintage Painted Blue White Chest
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Painted blue-white chest found in Hungary. We renovated and painted warm blue-white this old wooden
Category

Vintage 1910s Hungarian Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Old Vintage Painted Blue White Chest
Old Vintage Painted Blue White Chest

Old Vintage Painted Blue White Chest

H 24.02 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"
Located in Memphis, TN
Old world Swedish domed-top dowry chest painted black with floral motif and date "1910". This
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"
Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"

Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"

H 29.49 in W 54.5 in D 24 in
Old French Trunk or Coffre
Located in Bedford, NY
All original with front panels carved by hand. End panels carved and heavy deep fluting on all legs and panels. Thick wood for great volume.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Old French Trunk or Coffre
Old French Trunk or Coffre

Old French Trunk or Coffre

H 24.5 in W 67 in D 23 in
Large English Trunk
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful old English truck, great for storage or additional seating.
Category

Antique 1860s Blanket Chests

Large English Trunk
Large English Trunk

Large English Trunk

H 22 in W 51 in D 24 in
19th Century Blanket Chest in Old Blue Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Blanket Chest in old blue paint with rope becket handle on right side, missing on left.
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Antique 19th Century North American Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Blanket Chest in Old Blue Paint
19th Century Blanket Chest in Old Blue Paint

19th Century Blanket Chest in Old Blue Paint

H 16.5 in W 37 in D 17 in
Six Board Blanket Chest in Original Old Blue Paint, circa 1830
Located in Essex, MA
A six-board blanket chest in original, old blue paint with boldly shaped bracket feet and
Category

Antique 1830s American Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Six Board Blanket Chest in Original Old Blue Paint, circa 1830
Six Board Blanket Chest in Original Old Blue Paint, circa 1830

Six Board Blanket Chest in Original Old Blue Paint, circa 1830

H 27.5 in W 45.5 in D 18.25 in
Early 18th Century New England Child's Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early original old surface blanket chest is in great as found condition. Someone added a chain
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Antique Late 18th Century American Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Early 18th Century New England Child's Blanket Chest
Early 18th Century New England Child's Blanket Chest

Early 18th Century New England Child's Blanket Chest

H 19 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Old Belgian Chest, circa 1840
Located in High Point, NC
With worn patina, and craftsman details, this antique old-world chest adds a textured accent to
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Old Belgian Chest, circa 1840
Old Belgian Chest, circa 1840

Old Belgian Chest, circa 1840

H 20.3 in W 39.6 in D 21.5 in
Old Iron Banded Walnut Silver Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Iron Banded Walnut Silver Chest The box is iron banded for added strength, it has its iron
Category

Vintage 1960s Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Old Iron Banded Walnut Silver Chest
Old Iron Banded Walnut Silver Chest

Old Iron Banded Walnut Silver Chest

H 12 in W 24 in D 24 in
Old France Chest with Leather Details and Locks
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Old France chest nice patina from the early 20th century. It still has the original locks and key.
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather

Old France Chest with Leather Details and Locks
Old France Chest with Leather Details and Locks

Old France Chest with Leather Details and Locks

H 25.6 in W 32.68 in D 22.84 in
American Low Chest With Old Painted Finish, Great Coffee Table
Located in Buchanan, MI
AMERICAN LOW CHEST WITH OLD PAINTED FINISH, GREAT COFFEE TABLE OR SIDE TABLE.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

American Low Chest With Old Painted Finish, Great Coffee Table

American Low Chest With Old Painted Finish, Great Coffee Table

H 24 in Dm 40 in
17th Century Italian Old Walnut Tuscan Rustic Primitive Trunk Chest Circa 1690
Located in Encinitas, CA
bench seating, and functional as a bedroom blanket chest or sitting at the foot of the bed. This chest
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Old Walnut Tuscan Rustic Primitive Trunk Chest Circa 1690
17th Century Italian Old Walnut Tuscan Rustic Primitive Trunk Chest Circa 1690

17th Century Italian Old Walnut Tuscan Rustic Primitive Trunk Chest Circa 1690

H 19.3 in W 62.75 in D 16.5 in
Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer This very old chest is made in Oak, it
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Antique 16th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer
Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer

Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer

H 22 in W 26 in D 14 in
18th Century George II Oak Inlaid Coffer in Old Finish
Located in Milford, NH
An 18th century English George II oak coffer in old finish with checkered inlay surrounding the
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century George II Oak Inlaid Coffer in Old Finish
18th Century George II Oak Inlaid Coffer in Old Finish

18th Century George II Oak Inlaid Coffer in Old Finish

H 29 in W 53 in D 24 in
Original 18th C. Antique French White Oak and Walnut Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
Old French walnut and white oak coffer. A perfect size for storing valuables and such, or for
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Blanket Chests

Original 18th C. Antique French White Oak and Walnut Coffer
Original 18th C. Antique French White Oak and Walnut Coffer

Original 18th C. Antique French White Oak and Walnut Coffer

H 16 in W 32.5 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Blanket Chest with Heart Handles in Old Red Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century Canadian blanket chest with heart shaped handles in old red paint.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

19th Century Blanket Chest with Heart Handles in Old Red Paint
19th Century Blanket Chest with Heart Handles in Old Red Paint

19th Century Blanket Chest with Heart Handles in Old Red Paint

H 16.25 in W 40 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Korean Bandaji Storage Chest with Original Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful heavy brass handmade hardware and strapping decorate this Old Elm blanket chest. Top
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Antique 19th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Bandaji Storage Chest with Original Brass Hardware
19th Century Korean Bandaji Storage Chest with Original Brass Hardware

19th Century Korean Bandaji Storage Chest with Original Brass Hardware

H 39.5 in W 41.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Blanket Chest in Old Green Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century blanket chest in old green paint with molded top and base.
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Blanket Chest in Old Green Paint
19th Century Blanket Chest in Old Green Paint

19th Century Blanket Chest in Old Green Paint

H 17.75 in W 42 in D 21.25 in
Chest or Trunk Upholstered with Old Shahsavan "Mafrash"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful old "mafrash" Shahsavan transformed into a comfortable chest , suitable for bed bottom or
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Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Wool

Chest or Trunk Upholstered with Old Shahsavan "Mafrash"
Chest or Trunk Upholstered with Old Shahsavan "Mafrash"

Chest or Trunk Upholstered with Old Shahsavan "Mafrash"

H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Late 17th Century Large Antique Italian Old Oak Cassone Rustic Chest Circa 1680
Located in Encinitas, CA
nuptial estate chest, and both traditional and Primitive symbol of hope and happiness, was actually the
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Primitive Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Late 17th Century Large Antique Italian Old Oak Cassone Rustic Chest Circa 1680
Late 17th Century Large Antique Italian Old Oak Cassone Rustic Chest Circa 1680

Late 17th Century Large Antique Italian Old Oak Cassone Rustic Chest Circa 1680

H 24.25 in W 73.5 in D 24 in
Antique Original Painted Flat Top Trunk with Bright Floral Bouquets
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bright floral bouquets that attracts one to this delightful old trunk or blanket chest
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Original Painted Flat Top Trunk with Bright Floral Bouquets
Antique Original Painted Flat Top Trunk with Bright Floral Bouquets

Antique Original Painted Flat Top Trunk with Bright Floral Bouquets

H 20.75 in W 48.75 in D 22 in
Old Blanket Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Blanket chest from Northern China, for storage or as pedestal for large sculpture.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Blanket Chests

Old Blanket Chest
Old Blanket Chest

Old Blanket Chest

H 33.5 in W 31.75 in D 26 in
Antique Painted Sea Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
A great old blanket chest, probably used for storage at sea, with the original thick rope handles
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Antique Painted Sea Chest
Antique Painted Sea Chest

Antique Painted Sea Chest

H 18.5 in W 38.25 in D 19 in
Antique English Old Blue Paint Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
This trunk is a very pretty blue, has lovely hand-wrought inside hinges. Very clean inside.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique English Old Blue Paint Pine Blanket Chest
Antique English Old Blue Paint Pine Blanket Chest

Antique English Old Blue Paint Pine Blanket Chest

H 16 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Old English Blanket Box with original paint
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Charming English pine blanket box with remnants of old blue paint. Iron handles at either end
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Old English Blanket Box with original paint
Old English Blanket Box with original paint

Old English Blanket Box with original paint

H 16.5 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Green Painted American Blanket Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Early to mid-19th century painted blanket chest retaining old dark green paint.  The rectangular
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Blanket Chests

19th Century Green Painted American Blanket Chest
19th Century Green Painted American Blanket Chest

19th Century Green Painted American Blanket Chest

H 33.75 in W 40 in D 17.75 in
Dutch Antique Wedding “Hope” Chest
By Old Colony Furniture
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
old Dutch farmhouse/villa where it probably was held for more than 150 years. The chest has a hand
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Antique 1850s Dutch Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Dutch Antique Wedding “Hope” Chest
Dutch Antique Wedding “Hope” Chest

Dutch Antique Wedding “Hope” Chest

H 24.81 in W 64.18 in D 28.35 in
Small Painted 2-drawer Blanket Chest, Rhode Island
Located in Providence, RI
This is a small blanket chest, with old paint, as found in Rhode Island. The brasses are period to
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Blanket Chests

Small Painted 2-drawer Blanket Chest, Rhode Island
Small Painted 2-drawer Blanket Chest, Rhode Island

Small Painted 2-drawer Blanket Chest, Rhode Island

H 34.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
old sea captains chest
Located in Seattle, WA
a m a z i n g... in every way... the color and patina and remarkable.

photos by john granen
Category

Early 20th Century American Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

old sea captains chest
old sea captains chest

old sea captains chest

H 21.25 in W 40 in D 25 in
Very Old 17th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique coffer with panelled top, back, front and sides. This coffer is a good small size, great color and has unusually fine decoration for a vernacular piece. English, circa 168...
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Antique 17th Century British James II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Very Old 17th Century Oak Coffer
Very Old 17th Century Oak Coffer

Very Old 17th Century Oak Coffer

H 24.75 in W 42 in D 18.5 in
Antique English Red Painted Pine Trunk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A great old blanket chest, carefully painted in faux dark wood, probably to simulate the look of a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Trunks and Luggage

Antique English Red Painted Pine Trunk
Antique English Red Painted Pine Trunk

Antique English Red Painted Pine Trunk

H 18 in W 36 in L 18 in
Old Painted Wooden Blanket Chest
Located in Canaan, CT
a great wooden blanket chest from an old estate in the Berkshires. i love the hand painted details
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Old Painted Wooden Blanket Chest
Old Painted Wooden Blanket Chest

Old Painted Wooden Blanket Chest

H 20 in W 60 in D 20 in
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Old Blanket Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of old blanket chests available for sale. Frequently made of wood, oak and pine, all old blanket chests available were constructed with great care. Old blanket chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of old blanket chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Baroque, Folk Art and Georgian old blanket chests are of considerable interest.

How Much are Old Blanket Chests?

Prices for old blanket chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, old blanket chests begin at $517 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,424.

Finding the Right Blanket-chests for You

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.

Questions About Old Blanket Chests
  • How much is an old chest worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Antique chests are a worthy addition to your storage cabinets. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique storage cabinets of a variety of sizes and shapes. While the prices may vary depending on the factors like size, shape, make and material, an antique sea chest can cost up to $5,000 or more.
  • How can I tell how old my cedar chest is?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To tell how old a cedar chest is, look for a stamp or label that indicates the maker's name. In some cases, you may find a date printed on the label. Otherwise, use trusted online resources to determine the years that the manufacturer operated and when it produced chests similar to yours. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or licensed antique dealer for assistance dating the piece. Find a collection of cedar chests on 1stDibs.
  • How much is an old cedar chest worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An old cedar chest’s worth is based on its age, condition or rarity -- starting at $99 and as high as $700 or more. If the hardware is original then it is worth more and can fetch about $200 to $400. Find a collection of old cedar chests on 1stDibs today.
  • How do you tell how old your Lane cedar chest is?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old your Lane cedar chest is, look inside for its serial number. By reading it backward, you can determine the production date of your piece. For example, 869150 would be 05, 19, 68, or May 19, 1968. On 1stDibs, find a range of Lane chests from some of the world's top sellers.

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