Blanket Chests
2010s Italian Blanket Chests
Wood, Leather
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Blanket Chests
Iron
Early 20th Century Blanket Chests
Cedar
1870s Campaign Antique Blanket Chests
Wood
1840s Folk Art Antique Blanket Chests
Wood
Early 20th Century British Campaign Blanket Chests
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Wood
1840s English Campaign Antique Blanket Chests
Hardwood
1860s English Antique Blanket Chests
Brass
19th Century American Antique Blanket Chests
Metal
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Blanket Chests
Brass
Early 1700s Spanish Antique Blanket Chests
Leather
Vintage, New and Antique Blanket Chests
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.