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Blanket Chests For Sale
Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee table An attractive piece originally hand Carved and painted but now much of the painted decoration has faded with use and age On the front there are 2 carved painted panels, at the centre there is a hasp catch The chest stands on small feet and it has a broad back so it can be opened without clearing the top, very handy The chest is heavy quality and is a desirable piece of free standing storage...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Blanket Chests

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Inlaid Trunk with Marquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Swedish Inlaid trunk with Marquetry is a remarkable example of craftsmanship in the creation of artistically produced heirloom pieces designed to be enjoyed for ce...
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1840s Swedish Rustic Antique Blanket Chests

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Steel

Georgian 18th Century Elm Coffer, Chest, Blanket Box, Trunk with a Hinged Lid
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early 19th century elm blanket box. This antique country chest, blanket box has a nice patina, the condit...
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1820s English George III Antique Blanket Chests

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Elm

French Carved Oak Coffre Chest or Trunk with Shaped Legs, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Chests are one of the oldest pieces of furniture, as ancient Egyptians first used them around 3000 BC. During the early Renaissance, taller chests, such as this French oak coffre chest...
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20th Century French Blanket Chests

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Oak

Wedding Chest, Salamanca Area, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wedding chest. Wood, textile, metal, polychrome. Salamanca, Spain, 17th century. Area of rectangular body with flat top made in carved wood that preserves remains of original polychrome, corners and other metal fittings and textile details in certain places. It is decorated to the outside with a molding in its lower area based on curved motifs and a simple carved decoration of vegetable theme arranged according to a rigid symmetry enhancing an inscription in capital letters on the front ("Viva María / Fernandez") allusive to the owner original of the piece. The interior has no decoration or more elements than the parts of the fittings of the corresponding hinges and the wood seen. The model of a flat-topped ark, with a rectangular shape, was very common in Spanish art as early as the Middle Ages, varying in its decorative elements as time and styles progressed. The metallic elements of the furniture (corner corners on red textile, lock shield on the front, hinges on the inside, handles on the sides to move it, etc.) have a decoration of waves and auctions that refers to models of the Baroque, in addition to columns (flanking the keyhole). The carved decoration of the front (flowers, leaves stems and birds simplified posadas, with simple polychrome in three colors -red, green, yellow-) is not too fine (something usual in popular specimens), and follows a composition and very colorful habitual in the popular coffers of the area of Salamanca, being common the use of walnut for its realization (as in all the Spanish furniture, for the resistance of the wood and its abundance then). The addition of a feminine name in capital letters (detail that would indicate that the present piece of furniture is an ark made to keep a wedding trousseau, hence the abundance of decoration in a popular utilitarian piece and the presence of a lock with a key) is another element to be highlighted in this piece of furniture. Similar model is mentioned in one of the most used reference books of the Spanish furniture, ENRIQUEZ ARRANZ, Maria Dolores. The Spanish furniture in the 15th, 16th and 17th century. 1951. p. 39; cat. no. 74; The m. 74; Beautiful example of chest or ark of bridal, popular Spanish style of century XVII...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

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Metal

Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted blanket chest with turned feet. Rectangular lid with applied molding above dovetail jointed case . An absolute delight, this festive jewel made of dense poplar with a buttern...
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Blanket Chests

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Poplar, Paint, Nutwood

Modern Hanger Storage and Shelf in Hardwood and Nautical Rope
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Multifunctional hanger, storage and shelf in solid wood and exotic rope pattern, packs may functions in one solution to organize the outdoor and indoor space, this object is part of ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Blanket Chests

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Metal

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very impressive Westphalian Gothic chest or ‚Stollentruhe’, Westphalia, Germany, circa 1500-1550. Wrought iron mounted oak, partially carved. The monumental rectangular standing chest with full-height stiles, extensively mounted with wrought ironwork straps terminating in quatrefoil finials which ’wrap’ around the chest edges. These are fixed with convex head nails. The ironwork with some remains of an originally red painted surface. In addition, running along the edges of the lid at the front and sides is a plain iron band, close-nailed. The feet of the two front legs are finely carved on the front face, in low relief with a rectangular arched ’panel’ depicting on the left a lion, on the right a dragon holding each a coat of arms. Regarding the age of circa 500 years, this coffer is in exceptionally good condition, with only smaller restorations.  Comparative literature • Baumeier, Stefan, Beschlagene Kisten; Die ältesten Truhen Westfalens, Essen, 2012. • Falke, Otto von, Deutsche Möbel...
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16th Century German Medieval Antique Blanket Chests

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Iron

Antique Baroque 18th Century Oak Trunk With Carved Details
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the incredible hand-carved details that make this trunk or "coffer" so impressive. This solid oak trunk is the type one might see if touring the hallways of a castle in Denmark...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Pine Blanket Chest in Original Olive Green Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century blanket chest, Pine construction and original olive green paint. Top with iron strap hinges on interior and two applied ribs for strengh...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Blanket Chests

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Pine, Paint

19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Mexico City, MX
Created in the 19th century, this hand-painted piece is the product of one of the richest artistic traditions in Mexico: the technique of lacquer known as “Maque”. A typical example ...
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19th Century Mexican Other Antique Blanket Chests

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Wood

English Charles II Carved Oak Marriage Coffer, Dated 1684
Located in Southampton, NY
English Charles II carved oak marriage coffer, dated 1684. Three paneled chest, top rail hand carved with initials and marriage year: 'MI, 1684'. A pl...
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Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Blanket Chests

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Oak

Vintage Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilded Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with gilded bat, guardian lions and cloud motifs. This vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest is a stunning example of traditional craf...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Wood

19th Century English Primitive Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century English primitive trunk/blanket chest with original paint. The till, or candle tray, can be used to store smaller items, and there are some narrow compartments installed...
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19th Century English Antique Blanket Chests

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Wood

Extra Large Burr Walnut Solid Chest Trunk with Hidden Bottom Storage Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely massive, Burr Walnut, trunk or chest with a false bottom for hidden storage Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
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20th Century English Art Deco Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Armor Box
Located in Hudson, NY
6-legged armor box made of red lacquer with crest design in gold, and bronze mounted feet. Comes with original lock and key.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Blanket Chests

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Lacquer

Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th century quality oak mule chest having a quality moulded panelled lift up top opening to reveal a large storage compartment, moulded panelled front above two drawers wit...
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17th Century English Antique Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Asian Inspired Camphor Style Blanket Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice camphor style blanket chest. It has heavy metal hinges and the corners are all dovetailed. It shows it's age and would be great addition to any eclectic setting.
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20th Century American Blanket Chests

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Metal

18th Century German Baroque Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original German baroque round-lidded chest from the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood and richly decorated with hand-forged fittings. Monogrammed with ‘BLSG’ and the year 1798. T...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

A George II Red Japanned Coffer on Stand, attributed to Giles Grendey
Located in London, GB
Of perfectly modest form, with a domed lid decorated with dignitaries on their horses, accompanying hounds, long tailed exotic pheasants, butterflies, all set within a landscape with...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Blanket Chests

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Wood, Paint

Poplar Green Paint Decorated Blanket Chest
Located in West Chester, PA
With an old dry surface, this green painted blanket chest has a white tombstone with a brown edge painted in the centre with "Elisabeth Enderleinich, 1817" written upon it. A mid mol...
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1810s American Antique Blanket Chests

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Poplar

19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th century brass bound campaign chest, secret interior This is a beautiful looking and fine quality Campaign chest, the interior is unusually fitted with a large compartment. ...
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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Blanket Chests

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Wood

Art Deco Limed Oak & Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Limed Oak & Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made in limed Oak and lined with Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is a h...
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1930s Chinoiserie Vintage Blanket Chests

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Oak

Brown Leather Brown Trunk with Etched Brass Lock and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A brown leather bound wooden trunk with weathered appearance, brass lock and lateral C-scroll handles. This antique brown leather bound wooden trunk, a relic of another era, stands a...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Blanket Chests

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Brass

17th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
17th century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top above a three panelled front with carved decoration, a wonderfully carved top rail above the three panelled front, standing...
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1680s British Antique Blanket Chests

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Oak

Italian Renaissance Cassone with the Coat of Arms of the Bonfanti Family
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Italian walnut chest called « cassone » is shaped as an antic sarcophagus. The beautiful patina and the plain lid bring to the fore the facade richly ornated with vegetal motifs...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Interlock Scarf Stand By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
an elegant scarf stand that exudes a modern interpretation of asian sensibility. designed to integrate seamlessly into all interiors, it is crafted entirel...
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2010s Chinese Modern Blanket Chests

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Ash

Rural Primitive Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century rural primitive chest that features a weathered patina that reflects its age and history, making it a truly unique piece. The chest offers a spacious storage compartment...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Blanket Chests

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Wood

Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A provincial Spanish oak paneled coffer made circa the 17th century. Retaining original snipe hinge loops on carcass with later iron strap hinges and rose head nails. Pegged pane...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique 19th C French Hand Painted Distressed Wood Blanket Chest Dovetail Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C French Hand Painted Distressed Wood Blanket Chest Dovetailed Trunk. Item features dovetail construction, cast iron hardware, hand painted interior lid, solid wood cons...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Blanket Chests

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Iron

Exceptional Cathedral Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
EXCEPTIONAL CATHEDRAL CHEST ORIGIN: GERMANY PERIOD: 15th CENTURY Height : 77 cm Length : 147 cm Depth : 58 cm Perfect state of preservation This rare Gothic Cathedral Chest with...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Blanket Chests

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Iron

Interlock Scarf Stand - Low By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
an elegant scarf stand that exudes a modern interpretation of asian sensibility. designed to integrate seamlessly into all interiors, it is crafted entirel...
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2010s Chinese Modern Blanket Chests

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Ash

English Teak Wood Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English teak wood blanket chest, the top with brass bound corners, sides with brass carrying handles; open interior, resting on bracket feet. This chest is an excellent size to serve...
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1860s English Antique Blanket Chests

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Brass

Collection of Champagne Grape Baskets
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Collection of early 20th C champagne grape baskets. These would make great log baskets. 1920. Dimenisons are taken of the largest basket **The...
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20th Century French Blanket Chests

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Wicker

Irish Georgian Mahogany Blanket Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular hinged top with molded edge over a conforming case with deep well over a long drawer. The base with two drawers over a central carved scallop shell...
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1780s Irish Georgian Antique Blanket Chests

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Mahogany

Kai Kristiansen Storage Chest Trunk for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Storage trunk by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak chest features a brass hinged lid and brass lock with key. The inside of the chest showcases a large...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

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Brass

Mid-Century Cedar Chest w/ Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lane furniture made blanket chest with upholstered bench top. Flip top action with cedar wood lining. Great for storage and seating! Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Walnut, Cedar

18th Century French Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Blanket Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Magnificent 18th-century French carved chest coffer sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid walnut, it features an intricately hand-carved linenfold compos...
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Late 18th Century French Renaissance Antique Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Chinese Early 20th Century Elm Blanket Chest with Honey Toned Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with lateral handles. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm blanket chest features a line...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Elm

Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan imitation leather material. There are three brass latches, one large one in front and a smaller one on each side next to iron handles. The sides are edged with thin sheets of overlapping lacquered wood having imitation stitching. The lid is attached to the bottom with three brass hinges. There is a small rectangle of Chinese lettering on the inside of the lid. Red Chinese Trunk.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Blanket Chests

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Brass, Iron

Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chest with thick red original lacquer and very charming patina. "Shanxi" China 1780-1820.
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Blanket Chests

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Wood

French Mid-Century Cherry Chair with Compartment Under Seat
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1950's solid cherry-wood blanket chest chair.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blanket Chests

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Cherry

Early 20th C. American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk on Wheels and functional leather handles. Measures 37" in width, 24" in he...
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

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Metal

Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular chest with base and lid with moldings and iron fittings and corners in forge metal on a red cloth background made with stylized and simplif...
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

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Iron

Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Welsh sailor's sea chest with canted sides. Painted red chest has black canvas top embossed with brass studs forming anchors to the corners. Carved Becket handle supports bearing i...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Blanket Chests

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Brass

Long circa 1800 Gothic Style Oak Board Trunk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an unusually long Gothic style trunk from France, measuring nearly 6.5 feet long. It is carved from thick oak planks, and it dates to circa 1800. The trunk has well carved characteristic Gothic ornamentation on all of the front panels, while the rest of the piece remains simple, except a small molding to the lid. The big oak panels are joined by dowel reinforced mortise and tenon construction. The long single plank lid is attached by iron hinges and opens to reveal a large rectangular space which reveals how all the boards were assembled. There is also a latch and keyhole at the center. This rare trunk would be perfect at the foot of a king size bed, an accent piece under a tall tapestry...
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Antique Blanket Chests

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Oak

Grain Painted Blanket Chest, Pennsylvania
Located in Savannah, GA
A grain painted blanket chest, Pennsylvania circa 1850. 31 ¾ inches wide by 17 ¾ inches deep by 23 ¼ inches tall
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Blanket Chests

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Wood, Paint

Florentine Giltwood Cassone
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Italian Florentine giltwood cassone or marriage chest in relief decorated pastiglia, the slightly arched lid with central sejant-rampant lion flanked by two crests with three cr...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chests

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Gesso

Spanish Baroque Leather-Wrapped Coffer Adorn with Brass Accents, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Baroque leather-wrapped coffer brass accents from the 18th century. This antique Spanish coffer, with it's rectangular-shaped body, has been o...
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

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Leather, Wood

18th Century American Pine Decorated Blanket Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century American pine decorated blanket chest, probably from New England, circa 1770 having a dovetailed case on wide bracket feet, the li...
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Blanket Chests

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Pine

Vintage Tessellated Travertine Marble Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage tessellated travertine and marble chest with brass inlay and hardware.
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Late 20th Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Travertine, Marble, Brass

Hand Carved with Bone Marquetry Chest with Brass Onlay
Located in New York City, NY
The Splendor Chest showcases the mastery of traditional bone inlay, featuring hand-carved camel bone flowers arranged in a precise diamond grid across its surface. Each flower is met...
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2010s Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

1642 Dated Charles I / Jacobean Hand Carved English Oak Coffer Linen Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sympathetically restored, 1642 Charles I / Jacobean, hand carved English oak coffer, trunk or chest This piece is stunning, its hand carved t...
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1640s British Jacobean Antique Blanket Chests

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Oak

17th Century William and Mary Brass Studded Leather Chest
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Late 17th century 1680- 1700 , lovely deeply patinated leather exterior , created through centuries of polishing , handling and use , unpolished original patinated exterior metalwork...
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17th Century British William and Mary Antique Blanket Chests

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Brass

Robert Marcius Casa Bique Taupe Grey Tessellated Stone Chest
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning 1970s tessellated marble chest designed by the renowned interior designer Robert Marcius for the luxury furniture company Casa Bique. The chest's exterior is beautifully v...
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Late 20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Stone

Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large Victorian pine and iron bound sea or silver chest. This the heaviest and best quality box that you can imagine, it has heavy iron banding on the outside, a superb and lar...
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Mid-19th Century British Colonial Antique Blanket Chests

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Pine

Antique French 17th Century Blank Chest/ Trunk w/ Lions Feet Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This outstanding and rare 17th century French trunk with original iron nails and brackets, lock, etc. The top lid opens to a large storage space and a side cabinet also with lid. L...
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Late 17th Century French French Provincial Antique Blanket Chests

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Iron

Antique French Gothic Revival Carved Oak Dowry Coffer Chest Bench Seat 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French Gothic Revival carved oak dowry chjest/coffer, circa 1820. The chest having a hinged lid with a gadrooned edge, the front of the chest has the original hand-for...
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1820s French Gothic Revival Antique Blanket Chests

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Oak

Kai Winding Chest / Bench Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare chest / bench designed by Kai Winding. Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Blanket Chests

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Cane, Oak

Mid 20th Century Woven Wicket Blanket Storage Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Woven Wicket Blanket Storage Chest measuring 30" in width, 18" in dwpth and 17.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Wicker

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.

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