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Blanket Chests For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: Early 1900s
Rare Antique 18th Century Paneled and Carved Scottish Coffer Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
18th century paneled oak Scottish coffer, with three panels to the front, two panels to each side, raised on stile feet, original steel lock plate and ...
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18th Century Scottish Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Italian Renaissance Walnut Cassone
Located in Essex, MA
With flat hinged top opening to a open compartment. The curved case carved with a crest and figures and various designs. Bracket feet with trefoil form apro...
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Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest with Panelled Front and Sides Two with Brass Handles and a Lift up Lid Blanket Chest 58"w x 22"d x 33"h
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Mid-18th Century English Country Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Burgalesan Chest, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Baroque Burgalesan Walnut and Iron Rectangular Spanish Blanket Chest Rectangular chest with a flat lid made of carved walnut wood, with corners and bolts in front to loc...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th Century Unusual Box On Stand In Oak ( REF AF-3220 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Step into the rich history of the 18th century with this exceptional antique oak box on stand, crafted around 1790, boasting intricate carving and enduring quality. This captivating ...
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18th Century British Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th century small English oak coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century small English oak coffer circa 1790. 3 fielded panels to the front each flanked by a beaded decoration. Good colour and patina, lid opens on original hinges to reveal s...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Two-Toned Wrought Iron and Wood Sea Chest on Metal Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two-toned wrought iron and wood sea chest from the 18th century mounted on custom metal base. This captivating English two-toned wrought iron and wood sea chest from the 18th century showcases both robust craftsmanship and elegant design. Mounted on a custom metal base, the chest exudes a rustic charm and historical significance. The chest features a dummy lock on the front, while the real lock is cleverly concealed on the lid, adding an element of intrigue and security. The chest is equipped with lateral handles, allowing for easy mobility and practical use. The lid opens to reveal a vibrant orange-toned interior that contrasts beautifully with the exterior, adding a surprising burst of color. The underside of the lid is adorned with a painted panel featuring scrolling foliage, providing an unexpected and delightful decorative detail. The two keys accompanying the chest underscore its secure design, while the wrought iron elements lend a sturdy and timeless appeal. The custom metal base enhances its stability and elevates its aesthetic, making it a striking addition to any room. Perfect for a variety of settings, this sea chest can be placed in a living room, bedroom, or entryway, where it will serve as both a functional storage piece and a stunning decorative accent. Its unique design ensures it will complement both traditional and contemporary interiors, adding a touch of historical charm and elegance to any space. With its blend of luxurious materials, intricate detailing, and practical design, this 18th-century English sea chest...
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18th Century English Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Baroque Domed Chest, First Half of the 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An Baroque domed chest crafted from oak, dating to the first half of the 18th century. The chest features intricate iron fittings and side handles, combining both decorative and func...
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

HUGE ANTIQUE 1631 DATED HAND CARVED OAK DANISH WEDDING DOWRY LiNEN TRUNK COFFER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Antique hand carved solid Danish Oak trunk or coffer which is dated 1631 Please ...
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1630s Dutch Charles II Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th century Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare very large size English bow front mahogany antique chest on chest dates from the 1790-1810. Highlights include splayed Hepplewhite leg...
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1790s British Hepplewhite Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

English 17th Century Boarded Oak Ark Coffer
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An English 17th century oak boarded and joined clap front coffer or ark chest with later replacement hinged lid. Beautiful dark colour and deep patination...
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17th Century English Other Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Baroque Domed Chest, Oak, Dated 1717
Located in Greding, DE
An impressive Baroque domed chest crafted from oak and adorned with intricate iron fittings. The chest bears the inscription: “Catharina Schlütters - Anno 1717 den 20. Septe(mber),” ...
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1710s European Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

A large flemish 18th century oak chest
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
A very large flemish 18th century oak linen chest This can be used for general storage. Beautifully aged wood and gorgeous carvings troughout Mid 18th century - Belgium ​ Height:...
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18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Carved Tuscan Wedding Cassone, Renaissance Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This cassone, remarkable for its sobriety, sits on two clawed lion’s feet and a moulded base. On the façade, there is one large, moulded frame, with two soberly carved medallions inside it. Each medallion has a painted coat of arms at the centre. The two coats of arms are different, suggesting that there was an alliance between two families through marriage. The thick lid has a fluted frieze at the front. On the sides, a wrought iron handle reminds us of the use of this piece, which was intended for storing the property of its owner and allowing them to travel between various residences. The square shaped handles highlight the earliness of this object in the century. The cassone is, along with the bed, a key piece of furniture of the Middle Ages and was still used in the Renaissance Period.
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Gorgeous Antique Italian Wooden Case, 18th Century 'Year 1753'
Located in Budapest, HU
Wedding chest, coming from a Florentine family, with a renaissance villa in Frascati, Italy. Totally handmade and composed of single pieces of wood, cut with a hatchet. Finely decora...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

17th Century Catalan Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb chest in chopo (Ash) from the Spanish renaissance of the 17th century from Catalogna Very beautiful chest typical of the Catalonia region with a front with beautiful moldings ...
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Ash

European Hand Carved Wood Blanket Chest Dated 1727
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century European hand carved wood blanket chest with the initials "RP" and date of "1727"
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18th Century Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original 18th century wooden chest with black lacquer. Edges with iron band, lid covered with iron and iron band. Decorative chest with beautiful nat...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

A Small Oak and Pine Chest, Late 16th – Early 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Oak and Pine Chest, Late 16th – Early 17th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The rectangular top with rounded carved foliate edges above a...
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Early 17th Century European Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique 18th Century Coffer Of Unusual Size In Oak ( REF AF-3338 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Add a unique and charming piece to your collection with this antique 18th-century oak coffer of unusual size. This coffer features a very deep and large design, making it a standout piece with ample storage capacity. Crafted from fine oak, it showcases a gorgeous grain and rich colour that highlights its historic character. The interior is lined with antique wallpaper...
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18th Century British Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Small Charles II Period Oak Paneled Coffer
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Charles II period oak coffer of paneled construction and small size. The two panels on the front are carved with a four-pointed foliate motif inside a diamond below a horizontal ra...
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Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Early 18thC English Oak Carved Coffer
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1720 Early 18thC English Oak Carved Coffer An exceptional example sku 1939 W131 x D62 x H64 cm Weight 44 kg
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18th Century Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, NY
A handsome, well-aged George III trunk, late 18th century. The chest is comprised of mahogany wood with a warm reddish brown patina. A three-hinged door at the top opens into amply s...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Stunning 18th Century Highly Carved Paneled French Coffer Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous rare early 18th century highly carved and paneled French coffer, with four panels to the front, two panels to each side, raised on stile feet, unusual fitted inside, origina...
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18th Century French Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Chest, Cassone, 17th Century, Portuguese, Baroque, Brazil, Hardwood
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This striking chest is made from a Brazilian hardwood which I have not been able to identify. The color and figuring of the timber together with the Classic form and ornamentation su...
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Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Late 18th Century Oak Box with Faux Drawers, Handles and Carved Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak blanket chest from the late 18th century, with faux drawers and carved scrolls. Created in England during the later years of the 18th century, this oak blanket chest f...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

18th Century oak coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large compartment space, the two panelled front having wonderful decorative carving, panelled sides, st...
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1740s British Georgian Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

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...
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18th Century Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Vintage Boho 18th Century Carved Blanket Chest
Located in west palm beach, FL
Behold the 'Vintage Boho 18th Century Carved Blanket Chest', a treasure of historical craftsmanship and bohemian allure. Adorned with...
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Late 18th Century American Rustic Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Chest Dated 1624 - Haute Savoie
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb walnut chest from the Renaissance period dated 1624 from the Haute Savoie region Very beautiful blond walnut chest which has its original lock and key We can find the IHS mono...
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Early 17th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest
Located in London, GB
An atypical 18th century pine chest of moulded, serpentine form with forged iron hardware. Upholstered in ‘Kuba’ by Larsen - a tobacco hued velvet, boldly influenced by African texti...
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18th Century French Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Velvet

17thC English Oak Coffer
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1670 17thC English Oak Coffer sku 1834 W98 x D33 x H55 cm Weight 21 kg
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17th Century Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Italian Chest
Located in Esbeek, NL
17th century painted italian chest Nord italian
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17th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Spanish Colonial Cuzco chest Early 18th century
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite Spanish Colonial Cuzco chest, dating from the early 18th century, is a fine example of the masterful craftsmanship characteristic of colonial Peru. Constructed from li...
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1730s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest This is a profusely carved Marriage chest, the coffer has many detailed carved panels. On the front we have 2 family crests on ...
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18th Century Gothic Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century English Carved Oak Trunk
Located in San Marino, CA
This late 18th century English carved oak trunk features intricate carvings on the facade. There are four panels with identical abstract flowers on each, as well as a row of continuo...
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Late 18th Century English Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

A large 18th Century Balkan Adriatic Coast Bridal Chest
Located in Belgrade, RS
This is an exquisite example of bridal chest showcasing all the features of a distinctive Balkan type produced alongside the Adriatic coast. This type of bridal chest was connected t...
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Late 18th Century Balkan Renaissance Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Solid fir trunk lined with velvet and sheet metal, Italy, 16th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Description Solid fir frame trunk covered with red velvet in fine squares arranged in a rhombus pattern and straight frames of embossed sheet metal with plant and heraldic motifs. Th...
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16th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

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 a...
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1760s English Georgian Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Wood

18th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming hope chest with many decorative details. Original paint. Interior candle box, mid-1700s!
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18th Century and Earlier Latvian Country Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

English Mahogany Blanket Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany one drawer flip top blanket chest with ogee bracket feet and original side handles & brasses
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Blanket Chests

Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian oak mule chest coffer 18th Century Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of age, character and charm. The o...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Italian Renaissance Walnut Chest -16 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb chest called cassone in walnut from the 16th century from the Italian Renaissance Very beautiful large chest in walnut where each side is made up of a single board which is a...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Large 18th Century Colonial Walnut Chest with Brass Fittings
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This impressive 18th-century walnut colonial coffer, also known as a blanket chest, features exceptional brass hardware and is constructed from solid pieces of walnut. The chest is d...
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Late 18th Century British British Colonial Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This vernacular chest exudes character and charm. The moulded panels and inlay inject gravitas. It has a lovely mellow lustrous patina. It is unusual being large and providing a copi...
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Early 17th Century German Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Chest Blanket Italian Europe 18th Century Wood Iron Italy
Located in New York, NY
Chest blanket Italian Europe 18th Century wood iron Italy. Blanket chest made during the 18th century in Europe. Decorated with metal and rounded nail heads. Original condition.  
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century New England Pine Blanket Chest with False Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th-century New England blanket chest. Made of pine with a lift-up top over three molded false drawers and one large lower drawer. All ...
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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient chest carved in walnut, entirely in solid wood with opening top, period legs, hand-built in Italy in the early 18th century. Ideal for storing blankets or objects in an entra...
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18th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Antique Travel Chest
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
18th century antique travel chest. Solid wood with tin cladding. Baroque lock fully functional with original key.
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18th Century Austrian Campaign Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Tin

18th Century carved and inlaid oak coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th Century carved and inlaid oak coffer, having a hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large compartment space, the three panelled front having wonderful decorative ...
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1720s British Georgian Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Cradle in Oak
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant 18th century English cradle in oak Beautiful decorative and original piece in superb condition Beautiful patina.   
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Chinese Export Painted Leather Trunk
Located in London, GB
Camphor-lined and with brass borders and nailing, painted with floral panels and borders on a sealing-wax red ground; on a later conforming, red-painted stand.  
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1790s Chinese Antique Blanket Chests

17th Century Oak Marriage Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality mid 17th century oak marriage chest, having a three panel top with raised and fielded panels to the front, with a carved date of 1744 and the initials H.B....
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17th Century Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large 17th Century Inlaid Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large 17th century inlaid panelled oak coffer. This is a lovely old piece, with a superb patina, the chest has three deep moulded panels on the front...
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17th Century Gothic Antique Blanket Chests

Chest South of Europe Baroque Oak, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A chest made during the Baroque period in the southern part of Europe, most likely Italian. Made from stained and waxed oak. Richly carved with stunning motifs. Original hardware. ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Irish Mahogany Campaign Trunk on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This large and impressive piece of furniture was intended to travel as the center of a Gentleman's of means packing requirements. Made circa 1750-1760 under the reign of George II an...
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18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffer
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This Spanish features a long rectangular shape body which has a geometrical design carved into the side panels. In the front underneath the coffer are two carved paw feet that projec...
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18th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Chest with Leather Cover, Probably Italy 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elongated chest with a domed lid and iron fittings. The wooden chest is covered with dark brown leather and decorated with rivets. The chest stands on forked legs and is lined with f...
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Late 18th Century Antique Blanket Chests

Materials

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.

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