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Blanket Chests For Sale
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

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Wrought Iron

18th c Italian Carved Cassone with Dragon Decoration and Paw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine hand carved cassone, probably in oak, with relief carved scrollwork dragons flanking a central shield adorning the front panel, carved figural corners, forged wrought iron str...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

A Large 19th Century Pine Dome Top Trunk This trunk has a very attractive shape
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large 19th Century Pine Dome Top Trunk This trunk has a very attractive shape, it is made in naturally darkened pine and has very attractive heavy iron strapping metal work. The...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Blanket Chests

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Pine

English Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Wine Cooler
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality regency perioid mahogany sarcophagus shaped wine cooler, or cellarette, retaining original brass carrying handles and fine colour throughout, raised on original plinth...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Blanket Chests

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Mahogany

Country French Pine Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved pine country French double doors wardrobe storage cabinet.
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20th Century Country Blanket Chests

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Pine

Very Rare 15th C. Medieval English Carved Solid Oak Dowry Coffer with Drawer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exquisitely carved and well preserved Medieval England dowry coffer. Remarkable decorative "palm-arched" reliefs on the facade echo the design on the ...
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15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Blanket Chests

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Oak

17th century English Two Panel Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 17th century English oak two paneled coffer, the planked flat top over heavily carved stiles and rails, the two panels with carved arches, the whole with excellent color and pat...
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Early 17th Century English Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique c1880s Dovetail Joints Double Lid Bench Shape Hope Chest Box Storage
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique c1880s Dovetail Joints Double Lid Bench Shape Hope Chest Box Storage
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Blanket Chests

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Maple, Cherry

Antique Korean Blanket Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Korean Blanket chest, elaborately decorated with ornate brass mounts in various geometric forms, some of which have incised landsc...
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Early 20th Century Korean Blanket Chests

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Brass

17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1680 17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer sku 1833 W124 x D63 x H69 cm Weight 30 kg
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17th Century Antique Blanket Chests

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Cedar

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Indian/ Oriental hardwood coffer or chest. Later 19th Century corner posts with wooden wheels. Very unusual and rare. No loo...
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18th Century Indian Antique Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

Antique, Mule Chest, English, Georgian Housekeepers Trunk, Mahogany, circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mule chest, an English, Georgian housekeeper's trunk in mahogany and dating to the late 18th century, circa 1780. In very fine...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Blanket Chests

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Mahogany

Antique Queen Anne Quality Oak Box Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Queen Anne quality oak box chest having a quality oak lift up top with a moulded edge opening to reveal a storage compartment, attractive original brass engraved handles, car...
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18th Century English Antique Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique 17th-century chest/safe covered in leather with the original key
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful and original 17th-century Spanish chest is covered in leather and is a truly unique eye-catcher. It’s an extraordinary item for true antique enthusiasts who appreciat...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Blanket Chests

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Leather

Indonesian Vintage Chest with Unique Latch & Side Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian blanket chest from the mid 20th century, with brass studs, unusual lock, dovetail construction visible in the corners and lateral handles. With an air of rustic ...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests

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Brass

Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 30" in width, 16" in depth and stands 17.5" tall.
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Blanket Chests

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Metal

European Pine Paint Decorated Blanket Chest Dated 1876
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely paint decorated large pine blanket chest dated 1876 on the front, with three foliate painted panels, and geometric designs on the top, with large strap hinges. The underside...
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1870s European Antique Blanket Chests

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Pine

19th Century Elm Box on Wheels This is a good elm box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Elm Box on Wheels This is a good elm box it has been set on small legs with wooden casters, the box is lined with a bright chintz fabric on the inside a The Old Elm has...
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Early 1800s Country Antique Blanket Chests

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Elm

19th Century, English Oak Trunk
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century English oak trunk A simple rectangular design with iron handles and iron strap hinges on the interior top. Top opens to review lots of ...
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19th Century English Antique Blanket Chests

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Iron

Vintage Rustic Norwegian Hand Painted Blanket Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Rustic blanket chest. Beautiful hand painted detail in a large scale chest. Made in Norway. Acquired from a Palm beach estate.
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Rustic Blanket Chests

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Paint

Chinese Parchment Leather Trunk on Stand Brass Mounts and Handles
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Chinese parchment leather bound trunk on stand with brass mounts and handles. Used to store linens, clothing and other miscellaneous items, trunks were used in every room of th...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

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Wood

Small Antique Early 18th Century German Oak Paneled Trunk or Coffer
Located in Casteren, NL
This small table trunk was made in Germany in the early 18th century. Both front and lid have two flat recessed panels with molded trim. It has the original forged steel keyplate, lo...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Blanket Chests

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Steel

19th Century Blanket Chest in Original Comb Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early finely paint decorated tall blanket chest is in fine condition. The tall lift top chest has two top false drawers and all original drawer...
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Blanket Chests

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Wood

Antique Portuguese Mahogany Chest
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A large, stately chest crafted from sucupira wood, known for its durability and rich, deep coloring. Originating from the 19th to 20th century, the chest exudes a sense of historical...
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1890s Portuguese Romantic Antique Blanket Chests

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Wood

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

Small Antique German solid blackened oak chest with intricate carvings.
Located in Casteren, NL
This exquisite antique chest, crafted from solid European summer oak, dates back to circa 1900 and originates from the rural region of Thuringia, Germany. The front of the chest is r...
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Early 20th Century German Blanket Chests

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Oak

Wicker Bamboo Vintage Trunk Blanket Chest
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique wicker bamboo handmade trunk or blanket chest, with bamboo handles and lined with plywood inside.
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1940s American Organic Modern Vintage Blanket Chests

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Wicker

17th C., 16-1700s Antique Spanish Painted, Concealed Lock, Leather & Wood Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 17th C., 16-1700s Antique Spanish Painted, Concealed Lock, Leather & Wood Chest!! Spanish painted leather and carved wood chest, 17th/ 18th c.,...
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17th Century European Other Antique Blanket Chests

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Leather, Wood

1930's Ralph Cahoon Decorated Pine Blanket Chest with Family & Museum Provenance
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ralph Cahoon Decorated Pine Two Drawer Blanket Chest with Family and Museum Provenance, mid 1930s, a late 18th or early 19th Century New England pine blanket chest with hinged rectangular lid above case, over two drawers with wooden knob pulls, raised on bracket feet, hand painted by famous Cape Cod artist Ralph Cahoon in the manner of Swedish folk art "Dalmalning." The decoration features colorful stylized figures, buildings and flowers in yellow reserves on a blue ground. The chest is inscribed "Alice and John" and was in fact a wedding present from Ralph to his sister Alice Cahoon Atwood. This chest is an early example of Ralph Cahoon's interest in the folk painting tradition from central Sweden, and appears to have preceded the stylized Pennsylvania Dutch Americana folk art he painted for his wife's family business. The piece remains in very good condition - structurally very sound, and the paint strong and bright, with a small amount of scuffs and scrape exposing the underlying primer. The chest became the property of Cape Cod antiques...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Blanket Chests

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Pine

Italy 1850s Antique Traveling Trunk Chest in Solid Wood Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1890s antique traveling trunk chest in solid wood restored and polished to wax Measures cm: H 65, W 98, D 60.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Country Antique Blanket Chests

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Wood

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

1972 Pennsylvania House Solid Cherry Campaign Style Coffee with Storage Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A very well kept 1972 Pennsylvania House campaign style coffee table with Storage Chest in Solid Cherry throughout and panelized sides. Excellent condition with virtually no scratches. Dovetail joints and both brass handles and brass fittings in place. Storage with removable and sliding deep tray...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Blanket Chests

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Brass

18th Century French La Forest Signed Wood Hide Iron Travel Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old antique Parisian travel trunk / storage chest by La Forest. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the first half of the 18th century, during the remarkable King Louis XV period (1715-1774), fine quality craftsmanship, construction and luxurious materials, featuring a solid wood frame with patinated metal mounts wrapped in animal hide binding to top and front, dual rolled iron carry handles at sides, slatted back and sturdy plank boarded verso, having a hinged dome top, open to original plaid flannel fabric lined interior, retaining maker's label under lid, signed La Forest. circa 1725 The label reads: Aux Armes De France Rue Saint Barthelemy, au bas du Pont-au-change, vis-a-vis l'Horloge du Palais La Forest, Maitre Coffretier- Malletier ordinaire de la Maifon de Condé : Fait & vend touted Fortescue de Coffres, Malles, Valifes, Etuis de Chapeaux, Fourreaux de Piftolets, Malles de Rouffi, & autres Marchandifes concernantles Voyages, Cantins, Caves, Malles de Lits, Coffres a Vaiffelles, Paniers de Bagages, & toutes Fortescue d'Equipages d'Armees. Le tout a jufte prix A Paris Translated: Street Saint Barthelemy, at the bottom of Pont-au-change, opposite the Palace Clock...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Blanket Chests

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Red Leather, Brass and Camphor Wood Chinese Export Trunk
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, antique (mid 1800s) Chinese red leather and brass over camphor wood export trade trunk offers ample storage and could be used as a coffee table or accent piece. It is a ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Blanket Chests

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Brass

Danish Rosewood Campaign Treasure Chest Catch-All
Located in Fraser, MI
Danish Rosewood Campaign Treasure Chest.
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1960s Vintage Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Folk Art and Lower Drawer
Located in Northport, MI
19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Motifs and Lower Drawer A richly decorative 19th century Hungarian dowry chest, hand-painted in vibrant tones of red, black, a...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Blanket Chests

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Iron

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

Small Red Cedar Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
Small Red Cedar chest with metallic handle.
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20th Century Blanket Chests

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Wood

1960s Italian Designer Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Organic Vase
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern vase, perfect in any room, next to a sofa or in a bedroom and bathroom to give a special accent. This charming piece is in the typical styl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare pastiglia marriage chest North of Italy, Liguria or Piemonte First half of 15th century wood, gesso, partly gilded, form molded and painted 67 x 156 x 63 cm Provenance : Pri...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Blanket Chests

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Gesso, Wood

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original, untouched condition with the original paint. The lid of the chest is painted very decora...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Blanket Chests

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Pine

1920's Moynat Trunk In Beige Vellum, 100 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Moynat steamer trunk features very nice and sought after beige vellum as well as copper corners, 2 copper Moynat stamped locks , two large leather side handles and one more on t...
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1920s French Vintage Blanket Chests

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Brass

Pair of Custom Paint Decorated Trunks by Graham Carr
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom painted by UK artist Graham Carr and signed. His furniture has been featured in Interiors and British House and Garden. Suitable as paired coffee ta...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Blanket Chests

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Wood

Coracle Bench with Storage, Walnut and eco-friendly Vegetable Tanned Leather
Located in HAMILTON, ON
Inspired by ancient fishing vessels, the Coracle bench features a half hide of English bridle leather remarkably formed and stretched by hand about a fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Blanket Chests

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut "Cassone" Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood cassone was crafted in Italy, circa 1830. Standing on five scrolled feet over a scalloped apron, the base of the stately trunk is decorated with a fig...
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay mid - late 20th c. The mother of pearl scenes feature unique sailboats that change on every side with natur...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

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Brass

Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign chest, WW I or WW II vintage, a sailor's camphor wood chest with brass binding and clasps, with original key and period decals. It i...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Blanket Chests

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Wood

Box Brass Repousse Coal Nautical Galleon Warship
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Charming and characterful nautical design - Depicting a fleet of five galleons or warships at anchor in a bay with three men in a dingy rowing ashore on the top - The front with ...
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1870s French Baroque Revival Antique Blanket Chests

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Brass

Checkers Louis Vuitton Trunk, 85 cm Damiers Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This elegant Louis Vuitton features the very sought after checkers pattern.In some of the checkers, it is written "L.Vuitton marque de fabrique déposée". It also features silver stee...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Blanket Chests

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Steel

Early 20th C. Rawleys Brass and Leather Bound On Canvas Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
A well kepth Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Rawleys Brass and Leather Bound On Canvas rolling Wardrobe Trunk in great antique condition. Solid brass fitting throughout, har...
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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Blanket Chests

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Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Yellow Lacquered Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period blanket chest from the early 20th century, with yellow lacquer, brass hardware and dovetail construction. Created in China during the...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Brass

Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful 19th Century Scandinavian blue painted marriage chest, with the owner's initials and dated 1874, the domed top with cleated ends, the ...
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1870s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Blanket Chests

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Birch, Pine

18th Century Dutch Colonial Rosewood Chest W/ Brass Mounts
Located in Astoria, NY
Striking mid-18th century Dutch Colonial chest, handcrafted in colonial Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) during the height of the Spice Trade. Built from solid rosewood and adorned with...
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Mid-18th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Antique Blanket Chests

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Brass, Copper

Superbe 17th Century French Blanket Chest or Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe 17th century French blanket chest or trunk.
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Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Blanket Chests

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Iron

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb example of an Indian (Gujarat) dowry chest with ornate frame, iron reinforcements and wheels. These chests were used to hold blankets and other valuables. The small upper door could be locked...
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Early 20th Century Blanket Chests

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Teak

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
$2,400 Sale Price
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20th Spanish Trunk, Blanket Chest with Raised Wooden Panels and Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
20th Spanish trunk with raised wooden panels and original iron hardware A Spanish carved wood blanket chest from the 20th century. This an...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

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Iron

Antique Fine Quality Chinoiserie Chinese Brass Covered Camphor Wood Chest Coffer
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Chinoiserie or Chinese brass bound/covered camphor wood chest or coffer. So rare and absolutely charming, would have been very expensive when new. Integral candl...
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19th Century Antique Blanket Chests

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Brass

Original Antique Fully Stamped Army & Navy Cls Steamer Campaign Trunk Zinc Lined
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1880-1900 Army & Navy CLS, zinc linen steamer trunk This is a very well made example of a steamer trunk designed for luxury ...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Blanket Chests

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Steel, Iron

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

Early 19th Century English Leather-Clad Traveling Trunk with Brass Tack Accents
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An English traveling trunk clad in vivid red leather and trimmed with brass tacks and banding. Raised on a custom red-painted base with shaped bracket feet, the trunk features side c...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Blanket Chests

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Brass

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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