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Modern Blanket Chests

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Coracle Bench with Storage, White Oak 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

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tribal Storage Chest with Colorful Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This storage chest is a collectible item in a rare new series from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics. Further on the Design: Keen eyes will note that all four sides employ recycled vi...
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2010s Persian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tribal Storage Chest with Colorful Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This storage chest is a collectible item in a rare new series from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics. Further on the Design: Keen eyes will note that all four sides employ recycled vi...
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2010s Persian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tribal Storage Chest with Colorful Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This storage chest is a collectible item in a rare new series from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics. Further on the Design: Keen eyes will note that all four sides employ recycled vi...
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2010s Persian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wool, Leather, Wood

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tribal Storage Chest with Colorful Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This storage chest is a collectible item in a rare new series from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics. Further on the Design: Keen eyes will note that all four sides employ recycled vint...
Category

2010s Persian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Danish Design Chest Approx. 1960
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish design and master carpenter chest made in high quality. Nobel wood exterior with beautiful grain. Mahogany interior with sliding removabel tr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany

Modern Hand-Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Side Drawer Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Modern Hand-Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Side Drawers Cabinet in very good vintage condition. Hand painted on front and sides. Blanket chest measures 35 inches in width, 14.5" in...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Set of 3 Stack Storage Box by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 stack storage box by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Solid oak & walnut with oil treatment. Dimensions: 34 x 50 x H 67.5 cm. Stack stor...
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2010s Danish Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

Materials

Metal

Dovetail Credenza by Studio Moe in Vertical Grain Douglas Fir
Located in Portland, OR
Master craftsmanship, timeless design. Made from solid wood vertical grain douglas fir, this elegant credenza will bring warmth and serenity to the space it lives in. Soft close door...
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2010s American Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Lovely Vintage Hardwood Ornately Carved Trunk Chest with Drawer Claw & Ball Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid mahogany trunk with single drawer and elegantly caved claw and ball feet A very nice looking and multi functional piece of fur...
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20th Century English Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Low Scarf Stand Interlock André Fu Living Grey Oak Modern Cabinet New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Scarf stand low Color: Grey Size: 92 x 42 x 140 H cm Material: Oak Collection: Interlock
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2010s Chinese Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

High Scarf Stand Interlock André Fu Living Grey Oak Modern Cabinet New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Scarf stand high Color: Grey Size: 92 x 42 x 170 H cm Material: Oak Collection: Interlock
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2010s Chinese Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Modern Set of Italian Design Fireplace Accessories
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Modern complete Italian set of fireplace accessories, different from the usual - (See every size at the bottom of the page: it's impossible to wr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

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19th Century European Rolling Firewood Bin Storage Chest
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Mid Century MODERN Walnut Cedar CHEST by Lane, c. 1960's
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Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
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Located in Kastrup, DK
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H 23.23 in W 81.89 in D 26.78 in
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Located in Baltimore, MD
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Modern Blanket Chests

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Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
H 37.5 in W 81 in D 19 in
Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Blanket Chests

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Chippendale Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
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Chippendale Blanket Chest
Chippendale Blanket Chest
H 29 in W 50 in D 23 in
Peruvian Carved Mahogany Bench with Storage
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Late 19th Century Peruvian Antique Modern Blanket Chests

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Midcentury Asian Style Brass Mounted Wicker Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury Asian Style Brass Mounted Wicker Blanket Chest Storage Trunk in good vintage condition and measuring 36" in width, 16" in depth and standing 16.5" tall.
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Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Trunk or Side Bench in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
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Painted Blanket Chest
H 19 in W 32.75 in D 17 in
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Copper Whale Chest by Northwest Coast "Haida" Tribe
By Haida
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Coffee Table Chest in Tessellated Marble by Robert Marcius for Maitland Smith
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Blanket Chests

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Very Rare Absolutely Sublime Mother of Pearl Chest of Trunk with Mahogany Lining
Located in GB
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A Striking Pair of Cabinets Designed By John Dickinson For Dr. Leo Keoshian Home
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1970s American Vintage Modern Blanket Chests

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Modern Four-Drawer Italian Parquetry Restored Rosewood Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful modern four-drawer Italian parquetry restored rosewood chest, circa 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Blanket Chests

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Maitland-Smith Tesselated Box
Located in Houston, TX
Maitland-Smith tesselated box.
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20th Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Travertine

Maitland-Smith Tesselated Box
Maitland-Smith Tesselated Box
H 21 in W 25.25 in D 19.38 in
Antique Elm Travel Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique elm travel trunk with original hardware.
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20th Century Central Asian Modern Blanket Chests

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Unusual Metal Strap Design Antique Trunk on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual metal strap design antique trunk on stand circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Mastercraft Brass Chest
Located in North Miami, FL
Mastercraft brass chest with nice hardware. Just polished.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Blanket Chests

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Brass

Mastercraft Brass Chest
Mastercraft Brass Chest
H 33.5 in W 32.5 in D 16 in
Large Wharton Esherick Storage Chest 1968
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very large and unique 7ft. cedar storage chest by Wharton Esherick. Circa 1968. Hinged top which is signed W.E 1968. Interior laminate surface at bottom of chest and 4 small casters...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Blanket Chests

Modern blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage blanket chests created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern blanket chests made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original blanket chests, popular names associated with this style include André Fu, Jake Whillans, Maitland Smith, and SIMONINI. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for blanket chests differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $971 and tops out at $6,500 while the average work can sell for $2,401.

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