Neoclassical Blanket Chests

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical

Hand-Painted Architectural Chest with Neoclassical/Regency Inspired Façade

$1,645

Hand-Painted Architectural Chest with Neoclassical/Regency Inspired Façade

Located in Bruton, GB

Hand-painted decorative chest featuring a finely detailed architectural façade inspired by classical European and Georgian design. The front and sides are rendered in a sophisticated monochrome palette of soft whites, greys, and black linework, depicting a symmetrical neoclassical building elevation with rows of tall windows, pilasters, and balustrade detailing. The painterly execution combines graphic precision with subtle surface variation, lending depth, texture, and visual intrigue. The chest is rectangular in form with a hinged lid, offering functional interior storage while maintaining a strong decorative presence. The architectural imagery is thoughtfully scaled to the form, creating the impression of a trompe-l’œil elevation or an antique architectural drawing...

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

Country Pine Blanket Chest with Inner Cedar Lining

$775

Country Pine Blanket Chest with Inner Cedar Lining

Located in Germantown, MD

This brilliant Cedar Trunk chest is made of cedar wood, pine cedar, and is in good vintage condition. This exquisite cedar chest has great Traditional style with a classic silhouette...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Cedar, Pine, Paint

Late 18th Century Lacquered Sicilian Noble Blanket Chest

$4,306

Late 18th Century Lacquered Sicilian Noble Blanket Chest

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This exquisite Late 18th Century Sicilian Noble Blanket Chest is a rare testament to the grandeur of Italian provincial furniture and aris...

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Late 18th Century Sicilian Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Poplar

Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

$1,350

Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 34.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 23" tall.

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Metal

Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

$1,495

Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 29" in width, 16" in depth and stands 20" tall.

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Metal

Early American Style Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest / Trunk, Circa 1920

$1,195

Early American Style Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest / Trunk, Circa 1920

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Textile lined interior. Functional Leather handles. Measures 30" in width, 16" in depth and stands 18.5" tall.

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Metal

Vintage Carved Wood Lyre Trunk

$795

Vintage Carved Wood Lyre Trunk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stately vintage storage trunk is a masterful example of relief-carved artisan woodwork, blending Neoclassical motifs with robust traditional construction. The front panel featur...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Oak

Late 18th Century New England Pine Blanket Chest with False Drawers

$3,700

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 Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Brass

Early American Refinished Dome Top Pine and Metal Blanket Trunk, Circa 1900s

$1,550

Early American Refinished Dome Top Pine and Metal Blanket Trunk, Circa 1900s

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Textile lined interior. Functional Leather handles. Measures 28.5" in width, 18" in depth and stands 23" tall.

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Metal

West Branch Novelty Mahogany Cedar Lined Blanket Chest

$1,395

West Branch Novelty Mahogany Cedar Lined Blanket Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1940s West Branch Novelty Mahogany Cedar Lined Blanket Chest. Measures 28.5" in width, 18.5" in depth and stands 30.5" tall.

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Mahogany

Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

$1,050

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 Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Metal

Gold Gilt Trunk or Box Table

$1,400

Gold Gilt Trunk or Box Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

The size of this small antique American square chest lends itself to be used as a side table, end table or coffee table. The sides have handles allowing t...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Wood

Gothic chest with decorated front late 18th century

$2,153

H 20.87 in W 49.22 in D 16.54 in

Gothic chest with decorated front late 18th century

Located in Diest, BE

An antique Gothic French chest with a carved wood exterior and metal hardware.

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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Wood

19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest

$2,281

H 20 in W 31.75 in D 18.25 in

19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland. Using...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Pine, Paint

Vintage Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Cedar, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, C.1940

$1,901

H 15.56 in W 40.56 in D 16.54 in

Vintage Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Cedar, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, C.1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage shipwright's tool chest. An English, cedar and pine craftsman's work trunk, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. Wonderful maritime charm...

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Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Cedar

Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s

$1,555

H 16.93 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in

Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Description: This exquisite bleached oak chest blanket, crafted in France during the 1940s, is a stunning example of Gothic-inspired design. The chest combines the timeless elegance...

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1940s Vintage Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Oak

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

$8,800

H 31.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from pine measuring 3 feet wide. The chest features a later painted Georgian Manor house facade on thre...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Iron

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest

$4,140

H 26 in W 46.5 in D 21.5 in

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest circa 1807. During our travels around Scandinavia we come across numerous folk art and rustic coffers of this era, but this is...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Dutch Baroque Style Pine Mule Blanket Chest

$2,800

H 21 in W 54.75 in D 20.5 in

18th Century Dutch Baroque Style Pine Mule Blanket Chest

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A handsome 18th century carved pine blanket chest in the Dutch baroque style with a paneled façade and storage space. Crafted in a rustic Baroque alpine Central European style, likel...

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18th Century Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Iron

Decorative hand-painted antique Austrian bridal chest with character

$478

H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in

Decorative hand-painted antique Austrian bridal chest with character

Located in Harderwijk, NL

How lovely is this beautiful antique chest? This chest has a charming subtle size and can easily be placed in almost any interior and in any room. For example, you could also use it ...

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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Wood

Painted Chest with Floral Decoration Early 19th Century

$2,465

H 18.51 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in

Painted Chest with Floral Decoration Early 19th Century

Located in Vo', Veneto

Antique Painted Chest with Floral Decoration Technical information: Period: about 1800 Origin: Central Tyrol Wood type: Spruce Height: 47 cm 18.50 in Width: 124 cm 48.82 in Depth:...

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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Fir

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

$4,067

H 31.89 in W 57.09 in D 27.17 in

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Vo', Veneto

Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...

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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Fir

European Pine Paint Decorated Blanket Chest Dated 1876

$1,450

H 23 in W 75.5 in D 25 in

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 Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Pine

18th Century French Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Blanket Chest

$4,200

H 25 in W 60.5 in D 21.25 in

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 Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Walnut

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Early 20th Century Vintage Wood Panel Trunk / Blanket Chest

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H 17.5 in W 35 in D 16 in

Early 20th Century Vintage Wood Panel Trunk / Blanket Chest

Located in Toronto, ON

Early-20th Century Vintage Wood Panel Trunk / Blanket Chest Good vintage condition This early to mid-20th century vintage wood panel trunk features a solid, rectilinear form with r...

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Early 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Wood

Painted 19th Century Armorial Cassone from Florence, Italy

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H 19.5 in W 59 in D 20 in

Painted 19th Century Armorial Cassone from Florence, Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Hand-carved and painted in Florence, Italy, this armorial cassone dates to the 1800s. The trunk has subtle curvature, such as the slightly flared out ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Metal, Iron

Acme Red Cedar Blanket Chest

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H 16.5 in W 37.25 in D 19 in

Acme Red Cedar Blanket Chest

Located in Astoria, NY

Acme Red Cedar Blanket Chest, "Acme Chests / South Bend Illinois" plaque label inside, with brass banding to top and on casters. 16.5" H x 37.25" W x 19" D. Provenance: From a New Yo...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Cedar

A large flemish 18th century oak chest

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H 35.44 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

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 Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Ed Roos Forest Park Line Cedar Blanket Chest Hope Storage Trunk 40"

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H 19 in W 40 in D 17.5 in

Antique Ed Roos Forest Park Line Cedar Blanket Chest Hope Storage Trunk 40"

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique cedar trunk by E.R. Co, circa 1940s. Features a primitive American Country design with footed base, carved embellishments along the front and handles at the sides. The trunk is hinged and cedar lined. Part of E.R. Co's Forest Park Line. Edward Roos & Co., now known as Ed Roos Co., was founded in Chicago in 1916 by Edward Roos, the youngest son of Roos Manufacturing Co.. In 1918, the company moved to Forest Park and began making cedar chests. The Ed Roos cedar chests...

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1940s Vintage Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Hardwood, Cedar

Antique Henry Likly and Co. Steamer Trunk with Two Insert Trays

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H 21 in W 36 in D 24 in

Antique Henry Likly and Co. Steamer Trunk with Two Insert Trays

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in East Freetown, MA

This is a classic American style steamer trunk with wooden slats and brass fittings. Trunk has two custom compartment trays that are in good condition. With brass label stating Henry...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Brass

American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C

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H 30 in W 50 in D 22.5 in

American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal style inlaid mahogany blanket chest, 19th century. Dealer: S138X

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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Mahogany

Antique American Green Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century

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H 16 in W 26.25 in D 14.75 in

Antique American Green Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An early 19th-century American wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in a muted green. Created from wood, the sides are reinforced wi...

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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Metal

Stained Ash "Three Drawer" Blanket Chest

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H 20.5 in W 44 in D 18 in

Stained Ash "Three Drawer" Blanket Chest

Located in Astoria, NY

Stained Ash "Three Drawer" Blanket Chest, the chest with three false drawer fronts concealing a large chest with hinged lid. Dimensions: 20.5" H x 44" W x 18" D Dealer: S138XX

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Ash

Primitive Antique Pennsylvania Painted Pine Blanket Storage Hope Chest Footed

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H 19 in W 31 in D 16 in

Primitive Antique Pennsylvania Painted Pine Blanket Storage Hope Chest Footed

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Early American blanket storage chest, Pennsylvania circa 1820-40s. A rectangular form made from pine with a yellowish painted finish. Features a hand dovetailed case, inte...

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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Pine, Paint

Antique Pennsylvania Pine Smoke Painted Footed Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

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H 25.5 in W 40 in D 19.5 in

Antique Pennsylvania Pine Smoke Painted Footed Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Dayton, OH

"Antique early American folk art Pennsylvania German smoke painted pine blanket chest featuring turned feet and inner compartment. Circa 1st half of 19th century (1820s-1840s). Marke...

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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Pine

Lane Altavista Mahogany Blanket Cedar Chest

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H 22 in W 48 in D 17 in

Lane Altavista Mahogany Blanket Cedar Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

Lane Altavista mahogany blanket chest with cedar lining. Good vintage condition. Measures 48"W x 17"D x 22"H. W6051922

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests

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Mahogany, Cedar

Neoclassical blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, 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, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical blanket chests made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 $550 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $1,496.