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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Neoclassical
American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
American Federal style inlaid mahogany blanket chest, 19th century.
Dealer: S138X
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Henry Likly and Co. Steamer Trunk with Two Insert Trays
Located in Weymouth, 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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Metal
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
1900s Early American Style Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American pine Blanket Trunk. Textile lined interior. Functional Leather handles. Measures 33" in width, 20" in depth and stands 22.75" tall.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Cedar, Pine, Paint
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal
Antique Pyrography Blanket Storage Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique pyrography blanket storage chest box. From the early 1900s in good vintage condition.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak, Pine
Original Painted Dowry Chest Trunk or Luggage, Dated 1840
Located in Stamford, CT
A dated, signed, inscribed 1840 incredibly detailed original painted dowry chest or trunk with original lock and key. This large and impressive che...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests
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 lift up top over three molded false drawers and one large lower drawer. All re...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Style Inlaid Satinwood Cassone
Located in Cypress, CA
One of a kind Italian neoclassical style inlaid satinwood and fruitwood cassone.
20th century.
The beautifully inlaid hinged rectangular top is over another satinwood pull-out top ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Satinwood
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
Materials
Hardwood, Cedar
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Located in New York, NY
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American Classical Solid Cherry with Cedar Lined Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
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1930s Breakless Leather and Steel Steamer Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
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1930s American Classical Wooden and Steel Cedar Lined Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
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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.
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