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Blanket Chest With Drawers

19thc Blanket Chest ( Dower Chest ) With Two Drawers Below
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original surface blanket chest from Pennsylvania.The entire chest is dovetailed case and
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Blanket Chests

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Wood

19thc Blanket Chest ( Dower Chest ) With Two Drawers Below
19thc Blanket Chest ( Dower Chest ) With Two Drawers Below
$1,836 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 44.25 in D 19.5 in
Pennsylvania Walnut Country Blanket Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a country walnut country blanket or dower chest with three fitted drawers, an
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Antique Early 19th Century American Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

Welsh Oak Blanket Chest with Two Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century welsh oak blanket chest. The hinged rectangular top opening to a well above a panelled
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Blanket Chests

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Oak

Welsh Oak Blanket Chest with Two Drawers, 18th Century
Welsh Oak Blanket Chest with Two Drawers, 18th Century
$1,126 Sale Price
77% Off
H 36 in W 49.5 in D 22.75 in
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
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Blanket Chests

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Brass

Antique Georgian Oak Blanket Chest On Stand With Drawers Circa 1750
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Georgian oak chest on stand with two drawers of handsome proportions. Circa 1750. *Free
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

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Brass

Antique Georgian Oak Blanket Chest On Stand With Drawers Circa 1750
Antique Georgian Oak Blanket Chest On Stand With Drawers Circa 1750
$1,575 Sale Price
46% Off
H 31.5 in W 37.6 in D 20.67 in
Late 18th Century William Mary Pine Lift Top Blanket Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine William & Mary pine lift top blanket chest in original finish, with two faux drawer fronts
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Antique Late 18th Century American William and Mary Blanket Chests

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Brass

Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers and Top storage compartment with mid Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers.
Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers.
$595
H 43.75 in W 50 in D 21.5 in
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
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Late 20th Century American Modern Blanket Chests

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Wood, Pine, Paint

English 19th Century Oak Chest with Brass Mount and Lower Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak chest from the 19th century, combining traditional paneled craftsmanship with
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Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests

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Brass

Solid Brass Scrolls Decorated Double Door Blanket Gentleman s Chest Cabinet
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative high quality walnut finish blanket chest or cabinet with three drawers in style of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Walnut

English Georgian Period 1800s Oak Mule Chest with Lift Top and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period oak mule chest from the early 19th century, with lift top, three drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Brass

Early American Tall Blanket Chest with One Drawer
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique pine American country blanket chest. The wood has great patina and a deep rich warm tone
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...

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Pine

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
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Antique Late 18th Century English Blanket Chests

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Brass

17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Drawers and Inside Carved Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
with carved raised panels and similar carvings. The blanket chest is upholstered with red velvet and
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Gothic Blanket Chests

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Fabric, Walnut

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Pair of 1940s French Antique Country Coffers Blanket Chests with Drawers
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of lovely chests with top lids and drawers, France, 1940s.
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Vintage 1930s French Queen Anne Blanket Chests

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Beech

Bernini Italian Pear Wood and Ash Blanket Chest with Two Drawers, circa 1985
By Bernini
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
Blanket chest by Bernini in ash and pearwood with two drawers on one side and an open space on the
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Blanket Chests

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Wood, Ash, Pearwood

19THC RARE TALL BLANKET CHEST WITH DRAWERS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT AND RARE FORM TALL 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED BLANKET CHEST WITH DRAWERS-WONDERFUL OLD SURFACE
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Venetian Walnut and Mahogany Blanket with with Marquetry Décor and Faux Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian walnut and mahogany blanket chest from the 20th century with marquetry décor and faux
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20th Century Italian Blanket Chests

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Mahogany, Walnut

18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OAK MULE CHEST WITH 2 DRAWERS
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH MULE CHEST WITH 2 DRAWERS WITH CROSS BANDED FIELDED PANELS
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Blanket Chests

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Oak

English Bow Front Chest of Inlaid Mahogany with Secret Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow fronted chest of drawers of inlaid mahogany, with two secret drawers, from the
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

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Metal, Brass

Antique Farmhouse Primitive Blue Painted Dovetailed Wooden Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Farmhouse Primitive Blue Painted Dovetail Constructed Wooden Blanket Chest with 2 Small
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Blanket Chests

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Wood

Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Blanket Bottom Drawer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian mahogany chest of drawers with blanket bottom drawer Victorian mahogany chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Vintage Art Deco Burl Chest with 2 Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful vintage burl chest including 2 drawers with recessed pulls and storage space on top
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Blanket Chests

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Burl

Original Painted Chest of 3 Drawers Blanket Chest With Flowers, Circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
faux wood brown finish, adding a cheerful feel to this large blanket chest. This chest of drawers has
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Italian Solid Walnut Wood Cabinet "Madia" with Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
internal compartment. Under three practical small drawers. Interior lined with paper. Perfect conditions.  
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Antique 1780s Italian Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Antique Oak Mule Chest Coffer with Drawers Trunk Box English Georgian circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A charming coffer mule chest presented in good antique condition Versatile and perfect for any
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Antique 1720s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers This chest is in fact a mule Chest as it has 2
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Fruitwood

Trunk with Iron Studs and Hidden Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century Chinese trunk with five small drawers hidden behind a sliding panel.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Elm

Trunk with Iron Studs and Hidden Drawers
Trunk with Iron Studs and Hidden Drawers
H 18.5 in W 22 in D 14.25 in
19th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Faux Drawers
Located in San Marino, CA
An early 19th century Italian walnut cassone with beautifully carved details with faux chest fronts
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Italian 18th Century Walnut Coffer with Carved Diamond Motifs and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut coffer from the 18th century with carved diamond motifs, low drawers and ball
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Antique 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Original Antique Regency circa 1815 Mahogany Blanket Chest Cupboard with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind Regency circa 1815 blanket chest cupboard in
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Antique 1810s English Regency Sideboards

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Mahogany

Hope Chest, Blanket Box, Dowry Chest with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming country chest in red paint with turned columns and carved mouldings. Has interior candle
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Antique 19th Century Russian Baltic Blanket Chests

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Birch, Pine

18th Century Chippendale Walnut Blanket chest with Two Drawers and Till
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Blanket chest is a rare and exquisite piece, featuring two
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Antique Late 18th Century North American American Colonial Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Chinese 19th Century Qing Blanket chest with Three Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty antique blanket chest from the 19th century, with three drawers, dovetailed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

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Brass

Lane Mid-Century Modern Cedar Lined Fruitwood Faux Drawers Blanket Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Lane Mid-Century Modern Cedar Lined fruitwood blanket chest with 9 faux drawers with 6 handles
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Brass

Early 1900 s British Campaign Rosewood Chest with Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Handsome, early 1900's British Campaign Rosewood chest with brass strap corners, handles and inlay
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Early 20th Century Campaign Blanket Chests

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Brass

Zanzibar Mid-19th Century Studded Rosewood Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous rosewood chest with 3 drawers and 2 hidden drawers behind them. Pictured. Chest is missing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese British Colonial Blanket Chests

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Rosewood

Italian Early 19th Century Wooden Trunk with Two Drawers and Dentil Molding
Located in Atlanta, GA
rounded edge over two dovetailed drawers with grooves on the side to receive the runner and decorated with
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Blanket Chests

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Metal, Brass

17th-Early 18th Century Bermuda Blanket Chest with Drawer and Bermuda Dovetails
Located in Richmond, VA
Very good quality late 17th-early 18th century Bermuda blanket chest made of Bermuda Cedar with a
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Antique Early 18th Century Bermudian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Tall Blanket Chest with Drawers
Located in Columbus, OH
This early American tall blanket chest is in pristine original condition, including its dark red
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests

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Pine

Tall Blanket Chest with Drawers
Tall Blanket Chest with Drawers
H 43.75 in W 35.75 in D 17 in
Pennsylvania Grain Painted Blanket Chest with Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Excellent grain painted blanket chest with two dovetailed drawers, turned feet and green painted
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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Blanket Chests

Antique Chest with Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
replaced by the chest of drawers. This chest was purchased in Norther France where it is thought to have
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Blanket Chests

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Brass

Antique  Chest with  Drawers
Antique  Chest with  Drawers
H 32 in W 52.5 in D 22 in
American Tiger Maple Blanket Chest
Located in Kirkland, WA
American Tiger Maple Blanket Chest with Two Drawers This piece has a pine top which hinges open
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Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests

American Tiger Maple Blanket Chest
American Tiger Maple Blanket Chest
H 38.5 in W 42.5 in D 19.5 in
Late 18th Century French Blanket Chest
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Late 18th C. oak French provincial blanket chest with two false drawers and one lower working
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Oak

Late 18th Century French Blanket Chest
Late 18th Century French Blanket Chest
H 32 in W 46.75 in D 28.75 in
Mule Chest with Storage Lid and 2 Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
It is rare for us to find a mule chest. This is a wonderfully useful piece of furniture at a
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Antique 1870s English Blanket Chests

Mule Chest with Storage Lid and 2 Drawers
Mule Chest with Storage Lid and 2 Drawers
H 32.5 in W 40.5 in D 22.5 in
Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Trunk with Two Drawers
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Portuguese solid rosewood trunk with brass hardware and two bottom drawers. Single plank top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Blanket Chests

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Brass

Exceptional Tiger Maple Blanket Chest with Two Drawers, NE
Located in Providence, RI
This chest speaks for itself, as it is the best of the best in tiger maple. Each of the components
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Blanket Chests

19th Century English Blanket Box with Two Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
This small painted English blanket box has a hinged top and two drawers. The drawers have nicely
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Blanket Chests

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Brass

American Walnut Two-Drawer Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
American walnut two-drawer blanket chest, with dovetail construction, the two drawers having swan
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Antique 1820s American Blanket Chests

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Brass

American Walnut Two-Drawer Blanket Chest
American Walnut Two-Drawer Blanket Chest
H 26.5 in W 48.75 in D 24 in
Blue Painted Swedish Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
Lovely painted Swedish blanket chest with faux front drawers. Bottom drawer works and key is intact
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Blue Painted Swedish Chest
Blue Painted Swedish Chest
H 30 in W 46.5 in D 24 in

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Blanket Chest With Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of blanket chest with drawers available for sale. The range of distinct blanket chest with drawers — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Blanket chest with drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Blanket chest with drawers made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Blanket Chest With Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,114, while they’re typically $1,240 on the low end and $19,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Blanket-chests for You

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.

Questions About Blanket Chest With Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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