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18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest with Panelled Front and Sides Two with Brass Handles and a Lift up
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Country Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
George III English Oak Mule Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780
George III English Oak Mule Chest
sku 1937
W114 x D50 x H83 cm
Weight 47 kg
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak mule chest, the rectangular top opens on the original steel hinges to reveal a
Category
Antique 1750s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
New England Mule Chest, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A New England mule chest, 19th century.
Pine with red wash, moulded lid and drawers, solid
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century carved oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality early 18th Century carved oak mule chest, having a four panel hinged top opens
Category
Antique 1740s British Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
English George III 18thC Oak Mule Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780
English George III 18thC Oak Mule Chest
sku 1879
W169 x D58 x H89 cm
Weight 73 kg
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century antique oak mule chest having a lift up lid, original hinges, four lovely
Category
Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Pine Two Drawer Mule Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
So called because it is a cross between a chest of drawers and a blanket chest, this handsome mule
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pine Trunk or Mule Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
A trunk or blanket chest with a drawer at the bottom is known as a mule chest, probably because it
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th century quality oak mule chest having a quality moulded panelled lift up top opening
Category
Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique Georgian Period Dovetailed Oak Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A Georgian era (1714-1837) English oak mule chest.
Born in the late 18th / early 19th century
Category
Antique Late 18th Century George III Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Iron
New England Chippendale Pine Mule Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice late 18th century Chippendale Pine Mule Chest in an old dry surface with a great color
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Antique English 17th Century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest Blank Chest Trunk, C.1660
Located in London, GB
A Jacobean oak mule chest
Antique English 17th century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest circa 1660
A
Category
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 27.17 in W 48.82 in D 20.48 in
Circa 1760, English Mule Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1760 Georgian mule chest, from the North Country of England. Oak with mahogany cross banding
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak, Wood
English Mahogany Hinged Top Inlaid Mule Chest . Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany hinged top mule chest with carved molded edge, reeded sides, carved scalloped
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
This is a profusely carved Marriage chest
Category
Antique 18th Century Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 34.25 in W 55 in D 24 in
Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian oak mule chest coffer 18th Century
Solid and strong, with no loose
Category
Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb Georgian period mule chest, offering grand proportions and high country house
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 38.39 in W 42.52 in D 21.07 in
Antique English Oak Mule Chest with Barber Pole Inlay c. 1677
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique English Oak Mule Chest, dating to 1677, is a remarkable example of 17th-century
Category
Antique 1670s English Charles II Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.88 in W 53.94 in D 33.67 in
Antique American Painted Farmhouse Commode Mule Chest Blanket Storage Trunk 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive Antique American country farmhouse Poplar Commode / mule chest / blanket trunk featuring
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Poplar, Paint
H 36 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
Antique 18th Century Mule Chest In Oak ( REF AF-3683 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This antique 18th-century mule chest, crafted from solid oak, is a remarkable piece of exceptional
Category
Antique 18th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest
This is a fine looking piece, dating from the mid 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine Georgian period mule chest, offering generous storage and country house appeal
Category
Antique 1770s British Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 48.82 in D 20.67 in
19th Century English Oak Mule Chest with Lift-Top Compartment and Six Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th-century English oak mule chest, combining the practical storage of a trunk with the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 74.5 in D 23 in
Antique George III Style Oak Mule Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique George III style oak mule chest, 19th century. With a 2.75" tall back splash, a quarter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Mule Chest, English, Carved Oak, Coffer, William III, Circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique mule chest. An English, carved oak coffer, dating to the late 17th century
Category
Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Oak
H 31.7 in W 56.89 in D 23.04 in
Victorian Solid Pine Mule Chest. The Chest is a sturdy piece, it has a conceal
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Solid Pine Mule Chest.
The Chest is a sturdy piece, it has a concealed drawer at the
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
H 21 in W 30 in D 19 in
Antique 18th C Georgian Oak Mahogany Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer Sideboard 1770
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique Lancashire country oak mule chest, coffer, sideboard, circa 1770.
The chest
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
H 36.25 in W 64.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apprentice mule chest. An English, oak miniature desktop coffer, dating to the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
H 9.45 in W 10.44 in D 20.28 in
18th Century New England Country American Single Drawer Blanket Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
- mule chest with beautifully aged warm rich patina, circa 1780
Hand-crafted in the New England region
Category
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 48.5 in D 19 in
Antique 18th Century George I Oak Paneled Joined Coffer Mule Chest Trunk 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique English oak coffer/mule chest from the Reign of King George I (1698-1727), the chest
Category
Antique 1720s English George I Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Antique 4 Panel Coffer, English, Oak, Linen, Mule Chest, Country House, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique four panel coffer. An English, oak linen or mule chest, dating to the mid
Category
Antique 1750s British Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 31.7 in W 55.12 in D 20.67 in
Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made by Hewetson, Milner & Thexton
Located in Crawley, GB
Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made By Hewetson, Milner & Thexton Ltd , with hinged lid and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Oak
H 25.99 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in
Antique 18th Century Coffer / Mule Chest In Oak ( REF AF-3195 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Transport your living space to a bygone era with this exquisite 18th century oak coffer, crafted circa 1790, boasting enduring beauty and exceptional quality. This remarkable piece o...
Category
Antique 18th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique Pine Coffer or Mule Chest With Diamond Shaped Panels. 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pine coffer
Diamond shaped panels
Lovely rich colour of pine
Great for a ski lodge.
I can see it being used for logs by a fireplace
Free UK shipping
Category
Antique 1860s English Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
H 31 in W 43.75 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century William & Mary Oak Geometric Mule Chest of Drawers 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A good & unusual antique early 18th century William & Mary geometric oak chest with a lift up
Category
Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 39.5 in W 46.25 in D 23 in
Monumental Antique Georgian Joined Oak Mule Dowry Chest Coffer Yorkshire 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A very good, monumental antique oak mule chest, dowry coffer, Yorkshire, England circa 1720.
This
Category
Antique 1720s English George I Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 40.25 in W 68 in D 24.5 in
Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding Chest
Located in Shreveport, LA
England, a wonderfully hand carved English “coffer”, “mule chest” or trunk! Regardless of what you call it
Category
Antique 1820s British Jacobean Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 34.5 in W 48.5 in D 20.5 in
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
This Folk Art painted trunk has the form of a faux mule chest, pretending to have drawers with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Antique 18th C. English Georgian Quartersawn Oak Mule Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 18th Century English George II Period Mule Dowry Chest / Trunk. The trunk is constructed from
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century George II Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 36.6 in W 59 in D 20.5 in
mule chest
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, LATE 18TH CENTURY, OAK MULE CHEST, CROSSBANDED IN MAHOGANY WITH THREE DRAWERS
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Hook, GB
18th century oak mule chest
A mid 18th century oak mule chest.
Dimensions: W: 127cm (50")H
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century George II Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
MULE CHEST
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, LATE 17TH CENTURY, SMALL OAK PANELLED MULE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS BELOW
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cabinets
Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Located in Skipton, GB
An Elm Mule Chest of the most wonderful colour and patina.
This form is often found in early
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Blanket Chests
Materials
Elm
Early 18th Century Antique Mule Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century oak mule chest. The mule chest is a coffer at the top with drawers underneath
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Country Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Small Painted Mule Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th Century Small Painted Mule Chest
Category
Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests
English Oak Georgian Mule Chest
Located in Middleburg, VA
WONDERFUL ENGLISH SOLID OAK PANELLED MULE CHEST - GEORGE III - ON BRACKET FEET. THE CHEST OPENS UP
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Mule Chest with Scalloped Gallery and Fluted Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Mule Chest with Scalloped Gallery and Fluted Pilasters
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century George III Oak Mule Chest Storage Coffer
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
George III period paneled oak mule chest.
The lift lid enclosed abundant storage and fitted
Category
Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Miniature Mule Chest Coromandel Jewelry Box
Located in Charleston, SC
Unusual Miniature Mule Chest Coromandel Wood Jewelry Box.
Category
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Mid-18th Century Lancashire Oak Mule Chest
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A stunning 18th century Lancashire oak mule chest with mahogany crossbanding.
Original brass
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Antique circa 1800 Georgian Scumble Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique circa 1800 Georgian coffer or mule chest. A quality piece made from pine with original
Category
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
18th Century Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 18th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest.
Solid and strong, with no loose joints
Category
Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large 18th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest.
Solid and strong, with no loose
Category
Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique 18th Century Georgian Carved Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 18th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Oak panelled front, back and sides, with
Category
Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique Georgian 18th Century and Later Oak Coffer or Mule Chest
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 18th century and later Georgian oak coffer or mule chest.
Solid and strong, with no
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
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Mule Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of mule chests for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mule chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. Mule chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mule chests bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mule chests over the years, but those made by Ethan Allen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mule Chests?
Prices for mule chests start at $738 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,865.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Mule Chests
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a mule trunk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mule trunk is a trunk featuring a chest-like top section and two or three drawers built into the lower portion. This made it easy to access items in the bottom of the trunk. Browse an array of antique mule trunks on 1stDibs.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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