Sold 22 May 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

This “Velvet Covered Pine Domed Top Blanket Box” found a buyer.

It was listed by Desired Effect Antiques Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale

Bedroom Storage Trunk Domed Top Trunk Ornate Storage Chest Ask the dealer for something similar

Description

A very country house domed top trunk upholstered in worn gold velvet and red tapestry borders finished with brass studs.

90cm wide

41cm deep

51cm high

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Velvet Domed Blanket Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

51cm (20.08")

Width

90cm (35.43")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1022079

Description

A very country house domed top trunk upholstered in worn gold velvet and red tapestry borders finished with brass studs.

90cm wide

41cm deep

51cm high

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Velvet Domed Blanket Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

51cm (20.08")

Width

90cm (35.43")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1022079

About the Dealer

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

PDF

SAVE

A domed-top pine blanket box entirely covered in brown velvet with red and white patterned trim along the lid and front.

1 / 9

Archive I

Velvet Covered Pine Domed Top Blanket Box

Archive II

A domed-top pine blanket box entirely covered in brown velvet with red and white patterned trim along the lid and front. View II

Archive III

A domed-top pine blanket box entirely covered in brown velvet with red and white patterned trim along the lid and front. View III

Archive IV

A domed-top pine blanket box entirely covered in brown velvet with red and white patterned trim along the lid and front. View IV

Archive V

A domed-top pine blanket box entirely covered in brown velvet with red and white patterned trim along the lid and front. View V

Archive VI

A domed-top pine blanket box entirely covered in brown velvet with red and white patterned trim along the lid and front. View VI

Archive VII

A domed-top pine blanket box entirely covered in brown velvet with red and white patterned trim along the lid and front. View VII

Archive VIII

A domed-top pine blanket box entirely covered in brown velvet with red and white patterned trim along the lid and front. View VIII

Archive IX

A domed-top pine blanket box entirely covered in brown velvet with red and white patterned trim along the lid and front. View IX

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Telephone 07926 880796

Location

Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd

Verified Since Jun 2023

Items For Sale 182

Items Sold 763

Email Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Velvet covered pine domed top blanket box

Ref: SA1022079

Your Name

Phone (optional)

Email Address

Message

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectStorage Chests
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialPine, Velvet, Textile
ColourBrown
MotifsDomed top, Studded trim, Applied decorative braid
SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Blanket boxes and chests have been utilised for centuries to store textiles, linens, and personal possessions. Upholstering trunks in textiles like velvet became popular in various periods to add texture and a decorative element to domestic interiors.

Traditional blanket boxes are primarily constructed from sturdy timbers such as pine, oak, or elm to provide structural integrity, and are often finished with iron or brass hardware, upholstery fabrics, and decorative braiding.

Authenticity in antique upholstered chests is determined by examining the construction techniques of the underlying wood, the type of nails or tacks used, the natural wear and patina of the fabric, and period-appropriate hand-stitched elements.

A vintage upholstered trunk functions effectively as a tactile accent piece at the foot of a bed, beneath a window, or as a living room coffee table alternative that provides hidden storage.

Antique velvet requires gentle maintenance, including regular soft brushing to lift the pile, protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and avoiding moisture to preserve the delicate fabric fibres.