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Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest in Oak
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Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest in Oak

18th century
Sold 9 February 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
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Description

This elegant 18th-century mule chest is a fine example of period craftsmanship, crafted from solid oak and featuring cross-banded centre panels and drawer fronts that add a subtle yet striking detail to its overall appearance. The chest is designed with a large upper storage compartment, ideal for blankets or linens, making it as practical as it is beautiful. Below the main compartment, it includes two well-proportioned drawers, each fitted with their original knob handles, showcasing the piece's authenticity and attention to detail.

Stood on small square feet, this mule chest offers a sturdy foundation while maintaining a refined and compact silhouette, making it suitable for various spaces in the home. The oak wood displays a beautiful grain and warm, rich colour that enhances its antique appeal, with the cross-banding providing a sophisticated contrast that draws the eye.

Despite its age, the chest remains in good condition, a testament to its very good quality and the care it has received over the years. Its smaller size allows it to fit comfortably in a range of settings, whether used as a functional storage piece in a bedroom, a decorative element in a hallway, or even as a charming coffee table in a living area.

Overall, this exquisite mule chest embodies the timeless elegance of 18th-century furniture with its clean lines, quality craftsmanship, and tasteful decorative elements. Its combination of practicality and style makes it a versatile addition to any antique furniture collection, offering a glimpse into the rich history and enduring beauty of period design.

Product Reference : AF - 3479

Measurements : 116.5cm Width x 52cm Depth x 71cm Height

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

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Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

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The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this 18th Century Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
116.5cm (45.87")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1091382
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3479
Description
This elegant 18th-century mule chest is a fine example of period craftsmanship, crafted from solid oak and featuring cross-banded centre panels and drawer fronts that add a subtle yet striking detail to its overall appearance.
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The chest is designed with a large upper storage compartment, ideal for blankets or linens, making it as practical as it is beautiful.
ActFurniture LTD

Below the main compartment, it includes two well-proportioned drawers, each fitted with their original knob handles, showcasing the piece's authenticity and attention to detail.

fig 1. An antique 18th century oak mule chest featuring a rectangular hinged top, a panelled front body, and two lower drawers fitted with wooden knobs.
fig 1. Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest in Oak

Stood on small square feet, this mule chest offers a sturdy foundation while maintaining a refined and compact silhouette, making it suitable for various spaces in the home. The oak wood displays a beautiful grain and warm, rich colour that enhances its antique appeal, with the cross-banding providing a sophisticated contrast that draws the eye.

fig 2. An antique 18th century oak mule chest featuring a rectangular hinged top, a panelled front body, and two lower drawers fitted with wooden knobs.
fig 2. Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest in Oak

Despite its age, the chest remains in good condition, a testament to its very good quality and the care it has received over the years. Its smaller size allows it to fit comfortably in a range of settings, whether used as a functional storage piece in a bedroom, a decorative element in a hallway, or even as a charming coffee table in a living area.

fig 3. An antique 18th century oak mule chest featuring a rectangular hinged top, a panelled front body, and two lower drawers fitted with wooden knobs.
fig 3. Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest in Oak

Overall, this exquisite mule chest embodies the timeless elegance of 18th-century furniture with its clean lines, quality craftsmanship, and tasteful decorative elements. Its combination of practicality and style makes it a versatile addition to any antique furniture collection, offering a glimpse into the rich history and enduring beauty of period design.

fig 4. An antique 18th century oak mule chest featuring a rectangular hinged top, a panelled front body, and two lower drawers fitted with wooden knobs.
fig 4. Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest in Oak

Product Reference : AF - 3479

Measurements : 116.5cm Width x 52cm Depth x 71cm Height

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

fig 5. An antique 18th century oak mule chest featuring a rectangular hinged top, a panelled front body, and two lower drawers fitted with wooden knobs.
fig 5. Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest in Oak

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 6. An antique 18th century oak mule chest featuring a rectangular hinged top, a panelled front body, and two lower drawers fitted with wooden knobs.
fig 6. Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest in Oak

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 7. An antique 18th century oak mule chest featuring a rectangular hinged top, a panelled front body, and two lower drawers fitted with wooden knobs.
fig 7. Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest in Oak

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

fig 8. An antique 18th century oak mule chest featuring a rectangular hinged top, a panelled front body, and two lower drawers fitted with wooden knobs.
fig 8. Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest in Oak

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this 18th Century Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
116.5cm (45.87")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091382
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3479
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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An antique 18th century oak mule chest featuring a rectangular hinged top, a panelled front body, and two lower drawers fitted with wooden knobs.
Antique Small 18th Century Mule Chest In Oak
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An antique 18th century oak mule chest featuring a rectangular hinged top, a panelled front body, and two lower drawers fitted with wooden knobs.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPanelled front, Hinged lid, Base drawers, Turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 116.5 cm (46 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

A mule chest is a traditional English storage box that bridges the evolution between a simple blanket chest and a chest of drawers, characterised by the addition of one or more drawers at the base of a lidded compartment.

These pieces were constructed predominantly from solid native timber such as English oak, utilising pegged mortise and tenon joinery, hand-planed panels, and often featuring wrought iron or brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction traits including hand-cut dovetails, tool marks from adzes or pit saws, shrinkage splits, oxidised timber surfaces, and hand-forged iron nails or hinges.

An antique mule chest can be integrated into contemporary spaces by using it as a functional focal point at the foot of a bed, as a hallway storage piece, or paired with minimalist decor to highlight its historical texture.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources, avoiding silicone-based polishes, and periodically feeding the dry timber with traditional beeswax.
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