0
41,354  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 98  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1182091
FOR SALE
£980
Email
Save
17th Century Oak Mule Chest/ Coffer.
Dickinsons Antiques
for sale €1,147     $1,245
£980
Dickinsons Antiques

Dickinsons Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2020
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.
Relevant Links
Id #SA1182091
PDF SHARE
SAVE

17th Century Oak Mule Chest/ Coffer.

17th century
Description

A good Charles II geometrically moulded mule chest.

In very good original condition throughout, having a two-piece top, applied geometric mouldings mitred around fruitwood blocks to the front and the drawer. Having a side hung drawer, good clean oak boarding, and standing on the original stile feet.

Excellent color and surface.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182091
Dealers Notes

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any queries or to request additional photos.

All items can be viewed in our showrooms in Gargrave. Normally open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday or any other time by appointment. Always best to phone or email just to check we are going to be in.

Most items include free mainland UK delivery.

Worldwide delivery available please contact for price.

Description
A good Charles II geometrically moulded mule chest.
“
In very good original condition throughout, having a two-piece top, applied geometric mouldings mitred around fruitwood blocks to the front and the drawer.
Dickinsons Antiques

Having a side hung drawer, good clean oak boarding, and standing on the original stile feet.

Excellent color and surface.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182091
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2020

Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Dickinsons Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet.
1 / 11
Archive I A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet.

17th Century Oak Mule Chest/ Coffer.

Archive II A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet. View II
Archive III A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet.
Archive V A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet. View V
Archive VI A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet. View VI
Archive VII A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet. View VII
Archive VIII A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet. View VIII
Archive IX A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet. View IX
Archive X A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet. View X
Archive XI A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet. View XI
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Dickinsons Antiques

Dickinsons Antiques
Telephone 01756 748257 or 07971 958303
Location
The Estate Yard
West Street
Gargrave
North Yorkshire
BD23 3RD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/dickinsons
Verified Since Oct 2020
Items For Sale 76
Items Sold 234
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: The Estate Yard, West Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3RD, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/dickinsons
Verified
Oct 2020
For Sale
76
Sold
234
A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet.
17th Century Oak Mule Chest/ Coffer.
Ref: SA1182091
A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring raised geometric moulded panels on the front lid and two drawers below, set on short block feet.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

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.

FAQs

A mule chest is a traditional furniture form that combines a top coffer compartment accessed by a hinged lid with one or more drawers built into the base, originating in seventeenth-century Britain.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid native oak, using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, hand-planed panels, and hand-forged iron handles and locks.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery with visible pegs, irregular tool marks, original ironwork displaying natural surface oxidisation, and uneven wear patterns consistent with centuries of use.

An oak mule chest acts as a grounding focal point in an entry hallway, living space, or bedroom, providing concealed storage while contrasting with modern minimalist walls and contemporary textiles.

Keep the wood clean by dusting with a dry lint-free cloth and applying a thin coat of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding direct contact with radiators or damp surfaces.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories