What is a century blanket box used for?

These versatile chests served historic households as secure receptacles for heavy woolen blankets, winter garments, and household linens. Their solid lids also allowed them to function as impromptu seating benches or tables in modest rooms. Today, modern owners deploy them at the foot of beds or in living areas to conceal bulky items while adding historical texture to an interior.

How do I tell an oak coffer's age?

Dating relies on examining the construction marks, timber shrinkage, and joinery methods visible across the piece. Hand-cut peg joints, hand-planed surfaces, and forged iron hardware typically point toward earlier centuries of manufacture. Stylistic carvings, such as geometric panels or linenfold motifs, further anchor a box to specific periods like the seventeenth or eighteenth century.

Why are some trunks lined in camphor wood?

Camphor wood was favoured for maritime and export trunks due to its natural aromatic properties. The strong scent acted as a natural deterrent against moths and dampness during extended sea journeys. This practical feature made camphor chests particularly prized for storing delicate textiles and garments over long periods.

Are mule chests different from standard coffers?

A mule chest distinguishes itself from a standard coffer by incorporating one or more functional drawers beneath the primary upper storage well. This addition allowed easier access to smaller garments without requiring the user to lift the main lid. Cabinetmakers introduced this layout during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to improve the daily utility of traditional storage chests.

Home > Antiques For Sale > Century Blanket Box > Page 36

Century Blanket Box

593 items · page 36 of 38

← Page 36 of 38 →

A century blanket box provides sturdy storage with historic character, ranging from robust oak coffers to brass-bound camphor wood trunks.

17th century

Save

Small 17th Century Oak Coffer

From Holmes Antiques

£1,400

FOR SALE

chests

19th century

Save

Regency Mahogany Box Ottoman

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£475

FOR SALE

chests

17th century

Save

17th Century Arcaded Oak Coffer

From Holmes Antiques

£850

FOR SALE

chests

18th century

Save

Georgian Large Oak Mule Chest

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£590

FOR SALE

chest of drawers

17th century

Save

Oak Coffer

From Midwinter Antiques

£895

FOR SALE

chests

1900 - 1920

Save

Early 20th Century Ottoman

From Brookside Antiques

£345

FOR SALE

chests

16th century

Save

Rare 16th Century Inlaid Oak Coffer

From Oliveri Antiques Ltd

£1,950

FOR SALE

chests

19th century

Save

A Fine and Very Large 19th Century Country House Ottoman

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£2,500

FOR SALE

chests

19th century

Save

Oak and Metal Bound Silver Chest 19th Century

From Heydays Antiques

£795

FOR SALE

chests

17th C. Studded Leather Bound Chest on Stand

17th century

Save

17th C. Studded Leather Bound Chest on Stand

From Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

£1,550

FOR SALE

chests

Listings in this category span multiple centuries, incorporating materials from native British oak and pine to exotic camphor wood, mahogany, and iron.

19th century

Save

Antique Painted Pine Box 1800s

From Pinefinders

£627

FOR SALE

chests

17th century

Save

Large 17th Century Oak Coffer

From Holmes Antiques

£1,500

FOR SALE

chests

19th century

Save

Chip Carved Coffer

From Arcadia Antiques

£895

FOR SALE

chests

18th century

Save

Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer

From Prior and Willis

£1,046

FOR SALE

chests

16th century

Save

A 16th Century Iron Bound Coffer.

From Youngs Antiques

£15,000

FOR SALE

chests

18th century

Save

Mid 18th Century Swedish Pine Chest Decorated with Labyrinth

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,850

FOR SALE

chests

← 1 ... 34 35 36 37 38 →

Century Blanket Box

Small 17th Century Oak Coffer

Regency Mahogany Box Ottoman

17th Century Arcaded Oak Coffer

Georgian Large Oak Mule Chest

Oak Coffer

Early 20th Century Ottoman

Rare 16th Century Inlaid Oak Coffer

A Fine and Very Large 19th Century Country House Ottoman

Oak and Metal Bound Silver Chest 19th Century

17th C. Studded Leather Bound Chest on Stand

Antique Painted Pine Box 1800s

Large 17th Century Oak Coffer

Chip Carved Coffer

Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer

A 16th Century Iron Bound Coffer.

Mid 18th Century Swedish Pine Chest Decorated with Labyrinth

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories