Louis XV Blanket Chests

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV

Paris France Antique Hide Wood Iron Dome Trunk Chest, Signed, Early 18th Century

$6,500

Paris France Antique Hide Wood Iron Dome Trunk Chest, Signed, Early 18th Century

Located in Forney, TX

Patina perfection! A rare and incredible nearly 300 year old French Parisian trunk by La Forest in original condition! An early precursor to the exceptional luxury leather artisans Paris is renowned, such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Goyard, we present this striking antique hide wrapped wood, iron, and flannel domed carriage travel trunk. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the first half of the 18th century, during the reign of King Louis XV (1715-1774), showcasing fine quality craftsmanship, construction and luxurious materials, featuring a high quality solid wood frame reinforced with patinated metal mounts and strapwork, finished in raw animal hide binding to the top and front, flanked by hand forged rolled iron carry handles at the sides, slatted back and sturdy plank boarded verso, the narrow rectangular case having a hinged dome shaped top, opening to reveal the extraordinary rare original flannel fabric lined interior, retaining maker's label under lid, signed La Forest. circa 1725 The label reads: Aux Armes De France Rue Saint Barthelemy, au bas du Pont-au-change, vis-a-vis l'Horloge du Palais La Forest, Maitre Coffretier- Malletier ordinaire de la Maifon de Condé : Fait & vend touted Fortescue de Coffres, Malles, Valifes, Etuis de Chapeaux, Fourreaux de Piftolets, Malles de Rouffi, & autres Marchandifes concernantles Voyages, Cantins, Caves, Malles de Lits, Coffres a Vaiffelles, Paniers de Bagages, & toutes Fortescue d'Equipages d'Armees. Le tout a jufte prix A Paris Translated: Street Saint Barthelemy, at the bottom of Pont-au-change, opposite the Palace Clock...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Exceptional 18th-century French oak coffer - dated 1722 - Blanket Chest

$3,760

Exceptional 18th-century French oak coffer - dated 1722 - Blanket Chest

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This exceptional 18th-century French oak coffer, dated 1722, is a true testament to the craftsmanship of its time. Its robust construction and richly detailed carvings make it an out...

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1720s Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Oak

Painted Alpine Blanket Chest - Europe circa 1790

$2,552

Painted Alpine Blanket Chest - Europe circa 1790

Located in Vo', Veneto

Tyrolean Painted Chest Technical information: Period: second half of the 18th century Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Height: 84 cm (33.07 in) Width: 137 cm (53.94 in) Depth: 55 cm (21.65 i...

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1790s Italian Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Fir

Louis XV Style Parcel-Gilt and Paint Decorated Two-Door Cabinet Server Sideboard

$1,665

Louis XV Style Parcel-Gilt and Paint Decorated Two-Door Cabinet Server Sideboard

Located in Stamford, CT

Louis XV style parcel-gilt and paint decorated two-door cabinet server sideboard.

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Wood

circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

$3,730

H 24.81 in W 51.19 in D 25.99 in

circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1800 hand painted German clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...

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Early 1800s European Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Pine

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

$3,944

H 31.89 in W 57.09 in D 27.17 in

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Vo', Veneto

Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...

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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Fir

Wonderful Early 18th Century Chest in Oak and Wrought Iron

$4,930

H 20.08 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in

Wonderful Early 18th Century Chest in Oak and Wrought Iron

Located in Meer, VAN

A wonderful late 17th to early 18th century chest in solid oak and hand wrought iron. Northern Europe. A great provincial vernacular piece with a beautiful carved apron and feet, ha...

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Early 18th Century Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest

$2,238

H 20 in W 31.75 in D 18.25 in

19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland. Using...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Pine, Paint

A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century

$2,800

H 10.24 in W 24.41 in D 11.82 in

A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 26cm. Width: 62cm. Depth: 30cm.

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18th Century Spanish Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial

$2,051Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.41 in W 54.73 in D 21.66 in

18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial

Located in Labrit, Landes

Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak French Provincial country house Very decorative and full of character Decorated with geometrical and vegetal motifs This chest has the ...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest

$2,299

H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 22.84 in

Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique early 18th century carved oak coffer/chest having finely carved detail to the panels and frieze, panelled sides, standing on stile feet. A fantastic example in original con...

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18th Century English Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Oak

1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

$4,408

H 27.76 in W 59.45 in D 25.6 in

1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1802 dated aqua blue hand painted European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased ...

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Early 1800s European Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Pine

American Folk Art Blanket Chest, Hand-Painted Wood, Circa 1800

$2,350

H 24 in W 47 in D 22 in

American Folk Art Blanket Chest, Hand-Painted Wood, Circa 1800

Located in Astoria, NY

American Polychrome Painted Wood Blanket Chest, circa 1800, with American sigil, soldier and equestrian vignettes to the top and sides, two bottom short drawers. 24" H x 47" W x 22"...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Wood, Paint

Swedish 18th Century Painted Chest-Trunk

$6,400

H 26.25 in W 59.88 in D 23 in

Swedish 18th Century Painted Chest-Trunk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An 18th century painted chest from Sweden, likely a marriage trunk, displaying a particular Scandinavian folk art style of joyful polychrome illustrations. The large, rectilinear vol...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Iron

Vintage Rustic Norwegian Hand Painted Blanket Chest

$1,950

H 24 in W 46.5 in D 26.5 in

Vintage Rustic Norwegian Hand Painted Blanket Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Rustic blanket chest. Beautiful hand painted detail in a large scale chest. Made in Norway. Acquired from a Palm beach estate.

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Early 20th Century Norwegian Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Paint

18th Century American Pine Decorated Blanket Chest

$3,800

H 28.5 in W 25.75 in D 46.5 in

18th Century American Pine Decorated Blanket Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th century American pine decorated blanket chest, probably from New England, circa 1770 having a dovetailed case on wide bracket feet, the li...

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Late 18th Century American Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Pine

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Trunk - Dome Chest Wrapped in Studded Leather - Italy - 18th Louis XV Period

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H 22.64 in W 47.64 in D 16.93 in

Trunk - Dome Chest Wrapped in Studded Leather - Italy - 18th Louis XV Period

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very rare large blanket chest, Italian trunk from the 18th century in wood covered in leather. On feet. Louis XV period. The core of the chest is made of wood covered in leather with a brass studded decoration. The date is thus studded: 1790. (17 C A 90). The trunk lid is curved. This chest, trunk is therefore a dome chest. This large 18th century leather chest with studded...

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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Leather, Wood

French 19th Century Blanket Chest or Trunk

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H 25 in W 51 in D 23 in

French 19th Century Blanket Chest or Trunk

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Nice Line with a bit of curve on the feet, simple on the top, antiques by its age and very deco in an apartment.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Oak

French 18th Century Blanket Chest

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H 29.5 in W 63.5 in D 22 in

French 18th Century Blanket Chest

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French 18th century blanket chest.

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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Iron

1850s Black and White Hand-Painted Wood Italian Blanket Chest

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H 19.69 in W 46.46 in D 20.87 in

1850s Black and White Hand-Painted Wood Italian Blanket Chest

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An antique black and white blanket chest in original conditions. It has been made in Tuscany in Mid 19th century.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Wood

Louis XV Provincial Oak Trunk / Chest

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H 31.5 in W 45.75 in D 22.75 in

Louis XV Provincial Oak Trunk / Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Louis XV Provincial oak trunk / chest of drawers, early 19th century. The top two drawers do not open when the top is opened that area is a storage area. The bottom drawer functions ...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Iron

Painted Louis XV Style Chest, France, Late 19th Century

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H 21.26 in W 61.03 in D 23.63 in

Painted Louis XV Style Chest, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant and sturdy Louis XV style coffer or blanket or toy chest, with curved ends and gilt iron hardware.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

French 18th Century Louis XV Massive Coffer or Trunk from Brittany

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H 27.75 in W 83 in D 31.5 in

French 18th Century Louis XV Massive Coffer or Trunk from Brittany

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A massive solid walnut wood coffer / trunk from North West France in Brittany. This trunk is from the Louis XV period and has stood the test of time. Simple in design, this is the la...

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

French 19th Century Chestnut Bench/Trunk

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H 39.13 in W 70.25 in D 23.5 in

French 19th Century Chestnut Bench/Trunk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French chestnut bench from the early 1800's - 1820's. Paneled front and sides with wonderful patina. This trunk / bench has high enclosed side ...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Blanket Chests

Louis Xv blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage blanket chests created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV blanket chests made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for blanket chests differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,665 and tops out at $6,500 while the average work can sell for $2,010.