Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

French Riviera Storage Chest or Bench in Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970

$1,384

French Riviera Storage Chest or Bench in Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970

By Dal Vera

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning French Riviera style storage chest or bench, entirely handcrafted in rattan and woven wicker. This stylish organic piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest

$1,032Sale Price|30% Off

Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A Lane Altavista Cedar Lined Cherry upholstered seat storage bench or blanket chest in good vintage condition. Panelized front with two faux drawers mounte...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

1960s Axel Einar Hjorth Style Swedish Pine Storage Bench

$11,150

1960s Axel Einar Hjorth Style Swedish Pine Storage Bench

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s Swedish Mid-Century, large pine storage bench is in the style of celebrated Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth, likely inspired by the works of the designer's 'Sportstugemöbler...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Large Vintage Carved Chest, Hong Kong, Camphorwood, Storage Trunk, Mid Century

$2,426Sale Price|20% Off

Large Vintage Carved Chest, Hong Kong, Camphorwood, Storage Trunk, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage carved chest. A Hongkongese, camphorwood storage trunk, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. A fine example of Oriental craftsmanship, with rich colour...

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1950s Hong Kong Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Solid Pine Cedar Chest by Bally MFG co Bally Pa

$696Sale Price|30% Off

Vintage Solid Pine Cedar Chest by Bally MFG co Bally Pa

By Bally

Located in Germantown, MD

Great old pine chest. Cedar lining. Solid wood handles on both sides. Very well made. Clean inside out. Dimensions: 36" W x 17" D x 17.75" H Condition: Very good clean condition. S...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Cedar Lined Chest by Lane Furniture

$1,250

Mid-Century Modern Cedar Lined Chest by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring timeless mid-century style and practical storage into your home with this vintage cedar chest by Lane Furniture, a brand well known for its quality craftsmanship and iconic bla...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest, Blonde Oak, USA, 1950s

$1,500

Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest, Blonde Oak, USA, 1950s

By Lane Furniture

Located in Highland, IN

This great chest by Lane typifies 50s mid-century style. Clad in blonde wood, and supported by splayed legs, the chest has a locking lid that lifts to a cedar compartment with a shal...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted

$3,200

Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted

By Lane Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane

$1,400

Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut cedar lined hope chest.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Curved Lane Cedar Chest

$1,800

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Curved Lane Cedar Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This inlaid Mid-Century Modern curved Lane cedar chest is a true statement piece, showcasing the perfect blend of artistry and functionality. Crafted with p...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Cedar

Lane Altavista Antiqued Pine and Cedar Lined Storage Chest

$970Sale Price|30% Off

Lane Altavista Antiqued Pine and Cedar Lined Storage Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

Lane Altavista Antiqued Pine and Cedar Lined Storage Blanket Chest. Great vintage condition. Measures 48" in width x 16" in depth x 21.5" in height.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Pine

'Taliesin' Model #2005 Special Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed

$9,300Sale Price|33% Off

'Taliesin' Model #2005 Special Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed

By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeously refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' Model #2005 Special Cabinet on Stand was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon in 1955 and produced only for two years, therefore is now a highly sought-after and rare collectors item and this particular cabinet design being one of the most sought after of the entire collection. This example is signed with the red Taliesin symbol on the back along with its stamped model #2005. This rare Frank Lloyd Wright cabinet features the rare sought after architectural base with equally rare and sought after two door cabinet with concentric square designs on doors. Inside the cabinet is a removable shelf. The cabinet can be removed from the base as can be seen in the photos. Frank Lloyd Wright stated that one of his goals for this line was for the 'design to make the home more efficient as well as more beautiful'. Woven into each piece of this series was the chamfered wood edge with an abstracted Greek key motif, the signature detail of every Taliesin design, covering the edges of each item in the collection. All of the pieces were executed in Honduran Mahogany, a high-end luxury wood choice. His idea was to design ‘infinite adaptability to American living’, for example desks could double as dressing tables, small tables could be used as a chair or stool and bookcases had moveable tops transforming into room dividers. Decoration was limited to the greek key edges so that ‘is of the piece, not on it’ and the removal of elimination of any hardware door or drawer pulls in favor of cut out flush pulls which ‘catch light and shadow for interesting and changing patterns’. Wright pitched three separate concepts to Heritage Henredon: ‘Burberry’, ‘Honeycomb’ and ‘Four Square’ which was the one chosen to go into production and renamed ‘Taliesin’ after Wrights Wisconsin home. A distinguishing feature of the Taliesin line is that each piece is identified with a branded signature which was often accompanied by a red square. No other items from the rest of Wright's career is marked or identified which makes this line more desirable to collectors. This particular cabinet design recently broke auction records for its model - demonstrating the rarity and desirability of Frank Lloyd Wright's work along with the uniqueness of this cabinet design and demand from art and design collectors and investors, along with the interior design community. This beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright Taleisin cabinet would work great in a Craftsman, Farm House, Monterey, Spanish, Mission, Arts & Crafts, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a small blanket chest, a dry bar for liquor...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Cedar Chest w/ Bench

$800

Mid-Century Cedar Chest w/ Bench

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lane furniture made blanket chest with upholstered bench top. Flip top action with cedar wood lining. Great for storage and seating! Please confirm location NY or NJ

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Mid Century Middle Eastern Carved Landscape Scenic Mahogany BlanketStorage Chest

$1,396Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Middle Eastern Carved Landscape Scenic Mahogany BlanketStorage Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Middle Eastern intricately Carved Landscape Scenic Fruitwood Storage Chest. Carved on all sides including the back of chest. Measures 40" in width, 20.5" in depth and ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Blanket Chest or Coffee Table

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Blanket Chest or Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Blanket chest or coffee table from the Cedar wood . Chest is from the 1970 s

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

White Lacquered Campaign Style Chest, Cabinet or Mini Armiore

$2,500

White Lacquered Campaign Style Chest, Cabinet or Mini Armiore

Located in Stamford, CT

A White Lacquered Campaign Style Chest, Cabinet or Mini Armiore A chest or cabinet of campaign style done over in the Hollywood Regency Style having a fine white lacquered finish. A ...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

1950's Mid Century Witco Scroll Carved Cedar Chest

$1,080Sale Price|70% Off

1950's Mid Century Witco Scroll Carved Cedar Chest

By William Westenhaver / Witco

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Incredible ornately carved cedar hump blanket chest. Scroll work carving on edges and top. Very large, thick and heavy piece all fashioned together with wooden pegs. Large metal door...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Illums Bolighus Teak & Leather Blanket Chest

$2,400

Illums Bolighus Teak & Leather Blanket Chest

By Illums Bolighus

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Illums Bolighus solid teak blanket chest, circa early 1960's. This newly refinished example has an interior sliding removable drawer, patinated brass hinges and interior leather strap.

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Hope Chest Trunk Storage MINT

$2,800

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Hope Chest Trunk Storage MINT

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Hope Chest Trunk Storage MINT

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak

$2,750

Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare cubic blanket chest is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particula...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Woven Wicket Blanket Storage Chest

$766Sale Price|30% Off

Mid 20th Century Woven Wicket Blanket Storage Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 20th Century Woven Wicket Blanket Storage Chest measuring 30" in width, 18" in dwpth and 17.5" in height.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century Cedar Chest By Cavalier

$850

Mid-Century Cedar Chest By Cavalier

By Cavalier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Discover the perfect blend of beauty and functionality with this exquisite cedar chest by Cavalier. Crafted with premium cedar wood, this chest not only offers ample storage space fo...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Carpenter's Chest Bossche School Style, The Netherlands 1960s

$1,250

Carpenter's Chest Bossche School Style, The Netherlands 1960s

By Dom Hans van der Laan

Located in Meer, VAN

Carpenter's Chest Bossche School Style, The Netherlands, 1960s. This is a very unusual and unique carpenter’s chest in a very distinct Bossche School style, made in The Netherlands,...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Massive Italian Cachepot or Container in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, 1970s

$2,791

Massive Italian Cachepot or Container in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Impressive and sculptural extra large planter or decorative container, entirely crafted in magnificent tortoiseshell-effect lucite and finished with an elegant polished brass upper t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

French Riviera Round Planter Stand on Wheels in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s

$988

French Riviera Round Planter Stand on Wheels in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Italian Mid-Century planter in curved rattan with brass casters. This stylish organic piece was designed in Italy by Vivai del Sud during the 1960s. In amazing condition an...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Chest

$2,200

Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Chest

By Tomlinson, John Stuart, Drexel, Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Hope Chest Bottom Shelf MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Vintage Figured Walnut Cedar Chest by Dillingham Mfg. Co

$1,200

Vintage Figured Walnut Cedar Chest by Dillingham Mfg. Co

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage figured walnut cedar chest by Dillingham Manufacturing Company. Showcasing a beautifully bookmatched figured walnut veneer front, this elegant chest highlights the rich grain...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Italian 1960's Hamper and Waste Bin Bathroom Set in Thick Lucite

$700Sale Price|48% Off

Italian 1960's Hamper and Waste Bin Bathroom Set in Thick Lucite

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Amazing Oval Mid-Century Modern Set of Hamper and Trash Can, Italy. This Italian 1960's bathroom set is made in thick checkered acrylic or lucite with hardware with chrome hinge and ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Large Basket in Curved Rattan, Brass and Wicker by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s

$1,116

Large Basket in Curved Rattan, Brass and Wicker by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning large decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This delightful decorative object was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Vivai del Sud. In amazing...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exceptional Maitland Smith 40" Long Tooled Leather and Brass Trunk

$3,500

Exceptional Maitland Smith 40" Long Tooled Leather and Brass Trunk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Maitland Smith was quite prolific, but this trunk or blanket chest is highly unusual and we have never seen another example. This is not a tabletop storage box, but a large trunk tha...

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1970s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

'Staccato' Cedar Chest by Lane Furniture

$1,400

'Staccato' Cedar Chest by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three dimensional mid-century modern cedar chest by Lane Furniture. Part of their 'Staccato' line, which features a mosaic front, push button top, and cedar lined inside. Please conf...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

1980s María Teresa Méndez Art Chest Cabinet Mexico City

$11,000

1980s María Teresa Méndez Art Chest Cabinet Mexico City

By Taller Maria Teresa Mendez

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1980s María Teresa Méndez Antique Art Treasure Chest Trunk Cabinet Coffee Table Mexico City Attributed to María Teresa Méndez (unsigned). Craft...

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1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Goatskin, Acrylic, Wood, Mahogany, Paint

Mid-century Swedish Bench - Coffer - Blanket Box with Carvings

$5,584

Mid-century Swedish Bench - Coffer - Blanket Box with Carvings

Located in London, GB

Swedish bench coffer in walnut, dating from the 1950s. The front is decorated with carved ornament, including scrolling foliage and a central roundel depicting an archer. Further car...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Tessellated Stone Veneered Trunk

$1,450

Tessellated Stone Veneered Trunk

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This is a wonderfully simple yet beautiful tessellated stone veneered trunk. The manufacturing tag is still on the underside of the trunk and reads "Alexvale Furniture, Inc/ Philippines// item number///date. The featured stone specimens have been placed closely together and their sizes range from about 1" x 3" to 2"x 5" of different sizes. Different shades of beige dominate the color scheme while subtle hints of grey, yellow , and orange can be seen throughout the piece. Fine brass inlays run vertically on the top and front of the trunk. A brass inlaid circle...

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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Stone, Brass

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest, Teak, Chandigarh

$11,500

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest, Teak, Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stamford, CT

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Dirty Linen Basket, Cane, Teak, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s Rare 'Dirty Linen' box designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India. Th...

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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Cane, Teak

59" Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut Cabinet Dresser

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

59" Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut Cabinet Dresser

Located in Pasadena, TX

Mid-Century Modern Danish walnut cabinet Four drawer configuration Tapered wood legs.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

$13,300

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...

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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak, Cane

1960s Mid Century Rosewood Chest

$950

1960s Mid Century Rosewood Chest

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid Century Rosewood Chest] This mid-century rosewood chest is a beautiful example of American craftsmanship from the 1960s. The rich rosewood gives it...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Dresser/Tatra Pravenec, 1960's

$1,139

Mid-Century Dresser/Tatra Pravenec, 1960's

By Tatra Pravenec

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, fabric Cleaned Good original condition.

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Solid Brass Scrolls Decorated Double Door Blanket Gentleman's Chest Cabinet

$3,800

Solid Brass Scrolls Decorated Double Door Blanket Gentleman's Chest Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very decorative high quality walnut finish blanket chest or cabinet with three drawers in style of Edmond Spence. The front doors are neatly decorated with solid brass scrolls.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Camphor Wood Coffer/Chest With Interior Lift Out Storage Tray

$1,450

Vintage Camphor Wood Coffer/Chest With Interior Lift Out Storage Tray

Located in Morristown, NJ

A lovely vintage mid-century coffer/blanket chest made of camphor wood. The exterior is varnished while the interior remains in a natural state. An attractive piece with dental moldi...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s

$1,186

Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Tessellated Stone Brass Frame Base Treasure Chest Trunk Box Console End Table

$1,200

Tessellated Stone Brass Frame Base Treasure Chest Trunk Box Console End Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern decorative tessellated stone polished marble tiles box treasure blanket utility chest on brass frame base.

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Marble

Fine French Mid-Century Cherry Trunk Chair

$2,500

Fine French Mid-Century Cherry Trunk Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French 1950's solid cherry-wood blanket chest/coffer chair.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Cherry

1950s Czech Military Medical Storage Chest Vzor 57

$442

1950s Czech Military Medical Storage Chest Vzor 57

Located in Praha, CZ

Original military medical storage chest manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s and marked as Vzor 57. Designed for transporting and protecting medical supplies in military e...

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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Other

Antique Indian Pitara Chest with Turquoise Patina

$1,950

Antique Indian Pitara Chest with Turquoise Patina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This antique Indian Pitara chest, crafted from teakwood and iron, features distressed turquoise paint and a timeworn patina. Constructed from solid teak wood and reinforced with iron...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Travel Suitcase Chest Box Canvas Trunk Art Déco

$2,558

Early 20th Century Travel Suitcase Chest Box Canvas Trunk Art Déco

Located in Berlin, DE

Decorative travel suitcase 1900-1920 (The interior trim can be renewed)

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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Huge Basket in Curved Rattan, Brass and Wicker by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s

$1,512

Huge Basket in Curved Rattan, Brass and Wicker by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous very large decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This delightful decorative object was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Vivai del Sud. In am...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Split Reed Bamboo and Brass Mounted Blanket Chest

$836Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Split Reed Bamboo and Brass Mounted Blanket Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Split Reed Bamboo and Brass Mounted and wood lined Blanket Chest Measures 36" in width, 20" in depth and stands 19.5" in height.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Blanket Storage Cabinet

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Blanket Storage Cabinet

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful Danish modern mid-century teak blanket storage/chest. This large vintage Danish teak blanket chest/storage trunk features spacious storage. Precisely crafted in exception...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Desk Made In Oak By Rosengran Hansen, 1960

$5,472

Desk Made In Oak By Rosengran Hansen, 1960

By Henry Rosengren Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

This oak desk, designed by Rosengran Hansen and manufactured by Brande Møbelindustri around the 1960s, is a classic example of Danish furniture design. With its timeless appeal and f...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Teak and Brass Sea Chest, Circa 1960's

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Danish Teak and Brass Sea Chest, Circa 1960's

Located in Norwalk, CT

This handsome sea chest is an iconic storage piece, bringing the style of life on the sea into your living room. Crafted from beautiful solid teak wood, the chest boasts a warm reddi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Box Brown Painted Chest Storage WW1 or WW2 50cm 19 1/2" Square 66cm 26" High

$4,085

Box Brown Painted Chest Storage WW1 or WW2 50cm 19 1/2" Square 66cm 26" High

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Really unusual, characterful conversation piece of military/aeronautical history ex British Army or Air Force - In totally original condition - Can be used as a occassional table f...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Chest of Drawers or Commode, 1970s

$2,210

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Chest of Drawers or Commode, 1970s

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo dresser with 7 drawers and glass top from 1970s.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

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