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What is the origin of the mule chest?
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The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19thC English Pine Mule Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1840
19thC Pine Mule Chest
W127 x D55 x H69cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Located in Skipton, GB
An Elm Mule Chest of the most wonderful colour and patina.
This form is often found in early
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Blanket Chests
Materials
Elm
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest with Panelled Front and Sides Two with Brass Handles and a Lift up
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Country Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
18th Century oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak mule chest, the rectangular top opens on the original steel hinges to reveal a
Category
Antique 1750s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
New England Mule Chest, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A New England mule chest, 19th century.
Pine with red wash, moulded lid and drawers, solid
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
