Antique pine blanket box lovely aged look some minor repairs over its life probably100 years plus old ! Would make a fantastic coffee table or decorative item
87 cm wide 45 depth 33 height
Nice old latch etc
Pine blanket boxes have a long history, dating back to the 17th century in Europe and Colonial America:
Origin
Blanket boxes originated in Europe, particularly in France and the UK, as a practical way to store important items and linens. They were often made in the Jacobean style, with bracketed legs and a flat top lid.
Early uses
Blanket boxes were used for storing clothing, documents, and other valuables, and as a place to sit. They were also a more affordable and sturdy alternative to chairs and closets, which were less common at the time.
Arrival in America
Early European settlers brought blanket boxes to Colonial America, where they became a staple of the home. In America, they were often called Hope Chests or Dowry Chests, and were used by unmarried girls to store items they would use once married.
Evolution
Over time, drawers were added to the basic blanket box design, creating a new piece of furniture called the mule chest. The drawers in the mule chest were used to store slippers, which colonists called "mules".
Materials
Blanket chests were commonly made from pine, but could also be made from walnut or mahogany.
Other styles
Pine furniture was also popular in other parts of the world, including the Netherlands, England, and Mexico.