A large wooden trunk, also known as a blanket box, in which clothes and blankets were stored. Examples dating from the 16th and 17th centuries may be elaborately carved, though these decorations are often 19th century 'improvements'.

Blanket chests were an essential household item during Australian pioneering days when sophisticated furniture was relatively scarce. The 19th century chests were much plainer than the earlier panelled versions. Many were brought to Australia by immigrants, although many made from red cedar or kauri pine still survive. The chests usually have flat wooden tops (distinguishing them from sea chests which were frequently domed), and in the better versions the side joints are dovetailed. 'Blanket chest' is a fairly broad term, since the trunks were used for storing all kinds of household effects. Carpenters' tool chests, which resemble blanket chests, often have small divisions and partitions with small drawers let into the base of more...

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A sailor's cabin blanket box, Baltic and celery top pine with…

A sailor's cabin blanket box, Baltic and celery top pine with red pine trim, 19th century, 43 cm high, 93 cm wide, 42 cm deep

An unusual Australian Arts & Crafts blanket box, blackwood…

An unusual Australian Arts &; Crafts blanket box, blackwood and kauri pine, carved with dragons and Gothic motifs, 19th/20th century, an imposing 62 cm high, 164 cm wide, 54 cm deep

An antique blanket box with painted finish, red and kauri pine…

An antique blanket box with painted finish, red and kauri pine with Baltic pine base, South Australian origin, 19th century, 51 cm high, 101 cm wide, 56 cm deep

An inlaid cedar and brass mounted blanket box, Australian,…

An inlaid cedar and brass mounted blanket box, Australian, circa 1870. with original brass corners, original cast iron carry handles with pull out drawer at base with brass military handles, 88 cm wide 53 cm deep 52 cm high

A blanket box, Australian cedar on porcelain casters, 19th…

19th Century Australian Cedar Blanket Box on Porcelain Casters

A blanket box, Australian cedar on porcelain casters, 19th century, 50 cm high, 96 cm wide, 41 cm deep, Provenance, The Rodney Pemberton Collection

An Australian cedar blanket box with inset brass handles, 19th…

19th Century Australian Cedar Blanket Box with Brass Handles

An Australian cedar blanket box with inset brass handles, 19th century, 45 cm high, 89 cm wide, 51 cm deep

A colonial Australian cedar blanket box with kauri pine…

Colonial Australian Cedar Blanket Box with Kauri Pine, 19th Century

A colonial Australian cedar blanket box with kauri pine secondary timbers, 19th century, 42 cm high, 92 cm, 47 cm

Oak blanket chest, 18th century, hinged rectangular lid with…

Oak blanket chest, 18th century, hinged rectangular lid with metal lock, on bracket supports, height 59 cm width 107 cm depth 37 cm

A rustic antique style elm blanket box, with mortise and tenon…

Antique Elm Blanket Box with Rustic Charm

A rustic antique style elm blanket box, with mortise and tenon joins, twin hinged flaps, iron studs and corners, 50 cm high, 152 cm wide, 71 cm deep

A 19th century pine blanket box, rectangular shape, hinged lid…

Antique Pine Blanket Box with Hinged Lid

A 19th century pine blanket box, rectangular shape, hinged lid on bracket feet

A bombe shaped silky oak blanket box by R.L. Cordon Art…

Silky Oak Bombe Blanket Box by R.L. Cordon Furniture

A bombe shaped silky oak blanket box by R.L. Cordon Art Furniture of Brisbane, early 20th century 45 cm high, 103 cm wide, 50 cm deep

An antique Australian cedar blanket box, 19th century 42 cm…

19th Century Australian Cedar Blanket Box

An antique Australian cedar blanket box, 19th century 42 cm high, 95 cm wide, 41 cm deep

A cream and pale blue and floral painted blanket chest, 112 cm,…

Floral Painted Blanket Chest in Cream and Blue

A cream and pale blue and floral painted blanket chest, 112 cm, wide 60 cm, deep,51 cm, high

A 20th century linen-fold front blanket box mid 20th century in…

Mahogany Linen-Fold Blanket Box with Brass Fittings

A 20th century linen-fold front blanket box mid 20th century in mahogany and brass fittings. Having a linen-fold front and resting on talon feet on balls. 56 x 105 x 58 cm

A cedar blanket box, late 19th century, with rising top and…

Late 19th Century Cedar Blanket Box

A cedar blanket box, late 19th century, with rising top and plinth base and later brass handles, height 50 cm, width 105 cm, depth 60 cm. Provenance: The Gordon and Jackie Samuels collection

An Austrian painted pine blanket box, late 18th century, 59.5…

18th Century Austrian Pine Blanket Box

An Austrian painted pine blanket box, late 18th century, 59.5 cm high, 122 cm wide, 60 cm deep

An Austrian painted pine blanket box, late 18th century, 56.5…

18th Century Austrian Painted Pine Blanket Box

An Austrian painted pine blanket box, late 18th century, 56.5 cm high, 136.5 cm wide, 68.5 cm deep

An antique English oak two drawer mule chest with blanket box…

18th Century English Oak Mule Chest with Blanket Box

An antique English oak two drawer mule chest with blanket box lift-top, late 18th century, 100 cm high, 95 cm wide, 54 cm deep

An Anglo-Indian teak blanket box, 19th century, 50 cm high, 91…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Teak Blanket Box

An Anglo-Indian teak blanket box, 19th century, 50 cm high, 91 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Vintage pine blanket box trunk, 96 x 48 cm, 46 cm high

Vintage Pine Blanket Box Trunk - 96x48x46cm

Vintage pine blanket box trunk, 96 x 48 cm, 46 cm high

An antique Australian cedar blanket box, New South Wales origin,…

19th Century Cedar Blanket Box from New South Wales

An antique Australian cedar blanket box, New South Wales origin, mid 19th century, 41 cm high, 87 cm wide, 50 cm deep

An antique blanket box trunk, camphorwood with bound edges,…

19th Century Camphorwood Bound Edge Blanket Box Trunk

An antique blanket box trunk, camphorwood with bound edges, 19th century, 44 cm high, 94 cm wide, 45 cm deep

An English blanket box, interior fitted with original candle…

Antique English Oak Blanket Box with Candle Box, 1760

An English blanket box, interior fitted with original candle box, carved oak, circa 1760, 79 cm high, 115 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A brass bound camphorwood blanket box, 19th century, 42 cm high,…

19th Century Brass Bound Camphorwood Blanket Box

A brass bound camphorwood blanket box, 19th century, 42 cm high, 90 cm wide, 44 cm deep

An antique English elm and oak blanket box, carved with the…

17th Century Carved English Elm and Oak Blanket Box

An antique English elm and oak blanket box, carved with the initials, D. P. 1693, 19th century or earlier, 32 cm high, 77 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Victorian style blanket box trunk 103 cm x 58 cm, 50 cm high

Victorian Blanket Box Trunk - 103x58x50cm

Victorian style blanket box trunk 103 cm x 58 cm, 50 cm high

A rustic painted pine Scandinavian blanket box, first half 19th…

19th Century Scandinavian Painted Pine Blanket Box

A rustic painted pine Scandinavian blanket box, first half 19th century, with rising top, internal candle box and moulded base on bracket feet, decorated with panels of flowers. Height 59 cm, width 166 cm, depth 63 cm. Provenance: Thomas Hamel collection,…

Blanket chest, 19th century. Oak chest with cast handles and…

19th Century Oak Blanket Chest with Cast Handles

Blanket chest, 19th century. Oak chest with cast handles and decorative front

An Australian cedar blanket box cabin trunk, 19th century, 32…

19th Century Australian Cedar Blanket Box

An Australian cedar blanket box cabin trunk, 19th century, 32 cm high, 76 cm wide, 45 cm deep

An Australian Art Deco blanket box, Queensland walnut, hardwood…

Australian Art Deco Blanket Box in Queensland Walnut

An Australian Art Deco blanket box, Queensland walnut, hardwood and teak, circa 1930s, 69 cm high, 112 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Oak blanket box, early 19th century, with panelled decoration,…

19th Century Oak Blanket Box with Panelled Decoration

Oak blanket box, early 19th century, with panelled decoration, height 71 cm, length 109 cm, depth 44 cm

Mahogany blanket box trunk 104 cm x 59 cm, 49 cm high

Mahogany Blanket Box Trunk - 104x59x49cm

Mahogany blanket box trunk 104 cm x 59 cm, 49 cm high

A George III mahogany blanket box, of plain form with moulded…

George III Mahogany Blanket Box with Claw Feet

A George III mahogany blanket box, of plain form with moulded rising top and brass handles standing on claw and ball feet, height 68 cm, width 160 cm, depth 73 cm

Lloyd loom blanket box 123 cm wide, by 67 cm deep and 45 cm…

Lloyd Loom Blanket Box - 123x67x45 cm

Lloyd loom blanket box 123 cm wide, by 67 cm deep and 45 cm tall.

A Colonial blanket box, pine with original simulated grain…

Colonial Pine Blanket Box with Simulated Grain Finish

A Colonial blanket box, pine with original simulated grain finish, South Australian origin, 19th century, addressed on the lid 'Mrs. Leonard, passenger to Melbourne, for ship Hotspur, 30 cm high, 68 cm wide, 40 cm deep

A Colonial Australian blanket box, kauri pine, 19th century, 40…

Colonial Kauri Pine Blanket Box

A Colonial Australian blanket box, kauri pine, 19th century, 40 cm high, 88 cm wide, 53 cm deep

A Colonial cedar blanket box, rectangular with rising top…

Colonial Cedar Blanket Box with Lockable Candle Box

A Colonial cedar blanket box, rectangular with rising top revealing a lockable candle box, having iron carrying handles to the sides, plinth base painted 'L.Prevost' inside lid, height 40 cm, width 74 cm, depth 38 cm

An early Colonial blanket box trunk on turned legs, cedar with…

Colonial Cedar Blanket Box with Iron Hardware

An early Colonial blanket box trunk on turned legs, cedar with iron lock and hinges, New South Wales origin, 19th century, 62 cm high, 81 cm wide, 46 cm deep

A Colonial blanket box, Australian cedar, 19th century, petite…

Petite Australian Cedar Colonial Blanket Box

A Colonial blanket box, Australian cedar, 19th century, petite proportions, 38 cm high, 62 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Pine blanket box late 19th century, dark stained with gold…

19th Century Pine Blanket Box with Gold Lettering

Pine blanket box late 19th century, dark stained with gold lettering 'Reinhold Rosenzweig', Barossa Marananga 1898, height 55 cm, length 113 cm, depth: 55 cm

A Baltic pine blanket box emblazoned 'Wahgunyah', 19th century,…

"Wahgunyah" Baltic Pine Blanket Box

A Baltic pine blanket box emblazoned 'Wahgunyah', 19th century, 49 cm high, 114 cm wide, 56 cm deep

19th century yew wood blanket box, with brass carrying handles…

Yew Wood Blanket Box with Brass Handles

19th century yew wood blanket box, with brass carrying handles on bracket feet

Vintage camphorwood blanket box with inside lift out tray, 94…

Camphorwood Blanket Box with Lift-Out Tray

Vintage camphorwood blanket box with inside lift out tray, 94 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 52 cm high

A Victorian mahogany blanket box, double locks with brass…

Victorian Mahogany Blanket Box with Brass Accents

A Victorian mahogany blanket box, double locks with brass keyhole escutcheons, elaborate fixed brass handles to the sides and brass corners to the back. 92 cm x 43 cm x 37 cm.

Large early 20th century blanket box, of handsome proportions,…

Brass-handled Blanket Box: Early 20th Century

Large early 20th century blanket box, of handsome proportions, with central latched top, flanked by heavy brass handles, 65 cm x 125 cm x 62 cm

A blanket box, Australian cedar, N.S.W. origin, 19th century,…

19th Century Cedar Blanket Box

A blanket box, Australian cedar, N.S.W. origin, 19th century, dovetailed construction with inch thick cedar slabs, 51 cm high, 95 cm wide, 53 cm deep

19th century Australian Colonial blanket box and cover, of…

Australian Colonial Blanket Box with Cover

19th century Australian Colonial blanket box and cover, of rectangular form, with hinged top, and drop handles, 46 x 87 cm

A maple blanket box with brass handles 5s x 90 x 56 cm

Maple Blanket Box with Brass Handles - 90x56 cm

A maple blanket box with brass handles 5s x 90 x 56 cm

A blanket box, blue painted finish on pine, 19th century 45 cm…

Blue Pine Blanket Box, 19th Century

A blanket box, blue painted finish on pine, 19th century 45 cm high, 89 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Continental painted pine blanket box 19th century, 41.5 cm…

19th Century Continental Pine Blanket Box

Continental painted pine blanket box 19th century, 41.5 cm height, 78 cm length, 47 cm depth

Australian cedar blanket box, circa 1900, 52 cm height, 96 cm…

Antique Australian Cedar Blanket Box

Australian cedar blanket box, circa 1900, 52 cm height, 96 cm length, 50 cm depth

Late Victorian oak blanket chest, 19th century, raised on…

Victorian Oak Blanket Chest with Barley Twist Legs

Late Victorian oak blanket chest, 19th century, raised on barley twist legs joined by stretchers, height 48 cm width 60 cm depth 38 cm

Vintage blanket trunk 107 cm wide, by 51 cm deep, by 62 cm tall

Vintage Blanket Trunk - 107x51x62 cm

Vintage blanket trunk 107 cm wide, by 51 cm deep, by 62 cm tall

An Australian silk oak blanket box, early 20th century 101 cm…

Early 20th Century Australian Silk Oak Blanket Box

An Australian silk oak blanket box, early 20th century 101 cm width x 48 cm depth x 49 cm height

English oak lift-top blanket chest, iron hardware, height 60 cm…

English Oak Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware

English oak lift-top blanket chest, iron hardware, height 60 cm length 111 cm depth 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes

English Renaissance style oak blanket chest, the front carved…

Carved Oak Blanket Chest with Classical Scene

English Renaissance style oak blanket chest, the front carved with a classical scene, on carved lion paw feet, height 159 cm with 139 cm depth 49 cm

An early 1900s rimu Art Nouveau blanket box, the exterior…

Art Nouveau Rimu Blanket Box with Whiplash Carvings

An early 1900s rimu Art Nouveau blanket box, the exterior carved with florals and leaves in whiplash pattern, the interior lined with old tin, scalloped base and on shallow shaped legs. Carved by the vendor's grandmother. 81 x 43 x 49 cm

A heavy cedar blanket box, 19th century, dovetail construction…

19th Century Cedar Blanket Box

A heavy cedar blanket box, 19th century, dovetail construction with inch thick slab sides, 50 cm high, 94 cm wide, 54 cm deep

An Australian cedar blanket box, Grafton N.S.W. origin, circa…

Antique Cedar Blanket Box from Grafton, NSW (1865)

An Australian cedar blanket box, Grafton N.S.W. origin, circa 1865, 45 cm high, 83 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Lloyd Loom blanket trunk, 93 cm wide, 49 cm high

Lloyd Loom Blanket Trunk - 93x49 cm

Lloyd Loom blanket trunk, 93 cm wide, 49 cm high

A stained pine blanket box, 46 x 95 x 56 cm

Stained Pine Blanket Box - 46x95x56cm

A stained pine blanket box, 46 x 95 x 56 cm

A George II oak mule chest blanket box 18th century and later…

George II Oak Mule Chest with Drawer

A George II oak mule chest blanket box 18th century and later panelled front with single full size drawer lower height 82 cm, width 115 cm, depth 52 cm

A pine blanket box, 45 x 91 x 55 cm

Pine Blanket Box - 45x91x55cm

A pine blanket box, 45 x 91 x 55 cm

A large pine blanket box, 19th century, 64 cm high, 153 cm wide,…

19th Century Pine Blanket Box - Large Size

A large pine blanket box, 19th century, 64 cm high, 153 cm wide, 63 cm deep

A padouk period blanket box with brass corners, 48 cm high, 98…

Padauk Blanket Box with Brass Corners

A padouk period blanket box with brass corners, 48 cm high, 98 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Colonial cedar blanket box, height 38 cm width 76 cm depth 43 cm

Colonial Cedar Blanket Box - 38x76x43 cm

Colonial cedar blanket box, height 38 cm width 76 cm depth 43 cm

Stinkwood brass banded Swazl carved wood blanket chest, Cape…

Cape Dutch Stinkwood Brass Chest, 1860

Stinkwood brass banded Swazl carved wood blanket chest, Cape Dutch, c. 1860, with brass strap hinges, ornate brass escutcheon, raised on large ball feet. Height 79 cm. Length 135 cm. Depth 60 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alida Haskins widow of…

Solid mottled kauri blanket box, the top showing wear. Width 94…

Mottled Kauri Blanket Box - Worn Top - 94cm Width

Solid mottled kauri blanket box, the top showing wear. Width 94 cm

A Australian cedar lined pine blanket box, 19th century. 32 cm…

19th Century Cedar Pine Blanket Box

A Australian cedar lined pine blanket box, 19th century. 32 cm high, 76 cm wide, 45 cm deep.

Vintage blanket box with upholstered lid, 107 cm wide, 56 cm…

Vintage Upholstered Blanket Box

Vintage blanket box with upholstered lid, 107 cm wide, 56 cm high approx

A Moroccan blanket box with mother of pearl inlay

Moroccan Mother of Pearl Blanket Box

A Moroccan blanket box with mother of pearl inlay

Late 19th century Anglo-Indian teak blanket box the whole…

Elaborate Teak Blanket Box with Floral Carvings

Late 19th century Anglo-Indian teak blanket box the whole elaborately carved with florals, scrolls on bun feet

Carved oak blanket box 116 cm wide, 61 cm high

Oak Blanket Box - 116cm x 61cm

Carved oak blanket box 116 cm wide, 61 cm high

Colonial cedar brass bound blanket chest. Camphor wood lined,…

Colonial Cedar Brass Bound Blanket Chest

Colonial cedar brass bound blanket chest. Camphor wood lined, with original lock & key. Height 48, Wt.97 & Depth 46 cm

Mahogany blanket chest with brass carrying handles, in…

Mahogany Blanket Chest with Brass Handles - Excellent Condition

Mahogany blanket chest with brass carrying handles, in excellent condition

An Indian bone inlaid blanket box 85 cm x 50 cm x 45 cm

Indian Bone Inlaid Blanket Box - 85x50x45cm

An Indian bone inlaid blanket box 85 cm x 50 cm x 45 cm

A Baltic pine blanket box 53 x 82 x 44 cm

Baltic Pine Blanket Box - 53x82x44cm

A Baltic pine blanket box 53 x 82 x 44 cm

Cream painted blanket box of morrocan style with distressed…

Moroccan-style Distressed Cream Blanket Box

Cream painted blanket box of morrocan style with distressed finish, approx 47 cm high, 86 cm wide, 44 cm deep

Stained pine blanket box, approx 91 cm wide, 47.5 cm deep, 48…

Stained Pine Blanket Box - 91cm

Stained pine blanket box, approx 91 cm wide, 47.5 cm deep, 48 cm high

Vintage carved camphorwood blanket box, approx 61 cm high, 100…

Vintage Camphorwood Blanket Box - Carved Design

Vintage carved camphorwood blanket box, approx 61 cm high, 100 cm long

English oak blanket box, 106 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 51 cm high

English Oak Blanket Box - 106x46x51cm

English oak blanket box, 106 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 51 cm high

Continental pine sarcophagus shaped lime washed blanket box.…

19th Century Continental Pine Blanket Box

Continental pine sarcophagus shaped lime washed blanket box. 19th century. 90 cm x 57 cm x 60 cm

A small mahogany brass hinged blanket chest, 19th century, 37…

Antique Mahogany Blanket Chest with Brass Hinges

A small mahogany brass hinged blanket chest, 19th century, 37 cm high, 74 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Antique northern European blanket box with red floral folkart…

Red Floral Folkart Blanket Box with Key

Antique northern European blanket box with red floral folkart decoration with key. 116 x 59 x 68 cm

Antique northern European blanket box. Hand painted folkart…

Folkart Floral Blanket Box with Key

Antique northern European blanket box. Hand painted folkart floral decoration on green background with original key. 114 cm x 65 cm x 69 cm

Vintage blanket box 110 cm wide, 55 cm high

Vintage Blanket Box - 110cm x 55cm

Vintage blanket box 110 cm wide, 55 cm high

Antique pine blanket box, approx 96 cm long

Antique Pine Blanket Box - 96cm Length

Antique pine blanket box, approx 96 cm long

A small Australian cedar blanket box, circa 1860, of…

Antique Cedar Blanket Box, 1860

A small Australian cedar blanket box, circa 1860, of rectangular form with a hinged top and dovetail detail to the corners, 91 cm wide, x 49 cm deep, 43 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne

An Australian Colonial cedar blanket box with rectangular…

Australian Cedar Blanket Box with Lift-Out Tray

An Australian Colonial cedar blanket box with rectangular hinged top and lift-out tray. Height 41 cm. Width 93 cm. Depth 41 cm.

Pine blanket chest, with iron handles. Height 46 cm. Depth 44…

Iron-handled Pine Blanket Chest

Pine blanket chest, with iron handles. Height 46 cm. Depth 44 cm. Length 93 cm