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chairish.comBest Price
$2,190.00
ViewA rare and historically significant blanket chest crafted from pine in Barnstable, Cape Cod, around 1820. This Federal-era piece features a lift-top lid, a single full-width drawer below, and is distinguished by its faux-grain painted finish simulating mahogany, original forged iron side handles, and shaped bracket feet. The interior of the drawer is lined with pages from the 1829-1830 Barnstable Journal, offering provenance.
- Grain-painted pine construction
- One drawer
- Lift-top lid over deep storage well
- Shaped bracket feet
- Original forged iron side handles
- Lined drawer interior with 1829-1830 Barnstable Journal pages
- Early construction details (forged strap hinges, square-nailed joinery)
Details
- Category
- Blanket Chests
- Furniture Fixture Material
- Pine wood
- Pattern
- Texture
- Material
- Pine
- Age
- Adult
Questions & answers
- How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
- This Chairish blanket chest is sold by 1 retailer for $2,190.00. Available at chairish.com.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, it's currently in stock.
- What are the key features?
- Key features include Grain-painted pine construction, One drawer, Lift-top lid over deep storage well, Shaped bracket feet, and Original forged iron side handles.
- What is it made of?
- It's made of pine.
- What's its pattern?
- Its pattern is texture.