trunks + blanket boxes

An antique pine trunk or blanket box earns its place in every room it inhabits. At the foot of a bed it holds spare blankets. In an entryway it provides seating and stashes mittens. In a living room it doubles as a coffee table with serious character. We've put them everywhere and they always work.

The antique pine blanket boxes here were sourced on our buying trips through England. Most have their original iron hardware and the beautiful patina that comes from real use over real time. Some have lovely interior details — cedar lining, tray inserts, hand-painted decoration.

A great piece to start with if you're just beginning to explore antique furniture. Practical, beautiful, and genuinely timeless.