Antique Blanket Box

Antique Blanket Box: A Practical and Timeless Storage Solution

An antique blanket box is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can add to your home. Combining storage and seating, these traditional chests bring both functionality and character to any room. At Kayu Home, we source and restore original blanket boxes from China and India with care, offering unique pieces that help you keep your home organised while adding a touch of heritage to your interiors.

Blanket boxes are enjoying renewed popularity as people look for furniture that works hard and fits into modern living. These attractive solid wood chests were originally designed for storing blankets, linens and household textiles. Today, they are equally at home in a living room, hallway or bedroom, providing a clutter-free solution for everything from toys and shoes to spare bedding.

A Practical Storage Solution with Character

Antique blanket boxes are solid in construction and generous in interior storage space. As such, they offer an unusual and reliable storage solution for busy households. Placed at the foot of a bed, a blanket chest provides easy access to extra blankets and throws, whilst in a living room, it can hold cushions, games or magazines, keeping everyday items out of sight but close at hand.

At Kayu Home, we take pride in sourcing blanket boxes from India and China that have been made using traditional techniques. Crafted from solid wood such as elm, teak or pine, with dovetail joints and hand-forged hardware, these wonderful pieces of furniture are often richly decorated in painted or carved designs. Each box is unique, showing the subtle marks of age and use that give antique furniture its charm.

We offer one of the largest selections of Indian vintage blanket boxes in the UK, and each piece is carefully selected by us for its quality and original charm. Our restoration process is sympathetic, retaining these details while ensuring the piece is clean, sturdy and ready for contemporary use.

Making the Most of Blanket Boxes in Your Home

Blanket boxes are surprisingly adaptable. In a hallway, they can double as a bench for putting on shoes while offering hidden storage underneath. In a children’s room, they provide a safe place for toys and bedding, helping to keep the space tidy. In open-plan living areas, an antique blanket box can be used as a coffee table, offering both surface space and storage for household items.

The compact footprint of these chests makes them particularly useful in smaller homes where every piece of furniture needs to earn its place. Their robust build means they can withstand daily use without losing their appeal.

The Kayu Home Approach

At Kayu Home, our focus is on sourcing antique and reclaimed furniture that supports sustainable living. Each blanket box is carefully selected and restored to preserve its character while ensuring it works as part of a modern home. By choosing an antique piece, you are investing in a storage solution with a history and a future.

Our collection of blanket boxes is always changing as we discover and restore new pieces. Whether you are looking for a simple pine chest or a more decorative elm box, you can explore the range online or visit our Yorkshire showroom.

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