American Primitive Painted Wood Mule Chest, 19th Century

Item Details

This 19th-century mule chest represents a classic staple of rural American households, providing both deep trunk storage and a functional lower drawer. Constructed from wide pine planks, the case features simple butt-joint construction secured with machine-cut nails. The exterior is finished in a heavily weathered teal-blue paint, exhibiting a desirable ‘authentic wear’ pattern that reveals the warm wood tones beneath. The chest is elevated by integral boot-jack ends, a hallmark of mid-19th-century country craftsmanship. While the hardware has seen some 20th-century updates, the piece retains its original architectural silhouette and serves as a prime example of functional folk furniture.

Condition

- overall with various scratches, marks, nicks, abrasions, restoration and wear consistent with age and use; possible repaired and replaced elements; finish loss; gouges; stiffness to drawer;

Dimensions

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Item #

ITMGT33092