{"product_id":"19th-century-painted-pine-blanket-chest-in-blue","title":"19th Century Painted Pine Blanket Chest in Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue-painted pine blanket chest raised on integral square legs with molded base and cornice, retaining its original lift-off lid construction. The interior features a full-length divider creating two storage compartments, a practical arrangement often used for separating household textiles, clothing, or personal belongings. The hand-applied blue painted finish has mellowed with age, contrasting with the warm natural pine interior. Lift-off blanket chests of this type were common in rural American homes, serving as multifunctional storage pieces for linens, quilts, seasonal garments, and family heirlooms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisplays expected age-related wear including scattered scratches, surface abrasions, paint wear, and craquelure throughout. The painted finish exhibits areas of natural fading and handling wear consistent with age, while the interior shows typical signs of use and oxidation to the wood. No significant cracks or structural damage observed. The lift-off lid removes and seats properly and may be left open while the chest is empty without tipping. Overall presents as a solid and stable example with an attractive aged surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n46\" W x 24\" D x 38.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nInterior: 40.25\" W x 18\" D x 18.25\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Lid Clearance: Approx. 5\"\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 90 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 21699 - 070926\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece will need to ship via freight. For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44513749041195,"sku":"21699","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/145118d8-7b40-5338-8f69-e6dbfda03e26.jpg?v=1785276272","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/19th-century-painted-pine-blanket-chest-in-blue","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}