• An Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest—possibly Irish or Scottish—with ornate carved human figures and floral patterns on dark wood, featuring two lower drawers with brass handles; a rare, exquisite piece.
  • An Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, featuring ornate figure carvings, decorative patterns, two large front panels, and two drawers with brass handles, stands on a wooden floor beside a patterned rug.
  • An Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, with ornate carvings and two bottom drawers, stands on a wood floor beside a patterned rug and a white wall. Brand unknown.
  • An Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, with carved panels, secret drawers, and brass-handled lower drawers stands on a wooden floor beside a patterned rug against a plain white wall.
  • An Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, with carved doors and top plus two brass handles at the base, stands on a wooden floor beside a fringed rug. Brand is unknown.
  • An Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, features worn dark wood, visible hinges, and a secret side compartment, all set atop a wooden floor.
  • An Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest—possibly Irish or Scottish—rests on a wooden floor near a light wall and outlet, its ornate carvings and dark interior suggesting secret drawers and hidden treasures. Brand: Unknown.
  • Close-up of the interior of an antique 18th-century Charles II style mule chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, showing dark, aged wood, a small divider for secret drawers, and a rustic, worn surface. Brand unknown.
  • A close-up of a patterned rug with fringed edges on a wooden floor; on the left is part of an Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, maybe Irish or Scottish, brand unknown.
  • Close-up of the corner of an Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, showing intricate carved leaf patterns, aged dark wood with some wear and a crack, against a light wooden floor. Brand unknown.
  • Carved wooden panel in Charles II style shows a person in historic dress holding a palm branch, set among ornate and geometric designs similar to those on an Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, maybe Irish or Scottish.
  • This Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, features dark wood panels with intricate carvings and a central raised profile portrait, evoking the refined details of 17th-century Charles II furniture.
  • Antique 18th century Charles II style mule chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, featuring ornate carving with a central oval medallion of a bearded man in profile amid geometric and floral motifs—classic 17th-century-inspired detail. Brand unknown.
  • This antique 18th-century mule chest, likely Irish or Scottish, features a dark wood panel intricately carved in the Charles II style with a figure in period dress under an arched frame—a hallmark of 17th-century furniture craftsmanship.
  • A close-up of an open, empty, ornately carved drawer in an Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, placed on a wooden floor with part of a fringed rug visible to the left.
  • An Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, features dark wood, ornate carvings, and an open drawer showing a spacious interior. A patterned rug and wooden floor are visible beside the chest. Brand: None/Unknown.
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Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest Maybe Irish or Scottish

Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest Maybe Irish or Scottish

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This impressive antique mule chest is executed in the Charles II style, with bold architectural carving and deeply worked panels that give it a strong, sculptural presence. The front is richly decorated with foliate motifs, scrolling details, and figural panels that reflect late 17th-century design traditions carried into the 18th century. The dark, time-softened surface enhances the depth of the carving and gives the piece the gravitas one looks for in early storage furniture.

Opening the lid reveals a fitted interior with a till containing three concealed secret drawers, a wonderful and increasingly rare feature that speaks to both the craftsmanship and the practical ingenuity of the period. Traditionally used as combined storage and seating, mule chests like this were prized household forms. The carving style and overall construction suggest a possible Irish or Scottish origin, where regional interpretations of the Charles II aesthetic often favored robust build and expressive decoration.

In nice antique condition with wear consistent with age and centuries of use. The interior retains its till and secret drawers, while the exterior shows expected surface wear that contributes to its authentic patina. The drawer pulls are later replacements and not original to the piece. A rare and compelling example of early British Isles furniture for collectors drawn to boldly carved, historically rich antiques. 36h x 53w x 23d

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