Mystery Chest

I purchased this chest at a ReStore in Greensboro, NC. It is a craftsman style chest. It appears to be constructed of white pine. It is a sturdy, heavy piece of furniture.
It was constructed with wood pegs, there are no nails or screws, save the hardware. No hinges or missing hinge sites are present. The single lid is a lift out construction with a very heavy duty latch, the bolt of which is missing. The other half of the top is affixed to the chest with round wooden pegs. There are no markings, save a couple white grease marker markings on the inside of the chest.
Dimensions are
Base:
H: 28”
W: 21”
L: 28”
Top:
W: 26.5”
L: 33”
I have researched this piece extensively and can’t figure out its use. I am a collector of Arts and Crafts furniture. It could be a tall blanket chest or woodbox. It’s just such an unusual squared off shape.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!

 

https://www.amishoutletstore.com/sh...ket-chests/flat-top-mission-mini-cedar-chest/
Perhaps? In terms of what it could be?

 

My thoughts as well with the slide back top (?) - a blanket chest?? It kind of has a 'Stickley' look to it.....to ME!! THIS is as close as I have come in my search........

https://www.missionmotif.com/three-drawer-nightstand-with-sliding-secret-compartment/

 

https://www.scaramangashop.co.uk/vintage-bedside-cabinet-wocs-961.html
I found a piece demonstrating the multipurpose component.

 

Could it be Asian ?

 

As Johnny suggests, a Korean 'rice chest': https://www.google.com/search?q=kor...Ps&ei=Y9hSXr3BIIeMzALGxZSADA&bih=754&biw=1536

~Cheryl

 

yes! That’s it! How interesting. I never would have guessed it was Korean because of the craftsman-like elements. Of course, much of the craftsman furniture movement looked to Asia for inspiration.
Thank you!

 

Good quality! One of my dealers who sold high end Chinese furniture told me you never want to purchase Chinese furniture with screws, nails, etc. The best will be constructed with pegs, mortise tenon, etc.

 

That is a really awesome discovery! Go show, Cheryl! Good for you, Betsy!