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Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is ultimately simple and lean.
It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are tasteful, rustic, simple and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A late 19th Century Baroque Style black lacquer refinish dresser with three deep large drawers.
Category
Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Brass
$14,324 Sale Price
34% Off
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
(1860s-1920s). The material used is cedar wood, and iron hardware is attached to the handles. The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
(1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood and the handles are made of iron.
The design is very simple and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
$520 Sale Price
30% Off
Japanese Antique 6-Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
), and it is the result of the craftsman's solid skills and aesthetic sense.
The material used is cedar
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
$800 Sale Price
33% Off
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
(1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron.
The lean, linear design embodies
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
$560 Sale Price
30% Off
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood.
Iron is used for the handles, and the slightly larger
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
$560 Sale Price
37% Off
Japanese Antique Huge Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
(1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the handles.
In the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
$3,600 Sale Price
28% Off
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made of cedar wood and pine.
The handles are made of iron.
This is almost in its original condition
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
region, and it is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period.
The material is made of cedar
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
composed of cedar wood, and the interior of the drawers is made of paulownia wood, which has excellent
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
$1,360 Sale Price
24% Off
Japanese Antique Cedar Drawer Chest, 1920s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from sugi (cedar), dating from the 1920s–1930s.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Country: Japan
Materials
Category
1890s Japanese Baroque Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood
Silver Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
A German treasure chest desk box.
This is a beautiful rectangular desk box created in Germany
Category
1890s German Black Forest Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Silver, Bronze
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Country: Japan
Materials: Wood
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Late 16th Century Venetian Cedar Wood Cassone Nuptial Chest Garden of Eden Theme
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 16th century Venetian cedar wood cassone wedding chest featuring finely detailed carving in
Category
16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
$9,000 Sale Price
68% Off
Hand-Carved Himalayan Storage Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
hand from solid cedar or teak using traditional tools, the chest features deeply weathered surfaces and
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Industrial Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
period.
It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architecture and everyday
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Pair of Antique Collector
s Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine pair of antique collector's chests. An English, mahogany and cedar two-drawer
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Japanese Antique Massive Tansu Chest 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large, old black tansu chest made in Japan, dating to the Meiji period (1860s–1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest"
Late Edo Period-Meiji Period
/Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate.
Japanese antique black chest "staircase chest" (late Edo period-Meiji period) / tansu
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
furniture.
Crafted from pine and cedar, it was originally used in the Tohoku region. The scratches and
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand-Carved Swat Chest from Pakistan
Located in Prato, IT
Swat, Pakistan
Period: mid-19th century
Entirely hand carved
Interlocking structure no gluing
Very good condition
Measurements: cm W113 x D59 x H121.5 cm.
Category
Mid-19th Century Pakistani Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
ancient times.
Made primarily from pine and cedar, it was commonly used in the Tohoku region.
It was
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period).
Having storage
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard Wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
, reddish Sugi Cedar. The product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period).
Finished with
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period).
Relatively larger
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
, early 20th century. This tall and versatile chest is crafted in solid sugi (cedar) with a warm golden
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Metal
1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan.
Made from premium
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style Made of Keyaki Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th-century Japanese Tansu clothing chest produced in the Meiji period is made of Japanese
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
., Japan.
This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier Hardwood mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique 2 tier mid size Mizuya tansu chest with 3 drawers. Almost fully made of premium
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Hardwood
1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique mid size Tansu (chest of drawers), product of circa 1870s - 1900s, late Edo to
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
$600 Sale Price
36% Off
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Tohoku area, Japan.
Japanese antique small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, made of
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
product of late Edo period, estimate 1850s- 1860s - about 160+ years-old medium sized tansu (chest
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
prefecture, Japan.
This 2-tier large Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of mid to late Edo period
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers.
Product of Taisho 5 (1916
Category
1910s Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved
Category
1820s American Federal Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Silver, Iron
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Sugi (Japanese cedar), this clothing kimono chest is decorated with blackened iron
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Sugi wood (Japanese cedar), this clothing chest is minimalist in design, resting
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather
Vellum
and Wood
Located in Peabody, MA
elmwood chest on stand (at bottom), atop that a cedar wood chest in beetle red lacquer; and above: a pair
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Meiji Era Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cupboard Slatted Sliding Doors
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Sugi wood (Japanese cedar), this tansu kitchen chest features 5 drawers and 2
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Blanket Cedar Chest Clothing Storage Armoire Cabinet Korea Yi Dynasty
Located in Monterey, CA
This blanket chest is made of cedar and zelkova. It is a combination blanket clothing chest
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Antique Salt Cedar Chest, Hand Carved Painted Spanish Red Cross Galleon Ships
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This handcrafted antique chest is quite a find. Hand carved, the Spanish Galleon are perfectly
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Brass
Japanese Tansu Cedar Elm Chest Sendai Style 19th Century
Located in Monterey, CA
that you can use to move the piece. Cedar chests are highly valued in Japan for their resistance to
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Cedar Chest
Early 16th Century Spanish Plateresque Chest, Cedar with Boxwood Inlay
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A very important early 16th century Spanish chest from the province of Santander on the north
Category
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Oak, Cedar
Interesting Carved Italian Cedar Coffer c1670
Located in Downham Market, GB
A large 17th century carved coffer.
A highly unusual & early example with all original cedar panels
Category
17th Century British Rustic Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood
18th Century Spanish Colonial Six-Panel Cedar Wood Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely fine and rare 18th century Spanish Colonial six panel hand-carved cedar wood box. The
Category
Mid-18th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood
North Italian Late 16th-Early 17th Century Chest
Located in Groningen, NL
North Italian cedarwood cassone chest late 16th-early 17th century with hand carved figures
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fantastic Walnut chest of drawers retaining a fine set of original Rococo handles and escutcheons
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
Tansu Japanese Sado Island Cedar Console Sideboard Bedside Table Cabinet, Meiji
Located in Monterey, CA
This piece is a cedar chest of drawers or Tansu in Japanese. It is two separate pieces.
The most
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
American Country House 18th Century Original Painted Chest On Stand
Located in Shustoke, GB
A rare, late 18th century American chest on stand in the Adam taste. Of country house proportions
Category
Early 19th Century American Adam Style Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
William
Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
A William & Mary chest of drawers. Inlaid with various woods, including walnut , holly, olivewood
Category
18th Century and Earlier British Charles II Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Boxwood, Cedar, Ebony, Holly, Oak, Walnut
Rare 19th Century Double Bank Chest of Drawers, circa 1850
Located in Salisbury, GB
A rare 19th century double bank chest of drawers and of very good quality with cedar linings and
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar, Mahogany
Cedar Keyaki Chest Japanese Meiji Tansu Dresser Storage Drawers
Located in Monterey, CA
This lacquered cedar and kayak clothing chest (Sendai Isho Dansu) is from the Sendai, Miyagi
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
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Antique Cedar Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique cedar chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique cedar chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cedar and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique cedar chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique cedar chest bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Cavalier, Dillingham Manufacturing Company and Fritz Manufacturing Co each produced at least one beautiful antique cedar chest that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Cedar Chest?
Prices for an antique cedar chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $58 and can go as high as $47,881, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Cedar Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023To tell how old a cedar chest is, look for a stamp or label that indicates the maker's name. In some cases, you may find a date printed on the label. Otherwise, use trusted online resources to determine the years that the manufacturer operated and when it produced chests similar to yours. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or licensed antique dealer for assistance dating the piece. Find a collection of cedar chests on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Lane cedar chests are solid cedar depends on the furniture in question. Most chests produced by the manufacturer feature solid cedar wood interiors finished with five layers of walnut veneers. Legs and molding are usually some variety of solid hardwood but not always cedar. On 1stDibs, find a range of Lane cedar chests.
- What is a waterfall cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do you date a cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.
- Are cedar chests worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024Yes, some cedar chests may be worth something. There is a market for many kinds of cedar chests, particularly those made by well-known companies like Lane and Cavalier. Potential selling prices vary based on age, maker, style, condition and other factors. To learn more about the potential value of your cedar chest, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cedar chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Cavalier cedar chests were mostly made between 1923 and the 1940s. The company's history dates back to 1865, with the formation of the Tennessee Furniture Company in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its name changed to the Cavalier Corporation the same year that the furniture maker unveiled its line of cedar chests. Shop a selection of Cavalier furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024How much your Lane cedar chest is worth depends on its age, style, condition and other factors. According to online sales information, the average selling price of Lane cedar chests is $200 to $400, but some pieces may be worth more or less. When the first iteration of the Lane Furniture company began to produce its now-famous Lane cedar chests in the early 20th century, the family behind the brand was unsure of how successful they’d be, so they initially didn’t bother adding their name to them. After securing a government contract during World War I, the company prospered and applied mass-production methods to its cedar-chest manufacturing. In 1922, it rebranded as the Lane Company and implemented a national advertising campaign to market its products, which led to a huge demand for its cedar chests that continues to this day. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assess your chest and give you an idea of how much your piece is worth. Find a wide range of Lane furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old your Lane cedar chest is, look inside for its serial number. By reading it backward, you can determine the production date of your piece. For example, 869150 would be 05, 19, 68, or May 19, 1968. On 1stDibs, find a range of Lane chests from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, the last Lane cedar chest produced was in 2001 and the plant was then permanently closed. The company hit its heights in World War II, using a great ad campaign and encouraging the purchase of cedar chests, known as Hope Chests. In 1987 a hostile corporate purchase occurred and the new owners filed for bankruptcy in 1992. Shop a collection of Lane chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Lane Furniture does indeed make cedar chests. From 1912 to 1987, the American furniture company estimated it had sold around 12 million chests and that number continues to grow with today’s sales. Cedar chests are widely used to store clothing and linen because cedar wood is a natural repellent against moisture and moths. You can shop a collection of Lane cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An old cedar chest’s worth is based on its age, condition or rarity -- starting at $99 and as high as $700 or more. If the hardware is original then it is worth more and can fetch about $200 to $400. Find a collection of old cedar chests on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024How much a 1965 Lane cedar chest is worth varies. Prices for a 1960s-era Lane cedar chest can differ depending on size, style, condition and other attributes, but you will likely pay between $200 and $400 (you may find an authentic Lane cedar chest for a bit less or a bit more depending on the aforementioned factors).
When the first iteration of the Lane Furniture company began to produce its now-famous Lane cedar chests in the early 20th century, the family behind the brand was unsure of how successful they’d be, so they initially didn’t bother adding their name to them. After securing a government contract during World War I, the company prospered and applied mass-production methods to its cedar-chest manufacturing. In 1922, it rebranded as the Lane Company and implemented a national advertising campaign to market its products, which led to a huge demand for its cedar chests that continues to this day.
Consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your cedar chest to learn how much it may be worth. Explore a wide range of Lane furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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