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Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
of cedar.
There are 20 drawers of 3 different sizes.
The handle is a black metal fitting made of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest / Tansu Drawer Cabinet / 1887-1896s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese medicine chest.
It's called "Medicine Tansu" in Japan.
The medicine tansu
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Copper, Iron
Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old chest of drawers from the Early Meiji period. (late 1800s)
Materials are
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Chestnut, Cedar
Japanese Antique Chest Of Drawers / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Minge
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
to have been used in the Tohoku region of Japan, and the material is made of cedar.
The storage
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
1930’s Cotswold Walnut Chest Drawers Designed By WH Russell For Gordon Russell
By W. H. Russell
Located in Norwich, GB
. Photograph (10 ) The back and bottom panel on the chest of drawers are also made of cedar. There is a knock
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Chrome
Coffer
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Cedar Panelled Coffer
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19th Century English Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
$6,800
Large Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Cedar, Shipping Chest, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An English, cedar and bentwood shipping chest, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Bentwood, Cedar
Spanish Early Baroque Cedarwood Arco, Early 16th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
cedarwood chest has a slightly domed top above a rectangular case with interesting joints, the iron lock and
Category
1610s Spanish Baroque Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Antique Camphor wood Box c1860
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ANTIQUE CAMPHOR WOOD BOX
This solid camphor wood box from around 1880 features beautiful brass fittings and original military handles. The handles make it easy to lift and move, and ...
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19th Century European Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique late 1800s Japanese Kansai style cedar merchant chest / tansu with multiple
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Spanish Colonial Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cedro wood, rustic Spanish colonial (pre 1825) chest on hand forged base. Wrought iron
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
$3,050
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant
s Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning Japanese antique Meiji Era Kansai style cyprus and cedar merchant's tansu chest with
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Natural Wood Provincial Cedar Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Natural wood 19th century Provincial cedar cabinet - chest. The wood is natural in very good
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19th Century Chinese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Drawers / Tansu
Located in London, GB
A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers.
Made of cedar with iron & brass
Category
19th Century Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
19th C. Bleached-Out Two Part Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A bleached-out 19th C. (early Meiji) Japanese two part campaign tansu/chest of drawers
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer/Late Edo-Meiji Period/1800-1900/TV Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
-1900).
The material is made of cedar, and the unique wood grain is very beautiful.
The handle is made
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It is the ultimate in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made of cedar wood.
The metal fittings on the handles are made of iron.
The design is uniquely
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A set of heavily patinated cedar Japanese drawers from the late Edo period.
9 drawers in total
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era
1912-1926
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small drawer was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926).
Made of cedar wood, this
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It is a very beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It is a very beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Slim Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It is a very
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique, Drawer Box, Taisho Period
early 1900s
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This two-drawer piece was made in the Taisho period. It is made of cedar wood with a rich, textured
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
was a record that I started using it in 1876.
The material is cedar.
It was used at a coastal post
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer /1839s Edo Period / Cabinet Storage WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It's made of cedar.
On the front of the drawer, old Japanese
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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1920s-1940s / Bamboo decoration / cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made of cedar.
It is decorated with bamboo and has a traditional Japanese design.
Both the upper and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden drawer in Japan.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
Cedar is used as a
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
cedar, and the handle is equipped with a strong iron object at that time.
It seems that it is
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is ultimately simple and lean.
It is characterized
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
probably used to store the tools.
It is made of cedar, and the front of the drawer has rubbing due to
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
wood and cedar wood.
All fittings are made of iron.
It was found in a samurai family in the Tohoku
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period
Early 1900s
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
is a charming little cupboard that exudes a rustic allure. Crafted from natural cedar wood, its warm
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden drawer in Japan.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
Cedar is used as
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
of cedar, and the front of the drawer peels off the paint due to friction due to aging, and each has
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Cabinet / Cho-ba tansu / Storage WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
tricks so that they can't be found easily.
It is made of cedar and pine, and it is very heavy and not
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Japanese Antique, Low drawers, Taisho Period
Early 1900s
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique drawer with a unique flat design.
It was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
This flat and elongated drawer piece stands out distinctly from similar it...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Three-Drawer Box, Taisho Era
1912-1926
, Wabi Sabi #2
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique drawer box was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926).
An antique three-drawer box.
The distinctive texture and tranquil presence cultivated over time are the defining ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Three-Drawer Box, Taisho Era
1912-1926
, Wabi Sabi #1
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique drawer box was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926).
An antique three-drawer box.
The distinctive texture and tranquil presence cultivated over time are the defining ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
of cedar.
There are 3 drawers, each with a slightly different size.
Compared to general drawers, it
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old small drawer in Japan.
It was used to store small items such as sewing tools.
Each has a different handle, and you can feel the playfulness.
It seems to be from the...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Storage Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), using abundant Japanese zelkova wood.
The beautiful grain of the zelkova wood still stands out even after the passage...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Phenix Furniture Chest of Drawers with Integrated Mirror and Cedar Lined Drawer
Located in Germantown, MD
French chest of Drawers with an integrated mirror and bottom cedar lined drawer with lid. The piece is on
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Brass
Hand painted cedar bench
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Cedar storage chest
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood
$1,500
Large Scale Collectors Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual large scale English mahogany collectors cabinet or apothecary chest with cedar drawers
Category
19th Century English Antique Cedar Chest
Painted Tibetan Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tibetan chest has two beautifully painted dragons on the front of the chest and is made from
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar, Pine
$3,200
Sugi Cho Dansu
Merchants Chest
from Japan
Located in Wainscott, NY
Made with sugi (Japanese cedar) with iron hardware.
Simple and pretty antique Japanese clothing
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Tibetan Chest with Painted Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful Tibetan chest features unique and detailed painted doors.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar, Pine
17th century Italian wedding chest
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Italian carved walnut and cedar wedding chest
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
19th Century Chest with Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wooden dome chest with wood inlay. Dovetail construction and original hardware. Ideal
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A chest in cedar.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Cedar Chest
Japanese Matsumoto Stacking Tansu Chest, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
It is a very rare type.
Such black chests are not seen
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
)
It is made of cedar wood.
The doors seem to be covered with paper.
It is very rare.
Black chests
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Storage Shelf 1860s-1920s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese storage shelf.
It is made of cedar wood.
It is an item from the Meiji era
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old tansu from Japan.
It is mainly made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era
Category
Early 20th 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 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 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 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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