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Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar wood.
It is very rare.
It is simple and cool with no unnecessary decoration.
It is the ultimate
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large chest of drawers.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese large tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Edo period
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Storage Sideboards
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese storage shelf.
It is made of cedar wood.
It is an item from the Edo period
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Storage Sideboards
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese storage shelf.
It is made of cedar wood.
It is an item from the Edo period
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar wood.
This furniture has a story.
This seems to have been used as a safe (valuables box) in those
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10"
Located in Portland, OR
were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attache' case). Also known as a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer / Tansu Chest / 1868-1926 / Meiji Era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a Japanese drawer made around the Meiji-Taisho era (1868-1926) in Japan.
Very simple and beautiful shape.
Drawers can be taken in and out smoothly.
There are no major defect...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Meiji Era
1898
Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A small storage shelf made in the Meiji era in Japan
It was used in an old house in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan.
I don't know what it was used for.
Convenient for storing small sh...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese tansu from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s).
It is made of cedar wood.
It is rare
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chest of Drawer Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a large black tansu from Japan.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Edo period to the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar wood.
It is rugged and beautiful with no unnecessary decoration.
The blackened tint from age
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of cedar wood.
It is simple and has no extra decoration.
It is the ultimate in simplicity.
The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Wooden Dome Top Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. petite cedro wood chest with dome top. All original hardware. Beautiful patina
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19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
1860s-1920s Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawer Cabinet Wabisabi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
1860s-1920s Japanese antique tansu chest of drawer cabinet wabisabi wabi-sabi
Size: W 875, D 425
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Chest of drawers Cabinet / 1912s-1926s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It is made of pine and cedar, and on the front of the drawer is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Pollard Oak Wellington Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine early Victorian pollard oak Wellington chest, with eleven cedar-lined drawers, circa 1840
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19th Century Antique Cedar Chest
Japanese Antique Two-stage Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar wood.
Black chest of drawers used in rural areas in northern Japan.
Item used with great care
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Promotional Cedar Chest Model, circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Lane Company manufactured large cedar chest. Many girls used these chests to store items as
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Early 20th Century Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Salesmen Sample Promotional Cedar Chest Model, circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original salesmen sample promotional cedar chest model from Lane Cedar Chest
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Cedar Chest by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dillingham, USA, Cedar, circa 1940, 19" deep, 20.5" tall and 47.5" wide.
A large cedar blanket
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Charred Cedar Tansu, Japan, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Charred Cedar Tansu
Japan circa 1890
Cedar chest with multiple storage compartments and
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19th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Antique Late Victorian Ornate Cedar Paneled Trunk Blanket Storage Hope Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century cedar chest. Feature a paneled case with ornately beaded trim and brass handles
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Late 18th Century Primitive Cedar Black Painted Settle, Trunk, Chest
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A late 18th-century Primitive cedar black painted settle - trunk. Displaying hand-hewn wide boards
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18th Century Asian Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Cedar Coffer Chest Mexico 1750
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 18th century Spanish Colonial carved cedar coffer/chest, Mexico, circa 1750.
The chest
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Vintage 1930s Canadian Cedar Storage Trunk, Blanket Chest, Art Deco Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 1930s Canadian cedar storage trunk, a blanket chest dating to the Art Deco period
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Haverty Furniture William And Mary Style Carved Mahogany and Cedar Blanket Chest
By Cavalier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 2oth Century Haverty Furniture William And Mary Style Carved Mahogany and Cedar lined Blanket
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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
1920s Jacobean Style Cedar Lined Walnut Locking Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful 1920s Jacobean style cedar lined walnut locking blanket chest in very good antique
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Early 20th Century American Jacobean Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
A Large Two Section Cedar Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated two part Japanese Meiji period tansu.
Constructed in cedar with brass
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Arts
Crafts Stickley School Leather, Oak
Cedar Blanket Chest C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts blanket chest in the manner of Stickley offers paneled oak construction
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Leather, Oak
1930s American Classical Wooden and Steel Cedar Lined Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s American Classical trunk. Good vintage condition. Leather handles functional and in great shape. Lock not functional. Wear consistent with age and use. Lock not functuinal
Mea...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Metal, Steel
Fully Renovated American Dome Top Cedar Trunk, circa 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century (1880s) Restored Antique Dome Top Trunk For Sale! Unique Features Include Polished Silvery Hardware Contrasting Beautifully Against the Beautiful Grain of the Natur...
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Large Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusually tall, 6 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C.
Both a
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Immigrant Amanda Larsson Travel Trunk Chest
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fantastic Folk Art, hand decorated trunk from Sweden,
belonging to Amanda Larsson, circa mid-1800s.
Solid and well-crafted piece.
Would make an excellent bench or coffee table.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique, Tansu , Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, 1879
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
is possible that it was custom ordered for a specific purpose.
It is crafted from cedar wood
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese antique wooden drawers/1868-1920/tasteful chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer made of cedar wood from the Meiji and Taisho periods (circa 1868-1920) in
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Mid-19th Century French Cedarwood Chest of Drawers/Commode
Located in Brecht, BE
What I love about this chest of drawers is the fact that it looks very modern although it was made
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Late 19th Century French Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1920s/Drawer Storage Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese medicine chest.
It is a furniture of Meiji era (1860s-1920s).
The materials used
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Chestnut, Cedar
Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer/1800-1912/Wabisabi Storage Chest/Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
period (1800-1912).
It is made of cedar wood and has a beautiful rustic grain.
Also, the iron handle
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
old chest with drawer storage.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
It is mainly
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers Taisho Period Early 1900s Wabi Sabi Tansu
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old chest of drawers from the Taisho period. (1912~1926)
Material is cedar wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a black chest from Japan.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Edo period to the Meiji
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Chest Of Drawers/Tansu
Located in London, GB
iron carry handle.
Made of cedar with iron hardware.
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
17th-Early 18th Century Bermuda Blanket Chest with Drawer and Bermuda Dovetails
Located in Richmond, VA
Very good quality late 17th-early 18th century Bermuda blanket chest made of Bermuda Cedar with a
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Early 18th Century Bermudian Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Chests of Drawers WabiSabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
mainly made of cedar wood.
The handle fittings are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Particularly Fine King George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest, 18th Century
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
-pattern keyholes, the handles old but not original, all four drawers fully lined in cedar.
The use of S
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18th Century English George III Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Japanese Old Drawer 1860s-1920s/Antique Chest Cabinet Shelf Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar.
It has a good taste and is a very beautiful drawer.
The condition is close to perfect
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Old Drawer 1860s-1900s/Antique Storage Wabisabi Cabinet Chest Shelf
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Meiji era, (1860-1900)
The material is cedar
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar.
It is a simple and beautiful design.
The drawer moves smoothly.
There is some worm-eaten
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era
1868-1912
Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912).
Made of cedar wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese small drawer.
It is an item of the Meiji era (1860s-1920s)
The material is cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer Chest, Taisho Era
Early 1900s
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This item is a small medicine cabinet crafted from cedar wood during the Taisho era(1912-1926
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji 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 Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar wood.
It has a simple design with no waste.
It is a very beautiful piece of furniture.
The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji 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 Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar wood.
It is a simple and beautiful drawer.
The design is lean and simple.
Simplicity at its
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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 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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