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Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese tansu.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu with Paint 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It's a very old Japanese tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It's a very old Japanese tansu.
It is made of cedar trees.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique small Tansu 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese small tansu.
It is made of cedar wood.
This furniture is from the Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese black chest of drawers.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Cabinet 1860s-1900s / Tansu Chests of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
Simple and beautiful, with no extra decoration.
It is the
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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 Japanese tansu.
It is mainly made of cedar wood and zelkova wood.
Furniture from the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chests of Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar wood.
It is simple, beautiful, and free of superfluous decoration.
It is the ultimate in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi Chests of Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar wood.
It is simple and beautiful, with no unnecessary decoration.
It is the ultimate in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chests of Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of cedar wood.
It is simple, beautiful, and free of superfluous decoration.
It is the ultimate in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1860s-1900s / Tansu Chest of Drawer Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of zelkova and cedar wood.
It is an unusual type of furniture with a storage compartment with a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Antique Japanese Taishō Two-Part Tansu Chest with Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Japanese tansu chest, crafted during the Taisho period (1912–1926), embodies a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and cedar wood.
It is simple and beautiful, with no unnecessary decoration.
It is the ultimate in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
1900s-30s Japanese antique mid Mizuya tansu kitchen chest. wabi sab
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
This mid size Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of circa 1900s to 1930s (late Meiji to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Meiji Era
1893
Japanese Antique Drawer / Wabisabi Tansu Chest/Old Store Drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people.
And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
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).
Having storage
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Old Japanese Tansu Chest / Meiji Era Antique Drawer / Small Black Chair/Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people.
And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Late Edo Period-Meiji Period Japanese Old Storage Box /Small Antique Tansu Chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people.
And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
1800-1870s Japanese antique mid size mizuya tansu wabi sabi chest w/ drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
prefecture, Japan.
This mid size Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of mid to late Edo period
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Huge Medicine Tansu 1800s-1860s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
).
It is mainly made of cedar wood, and only the front of the drawers are made of paulownia wood.
The
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Old Wooden Tansu Chest /Tv Board/Side Table/Sofa Table/ Antique Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people.
And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Very Rare Japanese Black Antique Drawer / 1750-1900 / Chest of Drawers / Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
to get such a wonderful thing even in Japan.
This is the first time I've seen a black chest of
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
1920s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mizuya tansu wabi sabi urushi chest w/ drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
dealer - Cedar is premium quality too.
Brass drawer handles are engraved & partly patinated.
Finished
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Elm
Japanese Old Working Table 1860s-1920s/Antique Tansu Storage Chest of Drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is cedar.
It's simple, rugged and very cool like Japan.
The condition is also excellent.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
19th Meiji era Japanese antique keyaki tansu wabi sabi urushi chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Product of Meiji period (estimate 1868-1912) - 2 tier Isho tansu (Clothing chest of drawers), Kanto
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / wabi sabi Sideboard
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is cedar wood.
Black chest of drawers used in rural areas in northern Japan.
Item used with great
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi/
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
)
Material is cedar wood.
Black chest of drawers used in rural areas in northern Japan.
Item used with great
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is cedar wood.
Black chest of drawers used in rural areas in northern Japan.
Item used with great
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi//
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is cedar wood.
Black chest of drawers used in rural areas in northern Japan.
Item used with great
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi///
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is cedar wood.
Black chest of drawers used in rural areas in northern Japan.
Item used with great
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese antique wooden Medicine drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introducing a cedar wood medicine chest (kusuri-dansu) made in Japan from the Meiji period to the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
CHARLES II MOLDED FRONT CEDAR CHEST
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Charles II cedar chest with geometric molded drawer fronts. With a beaded molding to the edge of
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Antique Cedar Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cedar chest with pine outer lining, and steel corner pieces and handles. Very study piece
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Early 20th Century American Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Steel
Japanese Cedar Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
the bottom section of a kitchen chest from Kyoto made with kiri wood for drawers and cedar wood
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19th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
$1,650
Spanish Colonial Six Panel Cedar Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good Spanish colonial six panel, white cedar coffer from Chiapas. The chest features finely
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Spanish Colonial Six Panel Cedar Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century Spanish colonial six panel chest from Mexico. Red cedar with exposed dovetail
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19th Century Mexican Antique Cedar Chest
Traditional Japanese Getabako Tansu Cedar Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Aged cedar Japanese getabako tansu chest circa early 20th century. Removable sliding doors with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Cedar Wood 31" Long Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
A cedar chest with a tray insert and all original brass hardware - including brass carrying handles
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19th Century English Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Cedar Carved Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Chinese cedar chest with carvings of sailing vessels and trees, includes internal fitted
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Metal
Japanese Three Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique kiriwood and cedar chest from Kyoto, Japan was used to store clothing. Original hand-forged
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19th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese One-Drawer Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese one-drawer cedar chest. All original hand-forged iron hardware and lock plate
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1850s Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Boxchest with Folk Brazilian Rosewood Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Inlaid Cedro (Brazilian Cedar) chest with birds, stars and maltese cross Jacaranda (Brazilian
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19th Century Brazilian Antique Cedar Chest
English Rosewood and Cedar Campaign Chest
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Early Victorian linen campaign chest of Rosewood and Cedar; Pie crust edge detail; locks stamped
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19th Century English Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Rosewood, Cedar
Early 20th Century Antique Cedar Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American cedar trunk with dovetail joints and carved legs. Beautifully distressed with solid iron
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Early 20th Century American Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
1930s English Tudor Style Walnut Raised Cedar Blanket Chest
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Raised walnut hope chest, lined with cedar. Beautifully detailed carvings decorate the edges and
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Early 20th Century Tudor Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Cedar
English Neoclassiscal Leather and Brass Covered Cedar Box/Trunk
Located in Louisville, KY
Rectangular with geometric designs and a shield shaped escutcheon.
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Brass
Antique Mexican Red Cedar Arcon
Located in San Francisco, CA
strap hinges and original iron lock-plate. Richly colored red cedar with beautiful patina throughout
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19th Century Mexican Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
Mexican Marquetry Chest - Jalostotitlan
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 19th century Mexican inlaid marquetry chest from Jalostotitlan - circa 1880. Cedar wood with
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19th Century Mexican Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Antique Mexican Marquetry Chest - Jalostotitlan
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good early 20th century Mexican inlaid marquetry chest from Jalostotitlan - circa 1900. Cedar
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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Clothing Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese 2 section clothing chest. Solid sugi (cedar wood) with hand forged iron hardware
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19th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
$12,500
Spanish Colonial Iron Mounted Trunk in Cedar, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Spanish Colonial trunk. Appears to be cedar with iron hardware and decoration. A great
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1850s South American Spanish Colonial Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
18th Century Spanish Colonial Red Cedar Cofre from Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome 18th century Spanish colonial red cedar baul from Chiapas. Six panel construction with
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood
A Stunning 18th Century Spanish Colonial White Cedar Arcon
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning 18th century Spanish colonial arcon from Mexico - in white cedar with large brass studs
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Wood
Beautiful 18th Century Spanish Colonial Chest
Located in Montecito, CA
18th Century Mexican Marquetry Chest. Beautiful iron lockplate with velvet backing. Marquetry
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Cedar
Antique Japanese Clothing Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese two section, kiriwood clothing chest from Kyoto. Original iron hardware with
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19th Century Japanese Antique Cedar Chest
Materials
Iron
A Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial White Cedar Arcon from Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb 18th century Spanish colonial white cedar arcon with strap hinges, large iron clavos
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Cedar Chest
19th Century Antique Military Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Located in London, Greenwich
19th century antique military Camphorwood Campaign chest.
A classic example of a stylish and
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1850s Hong Kong Early Victorian 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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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