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Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Three Drawers Tansu/Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A nicely worn early Meiji period three drawer tansu.
Constructed in a combination of cedar
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar.
It is a simple and beautiful design.
The drawer moves smoothly.
Colors unique to Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s).
It is made of cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Old Black Medicine Chest 1800s-1860s/Antique Drawer Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
)
The material is cedar.
This is very rare.
It is miraculous that all the drawer handles remain
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Craftsman Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
).
It is made of cedar wood.
It looks like Japanese craftsmen used to store their tools and parts
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old chest of drawers made in Japan.
This piece of furniture dates back to the Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut, Cedar
20th Century Chinese Ebonised Chest of Drawers with Top Lid, C.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
handles. The top trunk is lined with cedar and the insides of the drawers have been ebonised.
Measures
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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Edo period (1800-1860s).
It is made of cedar
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Storage Chests of Drawers Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
-1920s).
It is made of cedar wood.
It appears to have been used by Japanese craftsmen to store tools
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Lacquered Blanket Chest with Carved Jade Figures
Located in New York, NY
Post World War 11 cedar lined lacquered blanket/storage chest with applied carved figures from jade
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Vintage 1940s Blanket Chests
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese chest.
In Japan this is called "Kuruma Nagamochi".
Furniture from the end
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar and zelkova.
Japan at that time was very poor, and only wealthy families could own such
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Old Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Antique Tansu Commodes Wabisabi Shelf
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar.
It is a simple and beautiful design.
The drawer moves smoothly and is in good condition.
It
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage small chest of drawers was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926) from Japanese cedar
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut, Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era
1868-1912
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the Meiji era (1868-1912).
Featuring a slim
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Storage 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Sofa Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar trees.
A simple and beautiful drawer.
There is no waste.
It can also be used as a sofa
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers"tansu", 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).
Crafted from cedar
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It is a simple and beautiful drawer.
There is no waste.
This is black and beautiful.
Why is it...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wooden Chest of Drawers/1868-1920/Meiji Period/Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense.
And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way tha...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era
1868-1912
Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912).
It features three drawers
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Cedar Lined Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hope chest alternative. Made to function like two doors dresser or bachelor cabinet. Two door with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
Lane Cedar Hope Chest Bench with Upholstered Seat
By Lane Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern cedar hope chest or trunk with the original tufted upholstered top by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut, Cedar
American Mid-Century Walnut Blanket Chest with Cedar Interior
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
American Mid-Century Modern Classic 1950's blanket chest in walnut with cedar inside, freshly
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
Coffer
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Cedar Panelled Coffer
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Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Cedar
$6,800
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
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Antique 1610s Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests
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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Antique 19th Century European Blanket Chests
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
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
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests
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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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Antique Japanese Tansu
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful cedar clothing tansu chest in 2 pieces....
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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$2,450
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
Antique 19th Century Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Cedar Hope Chest with a Drawer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern design cedar hope chest with bottom drawer.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Vintage Two-Drawer Box, Early Showa Period
1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
cedar wood, showcasing its charmingly rustic texture.
With the passage of time, it has developed a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, 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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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Cedar Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of cedar chests for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct cedar chests — often made from wood, cedar and metal — can elevate any home. Find 675 antique and vintage cedar chests at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Cedar chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Cedar chests made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large cedar chests can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller cedar chests available at 1stDibs — each spanning 7.17 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many cedar chests are appealing in their simplicity, but Lane Furniture, Cavalier and Lane Acclaim produced popular cedar chests that are worth a look.
How Much are Cedar Chests?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $240 on the low end and $485,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Cedar Chests
- 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 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 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.
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