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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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Monumental Silver Mounted Commode A Vantaux After Gaudreaux
Located in Kent, Dover
A monumental French commode a vantaux after the Model by Antoine-Robert Gaudreaux. The serpentine verde alpi marble top above a rocaille-framed Apollo mask and two pairs of serpentin...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Chinese Art Deco Carved Camphor, Lacquer and Cedar Trunk Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Intricately carved and decorated Chinese Art Deco trunk or chest of camphor wood and black lacquer
Category
20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
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
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional Japanese mizuya tansu believed to have been crafted between the Meiji to Taisho periods.
Its composition—slatted sliding doors, lower drawers, and open shelving...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Dressers
Materials
Brass
Large Scale Collectors Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual large scale English mahogany collectors cabinet or apothecary chest with cedar drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Pine
$3,200
1971 MCM Lane Dresser Credenza Buffet Tower Suite Collection Walnut
Rosewood
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
factory to make cedar chests and named it The Standard Red Cedar Chest Co. Sales were good and the company
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
18-Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall cedro wood chest of drawers
Category
20th Century Guatemalan Dressers
Materials
Cedar
Hand Carved Sacristy Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand carved replica of a 18th c. sacristy chest. Features three large drawers and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Buffets
Materials
Cedar
"Ferrari" Red Lacquered Tall Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This chest contains interesting rocket-like fuseau handles with decorative brass insets and five (5
Category
Vintage 1950s European Dressers
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Chest with Painted Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful Tibetan chest features unique and detailed painted doors.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Pine
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
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
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 Cabinets
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
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 Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Arts
Crafts Cotswold School Oak Linen Cupboard / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Norwich, GB
are made of white cedar with handmade dovetail construction to the fronts. The chest stands on tapered
Category
Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Linen Presses
Materials
Oak, 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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Large Wharton Esherick Storage Chest 1968
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very large and unique 7ft. cedar storage chest by Wharton Esherick. Circa 1968. Hinged top which
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-Century Modern Chest Made by Selig Modern
By Selig
Located in Buffalo, NY
,third drawer featuring dividers,Bottom drawer retains cedar lined blanket chest.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Yellow Mahogany Machine Age Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yellow mahogany highboy dresser chest of drawers by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. This early
Category
Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Dressers
Materials
Brass
Lane Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Lane designed cedar chest. Features a push button lock for opening. Unique stylings on
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Cedar, Walnut
$1,500
Mid-Century Cedar Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century cedar chest by Lane. Fantastic storage to this groovy piece. With an immaculate cedar
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Laminate, Walnut, Cedar
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern cedar chest opens up to unveil a sliding removable shelf and a large
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition Walnut Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane “1st Edition” Walnut Cedar Chest. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Materials
Cedar
Lane Altavista Mahogany Blanket Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Lane Altavista mahogany blanket chest with cedar lining.
Good vintage condition.
Measures 48"W x
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Rare Brutalist Cedar Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
open the chest with cedar inside and felt lined shelf. Makes an attractive window or bedroom bench
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Vintage Cedar Chest "Acclaim" by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking vintage walnut blanket chest offers cedar lined storage and features tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century MODERN Walnut Cedar CHEST by Lane, c. 1960
s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern walnut chest / bench by Lane in nearly new condition. This chest is perfect for
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Blond Tall Mid Century Modern Five Drawer High Chest Bottom Cedar Chest.
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blond tall Mid-Century Modern five-drawer high chest. Nice sculptural high chest dresser. Burl wood
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Antique Ed Roos Forest Park Line Cedar Blanket Chest Hope Storage Trunk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
company moved to Forest Park and began making cedar chests.
The Ed Roos cedar chests were originally
Category
Vintage 1940s American Classical Blanket Chests
Materials
Hardwood, 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.
- 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 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 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.
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Architectural Storage Drawers
Cedar Vintage Dresser
Danish Trunk
Edo Period Tansu
Lane Lacquer Dresser