An assortment of antique cedar blanket chests is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique cedar blanket chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
cedar and
metal. Antique cedar blanket chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique cedar blanket chests are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Victorian,
Art Deco and
Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique cedar blanket chests are appealing in their simplicity, but
Dillingham Manufacturing Company produced popular antique cedar blanket chests that are worth a look.
Prices for antique cedar blanket chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique cedar blanket chests begin at $695 and can go as high as $43,784, while the average can fetch as much as $2,975.
Antique and vintage blanket chests go by many names. You may have heard them called hope chests, dowry chests or Lane cedar chests, with the latter referring to the now-famous case pieces manufactured by the Lane Furniture company.
No matter the name, these were initially large crude wooden boxes with hinged lids where you stowed away your blankets, household linens and possibly some valuables. Everyone can always use a bit more storage in our bedrooms or guest bedrooms, and blanket chests can be a stylish solution to help you stay organized, particularly if you’re short on closet space.
Blanket storage trunks are still typically equipped with hinges on their lids for easy access to their large storage capacity. They’re often rectangular pieces, but in the hands of today’s furniture designers, contemporary blanket chests take on many shapes and are made of varying materials. Most antique blanket chests are made out of wood, from rich mahogany to oak.
Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage blanket chests available for sale on 1stDibs.