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Lane Cedar Chest 1950

Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest, Blonde Oak, USA, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest, Blonde Oak, USA, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest, Blonde Oak, USA, 1950s

By Lane Furniture

Located in Highland, IN

This great chest by Lane typifies 50s mid-century style. Clad in blonde wood, and supported by splayed legs, the chest has a locking lid that lifts to a cedar compartment with a shal...

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Pair of Cerused Side Tables with Cedar Lined Chests by Lane

Pair of Cerused Side Tables with Cedar Lined Chests by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of Lane cerused end tables with brass detail, each with a cedar lined chest.

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An art deco cedar waterfall chest by Lane, circa 1950
An art deco cedar waterfall chest by Lane, circa 1950

An art deco cedar waterfall chest by Lane, circa 1950

By Lane Furniture

Located in View Park, CA

A gorgeous Art Deco waterfall chest by Lane Furniture, circa 1950. Sumptuous shades of wheat and honey interlock in the wood grain to create an almost burl-like effect. The edges hav...

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Paldao, Walnut, Cedar

Magnificent!  Art Deco 1950 Lane Cedar Hope Waterfall Chest Walnut Paldao Wood
Magnificent!  Art Deco 1950 Lane Cedar Hope Waterfall Chest Walnut Paldao Wood

Magnificent! Art Deco 1950 Lane Cedar Hope Waterfall Chest Walnut Paldao Wood

By Lane Furniture

Located in Peoria, AZ

Lane Cedar Hope Chest! Magnificent! Polished Walnut & Paldao Veneers 1950 "The Gift That Starts a Home!"

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Customizable Trunk by Lane Acclaim with Seating by Andre Bus
Customizable Trunk by Lane Acclaim with Seating by Andre Bus

Customizable Trunk by Lane Acclaim with Seating by Andre Bus

By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus

Located in South Charleston, WV

Lane Alta-Vista "Acclaim" series Walnut, oak, cedar USA, 1959, Hope / Blanket storage chest 53 wide x 17.25 deep and 20 inches tall. Refinished with lacquer and excellent. Wit...

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Midcentury Lane Cedar Chest

Midcentury Lane Cedar Chest

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H 31 in W 43 in D 17.75 in

Midcentury Lane Cedar Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lift top cedar chest by Lane. Single drawer spanning width of chest on the bottom. Painted black tapered legs with brass caps.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Lane Cedar Blanket Chest
Lane Cedar Blanket Chest

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H 30 in W 43 in D 18.5 in

Lane Cedar Blanket Chest

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This cedar blanket chest by lane has beautiful inlayed wood accents and interesting minimalist drawer pulls that don’t draw attention from the woods natural beauty. One large worka...

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Mid Century Lane Hope Chest

Mid Century Lane Hope Chest

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H 28 in W 47 in D 17.5 in

Mid Century Lane Hope Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare hope chest made of solid cedar wood, solid oak legs and light wash mahogany veneer. The two drawers open smoothly and the interior of the cedar box is ample for storage with mak...

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Lane Cabinet/Chest (with original brass hardware)

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

A beautiful mid-century cedar chest from Lane, the top opens to access the cedar trunk and there's a functioning drawer on the bottom, as well. Excellent for storage of linens and th...

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Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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