Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut cedar lined hope chest.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Walnut, Cedar
Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut cedar lined hope chest.
Walnut, Cedar
Tufted Cedar Hope Chest by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bench chest by Lane Furniture, with black cushioned bench top. Flip top action with cedar wood lining. Great for storage and seating! Please confirm pickup location, NY or NJ.
Walnut, Wood, Cedar
'Staccato' Cedar Chest by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three dimensional mid-century modern cedar chest by Lane Furniture. Part of their 'Staccato' line, which features a mosaic front, push button top, and cedar lined inside. Please conf...
Walnut
Mid-Century Cedar Chest w/ Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lane furniture made blanket chest with upholstered bench top. Flip top action with cedar wood lining. Great for storage and seating! Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut, Cedar
$3,200
H 17 in W 53 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted MINT!
Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,200
H 29 in W 47 in D 20 in
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Chest
By John Stuart, Drexel, Tomlinson, Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Hope Chest Bottom Shelf MINT!
Brass
Vintage Lane Acclaim Chest by Andre Bus
By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century flip top cedar chest by Lane Furniture. Iconic oak on walnut dovetails, designed by Andre Bus.
Walnut, Oak, Cedar
Lane Cedar Chest
Located in New York, NY
A US walnut chest,circa 1940's by Lane.
Cedar, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Cedar Chest
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Cedar Chest. Featuring a straight line design, iconic Lane Acclaimed dove tailed top, original push button lock that op...
Wood, Walnut, Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Cedar Chest. Featuring a straight line design, classic Lane Acclaimed dovetailed top, chrome hardware, cedar lined inte...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception Walnut Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception Walnut Cedar Chest. Featuring a straight line design, push button lock that opens up to a cedar lined storage space, single d...
Wood, Walnut, Cedar
Lane Furniture First Edition Cedar Blanket Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
1960's Mid-Century Modern cedar blanket chest by Lane Furniture "First Edition" series.
Walnut, Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lane cedar chest. Amazing rare model with teardrop design on the front. Faux marble inserts on the top of the chest and an immaculate interior. Original paper tag...
Formica, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 23 in W 44 in L 23 in
Midcentury Cedar Blanket Chest Storage Cabinet by Altavista, Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic signed Lane Altavista cedar chest where top opens to a cedar storage compartment large enough for blankets, clothing, etc. What makes this unusual is the exterior design would...
Teak, Walnut, Cedar
Vintage MCM Lane Cedar Blanket Chest With Tapered Legs
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
51.25” x 17.5” x 23”H Lovely Lane blanket chest in walnut. •two faux doors on the front •open compartment lined in cedar •sits on tapered legs •fun metal stud details This is in ...
Brass
Sold
H 19 in W 47.25 in D 18 in
Rare Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style Mid Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Lane brutalist mosaic chunky walnut hope chest.
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 Lane Furniture. Circa. 1960s. Original vintage condition is very good with the except...
Naugahyde, Walnut, Cedar
Stunning & Rare Lane Mid Century Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offered is a Beautiful and unique Mid-Century Modern cedar blanket chest and bench by Lane Furniture. It is made of cedar with freshly reupholstered with new cushioning and vegan le...
Walnut, Cedar
Vintage Modern Cedar Chest/Bench by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern cedar chest with a thick padded cushion on top covered in black tufted vinyl. Quality construction with a unique embossed design on the front, four cas...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Restored Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Cedar Chest Cabinet
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Refinished Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim cedar chest. This is a rare model of the Lane cedar chests. The Acclaim chests seldom come to market. Originally intended for storing garme...
Oak, Walnut
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 restored single drawer on the bottom a very good looking unique piece.
Walnut, Cedar
Mid Century Paneled Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Paneled Chest by Lane. Technically this is a cedar chest but would make a great piece below a flat screen TV. Store your blankets or wool sweaters inside to keep fresh.
Metal
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 ring pulls one removable shelf finished in cedar.
Walnut, Cedar
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 front of chest. Inside contains green felt shelf for storing fragile items. High level...
Cedar, Walnut
Mid-Century Lane Perception Walnut Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring classic mid-century style and practical storage to your home with this stunning Lane Perception Walnut Cedar Chest. Designed with the clean lines and warm wood tones that defin...
Walnut
Lane Cedar Lined Blanket Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare blanket chest by Lane featuring vinyl tufted upholstered seat and oak and walnut exterior with cedar lined interior.
Cedar, Oak, Walnut
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 lined interior and lower drawer for more storage this would fit great at the foot of...
Laminate, Walnut, Cedar
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 straight line design, louver and reeded front, rectangular walnut top, original push butto...
Wood, Walnut
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, oak inlays, and easily doubles as an occasional bench.
Oak, Walnut
Midcentury Lane Cedar Hope Chest One Drawer Dresser
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light walnut tall cedar hope chest dresser by Lane. Very clean original condition figural metal legs tips connected with bullet shape stretches.
Walnut, Cedar
Sold
H 20 in W 53 in D 17 in
Lane Furniture "Acclaim" Cedar Lined Walnut Chest with Leather Seat, circa 1960
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lane Furniture "Acclaim" cedar lined walnut chest with leather seat, circa 1960 Measures: 53" wide x 17" deep x 20" high.
Walnut, Cedar
Sold
H 16.5 in W 52 in D 18 in
Mid Century Lane Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench with Tufted Naugahyde Upholstery
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare rolling, Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cedar Hope Chest and Bench with Tufted Naugahyde leather Upholstery on casters by Lane Furniture, Altavista Virginia.
Faux Leather, 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 storage compartment. Stunning walnut wood grain with lovely oak trim around the fro...
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cedar Storage Trunk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This cedar lined walnut chest by Lane features tapered legs, oak inlays, and original manufacturers tags.
Cedar, Walnut
Lane Walnut Dovetail Mid-Century Modern Cedar Hope Chest Trunk
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut hope chest trunk by Lane.
Walnut
Sold
H 19 in W 47 in D 22 in
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!"
Paldao, Walnut
Lane Mid-Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Trunk w/ Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice walnut Lane chest in excellent condition.
Walnut
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...
Paldao, Walnut, Cedar
Midcentury Cedar Trunk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low trunk with cedar wood inside and Mid-Century Modern style outside. Made by Lane Furniture. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Walnut
Sold
H 19 in W 47 in D 18 in
Rare Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Lane brutalist mosaic chunky walnut hope chest. This piece is particularly rare and hard to find.
Cedar, Walnut
Customizable Trunk by Lane Acclaim with Seating by Andre Bus
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
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.
Oak, Walnut, Cedar
Mid Century MODERN Walnut Cedar CHEST by Lane, c. 1960's
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
** Please note that the lock mechanism will be disabled for safety compliance. Lane sends a free replacement safety lock upon request.** Mid Century Modern walnut chest / bench by L...
Wood, Cedar
LANE Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Art Deco style cedar chest by Lane. Walnut with inlaid parquetry veneers, rounded lid, metal hinge hardware, cedar lined interior, a hinged upper felt lined divided storage tray a...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Storage Cedar Chest by Lane, circa 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut Storage Chest with hidden drawer by Lane Furniture, circa 1960s. Perfect for storing linens, blankets, off-season clothing or souvenirs. This fabulous chest...
Wood
Art Deco Blanket Box
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A quality Art Deco cedar wood blanket box by the renowned American Lane Company. Superb walnut detailing, with original locking mechanism and retaining its paper marketing labelling...
Walnut, Cedar
1960s Lane Furniture Walnut Wood Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s walnut wood cedar chest by Lane Furniture Co. The chest has round legs and faux brass pulls.
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 storing linens, blankets, off-season clothing or souvenirs. Perfect addition to a...
Wood, Cedar
$1,884 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$2,538 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$560 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Peter Glassford Natural Parota Reclaimed Wood Collage, Set of 2 Brutalist tiles
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural Natural Parota collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one...
Wood
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Peter Glassford Matte White Reclaimed Wood Collage, Set of 2 Brutalist Tiles
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural Matte White collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of...
Wood
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
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 the offerings.
The manufacturer was off to a modest start but the family was industrious: The Lanes were made up of farmers and contractors who’d built more than 30 miles of the Virginian railroad. They owned a cotton mill and purchased thousands of acres of land in Campbell County, Virginia, where the Virginian railroad was intended to cross the main line of the Southern Railway.
The Lanes hoped to start a town in this region of the state, and by 1912, streets for the town of Altavista had been laid out and utility lines were installed. In the spring of that year, John Lane purchased a defunct box factory at a bankruptcy auction. His son, Edward Hudson Lane, was tasked with the manufacturing of the cedar “hope” chests for which the Lane family would become known, even though the company was initially incorporated as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company.
The Standard Red Cedar Chest Company struggled in its early days but introduced an assembly system at its small factory after securing a contract with the federal government to produce ammunition boxes made of pine during World War I. The company prospered and applied mass-production methods to its cedar-chest manufacturing after the war, and, in 1922, rebranding as the Lane Company, it implemented a national advertising campaign to market its products.
Ads tied the company’s strong cedar hope chests to romance. Anchored by copy that read “The gift that starts the home,” the campaign rendered a Lane cedar chest a necessary purchase for young women to store linens, clothing and keepsakes as they prepared to marry.
Wartime production during World War II had Lane producing aircraft parts. In the 1950s, the family-owned company began to branch out into manufacturing tables, bedroom pieces and other various furnishings for the entire home. Today, the brand’s vintage mid-century furniture — which includes the Perception, Tuxedo and Acclaim collections — is highly sought after.
Designed by Andre Bus, Lane’s Acclaim furniture collection of coffee tables, end tables, dressers and more has been compared to Drexel’s wildly popular Declaration series for its blend of traditional craftsmanship and the impeccably clean contours that are frequently associated with the best of mid-century modern design.
Ads for the Acclaim line suggested that it included “probably the best-selling table in the world.” Before its offerings expanded to include items for the bedroom and dining room, Lane was primarily known for its tables and case pieces — there are side tables, coffee tables and more created by Bus in the Acclaim collection, each sporting graceful tapered legs and dovetail inlays.
Later, during the 1960s, Lane offered handsome modular wall units created by the likes of Paul McCobb, an award-winning Massachusetts-born designer best known for his work at Directional.
The company was acquired by United Furniture Industries in 2017 and became particularly well-known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022 United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane.
Vintage Lane furniture is generally characterized by relatively neutral styles, which are versatile in different kinds of interiors, as well as good quality woods and careful manufacturing. All of these attributes have made Lane one of the most recognizable names in American furniture.
Browse storage cabinets, side tables and other vintage Lane furniture on 1stDibs.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.