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Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern cedar chest by Lane. Sturdy construction, walnut exterior with "Aroma-tite" cedar
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Retro Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest
Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest
H 29 in W 43.5 in D 17.5 in
'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
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Oak Cavalier Cedar Chest
By Cavalier
Located in New York, NY
crafted with precision by Cavalier. The spacious interior of the cedar chest provides ample storage space
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Retro Mid-Century Cedar Chest w/ Bench
Mid-Century Cedar Chest w/ Bench
H 19 in W 42 in D 15.25 in
1950's Mid Century Witco Scroll Carved Cedar Chest
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible ornately carved cedar hump blanket chest. Scroll work carving on edges and top. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood

Mid Century MODERN Walnut Cedar CHEST by Lane, c. 1960's
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
replacement safety lock upon request.** Mid Century Modern walnut chest / bench by Lane in nearly new
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Vintage Solid Pine Cedar Chest by Bally MFG co Bally Pa
By Bally
Located in Germantown, MD
Great old pine chest. Cedar lining. Solid wood handles on both sides. Very well made. Clean inside
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Pine

Country Pine Blanket Chest with Inner Cedar Lining
Located in Germantown, MD
This brilliant Cedar Trunk chest is made of cedar wood, pine cedar, and is in good vintage
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Paint

Mid-20th Century Lane Legacy Rattan Love Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid-20th Century Lane Legacy Rattan Love Chest Unusual Lane Cedar Chest completely covered in
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Rattan, Cedar

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut, Oak, Cedar

Vintage Lane Acclaim Chest by Andre Bus
Vintage Lane Acclaim Chest by Andre Bus
H 20.75 in W 43 in D 17 in
Lane 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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Lane First Edition Cedar Blanket Chest
Lane First Edition Cedar Blanket Chest
H 17.63 in W 54 in D 17 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut, Wood, Cedar

Tufted Cedar Hope Chest by Lane Furniture
Tufted Cedar Hope Chest by Lane Furniture
H 17.63 in W 53.88 in D 18.13 in
1970s Cedar Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Milano, IT
1970s cedar wood chest of drawers, brass handles and legs.
Category

1970s Italian Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Brass

1970s Cedar Wood Chest of Drawers
1970s Cedar Wood Chest of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 60.63 in D 20.48 in
Queen Anne Cedar Hope Chest by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple yet ornate, this traditional cedar hope chest has all the features that made Virginia’s Lane
Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany, Cedar

Vintage Cavalier Mahogany Cedar Blanket Chest, Circa 1940s
By Cavalier
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage cavalier mahogany cedar blanket chest. Cedar and felt lining. Very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

Vintage Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Cedar, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shipwright's tool chest. An English, cedar and pine craftsman's work trunk
Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Green Painted Lattice Framed Cedar Lined Trunk Blanket Chest Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th century cedar line storage chest. Features a Bohemian green painted frame with lattice
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Hardwood, Cedar, Paint

1960's Traditional style Cedar Hope Chest - Queen Anne style by Lane Altavista
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Traditional Queen Anne style Cedar Hope Chest by Lane Altavista. Beautifully carved. Very
Category

1960s Queen Anne Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar

Midcentury Italian Cedar Wood Pair of Chest of Drawers with Brass Finishings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian pair of elegant in solid cedar wood chest of drawers, with handles and brass feet
Category

1970s Italian Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Brass

Canadian "Sanitized" Cedar Trunk by "Union Trunk"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you're looking for a Canadian brass & cedar trunk, look no further than Union Trunk Sanitized®
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass

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
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Cedar Trunk by Lane
Midcentury Cedar Trunk by Lane
H 19.5 in W 43.5 in D 16.5 in
1950s Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Two Tier Walnut End Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lane, was tasked with the manufacturing of the cedar “hope” chests for which the Lane family would
Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut

Lane Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table w Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, it focused on manufacturing cedar chests. Over the years, it expanded its product line to include
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood

Lane Mid Century Walnut Cube End Table w Bottom Storage
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, it focused on manufacturing cedar chests. Over the years, it expanded its product line to include
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Blanket Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blanket chest or coffee table from the Cedar wood . Chest is from the 1970 s
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Hardwood

3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
3 fabulous 20th-century Japanese-style stacking Tansu chests of drawers. Each section can be used
Category

Mid-20th Century American Taisho Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Iron

Four Legs and Two Trays Oak Side Table, Stamped
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
it first. Instead, they incorporated the small business as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company, with
Category

1950s Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Oak

Four Legs and Two Trays Oak Side Table, Stamped
Four Legs and Two Trays Oak Side Table, Stamped
H 20.08 in W 29.14 in D 23.23 in
MCM Lane 3 Piece Solid Walnut Console & End Table Set
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, it focused on manufacturing cedar chests. Over the years, it expanded its product line to include
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage chest of drawers by TriBond Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers
H 33.25 in W 44 in D 20.5 in
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Stamford, CT
with a cedar interior this functional and decorative chest is simply stunning having an all over brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Brass

Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Lane Altavista Cedar Lined Cherry upholstered seat storage bench or blanket chest in good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rare Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rare lane Brutalist Mosaic hope chest Paul Evans style Fabulous Lane
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood

Lane Furniture Walnut, Rosewood, and Chrome Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Skokie, IL
States. From its start making cedar chests, Lane expanded to occasional tables in 1951 and accent pieces
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Chrome

Lane Furniture Walnut, Rosewood, and Chrome End Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Skokie, IL
contiguous United States. From its start making cedar chests, Lane expanded to occasional tables in 1951 and
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Chrome

Lane Furniture Walnut, Rosewood, and Chrome Side Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Skokie, IL
be sold outside the contiguous United States. From its start making cedar chests, Lane expanded to
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Chrome

Wooden drawer used by old Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/Made in 1963/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a lacquerware craftsman's workbench made on January 8, 1963. The production date is written on the back of the drawer. This work drawer is a stand for applying red and black ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Modern Lane Solid Walnut Square Parsons Side Table Style #1124-18, 1970
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

Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Step End Tables with Inlaid Walnut Burl Style
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
converted the factory to make cedar chests and named it The Standard Red Cedar Chest Co. Sales were good and
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Vintage Modern Art Deco Revival Lane Sofa Console Table White Lacquer Brass Trim
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

1980s American Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fabulous Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes w/ Chinese Character Handles, Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
chest of drawers manufactured by the Mastercraft Furniture Company exemplifies the grandeur of
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut End Tables a Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
loan and converted the factory to make cedar chests and named it The Standard Red Cedar Chest Co. Sales
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coral Vinyl Faux Leather Cedar Lined Storage Bench Settee Nailhead Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful cedar lined storage bench, settee, chest, or trunk comprised of coral vinyl or faux
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Faux Leather, Cedar

1971 MCM Lane Headboard Tower Suite Collection Full/Queen Bed Rosewood & Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
plant in Altavista, Virginia. Edward procured a loan and converted the factory to make cedar chests and
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

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

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Hollywood Regency Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale style Hollywood Regency Chest Dresser Cabinet. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Mastercraft Dynasty Chest of Drawers, Hollywood Regency Commode Dresser, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mastercraft in the 1970's, 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers in Brass, Bronze and Cedar with six chinese characters
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tsonoqua/Dzunkukwa "Wild Woman of the Woods" Totem
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
. Large breasts are created by “split-u” formline elements on her chest, motifs which are repeated
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Cedar

Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in New York City, NY
in beautiful cedar with ample storage supporting two interior shelves behind the double doors. A
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Macassar, Cedar

Moroccan Wooden Cedar Trunk, Carvings Throughout
Located in Orlando, FL
We carry a wide range of beautiful Moroccan trunks. This one is a very solid cedar wood trunk
Category

1980s Moroccan Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Blanket Cedar Chest
By Virginia Maid
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern blanket cedar chest Offered is a Mid-Century Modern blanket cedar chest. I's
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Blanket Cedar Chest
Mid-Century Modern Blanket Cedar Chest
H 22.5 in W 44 in L 22.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cedar Chest
By Cavalier
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cedar Chest. Featuring a straight line design
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cedar Chest
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cedar Chest
H 20 in W 44 in D 17.5 in
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
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Formica, Wood, Walnut

Lane Altavista Banded Flame Mahogany Cedar Chest, Circa 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Lane Altavista Banded flame Mahogany Cedar chest. This beautiful vintage modern cedar chest
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Wood, Walnut, 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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Metal

LANE Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cedar Chest
LANE Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cedar Chest
H 22.25 in W 47.25 in D 18.75 in
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
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Oak, Walnut

LANE Chippendale Style Cherry Mini Cedar Chest / Nightstand
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style mini cedar chest by Lane. Cherry with brass hardware, cedar lined interior
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Brass

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
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Lane Chrome Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Perfect for storing blankets at the foot of a mid Century Bed or even as a bench in a mudroom. It could even be used as a coffee table with storage. Comes with its original label and...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cedar Chest

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Lane Chrome Cedar Chest
Mid Century Lane Chrome Cedar Chest
H 20 in W 47 in D 17.5 in
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Retro Cedar Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic retro cedar chest available at 1stDibs. Each retro cedar chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cedar and brass. There are many kinds of the retro cedar chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro cedar chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Lane Furniture, Bally and Cavalier each produced at least one beautiful retro cedar chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Cedar Chest?

The average selling price for a retro cedar chest at 1stDibs is $1,175, while they’re typically $640 on the low end and $3,660 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Retro Cedar Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Cavalier 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    No, 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.

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