Why was the Lane cedar chest so popular?
One of the biggest contributions to the Lane cedar chest’s success was the cedar wood itself. Since cedar has a natural resistance to bugs, the chests used cedar wood to line the interior to protect the contents from insects like wool-eating moths.
How to replace locks on Vintage Lane cedar chests?
Replacement locks for cedar chests locks can be ordered at https://www.lanefurniture.com/about/product-safety, or contact a Lane Lock representative by email at [email protected] or call toll free (800) 225-0265. Thanks for watching! Thanks for watching! Illustration of a circular lock used on Lane cedar chests.
What is the serial number on a Lane cedar chest?
A chest built on April 1, 1940, would read from left to right 04140. Chests manufactured on two-digit days and in two-digit months generally have at least six digits. If the serial number has seven digits, the first number in the series is the plant number. Examine the chest carefully to determine its state or condition.
What makes an antique cedar chest an antique?
One way to try and help narrow down the era, would be to look at the craftsmanship used to assemble the piece. A machine produced piece, would have clean lined and flush finished dovetail joints. While a hand crafted piece would have more roughly cut and uneven dovetail joints.
When did lane start giving out cedar chests?
In 1930 one of the managers at Lane came up with the idea of offering free miniature cedar boxes to girls graduating from high school. Seems like the idea worked because many parents bought Lane cedar chests for their graduating daughters. I never got one of the miniature cedar boxes either so now I’m on the hunt.
What kind of locks are on Lane cedar chests?
Rectangular style of lock on Lane cedar chests. A Thanks for the reminder about Lane cedar chests. In 1996, Lane Furniture Industries recalled 12 million of their cedar chests to retrofit them with safety locks.
When did lane start offering free cedar boxes?
In 1930 one of the managers at Lane came up with the idea of offering free miniature cedar boxes to girls graduating from high school. Seems like the idea worked because many parents bought Lane cedar chests for their graduating daughters.
Can a fabric seat be removed from a cedar chest?
If the fabric is heavy and thick it is necessary to remove as much fabric as possible at the corners. You don’t want a big wad of fabric because the padded seat will not lay flat against the top of the cedar chest. Work the fabric at the corners until there are no creases or folds to be seen from the top or edge of the seat.
When did red cedar chest company go out of business?
During the first six years of operating, the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company’s profits were thin and the company subsisted off apprenticing craftsmen—hence, the rudimentary chests. However, the company received a break in the wake of WWI’s onset.
What can you do with a cedar chest?
You can use them as coffee tables, blanket storage, foyer pieces, toy chests, behind the sofa storage (me), bedroom catch-all (me), etc. I went back through all my posts and I’ve painted or made over in some way or another 13 cedar chests…..some more than once.
When did the hope chest become a household name?
Between the end of WWI and the beginning of WWII, Lane cemented its status as a household name as the premier maker of Hope chests.
Where can I find an antique cedar chest?
Cedar Chest Antique 1944 Lane Cedar Hope Chest 2075 Waterfall Lock Removed LOCAL P/U! MAKE OFFER! VINTAGE SMALL CEDAR CHEST/SALESMAN SAMPLE?
One of the biggest contributions to the Lane cedar chest’s success was the cedar wood itself. Since cedar has a natural resistance to bugs, the chests used cedar wood to line the interior to protect the contents from insects like wool-eating moths.
During the first six years of operating, the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company’s profits were thin and the company subsisted off apprenticing craftsmen—hence, the rudimentary chests. However, the company received a break in the wake of WWI’s onset.
Between the end of WWI and the beginning of WWII, Lane cemented its status as a household name as the premier maker of Hope chests.
