
A locking cedar chest can be a beautiful and practical addition to your home. They're made from Western Red Cedar, a durable and naturally resistant wood that repels insects and resists warping.
The cedar wood used in these chests is also known for its distinctive aroma, which can help repel moths and other pests. This makes it an ideal choice for storing clothing and other textiles.
Locking cedar chests come in a range of sizes, from small trunks to large storage chests. They're perfect for storing out-of-season clothing, linens, or other household items that you don't need immediate access to.
A well-made locking cedar chest can last for decades with proper care and maintenance.
Restoration & Renewal
If you're looking to breathe new life into your cedar chest, restoration and renewal are essential steps to consider.
Cedar interior renewal can restore the natural cedar aroma and moth-repelling properties of your chest's interior.
Complete restoration includes structural repairs, which can help extend the life of your chest.
This process may involve structural joint reinforcement to ensure the chest remains stable and secure.
Cedar oil treatment and renewal can help maintain the cedar's natural properties and prevent damage.
Restoring or replacing hardware is also an important aspect of the restoration process, ensuring your chest's locks and mechanisms function smoothly.
A complete restoration can include a range of tasks, such as:
- Structural joint reinforcement
- Cedar oil treatment and renewal
- Lock and hardware restoration
Quality and Expertise
Quality and Expertise are crucial when it comes to locking cedar chests. Our team has a deep understanding of cedar properties, which allows us to craft beautiful and durable pieces.
We apply a premium protective finish to ensure your chest lasts for years to come. This finish is carefully selected to bring out the natural beauty of the cedar while providing a layer of protection against the elements.
Our cedar chests undergo rigorous testing to ensure that all hardware functions smoothly and efficiently. You can trust that your chest will be easy to use and maintain.
Here are some of the key quality assurance processes we follow:
- Premium protective finish application
- Hardware functionality testing
- Cedar maintenance instructions provided
With our expertise in cedar properties, oil treatments, and natural moth protection restoration techniques, you can have peace of mind knowing your cedar chest is in good hands.
Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance is a crucial step in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. We take a meticulous approach to quality assurance, which includes the application of premium finishes to protect our products from the elements.
Our premium protective finish is designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, providing a durable and long-lasting barrier against the sun, rain, and snow. This finish is applied with care and attention to detail to ensure a smooth and even surface.
Hardware functionality testing is also a critical component of our quality assurance process. We thoroughly test each component to ensure that it meets our high standards for performance and reliability.
Cedar maintenance instructions are provided to help customers care for their products and extend their lifespan. By following these simple instructions, customers can keep their products looking their best for years to come.
Here are some key aspects of our quality assurance process:
- Premium protective finish application
- Hardware functionality testing
- Cedar maintenance instructions provided
Expertise

At our company, we take pride in our expertise in various areas. We have specialized knowledge of cedar properties. Our team is well-versed in the unique characteristics and benefits of cedar wood.
We also have extensive experience with oil treatments, which are essential for maintaining the health and integrity of cedar wood. This expertise allows us to offer effective and long-lasting solutions for our clients.
Our expertise in natural moth protection restoration techniques ensures that our clients' cedar wood products remain in excellent condition.
Lane Chest
The Lane chest is a type of cedar chest that was widely produced by the Lane Furniture Company of Altavista, Virginia, from 1912 to 2001.
The company employed celebrity advertising, including a teenage Shirley Temple, to promote their chests during World War II.
Lane Furniture was also known for their Lane Girl Graduate Plan, which offered free cedar chests to girls graduating from high school in the 1930s.
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These chests were made using a patented locking-mitre corner joint and were designed to be durable and long-lasting.
However, it's worth noting that the production of Lane Cedar chests stopped in 2001, and the company was acquired by Interco Corporation in 1987.
If you own a vintage Lane cedar chest, it's essential to check if the lock has been replaced, as the company recalled 12 million chests in 1996 to retrofit them with safety locks.
You can order replacement locks from the Lane Furniture website or contact a Lane Lock representative by email or phone.
It's also worth noting that replacement acrylic balls are available from various sources, including Van Dyke's Restorers, but be careful when replacing the ball bear, as older ball and claw feet are often made of cast iron and can break easily.
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