I got this from a friend of mine and I no longer need it. I would love to sell it and give it a good home but I have no idea of the value. I havent been able to find one like it to compare.
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Looks like you have a Lane cedar chest.
Serial number 954011.
How to date your chest:
From Lane website:
"Usually Lane cedar chests have serial numbers that are stamped or applied to the bottom of the chests.
You can read the serial number BACKWARDS to determine the production date.
For example: serial number 753150 would have been produced on 05/13/57."
I believe your serial number: 954011 would indicate the manufacture date to be:
November 4, 1959
All of this is important should you wish to list your chest for sale.
Also, it appears your chest still has the original lock and these were banned due to a safety issue and locks have to be removed before listing the chest for sale.
lanefurniture.com/
Unfortunately, cedar chests are not as popular anymore as they are heavy, take up space, and people do not store material goods (woolens) like previous generations.
These were also known as 'Hope Chests' where young ladies stored items while waiting for their wedding day and that is also a long-gone era.
Condition, style, and where you are located will have the biggest bearing on the value of your chest.
These are very heavy items and shipping would be very high so sellers usually list these as 'local pick up only'.
If you wish to sell your chest I would suggest you start with a higher price - maybe $300 - and leave it listed for a few weeks. If you do not receive any offers then you can lower the price and wait again.
Sites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace are usually the best sites to list items like this.
You will need several very good pictures (better than these) that show the complete chest - front, ends, top, and inside.
Description showing any flaws and add measurements.
These chests go in the $175 to $225 range.
Would anyone know the best place to sell this chest or anyone that would be interested in purchasing the chest? $150.00 and you can have it
Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest from 1950s in a cream-yellow color with original hardware, including original key at $700
www.chairish.com/
1950's Lane Cedar Hope Chest with key
www.worthpoint.com/
(there is a free trial)
Your Lane Cedar Chest was made in 1959.
The style number is 8771-41.
The style is art deco.
I found Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest with the same style number 8771-41, but from 1963:
www.etsy.com/
It is priced at EUR 644.59
Another 1950s Lane Mid Century Art Deco Blonde Blanket Cedar Chest, style number 8771-03, made in 1960, need TLC, lost some decorative knobs, lock removed:
It is priced at $299.
You can sell your chest on ebay, etsy, craigslist.
Shipping is expensive, so the price is highly dependent on demand in your area.
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