Need Info On Lane cedar chest

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My wife and I are in posession of a Lane cedar chest with a half sun design on the front. The top has a push button locking mechanism. The chest belonged to her Grandmother. The following was burned into the bottom at time of manufacture: Style 441628 Serial 248201 Can someone please Identify the year & place of manufacture? The chest has some water damage to the top and some dings on the edges. An approximate value would be welcomed as well! Thanx

Posted By Roland Cota, 6/5/2005

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From Atalenteddad, 9/11/2020 1:29 AM

Looking for info on my lane chest that has an odd message saying Features of this article are covered by one or more of the following U.S patents 1756746-1890999-19870018 2023465-2058571-2136141 2161519-2058571-2136141 And foreign patents Other U.S and foreign patents pending Can you tell me what it’s worth and what that means ?

From Atalenteddad, 9/11/2020 1:18 AM

From Russell at Furniture World Magazine, 1/8/2012 10:25 PM

Roland,
I have a Lane Cedar Chest, Style NU2404-23, Serial NO 2075170. I believe you wanted information concerning this chest. I have the same chest and I am also trying to find information about it. I like the dark color and the four carved sections on the front and the vinyl/leather seat on top. Does this remind you of your chest?

From Roland Cota, 8/9/2011 5:57 PM

found out from the website of lane the chest serial # read backwards is the date of manufacture ex.055111 would be nov.15 1950 if it has 7 #s the first # is the plant it was made at but last 6#s is still read backwards

From Roland Cota, 8/6/2011 5:19 PM

I own a lane cedar chest the serial number is 2075170 and the style number is 2404 23. I was wondering if you could give me information about it relating to the retail price and price of lock replacement.
Thank you, Josh

From Roland Cota, 7/28/2011 7:41 PM

We have a lane cedar chest standed on the bottom is 646260 style 2138 also inside are patent numbers 1756746, 1890999, 1987018, 2023465, 2058571, 2136141, 2161519, 2188707. The chest is in great shape it was my mother-in-laws. Can you tell me what this chest is worth?

Thank You!

From Pat, 5/30/2011 6:35 PM

I have an old Lane Cedar chest. Where can I find the serial number or year it was made.

From nette, 3/17/2011 4:48 PM

lane cedar chest with moth killer lifetime guaruntee still in tact.STYLE #7736x
SERIAL#050830

From bear, 3/4/2011 11:51 PM

Im looking for a chest Style#2096-50 -

serial#2865180 please help.

From Ace, 3/3/2011 12:05 PM

I have a 1934 Lane cedar chest from Portsmith Ohio. It was given to me by my Grandmother. Wanted to Know if it was worth anything?

From sue rager, 2/2/2011 11:39 AM

i have a 1933 lane cedar chest was wanting to find out what it is worth.

From Rex, 1/16/2011 3:43 PM

I was given a Lane cedar chest that's in good condition. The serial is 052160, style 2523-3. By the serial # the manufactured date would be Dec.06, 1950. Do you know the value of this chest?

From BOB FERGUSON, 12/30/2010 2:13 PM

We have a LANE CEDAR CHEST ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE IT'S VALUE BEFORE REFINISHING IN IT'S CURRENT CONDOTION. HVE PHOTO'S!!!!!!!!!!!

LANE CEDAR CHEST STYLE 2092-50

SN # 461040

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

BOB

From Kim, 12/21/2010 1:33 PM

I too have a 1942 Lane Cedar Chest that was given to me by my grandmother! Was interested in knowing the value of it!

From jeff patten, 11/20/2010 1:38 AM

i have a lane cedar oak chest, style no. 4687 92 and serial no. 2185 20. what have i got?

From Gus Lopez, 11/2/2010 3:37 PM

I have a Lane ceder chest serial #043028 and I need key for it. Does anyone know where I can find one?
Thanks

From Paige, 10/30/2010 3:22 PM

I can't tell you what its' worth but everyone trying to figure out how old there's is just look at the serial number backwards. For example: serial number 753150 would have been produced on 05/13/57. If your serial number has an extra number like in your case Kelly, your serial number is 2275130 then it was produced on March 15, 1972 at plant #2. Hope that helps somebody.

From Kelly, 10/21/2010 10:39 AM

I have a lane sweetheart chest style #2455-23 serial #2275130. It goes with a bedroom set that I want to sell is it worth me keeping or selling with the set what year is it from and what did it cost?

From Lucy, 10/10/2010 6:51 PM

I bought a lane cedar chest style number 2133 with the original tags with the price from whenever it was made at $59.95 can you tell me if this is an antique and its value and where can i sell it if anyone is looking for one........................thanks

From marion, 10/9/2010 1:27 PM

i have a lane ceder chest model 2250 sereil number 944110 could you please tell me what it is worth thank you

From Diane, 10/5/2010 11:12 AM

I have a Lane Cedar chest I would like an approximate value on if anyone could help me.
Style 2404 23 Serial#2175190

From Jeremy, 10/2/2010 5:31 PM

I have a chest that i need info on please. Model number- 101322 Style number- 5248

From Kc, 9/28/2010 2:38 AM

Need Info on my Lane love Chest Altalista Virgina #436591

From Mike Hogan, 9/26/2010 8:58 PM

need to know value and approx. age of a cedar chest serial #2975190. Thanks

From Rich, 9/25/2010 8:42 PM

It seems these chests have no value to the people writing in the $ valve, why is that so important?

From SHANNA, 9/24/2010 6:29 PM

hello i just bought a lane altavista vergina chest(serial # 831021) (style # 481638) it was made in dec, of 1938 i was wanting to know around how much is worth. its in great shapeif anyone could help me i would be so great full.
thank u shanna

From Debbie, 9/21/2010 10:21 AM

I recently purchased a cedar chest at a yard sale. The serial number is 065201. The style number is 9380. I believe the chest was manufactured by Virginia Maid - there is embossing on the lid of the state of Virgina and the words Virginia Maid. Any information you could give would be appreciated. Book 4

From hector, 9/20/2010 11:09 PM

can you please let me know what year is this cedar chest style no. 401809 serial no. 046240 was made? thank you

From jeff mortinson, 9/20/2010 11:01 PM

I have a ceder chest in pretty good shape and was wondering what it might be worth it is a lane altavista style#2075 serial# 643060

From mike t, 9/19/2010 4:51 PM

i have a lane chest it is cedar lined and its style # is 2167-50 and serial # 465080 any idea what the value and from what year

From Amy, 9/16/2010 10:46 PM

Need info on a Lane Cedar Chest.
Style no: 3969 08
Serial no: 2285111

any info would be helpful.

From lisa g, 9/11/2010 3:50 PM

I purchased a lane cedar chest
lane cedar hope chest
serial #054120 style 2449

Would the date be -2-14-1950?

It has the original tags inside; and all of the lane markings. I cannot find a link on the LANE website to inquire about the age of this chest? Any idea of the approximate value, the inside seems like its never been used, and the outside I would say is in very good condition. Thanks

From KathleenL, 9/10/2010 5:20 PM

I bought a cool Lane Cedar Chest & would love to know the age & apprx value???
It is just real cool....
Cache Collection from Lane w/ four legs
Stly no 2900-77E

serial # 565190

thanks

From Tony, 8/30/2010 12:57 AM

i just bought a Lane cedar chest. Style number 2101 and serial number 542160. What is it worth? If I am reading this right, it was made in 1954 the 12th of June. What is it worth today, I only paid $50 for it.

From Guest, 8/29/2010 12:59 PM

1957 ceader lane woodchest is it worthanything

From kathy, 8/27/2010 7:09 PM

I just bought a lane chest, style #481755 seriel# 045111 I paid $300.00 I would like to know if I got a good deal? Thank you Kathy

From Darlene, 8/24/2010 9:08 PM

I was given a Lane (cedar chest) Side step table....serial number 659030. It looks like the Lane Dovetail step tables, except you lift a lid and there is a cedar lined chest in the lower portion. It has all the Lane markings. I contacted Lane furniture, but they cannot identify it, It is Mahogany Veneer in great shape. I'm sure it was built in 1956. Any ideas.....

From Pat, 8/24/2010 1:40 PM

Have an old Lane Chest Style 2231 Serial#849210. Need to know the value?

From Mechelle, 8/23/2010 12:14 PM

i was wondering when it was made and the value of model no. 25580-3 serial no - 151110

From Sally Jo Ball, 8/22/2010 9:12 PM

I have a ceder chest that I just baught. It was my Aunts & I have the style # & serial #. I want to no how old this ceder chest is & how much it was when it was bought. Thank you & have a wonderful day.
God Bless
Sally Jo Ball
style # 401241x
serial # 638230

From km, 8/19/2010 1:05 PM

All 1973 graduates at our high school received a small ceder chest as a gift from our local lane store. Does anyone have information on the value?

From Brittany, 8/16/2010 3:00 AM

I bought a Lane Sweetheart chest from a antique sales man..

Style: 381235
Serial: 2275110
I don't want to do anything to it.. until I know the value on it so I don't ruin it.. Its painted yellow and its the original paint.. unless over the years its yellowed. I don't know.

From Dung, 8/14/2010 4:59 AM

I just bought a 1959 cedar chest that still has the old
Lock on it. It does have a recall on it but I would like to know how much it worth. The inside is great but the outside seem like all it needs to sand down a bit then rewax and polish it would be like knew. Can anyone help? Style number is 868203 and the serial number is 950340

From r. unertl, 8/12/2010 10:38 AM

I would like to know how old the cedar chest I have and the value. The serial number is 051827 and style 48910. Thank you. R. Unertl

From PAULINE PAQUIN, 8/7/2010 7:18 PM

I JUST ACQUIRED A LANE CEDAR CHEST WITH SYLE NO. 5473 70 AND SERIAL NO. 2895104. CAN YOU TELL ME WHEN IT WAS MADE AND MUCH IT SOLD FOR.
THANKS,
PAULINE PAQUIN AT paulinepq@comcast.net

WHAT WOULD IT BE WORTH NOW?

From nancy, 8/1/2010 1:44 PM

I FINALLY GOT AROUND TO CLEANING MY MOM'S CEDAR CHEST AND WHILE CLEANING UNDERNEATH I FOUND TWO MORE SETS OF NUMBERS BUT HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY ARE. PLEASE HELP! THE NUMBERS INGRAVED ON THE BOTTOM ARE 2233 & 843211. ANY HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED.
THANKS NANCY

From Andrea, 8/1/2010 9:58 AM

Hi
I just bought an old cedar chest and would like to know the age of it. It is not lined with cedar but in solid cedar.

There is the lane stamp in the lid and these numbers underneath:

.... NO 48576 SERIAL NO 100229

Thanks

From nancy, 7/31/2010 4:05 PM

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFO ON THE CHEST SER.#236150. I JUST RECEIVED MY MOTHERS CEDAR CHEST. THE ONLY INFO IT HAD WAS THE #1756746 AND A FEW OTHER PATENT #'S. I HAD NO IDEA HOW OLD IT WAS SO I USED THE FORMULA OF REVERSING THE SER.#. SO I CAME UP WITH 05/16/32 I SURE HOPE THIS IS CORRECT. I WOULD LOVE TO FIND OUT THE VALUE NOT THAT I WOULD EVER SELL IT. BUT THANKS AGAIN

From Aedre, 7/29/2010 2:55 PM

Message to Don, first try to telephone 662-566-3456
they are very helpful and can direct to you to right person. And message to Kris, try to look for serial
number on back of Chest, this is where we found our
serial number, they keep saying bottom but not with ours. thank you for reading my post, Aedre in Canada

From Aedre, 7/29/2010 2:43 PM

1942 Lane Cedar Chest, like new condition
as so many others, has anyone found value estimate?
Thank you so very much for Your reply Aedre

From Kris, 7/28/2010 7:59 PM

Hi there I have a lane cedar chest and I was just trying to get an idea of the date it may have been manufactured. The style number is 48541 and there is no serial number. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

From Debbie Hughes, 7/28/2010 3:53 PM

I own a Lance Love Chest made from the Lane Company in Altavista, Va Style 461282 Serial 2975190 and I am trying to find out how much the chest is worth.

From charlotte, 7/18/2010 11:04 AM

found a lane cedar chest at a yard sale - purchased and now trying to figure out the date it was manufactored...the # on the bottom is 400-S

From Don, 7/12/2010 7:25 PM

I am refinishing/repairing a Lane Cedar Chest made in 1948.
Style 2214.
Serial # 841330.

I need to buy the air tight metal sealing strip for it.
so that the cedar aroma will not escape. Can you tell me where I can purchase or order or get it?
I will also need to order to replace the circular lock which Lane will replace free since it is an old model.

Would appreciate an answer.
Thank you for your time.

From Bobbie Harris, 7/12/2010 12:31 PM

I need information on a Lane Cedar Chest

Style Number 48391X

Serial Number 021732

How old? Worth? Etc.

From melissa wedlund, 7/11/2010 10:40 PM

I need to know the year this chest was made. Patent #1890999-198718-2023465-2058571. Thank you!

From m showalter, 7/10/2010 12:57 PM

need to get information on lane cedar chest style no.6071-02 / serial no. 653280

From cathie, 7/9/2010 12:15 PM

have a Lane Hope Chest given to my mother from my grandmother when she got engaged in 1947. The interior is in excellent condition with two upper side-by-side felt-bottom "jewelry shelves". The exterior is in rough condition. Carved on the inside as well is stated "Features of this Article are Covered by one or more of the Following Patents: I756746-I890999-I987018 203465-2058571-2136141 2161519-2188707

From Alvie, 7/8/2010 10:30 AM

I have a Lane Cedar Chest on carved legs. It was given to my mother in 1926 or before. style number 48913, but I can't find a serial number. Thank you.

From Donna, 6/29/2010 7:39 PM

I want to know the value of my Lane Cedar Chest, Model 48775, Manufactured 10/21/1927.

From B.Andrews, 6/19/2010 5:12 PM

I saw a wonderful Lane Cedar Chest at a rummage sale that was completely upholstered on the outside with white leather or naugahyde, top and all sides. It had already been sold to someone else, and I didn't have a chance to check the serial number before it was taken away. Is anyone familiar with this model? It looked like it may have come from the late 60s or early 70s.
Thanks

From eric, 6/16/2010 5:36 AM

---I own a cederchest from 1941-----on EBAY, the prices on these Lane chests' go from $300.00-$600.00.
If your chest is in poor condition, it'll sell for less than $300.00.....

From eric, 6/16/2010 5:31 AM

--If your LOCK is locked & you either LOST the KEY or just cant get your LOCK unlocked, do this:
On BACK of Chest(outside), UN-SCREW the SCREWS holding the HINGES on, once unscrewed, the TOP will come right off!!

you can thank me later...

From sharon, 6/14/2010 1:53 PM

i have a lane altavista v.a cedar chest how much it has an old tag inside of free cedar chest insurance

From Tania, 6/13/2010 2:30 PM

I just inherited this Lane Chest from my mother-in-law. It is Style No. 4838 60; Serial No. 2485170. Please help me with discovering year made? Price? Thank you very much

From Michael D. Maynard SR, 5/31/2010 8:50 PM

I was given a Lane Cedar Chest Style 610111. If anyone has a picture of this chest would you be as kind to send to me MMaynardSR@aol.com I want to restore as close to original as possible but I need a picture to aid my quest. no original hardware on chest. Thnx Michael

From D. Patterson, 5/20/2010 2:45 PM

I have a Lane Cedar Chest several years old (maybe 30) and in excellent condition. I do not have any papers or information as to where or when it was bought, and I do not have a key for it. Where would a serial number be, how can I get a key, and how can I find out what it is worth?

From ed darmetko, 5/18/2010 9:40 PM

i have a chest with a style # 2101 and a ser # 540035 any one know worth or age ?

From Jon McDermott, 5/11/2010 6:43 PM

By the way any post 1940 Lane chests have a serial number that is the date of production in reverse. so 260211 should be 11-20-62

Any pre 1940 is usually the correct date as the serial number. mine is 080830 or 08-08-1930

Hope this is of some use

From Jon McDermott, 5/11/2010 6:40 PM

I have a Lane Cedar Chest with a date of production 08-08-1930 The interior is excellent with the original tags still inside. The exterior is very good. Anyone have an idea of value on this?

From faye neesmith, 5/10/2010 9:17 AM

I have purchased a Lane Sweetheart Cedar Chest serial no .260211. Style.2041-50,the key GOT LOST are they anyway of get another one.?

From thomas, 5/9/2010 11:38 PM

I have a Lane cedar chest style # 2863 with the serial # 253101. I would liketo know the year it was made and also where to find an original lock and key set and hinges. I would also like to know the current value of this chest. Thanks to anyone who could help me. Thomas

From ron, 5/7/2010 11:06 AM

I have two lane cedar chests. On is style 2211-76 serial# 2095101 and the other is style 84-36-7- serial# 2485150

From Nancy, 4/26/2010 11:31 PM

I have a Lane parquet coffee table - Style 981 w/Serial #651090. Any ideas on what it may be worth? thank you.

From Greg Johnson, 4/22/2010 7:35 PM

I have a Lane end table, Serial #568190, Style No. 997 C5. Any idea on its worth?

From jane, 4/21/2010 7:22 PM

Hi,
I recently inherited a maple Lane Cedar Chest.
Style no. 02583-3
serial no. 150210
It is square and almost art deco looking....
Any info regarding appraised cost/ age/ mnf et...
I would greately appreciate, Thanks! Jane

From chris, 4/19/2010 8:21 PM

need a heredon palais curio

cmtoy@earthlink.net

From Debbie DeJesus, 4/18/2010 12:00 PM

I am looking for a price on a lane hope chest with the style number 1935 and the serial number s/n 442220

From Dru, 4/1/2010 3:50 PM

your chest was made on Oct. 28th, 1942 (serial number backwards) in Alta Vista, VA.

From nicole, 3/21/2010 3:07 PM

I just got a chest...found the following:

if you have a 6 digit serial #, read it backwards for the manufacturing date. for example, my serial is 540904. From what they tell me, it is 04/09/1954.

If your has 7 digits: the first digit (the 7th) is the plant # from where it was manufactured.

So, for example: serial 2540904 means manf date: 04/09/1954 manufactured in plant #2

From sal, 3/8/2010 7:15 PM

i have a lane ceder chest style 197450 serial 564220 would like to know more about it

From Dru, 3/4/2010 5:30 PM

If the chest was made after 1987 (serial no. backwards is the manufacture date) Contact:
Lane Furniture Industries
Customer Service-Lock Division
PH 662-566-3728
Fax# 662-566-3528
Toll Free 877-405-3745
E-mail: Fhughes@lanefurniture.com

If the chest was made - 1912 through 1987 - you need a replacement lock too. Contact the same address above.

From Dru, 3/4/2010 5:20 PM

The serial number is the date of manufacture backwards so your chest #248201 was made on Jan. 28th, 1942.

From Bubba, 2/22/2010 9:40 PM

Does anyones lane have a built in light?

Can someone start a picture blog so we can post a picture of our lane chest.

Mine has a insurance policy from etna attached to the inside stating up tp 250.00 for damage done by moths

From Rebecca Cutts, 2/22/2010 1:15 PM

Looking for replacement lock for Lane Cedar Chest

From Jon Jensen, 2/21/2010 6:39 PM

I am trying to find out where I can buy some of that metal seal with rubber in it, so when the lid is shut the chest is more tight to keep the smell of the ceder in the chest longer. can you send me a link or information as to where I can buy this metal seal? And how much it might cost.

Thank you so much for any help you may offer me.

From Corie, 2/20/2010 3:27 PM

I would like to know if there is a website that may have pictures of the older styles. I have gotten my grandmothers cedar chest that is in very sad shape on the outside - but perfect on the inside. I was hoping to find out more information about this particular style. 2841-3 / serial # 252160

If anyone could please post the email address to Lane that will be able to help with keys and lock replacements. thank you!

From Francine, 2/18/2010 7:51 AM

Where would I find a replacement key for my Lane Cedar Chest purchased in 1964? TY

From Francine, 2/18/2010 7:43 AM

I have a lane cedar chest that was purchased in 1964. I have lost the key and was wondering where I could find a key to fit it. TY

From carlos ensenat, 2/14/2010 7:31 AM

I have a: LANE SWEETHEART CHEST. style 249523 . serial# 2375150 .
Would like to know when it was manufactured and what would be the value?
I have the original guaranty against moth damage.
The lane company, inc.
dept.5
altavista,
virginia 24517

my email: mauicarlo@gmail.com

From nanacat, 2/4/2010 8:55 PM

I have a Lane cedar chest stamped Alta Vista, Va. I paid $100 at a thrift store , after looking for one for 20 years. Seems people don't part with them very often, I know I won't ever sell or give mine away. It has a style # of 43522, but I can't find a serial number on it anywhere. It is solid wood and in great shape, and still has the Moth Killer paper stapled to the inside of the lid. Any ideas how to find out what the serial number is? Thanks .

From Roger, 1/31/2010 7:04 PM

I have an old cedar chest....at least 65 years old....it was my Mom's. I thought it may be a Lane or Cavalier but there are no markings to indicate that. There is a pullout drawer near the bottom of the chest (in the middle)with the following: 3711-45 Tray Factory 768. The only paper in it has: This chest is eqipped with New Style Removable Lifting Tray. All the hinges and locks are made of brass. Does anyone have an idea of who could have manufactured this?

Thanks

Roger in Orlando....

From Bruce, 1/25/2010 12:07 PM

Heidi
My computer shut down couldnt post the whole response the only reason I thought the date was 1990 because they didnt start making the Lane Chest until March of 1912.

From Bruce, 1/25/2010 9:21 AM

Heidi
Double check but I think your date would be 5-2-90

From Heidi, 1/24/2010 6:13 PM

I recently acquired a Lane cedar chest, style #2559, Serial # 092050 made in Canada by Kaschfela Limited in Ontario. Can anyone give me information on the age and value of this chest. I saw above that you date it by reading the serial # backwards. In that case would it be May 2, 1909?

From kathleen v. goldman, 1/19/2010 7:24 PM

have 75th anniversary Lane Cedar Chest, 230 limited edition, noted on brass plaque on top of chest. Would like to know value.

From Lucille, 1/14/2010 5:45 PM

I have a Lane cedar chest with two sets of numbers on the bottom of the chest.
298513c
251970
Can you tell me how to tell the approx age of the chest?
Lucille

From Clay Beale, 1/10/2010 6:35 PM

Dear Sir,

I Would Like To Know The Vaule Of my "Lane Ceader Chest"
The Style Number - 612615
The Searal Number - 758010
It Also Has " Lane Ceadar Chest Altavista Va.
Printed On It It Was Purshed In 1958 .

Thank You For All Your Help
Clay

From nathan, 1/6/2010 12:39 PM

I find it humorous that so may people want to know the value of something that obviously has to be seen to even be close on value. The value of a lane cedar chest (like much furniture) depends on the rarity of that partiuclar model and year of chest and the current demand for it as well as the condition. Most of the chests listed are worth around 2 or 3 hundred dollars, assuming good condition. Damaged veneer? cut that in half. A few older chests may be worth more, but none are going to be your ticket to retirement. New lane chests run around $700, so these are not going to have a huge antique value, in fact, you can see that a brand new one is more costly than a used one.

That being said, some of the very early chests and very rare chests and very beautiful chests may be worth quite a bit more, but usually not work appraising. Put your linen in it. If you run out of money sell your car instead!

From Luba, 1/3/2010 11:23 AM

I have a Lane cedar chest manufactured by Lane Altavista, VA Style no. 1083 37 Serial no. 466909
Any idea on a value ? Thanks.

From jerry mulcahy, 12/27/2009 2:24 PM

I have a Lane cedar chest that has a white crackled finish serial#2085111 style460222 manafactured by Lane Altivista Va. Additional #s 4592-49 Has warrentee on inside of lid.

thanks Jerry

From David Jones, 12/26/2009 1:16 PM

Need information on Lane cedar chest style #02769-3, serial # 158221. One leg is missing, would like to purchase a leg if possible. can you help?

From Lois Jean Fornash, 12/22/2009 6:54 AM

I bought a Lane Cedar Chest from an elderly lady over 20 years ago, who claimed it belonged to her mother; and I would like to know the date of manufacture, please.

The Style number is: 48345X.
The Serial number is: 100731.

Inside the lid is stamped:
LANE - Alta Vista VA

Features Of This Chest Covered By Patent Numbers
1756746 -- 1759401 -- 1759402
Other U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending

It also has the Aroma Test Plug inside of it.
It does not have a tray; and I don't know if it had one originally.

Thanking you in advance. The quality of 'Lane' products still remain as good as ever, although the cedar chests have really shrunk in size!!! I would gladly buy LANE products anyday!

Thanks so much and a very Merry Christmas to you and your staff!!!
Sincerely Satisfied,
Lois J Fornash

From alan tex walker, 12/19/2009 11:00 AM

recently received lane cedar chest style no. 441522;
serial no. 835180 - want to sell.

From Mary Jeffries, 12/7/2009 9:37 AM

I recently received a Lane Cedar Chest. I have read the postings about the recall on the lock. How to I contact The Lane Company concerning this? I tried the number listed on the web site but it is disconnected.

From penny, 11/28/2009 7:36 AM

I have a small lane chest like a small jewely box the number on the bottom is 5512 would anyone know anything about it

From joseph lynch, 11/27/2009 8:01 AM

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I WROTE CONCERNING REPLACEING A BROKEN LOCK ON MY CEDAR CHEST. YOU SAID IT WOULD TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS BUT I HAVE RECEIVED NO REPLY. I SENT THE SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL AT THAT TIME. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS REQUEST IS POSSIBLE. THANKS

From adam, 11/16/2009 3:36 PM

I HAVE A LANE CHEST STYAL#2864-23 SERIAL#2175130 IT HAS A LEATHER TOP AND IS CARVED IN THE FRONT. DO'S ANYONE KNOW THE DATE AN IF THEY HAVE HERD OF A LEATHER TOP LANE CHEST BEFORE PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT TADEPOLE4201@AOL.COM

From yvonne mccullough, 11/16/2009 2:21 PM

I have a land cedar chest serial #100252 style #3-5252? dated feb 1952. Chest is in good shape. Can you tell me how much it maybe worth?

From Cedar Man, 11/14/2009 7:26 PM

I recently bought a lane cedar chest at an estate sale the serial # is 256140 are there any experts out that there that I could send some pics to who could give me a value on this? Thank you for the help.

From joey broussard, 11/13/2009 6:00 PM

Mod# 2404 2 3
Serial# 2275160

where can i get a safety for this cedar chest?
Thank you. Joey

From Lenny, 11/1/2009 12:56 PM

I have a Lane Cedar Chest. Style No. 2133 / Serial No. 641111.

How do I determine the age?'

Thanks a bunch!

From Bobby, 10/31/2009 6:33 PM

I have a lane chest,and need to know the age and the value.
The style 3134
the serial# 254201

From Bobby, 10/31/2009 6:31 PM

I have a lane chest and need to know the age and the value . Thanks for the help

From NICK, 10/26/2009 6:45 PM

I just purchased a lane cedar hopechest model 02140, can someone tell me what it is worth? It's is in excellent condition.

From denise, 10/20/2009 8:31 AM

I ajust came across a Lane I believe it is an acclaim dove-tail coffee table style no 900 81, Design Patent No No 185371, Serial No 4867150. Does anyone know what this is worth?

From Daniel, 9/20/2009 2:59 PM

I bought an old house and found an old Lane cedar chest model #2247 and 054001 burnt into the bottom. Inside is in excellent shape with a Certificate still attached. Outside has alittle peeling of the wood around the base but in decent shape for the most part. Does anyone know if this chest has much value? Its about 5 or 6 feet long and rather large. Thanks, Daniel

From Ed, 9/12/2009 4:40 AM

RE: Gloria. I believe your chest was made on October 3, 1947. Simply reverse the order of the serial number for many mid-century Lane chests. Value depends on appraisal or what someone will actually pay at auction.

From Gloria, 9/8/2009 2:29 PM

I have an Lane Cedar chest with Serial# 743001 Style # 2196 but I cannot find any information on it. Could anyone tell me the year and approx. value? It is in excellent condition.

Thank you! Anxious waiting for a reply.

From teresa hightower, 8/29/2009 1:30 PM

I have a lane cedar chest that we inherited whenever my mother-in-law past away type no.. 482080 serial no. 341280. It still has the cedar warranty stapled to the inside lid. would like to know the value and age. Thank you very much for any help you can give. Teresa Hightower

From EL, 8/23/2009 9:28 PM

I've just acquired a Lane chest of drawers. The key has been lost and I cannot open it. The style # is 7921-10 and serial #759090. Can anyone give me any info or value??

From J. Hanlin, 8/23/2009 1:39 AM

I am a graduate of the 1958 class of Latrobe High School, Latrobe, PA. That year (I don't know if this was done any other year or not) all grads received from Miller & Biggs Furniture Co, Latrobe, PA, a miniature Lane cedar chest, embossed in the lid -
Lane Cedar Chests, Altavista, VA presented
by Miller & Biggs Furniture Co.
It is the size of a dresser top jewerly or letter box. Its size is 9" side to side x 9" front to back x 3-1/4 tall and has a lock on it that came with a key. There are no other identifying marks or numbers. Anyone have any information about my gift?

From Laura, 8/19/2009 8:53 AM

I have a Lane Cedar Chest with serial number 2475101. Looking to find out hold old this chest is?

From Gloria, 8/16/2009 4:40 PM

I have a Lane Cedar Chest with the last serial # OF 2188707, can anyone tell me how i can find the age of this chest.

Thank you in advance

From Leslie A White, 8/3/2009 1:57 PM

I have my mother's Lane chest. She received it for her engagement. She was married in either 1928 or 1930. I examined the chest carefully and can find only a style #336.S. It also has the original moth protection information tacked to the lid. I'm curious as to when it was manufactured and an approximate value.

From Nettie castro, 7/30/2009 11:20 AM

I was looking in the internet for a key for my cedar chest and found out there is a recall. Can you please help me find the new lock.The only numbers I could find are on the inside door. These are us patent numbers.

Its a Lane Chest, here are some of the numbers on that inside door. 189099,1987018,2023465,2058571,2136141,2161519,2188707,.

Please replay,
Thank you
Nettie Castro

From suzy, 7/25/2009 7:17 PM

My husband bought me a a Lane Hope Cheat. I would like to know if I can still order a top tray and the plaque "with love" to be signed by my husband? Also I am trying to find out how old it is. the style number is 277496 and serial number is 2695120. The key is missing and is it possible to order a replacement key. thanks suzy

From Jenny, 7/21/2009 11:17 PM

I was given a wonderful cedar chest today and was trying to find out its age serial # 917160 can anyone help me tell its age

From candus, 7/20/2009 3:10 PM

i have a lane cedar chest and i was wondering the value style no 482073 cerial no 248211 from what i have read it was made 11-28-42 i think i read that the cerial no backwards is the made date any information would be helpful

From sandra, 7/17/2009 5:16 PM

we purchased a lane cedar chest and it has green antique paint on the outside. how can i get this off without hurting the cedar?

From ANN LAIL, 7/17/2009 1:29 PM

BOUGHT A LANE SWEATHEART CEDER CHEST AT FLEA MARKETAND WANT TO KNOW HOW OLD AND WHAT IT COST NEW ......STYLE NO 245523 SERAL NO 2275110

From nancy, 7/10/2009 8:14 PM

I have a lane silver jubilee chest 1912-1937. I would like to find out the value of the piece.

From Steve, 6/28/2009 2:40 PM

I have two Lane end tables. Let me know if you want to buy them. Also, I wanted to know their worth:

Style #: 931 05
Serial #: 2188270

Both end tables have the same serial number.

From krystian, 6/27/2009 12:12 AM

my mom just bought me a lane cedar chest, and she has NO IDEA how old it might be. we tried to research it online, and discovered the cute little trick of the backwards numer and such, but the serial number is seven digits long 2185150.

even if we dropp the first number, that still means that it was either made in 1918, or 1950... but it has a patent on it that dates to 1984.

any ideas? we just would like to know an approximate age.

From debbie kraft, 6/14/2009 8:16 AM

value of a 1942 lane cedar chest in good shape and still with the papers

From javier, 5/30/2009 4:28 PM

can you tell me abouth this trunk this trunk is have to number to patten is 1890999-1987018-2023465-2058-571 i nedd know abouth to age and tp price maybe tanks and regards from mexico

From bill hopper, 5/27/2009 11:59 PM

I have a Lane Cedar Chest that I have inherited from my grandmother, style 4149-06 and serial number 2475111 ... reading from the previous posts would this mean that the date on this chest is 11/15/74 ?? If so, what is the rough value of this chest? It has the old lock on it (I'm pretty sure its the unsafe one) and is in moderate condition.. It still smells very nice inside of it!! I opened it up and it has a seal that says it was pressure tested... the hinges still work great. any info on this is greatly appreciated, 00dope@comcast.net is my email.
thanks,

From Carol, 4/7/2009 8:31 AM

I am trying to determine a price for my Lane Cedar chest, that I may be selling. Style 380406 Serial 2875101

Thank you

From kenneth, 2/15/2009 3:54 PM

i have lane cedar chest style#481753 serial#932221.i would like the actual date made and its value if possible

From Channelle, 2/7/2009 11:18 PM

My parents purchased my hope chest for me when I was 16. It is one of my most prized possessions. I asked for it for a Christmas present, not because I wanted to get married, but because i know that it would be a way to create memories. I just wondered if you had instructions on how to replace the fabric on top. My sis-n-law burned with an iron a few years back and I would like to replace. For those of you who have questions about the value of your lane hope chest read this:
Monthly cost of internet to find information on your Land Cedar hope chest $45.00
Cost for polish to shine it $2.95
The pride you feel knowing you have an original Lane Cedar hope chest .......Priceless

From Shelley, 2/7/2009 12:31 PM

We recently purchased an old Lane Cedar Chest from a used furniture store. It has the Lane, Altvista, Va logo burned on the inside lid. There are no serial numbers anywhere on the chest. It was white then painted black over. We have stripped it to the wood and it is solid wood, not veneer. We have the paper certifying it against moths. Any idea on how we can find out more on the age of this chest?

From victor bacelis, 1/30/2009 12:07 AM

i have a cedar chest, this is the info on the paper
1 295-j41 wal ven cedar chest wj and date 1/14/42, brand cavalier. it still has the logo inside (metal) and the serial number in the bottom of the cedar chest, any idea of the value? thanks victor.

From Cyndi B, 1/28/2009 5:43 PM

In response to lindaj--I have a Lane cedar chest that has the same patent nos. and a very similar style #. It also has very ornate scroll carvings in the center rectangle and 2 fake scroll handles on either side of this center. Look underneath to find the serial no. Mine is 012532--I am guessing that this means Jan.25,1932 since this would coincide with my grandparents wedding date that was written on the inside of the chest by my grandmother.(April 1932) I do not know its worth, but I'd be interested.

From Doreen, 1/26/2009 7:51 PM

It says NOT to store pictures or scrapbooks in it because the cedar will ruin them. Does anyone know if this is the case with the pictures and scrapbooks of today? I bought it to store my scrapbooks in! I just bought a Lane cedar chest from my neighbor for $40.00. According to prior posts, on the bottom it is dated 04/29/49. Inside the lid are several patient numbers. It still has original paperwork stapled inside about how to use and care for it.

From Richard Sanders, 11/20/2008 6:40 PM

$250.00

From Richard Sanders, 11/20/2008 5:56 PM

I forgot to put the price on my entry above - $2501066

From Richard Sanders, 11/20/2008 5:47 PM

I want to sell a Lane coffee table #0900-01 / serial#168120 / pat # 185371

From Janet, 11/7/2008 12:44 AM

I have acquired a Lane Company Cedar Chest and I am interested in the date it was made and what it is worth. Style number 44464x patient number 1756746-1759401-1759402

From Michelle, 11/2/2008 4:45 PM

I bought a Lane Ceder Chest recently. I only paid $100, and am trying to find out it's value. It has the older lock (unsafe) and is style # 44-1804. Anyway of getting some extra info?

Thanks.

From greg tousignant, 10/15/2008 8:25 PM

I want to find out what year my chest was made. style # 2364 82. serial # 2575140 made in alavista,Virginia & nbsp;

From Luanne Smith, 10/9/2008 6:31 AM

I have a 61 year old Lane cedar chest that I need to know the value of for a garage sale? It was in great shape, but was wintered in a garage and now has some vener lifting off the front a bit. Inside is in near perfect condition.

From jerry, 9/28/2008 7:36 PM

grandmothers cedar chest style# 7540 serial# 040780
lane alta vista va. with aroma test plug in the bottom any info may help me . ( aprrox) value. thank you.

From Kelly, 9/18/2008 12:11 AM

I have a 1927 cedar Lane chest. It has the original paper that certifies it as a moth-killer. Any idea of value?

From Ana, 9/13/2008 2:02 PM

I purchased a Lane Cedar Chest Style # 7640X with Serial # 030331. I am looking for information on the manufacting date of this chest. Someone told me to searched the web and I could not find anywhere a correct web site to look at. Would anybody guide me to a correct website.
Thank you
Ana

From s. mannion, 9/5/2008 1:47 PM

I have a 1927 Lane cedar chest serial #44571.
November 13, 1927

This has a certified moth killer certificate. What is

this piece of furniture worth? Did it come with legs?

Thanks

From Jordan, 8/31/2008 3:01 PM

I have a Lane cedar chest with a number:1756746 1890999 1987018 2023465 2058571 2136141, style #: 2130, and serial #: 644260. I cannot seem to find anyone who can give me a value of it and it's age. If you could please help and get back to me. We got the chest from a yard-sale so we had no information on it except those numbers listed above inscripted in the chest itself.
please get back with me with someting or point me in the direction, to find out.
Thanks
Jordan

From Sandy, 8/23/2008 9:46 AM

I, too, have an old 'Lane'. It is a 1950 in absolute perfect condition... original documents till affixed to inside. I have folks interested in it - but have no idea of value.... have been told $500 plus? Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks so much!

From Cassie, 8/13/2008 6:24 PM

I had a Lane Cedar Chest that had the original paper in it dated built June 8, 1950 (one month after my (deleted)day). It was left to me by my mother. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by water damage while in storage. I am trying to find the value of it. I have no idea and no one seems to be able to tell me this. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

From Terry, 8/12/2008 5:57 PM

I have a Lane Cedar Chest, Style NO 648-S. Sent an email to Lane last night after 1000 PM Pacific Daylight time and received an email back from them this morning saying this number was dated 1926.

From monica, 7/26/2008 12:34 PM

i have two end tables the slyle#is 1083-18 and the seril # is 2179130 i would love if you could give me information about this product thank you hope to hear from you soon

From Lisa Jensen, 6/29/2008 10:06 AM

lane cedar chest 648-S

From Gina, 6/27/2008 9:06 PM

I just bought a lane cedar chest from an estate sale, and I am trying to locate the serial number. The only thing I have found are the 7 rows of patent numbers. Does anyone have any ideas?

From Pam, 5/15/2008 3:52 PM

I have a Lane ceder chest style # 481331 and serial # 732230. I am having difficulty finding its value. Could you give me an approximat value or tell me where I can find this information.

Thank you for any help you can give

From Schatzie Chapman, 4/27/2008 4:24 PM

I have a Lane Ceder Chest Style # 2133
Serial # 645201
Made in Altavista Va?\
Does any one know how to get a value and age on this?

From Martha, 4/15/2008 2:03 PM

I have two Lane cedar chests from the 60's. I am restoring one of them, but don't have a picture to show what kind of knobs were originally on the front. Calling the Lane phone number was not helpful as they say once the company relocated to Mississippi, no old catalogues were sent along. Can anyone help to locate any old photos. I found a few pictures from posts on Ebay, but none are the same chest. The style number is 6019-50 and the serial number is 362160, which I believe means it was manufactured on June 12th, 1963. Any help out there?

From Nancy, 4/12/2008 1:02 AM

My error - the numbers on the inside lid are patent numbers NOT patents applied for. Sorry.

From Nancy, 4/12/2008 12:54 AM

I have a Lane cedar chest that my mother purchased new in 1945-6. It has approx. 5-7 lines of patent numbers applied for, burned on the inside lid. The chest is in excellent condition & has it's original varnish finish (over Maple, or is the entire chest Cedar?)The raised wood picture on the lower part of the chest is sort of 4 large connected scallops with an old spinning wheel inside the scallops. The lock is original (unsafe) button lock. Would stripping the varnish down to natural wood & putting polyurethane on, affect the value? Does replacing the lock with a new safety lock from Lane, alter it's value? Any information & value would be appreciated. Thanks!

From Kris, 4/10/2008 7:04 PM

I just inherited a lane cedar chest with serial # 447090 or September 7th, 1944. It is in excellent condition. Any one have any ideas on what it may be worth? Thanks!

From Sarah Kast, 3/26/2008 2:40 AM

I have a Cedar Chest that was gave to me by my grandmother the style # is 481667 and the serial # 939010 the lock doesnt work could i get a replacement lock and could u tell me a little about it. Thank you

From Gayland, 3/16/2008 4:16 PM

I have a Lane cedar chest model 2210
serial # 840270
could someone let me know the value
Thanks

From B Wilson, 3/15/2008 3:19 PM

I received a replacement lock and key for my 1945 Lane Cedar Chest, the lock mechanism says Lane on it, and it fit quite well and is easy to replace. It has a nice antique look to the new lock.
style 2101 serial 542280. You should contact Lane on their website and they will send you the lock and 2 keys no cost.

From JANE MCKELLAR, 3/7/2008 8:51 PM

I HAVE A LANE CEDAR CHEST THAT WAS PURCHASED IN 1945 AND I HAVE LOST THE KEY. IF I SEND THE SERIAL NUMBER AND STYLE, IS IT POSSIBLE TO ACQUIRE A REPLACEMENT KEY? THANK YOU.

From priscilla, 2/3/2008 5:34 PM

I have an end table also with design # 185371 and serial # 063090 (I take it that it was made 09-03-60 according to the formula. Any idea what it is worth?

From linda j, 1/12/2008 8:11 PM

I have a Lane Cedar chest serial # 48151X from Altavista, Virginia. Patent #1759401 & #1759402. It has alot of carving on both ends and the middle is a diamond with trim around it. I would like to find out how to date it. It belonged to my Great Aunt. Please write with any information.

From Kristy Hoffman, 1/9/2008 2:34 PM

I HAVE A 1927 MOTH KILLER LANE CHEST.The Lane Co. Patten Nunber is 48888. The Serial Number is 06 2628 and the issue date was November 13, 1927. I have all original paperwork tacked to the inside top of the chest from Lane. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IT IS WORTH TODAY?

From Guest, 12/12/2007 1:09 PM

For those with broken locks - order a replacement anyway from the recall hotline. They will send you a new lock and key. The woman told me all keys work with all locks, so that may help some of you.

They also reversed my serial number for the date. It was definately bought in 59 and not 95.

From DARINE, 11/24/2007 12:13 PM

WE HAVE A LANE CEDAR CHEST, BUT WE DON'T HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON IT. MAYBE YOU CAN HELP US. THE SERIAL #040340 AND THE STYLE #401819. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN IT WAS MADE AND HOW MUCH IT IS WORTH.

THANKS, DARINE AND JASON

From ARLIVIA LEE, 11/8/2007 10:02 AM

I HAVE A 1927 MOTH KILLER LANE CHEST...WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IT IS WORTH TODAY?

From Martha, 11/3/2007 2:10 PM

Hello,

I have an old Lane Cedar Chest Style # 481753, Serial # 046110. It seems to be a nontraditional style, perhaps Art Deco, painted white. Any idea as to value or other info on this piece?

Thanks

From natalee, 10/18/2007 12:43 PM

I am looking for an old key to a Lane Chest. The lock is fine but the key broke. This is for the old style lock before the recall. Anyone that may have one please respond.style 225582
ser. 665130
This is a Sweetheart Chest. Thanks

From Donna, 10/7/2007 1:16 PM

We bought a Lane Cedar Chest for our Grandaughter and wish to know it's age. The number on the bottom is TYLD48506. Please help and thanks

From eric, 9/29/2007 12:24 PM

Like so many of you, I too have acquired what I consider a great deal. I have a lane Alta vista chest, with the following information:

        Style number:    481753
        Serial Number:    932221

   there is also a "Identification tag" stapled to the bottom which lists the owner as Bishop Furniture company, Grand Rapids, Michigan dated 3/10/41

Does anybody know the value of this trunk?

Thank you

From sarah, 9/14/2007 1:31 PM

I have a cedar chest that I got from my grandfather. Could someone tell me what it is worth?
#840290
#2210

From Jim, 8/31/2007 12:21 PM

I am looking for Thomasville Revival chest of drawers.
Jim n7fd@comcast.net

From pat, 8/28/2007 12:59 AM

I'm not seeing anyone get an answer regarding value. Does anyone know how to get one? I too have a cedar/veneer chest with a serial number burnt on the bottom.

From rebecca, 8/25/2007 4:57 PM

Try looking underneath the cedar chest for a spare key. Often the flat key is stapled underneath as an extra.

From Michelle, 8/16/2007 2:54 PM

i have a lane cedar chest. no serial number or anything,all it has is 7 patent num on inside, their seal and guarentee all burned into the wood. any ideas????

From windsor, 8/12/2007 9:28 PM

I PURCHASED A LANE CHEST THAT WAS MADE BEFORE LANE CO. RECEIVED IT'S PATENT. i WANT TO KNOW APPROXIMATELY WHEN IT WAS PATENT AND APPROXIMATE THE VALUE OF THE CEDAR CHEST.

From Karin, 7/29/2007 10:09 AM

I am trying to help my 95 yr old grandmother get her cedar chest open. She says it is a Lane but I can not find a serial # on it. It has a small silver push button locking system and she lost the key several years ago when we had all those hurricanes here in FL. The key type would have to be really thin (like a metal nail file). If anyone has any info on where and how I could aquire a key please e-mail me at KCampagnoneBrown@aol.com. Also where are serial #'s located? Thanks,
Karin

From kathleen, 7/9/2007 1:43 PM

I have just recieved a Lane Cedar Chest Style # 02208
Serial #840310 There is an insurance warrenty card void as of July 1949 On the front is an applique spinning wheel.

.....Can anyone tell me the origins and history of this model? A price value would also be appreciated.

I have read that the Lane company will replace the lock mechanism. aside from that change it is in natural condition with a minimum of wear and tear.

I look forward to hearing from anyone who can shed a bit of insight into the journey this chest has taken over the past 50 odd years...

Kathleen

From Pat, 7/4/2007 1:27 PM

I emailed the Lane furniture site and got a quick reply. The serial number on my box is 031927 and they said it was made on 3-19-1927 so apparently the backwards method does not apply to the older boxes.

From Jo, 6/23/2007 8:08 PM

I too have a Lane cedar chest serial no. 102430 which doesn't make sense using the reverse method for the date. Could it posssibly be October 24, 1930 and the numbers were not reversed during the earlier years? Does anyone know? How do I contact Lane directly as some of you have suggested. Web site doesn't seem to reply and what is a phone number? Thanks, Jo

From jason, 6/13/2007 9:42 PM

i have a coffee and 2 end tables, coffee table, and end tables design pat. # are 185371, coffee table style # is 0900-01 and the end table style # is 0900-07 and the coffee table and end table serial # is 063120. i was wandering what year it is and an estimated value of all three are. thanx jason

From Connie, 5/27/2007 9:46 PM

I have a 1942 Lane Cedar Chest -Style No. 441716, serial No. 044270. It is in pretty good condition. Can anyone tell me its value. Has all of the original paper work.
Thanks

From dawn, 4/16/2007 8:05 PM

have a lane cedar chest style#2368-m serial#942270 would like to know what it may be worth please reply

From Mary Anne, 3/31/2007 6:38 PM

Hi, I just got a lane cedar chest at a garage sale today. The style is #2133 serial number is 641011. So, am I correct in using the formula above that it is 11/01/46? The previous owner has stripped it almost completely down to the natural wood, I'm guessing that that would diminish it's value but I don't know how much, any ideas on the value if it had the original overlay? Also the top drawer/shelf inside is broken, any way to get a replacement?? Thanks so much. What a fun site!!

From Sheela, 3/16/2007 7:43 PM

I purchased a Lane Ceader chest style 541925, serial 241250 and would like to know its age, value, and any history about it.

Sheela Trahan

From Leanna Handschke, 2/19/2007 1:11 PM

Please help. Someone tryed to get into my Lane cedar chest and broke the locking mechanism. I have called locksmiths and they will not touch it, saying they would almost have to destroy the chest , in order to get it open. This chest is very old , with the original lock still in use before it was broken. I have the original Lane key. It will only go halfway into the lock. Please tell me how to get into my cedar chest.

From Cindy Standfest, 2/11/2007 9:52 PM

I have a cedar chest with a lot of inlay on the front in a deamond design. It has a drawer on the bottom, scroll work on the sides. Solid wood, no veneer. The lock is the type that clicks and will not reopen unless the button is pushed. Not safe for children.
ON the bottom of the drawer it says 199-48 and Factory No 789. Does anyone know anything about this chest? I can send pictures. I found it at a garage sale in 1964. Cindy my email is cstandfest@consolidated.net

From catherine, 1/24/2007 3:27 PM

chest cedar style no 44472x serial no 236150

From catherine, 1/24/2007 3:25 PM

chest cedar style 44472x serial no 236150

From ca.thy, 1/24/2007 3:16 PM

i have a.chest with patent no 1756746 1759401 1759402 serial no 236150

From Tim, 1/17/2007 4:24 PM

I inherited a Lane cedar chest from my grandmother. Serial number: 7480-11 style: 02174b

It had a lovely black finish and a beautiful Chinese design on it. I say had because I shipped it to my Fiancee` for an engagement gift/Christmas gift and during the shipping and delivery it was severely damaged. When my Fiancee` arrived home on the day of delivery she found it upside down with drag marks across the concrete pad in front of her apartment.

Now it's gouged and scratched and the interior shelf is ruined/broken and U.P.S. says they'll pay to have it replaced, I need to find out how much it's worth and get that estimate in writing so they can cut a check.

I can't find this particular model mentioned anywhere I've looked so far and I don't really have the money or the time for a full appraisal. Does anyone know how to find the approximate value of this chest in writing so I can get re-imbursement from U.P.S. for the damage to what was supposed to be a sweet and wonderful gift?

Thanks for reading,

Tim

From brian, 1/11/2007 10:02 PM

In case no one hear knows there has bean a recall on all lane chests with self locking latches the ones that lock when you close then and cant be un locked from the inside some children have sufercated in these chests
I called lane 888) 856-8758 and they asked me the serial # and the new lock showed up in the male box no charge

Hears the recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Lane Company of Altavista, Va., is announcing a voluntary program to replace the locks on cedar chests manufactured prior to 1987. The Lane Company manufactured approximately 12 million cedar chests from 1912 to 1987 that latch automatically when the lid is closed. Young children playing in the chest can become trapped inside and suffocate.

Between 1977 and 1994, six children suffocated inside Lane cedar chests manufactured with an old design lock. The victims ranged in age from 21 months to ten years old.

Consumers can determine whether their chest has an old lock by closing the chest lid without depressing the locking button and then attempting to open the lid without touching the button. If the lid opens, the chest has the new lock and does not need to be replaced. If the lid does not open, it has the old lock. Additionally, old locks click loudly when the lid is shut, locking the chest automatically

From Susurra, 1/9/2007 12:46 AM

Am looking for information on a recently acquired Lane Silver Jubilee Chest. It was made in 1937(25th Anniversary)and has a small metal commemorative "plaque"
inside the lid stating: 1912-1937 The Lane Silver Jubilee Chest. Contemporary Modern Design. From Australia comes the oriental wood so skillfully matched in a four piece diamond pattern in the center of the front panel. The wood used in the vertical strips and over the oriental wood is Bubinger. Costly black walnut stump is used on each end of the front panel. Top and ends matched American Walnut.

Anyone have any more info or know where I can further research the beautiful chest? The style is "Silver Jubilee Chest", the year 1937. The only other numbers are the patent numbers etched into the wood (burned inside the lid) along with a very pictuesque logo with a Lane Altavista, VA banner under it. Am curious as to how many might have been manufactured? Thanks. susurra@msn.com

From kathy, 1/5/2007 12:27 PM

I am trying to get some infomation about a lane cedar chest i aquired as a gift. I am trying to find out when she was made and maybe what she is worth. The style # is 482030 and serial # is 242130. any help please. thank you. kathyhoward77@yahoo.com

From brian, 12/31/2006 6:47 PM

Hi just stumbled on this sight doing a search on lane
I have a 1942 chest
Any idea on a value
Brian

From Nikki, 12/23/2006 10:25 AM

Charles,
Thank you for replying to my message. Yes, it is a Lane chest and I have sent 3 emails to the Lane Company through their website and have not gotten a reply yet (I have been trying to figure this out for several months now). I will go back on the website and see if they have a phone number listed.
Thanks for your help!

From Charles, 12/22/2006 7:44 PM

PS Retrofit locks available for free at Lane's website as well :)

From Charles, 12/22/2006 7:42 PM

Nikki,
Is your cedar chest a Lane? Believe the backward method only works on this manufacturer and certain manufacturing date ranges?? If it is a Lane and you still can't figure it out, you can contact them via email at their site and under the customer care section and they will reply. Also replace those old style locks for child safety with new ones that can be opened from the inside.

From Nikki, 12/18/2006 9:05 PM

I tried the method above for finding out the approximate date of my cedar chest, but my numbers do not make sense, or I am not doing it right - If anyone could offer help:
serial # 101227
style # 5248

Thanks a bunch!

From Jennine, 2/12/2006 10:38 PM

Hello! I recently purchased a lane cedar chest with style number 6022-50 and serial number 364180. I would like to acquire a copy of the original certificate that came with the chest as well as any information you could give regarding the age and value of the chest. Thank you!

From Paulette, 1/30/2006 11:56 PM

I purchased a coffee table pattern 1050 01 serial number 468170 and a matching end table pattern 1050 05 serial number 467260. I am assuming from prior posts that this means they were manufacturered in 1964. My question is should I refinish them and make the minor repairs they need or should I have it professionally done (i.e. are they worth that kind of TLC). Thanks!

From GABRIELLA, 9/25/2005 9:31 AM

Hi, i purchased a cedar chest at a auction that i am tring to get information on style no. 620101 serial # 659220. I know it was purchased at lane altavista, va in 1957. I was tring to find out what it might be worth. thank you, gabriella. GABABSHIRE1@AOL.COM

From TED MACIAG, 7/16/2005 7:12 PM

ÊÊÊI am trying to get some information about a chest I recently aquired at a yard sale. It is a Lane cedar chest, Style #481887, serial #145220. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Ted Maciag

From mel, 6/15/2005 3:21 PM

Update on Lane cedar chest serial number. I might have made an error on the date code Month. My serial number is 2785130, Lane told me March 15, 1987, my s/n has 7 digits, your serial number has 6 digits, so it Might be January instead of October, but the day and year should be correct.

From mel, 6/15/2005 3:16 PM

Use Lane serial number as a date code. I just called Lane on my own chest. Read the serial number backwards,Serial 248201 is 10 October, 28 28th, 42 1942. Hope this helps. You can call the Lane hot line for a lock replacement (888) 856-8758 or (888) 856-8751.

From Guest, 6/6/2005 9:54 AM

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