Whether you were gifted it to put your hopes and dreams into or stumbled across it at an estate auction, a Lane cedar chest offers an overwhelming feeling of American nostalgia. As a staple in homes ...

This is the first time I think I have bought something I think is an antique. I bought a cedar chest made by The Roos Mfg. Co. at a thrift store in Minneapolis for $100. I am hoping you will give me ...

I have my grandmother’s cedar chest. I would think that it is at least 75 years old. I do not see a manufacturer’s name in the chest, so I'm not sure if it is a certain brand. I would like to have ...

Cedar chests are known for their longevity, but sometimes that great cedar smell fades with time. Here's how to refresh it: Using very fine sandpaper, lightly sand the inside of the chest, following ...

Q. I purchased this chest about 25 years ago. It was manufactured by Roos Chests of Forest Park. What can you tell me about it? –Mary Karr, Oak Lawn A. Researching 20th Century factory-made furniture ...