Cedar Chests & Hope Chests

1.  All large wood chests are designed for keeping the clutter of everyday life out of the way until you need it.  If you don't have a daughter, aren't planning on having one, and don't fancy yourself a sentimental person, you've still got a need for a good cedar or hope chest.  As long as you've got extra bedding and some throw pillows, you'll find a use for this versatile furniture accessory.

2.  But that doesn't entirely dismiss the traditional use and etymology of the hope chest.  They are indeed, a vessel for future hopes and fulfilled hopes of the past.  Too often, our sentimental valuables get mixed in with everyday items.  With a hope chest, you know where family heirlooms are kept and you know where you'll store something when a new memory is created.

3.  If you plan on keeping valuables in your hope chest, consider the wide selection of chests offered with special storage features.  We stock chests with drawers, jewelry storage, locks, and interior storage trays for accommodating items that can't be neatly folded and stowed away.

4.  Have your children help you stock a hope chest and enjoy a special bonding experience.   Consider, then, finishing and decorating a cedar hope chest with your family.  One of our most popular items is the unfinished 3-foot cedar chest, designed for just this purpose.  It looks great as is, but if you want to personalize your chest or are looking for an excuse to get a little handy, it's ready for your creative energies.