Vintage Lane Cedar Chest Miniature Sample Boxes Lot – Nichols Furniture Galion Ohio & Sherman's Furn

Brand/Manufacturer: The Lane Company, Inc., Altavista, Virginia
Era: Vintage mid-century
Box 1 Markings: Interior lid is crisply stamped with the “Lane® Presented By Nichols Furniture, Galion, Ohio” logo.
Box 2 Markings: Interior lid is stamped with the “Lane Cedar Chests Altavista, Va. Presented By Sherman’s Furniture” logo.
Material: Solid aromatic red cedar wood construction featuring natural wood grain variations, knot accents, and a smooth varnished exterior finish.
Hardware: Equipped with original polished metal exterior hinges, front dummy lock cylinders, and internal lid brackets.
Base Labels: Each box retains its original “Please Remember” factory paper warning label affixed to the underside base, detailing the care and limitations of the miniature cedar models.
Condition Report
Wood & Finish: Both chests are structurally sound, showing rich natural wood coloration and beautiful graining. The exterior finishes exhibit light surface storage scuffs, minor edge rubs, and small localized scratches consistent with age and shelf storage.
Interiors: The unfinished inner cedar compartments are exceptionally clean, bright, and continue to emit a pleasant, distinct cedar aroma.
Hardware: The brass-tone and silver-tone hinges are fully intact and operate smoothly. Front lock accents are present; no keys are included as these promotional samples were designed without functioning exterior locking pins.