| Cedar chests have been used as a method for safe storage of clothes and other valuables since the days of the ancient Egyptians. Hollowed out and carved from a single, solid piece of cedar wood, cedar chests provided preservation and safe storage for delicate papyrus documents, fine linens, and other items made from cloth, and also served as seating in the home.
During the Renaissance period, artisans and craftsmen began to build cedar chests using panels nailed together instead of carving them from a solid cedar tree trunk. Less expensive and easier to create, cedar chests began to appear in the homes of those other than the wealthy. Soon, although cedar remained popular – as it does today – it became customary to select other types of wood for the chest and then lining it with cedar. That way, if the looks and characteristics of other species of wood were desired, the preservative properties of the cedar could still be retained.
As popular as ever, cedar chests are considered today as one of the necessary articles of home furnishings. This furniture item is where a family’s most cherished items are kept for safekeeping. It also serves as a beautiful piece of furniture to accent a room, with some of them including cushions to act as additional seating – just as the Egyptians did in ancient times.
Cedar chests can be purchased all over the Internet, but when looking for the finest quality at the fairest prices, Web sites that offer chests built by the Amish cannot be outdone. Cabinfield’s (www.Cabinfield.com) is one of the premier sites featuring cedar chests – and a host of other fine-quality, Amish-made creations – to be considered when shopping for this crucial home item.
This site offers an excellent array of cedar chests as well as chests made from oak, cherry, and maple that are lined with cedar. All of them come singly built of solid wood by Amish artisans who create them by hand – right down to their dovetailed joinery and hand-rubbed finishes.
So the next time you are considering cedar chests as the smart, beautiful, and practical way to add to your home décor, check out the Amish creations at Cabinfield. You won’t find a better product at a more reasonable price.
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