11 Best Storage Chests and Trunks to Buy: Guidance for Buyers

When you think of the word “best”, what comes to mind?

Popular? Cheap? Quality? Unique? Long-lasting?

If you have done any web surfing for the best storage chests and trunks, you might be surprised at what people consider “best” when it comes to describing ideal storage chests and trunks.

If your definition of best includes descriptions like:

• High-quality
• Durable
• Hand-crafted
• Detailed
• Genuinely gorgeous

You will find this guide for 11 Best Storage Chests and Trunks to be helpful and informative.

Get ready to discover your #1 pick out of 11 beautiful and heirloom-worthy storage chests and trunks.

In this article, enjoy a full overview of each storage chest or trunk broken down by the following categories:

• Its Basic Features – Know what the chest offers you from the get-go. Note: All your ideal chest’s basic features are included in the approximate prices.
• Customization Options – Add special touches for additional cost, yet with long-lasting benefits and personalization.
• Approximate Prices – The estimated price for your ideal storage chest in its wood, size, and design.
• Ideal Uses – Discover which chest is best suited for storage or posed as decorative furniture…etc.
• How to Know if it is Right for You – Recap and determine if the chest is the right fit for you.
• Learn More About the Specific Storage Chest – Enjoy helpful resources or interesting background on the types of chests and trunks available.

Let’s get started!

11 Best Storage Chests and Trunks to Buy

#1. The Basic Cedar Chest

Our basic cedar storage chests are crafted from pure and aromatic cedarwood. Cedarwood delivers a wonderful, aromatic smell that not only smells heavenly, but also deters pesky insects, like moths, and resists fungi. Plus, cedarwood is resilient against decay and water and is fire-resistant.

This stunning wooden storage chest offers optimal storage reliability and protection!

Basic Features:

Our cedar storage chest’s basic features include the following:

• Our sizes run from mini to large:

• Large – 42L x 18.5W x 19.5H
• Medium – 36L x 17.5W x 18.5H
• Small – 30L x 15.5W x 16.5H
• Mini – 24L x 13.5W x 14.5H
• Finished on all 4 sides – Meaning, all four sides are planed, sanded, and finished
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

Special customization options which can beautify and personalize your wooden storage chest include:

• Chest Front Engraving – Choose from 16 different engravings such as Country Hearts or God Bless This Home with decorative grapes, etc.
• Dovetail Joints – Adds a special craftsmanship touch
• Chest Lock
• Cedar Sliding Tray
• Custom Engraved Name Plate – Personalize your chest with your name, date, and short message

Price Note: Depending upon which special customization you choose, it could add anywhere from approximately $40 -$140 to the following prices.

Approximate Price by Size:

The approximate price for cedar storage chests ranges from $420 -$730.

Mini –$420
Small –$490
Medium –$560
Large –$730

Ideal Uses:

The #1 use of a cedar chest is providing resilient storage for the following items:

• Wool clothing
• Glass or China
• Photos
• Quilts
• Clothing
• Leather bags
• Family Heirlooms – Check out Ways to Create a Family Heirloom for Super Inspiration

You can learn more about how to safely store all the above items and more by checking out our blog, What is Safe to Store in a Cedar Chest.

Other Uses include:

• Decorative room touch – Set a pretty bowl or flower vase on top
• Coffee Table – Add a piece of glass or plexi-glass to protect the top
• Additional seating
• End table in a bedroom

Check out 18 Creative Uses for a Cedar Chest for more inspirational uses.

How to Know if it is Right for You:

If you desire an extremely durable, not to mention stunning, and time-tested storage solution (with a great smell) then a cedar storage chest is for you!

Learn More About the Cedar Chest:

Check out our following intriguing and helpful blogs to learn more about the cedar chest.

What Does a Cedar Chest Cost? 7 Distinctions that Make a Cedar Chest Worth It.

How to Maintain a Cedar Chest – 10 Steps to Cleanliness & 10 Steps to Restoring Its Cedar Scent

#2. Vintage Style Steamer Trunk

Our Vintage Style Steamer Trunks are handcrafted out of either genuine hickory, maple, or oak. The result, a stunning and strong storage chest trunk. This trunk also comes in two available styles, either domed or flat lid. Vintage Style Steamer Trunks hold an incredible traveling history which makes these storage chest trunks historical finds (historically packed 😊).

Check out its very intriguing history in the “Learn More” section below.

Basic Features:

Our Vintage Style Steamer Trunk’s basic features include the following:

• Choose Your Ideal Style: Arched or Flat Lid Style
• Two Available Size options:
  • Regular – 36L x 20W x 18H
  • Tall – 36L x 20W x 24H
• Cedar sliding tray included
• Come standard with a functioning lock and key
• Genuine leather handles
• Finished on all 4 sides
• Variety of hardware finishes – Pick your favorite
• Variety of stain options – Pick your favorite
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

Ways in which you can specially customization or personalize your storage chest trunk include:

• Old World Distressing – This technique gives your trunk an authentic and old look and feel
• Custom Engraved Name Plate – Make it personal by adding a name, date, and/or short message.

Price Note: Adding one of the above special customizations will add either approximately $40 or $140 to the following prices.

Approximate Prices:

The approximate price for a Steamer Trunk ranges from $860-$1,070 depending upon which wood and size you choose.

• Hickory Regular – $910
• Hickory Tall – $1,070
• Maple Regular – $860
• Maple Tall – $1,040
• Oak Regular – $860
• Oak Tall – $1,040

Ideal Uses:

The #1 use of this darling storage chest trunk is adding an extremely eye-pleasing and decorative touch to a room posed in the following ways:

• Coffee Table – Right in the middle of your living room by those lovely couches
• End Table – For the bedroom or living room
• Accent Piece – Set anywhere in your lovely home

Other uses include:

• Decorative & Reliable Storage – Fill with blankets, family heirlooms, China, etc.

How to Know if it is Right for You:

If you long for a historically packed, intricately detailed, and vintage-themed storage chest with a reliable and sturdy storage capability, the Vintage Style Steamer Trunk is for you!

Learn More About this Specific Storage Chest:

Check out the Steamer Trunk’s fascinating history and learn exactly what it is and more by reading our blog, Unpacking What is a Steamer Trunk: Its History, Uses, Styles, and Modern Appeal.

Pretty sure there will be some facts you never knew about this tremendous trunk!

#3. Waterfall Storage Chest

Our Waterfall Storage Chest comes to you in either genuine, cedar, cherry, oak, or painted maple. The unique aspects of this wooden storage chest are in its simple, yet distinct design. Its careful and intricately crafted rounded lid corners earned this storage chest the name Waterfall.

The result offers you a simple, classy, and breath-taking design.

Basic Features:

The Waterfall Storage chest includes the following features:

•  Size options run from petite to jumbo:
  • Jumbo – 46L x 24.5W x 25.5H
  • Large – 46L x 20W x 21.5H
  • Medium – 42L x 18.5W x 19.5H
  • Small – 36L x 17.5W x 18H
  • Petite – 29L x 16.5W x 17H
• Curved “waterfall” style lid
• Finished on all 4 sides
• Comes standard with functioning lock and key
• Includes spring loaded lid support
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

Add a special touch to your Waterfall Storage Chest with any of the following customization options:

• Chest Front Engravings
• Old World Distressing
• Cedar Sliding Tray
• Dovetail Joints
• Casters – Allows your chest to move easily from location to location
• Custom Engraved Name Plate

Price Note: Your addition of one or all the above special customization options could add approximately $30-$140 to the following prices.

Approximate Prices:

The prices for the Waterfall Storage Chest ranges approximately from $660 – $1,050 depending upon the size and the kind of wood you choose.

Ideal Uses:

The #1 ideal use for the Waterfall Storage Chest is:

• Lovely & Sophisticated Storage – Fill with extra clothes, blankets, keepsake items, coats.

How to Know if it is Right for You:

Do you enjoy a simplistic, yet classy style? If so, the Waterfall Storage Chest provides a simple and classy wooden storage chest perfect for fitting into an elegant home.

Learn More about this Storage Chest:

Scroll down our product page on Waterfall Storage Chests to learn more about this elegant wooden beauty’s history.

#4. Classic Blanket Chest

Each Classic Blanket Chest is crafted out of either solid cedar, cherry, or oak hardwood. Classic is a good word to describe the Blanket Chest as it holds a very simple and traditional appearance. While its design does not showcase a lot of extra flairs, it offers a wooden masterpiece of simple beauty and craftmanship.

Basic Features of the Classic Blanket Chest:

• Size Options & Dimensions:
  • Large – 46L x 20W x 20H
  • Medium – 42L x 18W x 19H
  • Small – 36L x 17W x 17H
• Finished on all 4 sides
• Selection of stains available
• Comes standard with functioning lock and key
• Includes spring loaded lid supports
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

Add a bit of extra flair or detail to your Blanket Storage Chest with the following customization options:

• Chest Front Engravings
• Old World Distressing
• Dovetail Joints
• Cedar Sliding Tray
• Casters – Makes moving it a breeze!
• Custom Engraved Name Plate

Price Note: Adding special customization to your Blanket Storage Chest could increase the following prices by $30 – $140.

Approximate Prices:

The prices for the Classic Blanket Storage range from $660 – $920 based upon which wood and chest size you choose.

Cedar Large – $900
Cedar Medium – $805
Cedar Small – $660

Cherry Large – $920
Cherry Medium – $820

Oak Large – $905
Oak Medium – $785

Ideal Uses:

As obvious as it probably is…the #1 ideal use for the Classic Blanket Storage Chest is:

• Storage for blankets – Enjoy filling with all your excess or extra special household blankets

How to Know if it is Right for You:

If you appreciate simple and traditional styles, the Classic Blanket Chest fits that bill. Plus, if your closets are full and overflowing with blankets, this storage chest provides you with the perfect blanket storage solution.

In a nutshell, if you want simple, efficient, and beautiful storage, the Classic Blanket Chest is for you!

Learn More about this Storage Chest:

Enjoy learning more about the Classic Blanket Chest’s history and uses by scrolling down it’s product page.

#5. Seat Rail Storage Chest Bench

Our Seat Rail Storage Chest Benches are carefully built out of either cedar, cherry, or oak. This multi-functional storage chest provides you with both extra storage and a comfortable seat. Plus, you get the chance to enjoy this wooden beauty with either a plain or fancy front design.

The fancy front design gives the appearance of small storage drawers on either side and two small cupboards in the middle.

Comfy. Stunning. Multi-functional. All these adjectives describe the Seat Rail Storage Chest Bench.

Its Basic Features:

• Size Options & Dimensions:
  • Large – 46L x 20W x 24.5H
  • Medium – 42L x 18.5W x 22H
• Fancy Front or Plain Front Design
• Variety of seat cushion designs
• Variety of stain options
• Comes standard with functioning lock and key
• Includes spring loaded lid supports
• Comes standard with cedar bottom
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

Enjoy adding a special touch or look to your Storage Chest Bench by adding one or more of the following customization options:

• Old World Distressing
• Dovetail Joints
• Cedar Sliding Tray
• Casters – Movement made easy!
• Custom Engraved Nameplate

Price Note: Adding one of the above customizations could increase the following prices by $30-$140.

Approximate Prices:

The following approximate prices for the Storage Chest Bench range according to size, wood, and whether you choose a fancy or plain front.

Ideal Uses:

Can anybody say, “extra seating!?” The #1 idea use for a Seat Rail Storage Chest is:

• Extra comfortable seating! Simply set anywhere in the living room, bedroom, or even hallway for a place to sit. Plus, if you add casters, you can move it wherever you need an extra seat.

Of course, this multi-purposed storage chest offers excellent storage as well.

How to Know if it is Right for You:

If you were wishing to turn your storage chest into extra seating, then the Storage Chest Bench is right for you. Plus, if you enjoy the look of drawers on your storage chest, this style of bench delivers!

#6. The Reproduction Hope Chest 

Our Reproduction Hope Chests are intricately crafted out of either solid cherry or oak. These darling wooden boxes exude a clean and regal appearance which makes them the perfect candidates for any home and perfect as a gift.

Discover why the Hope Chest has been very popular among young adults & its fascinating history by checking out the Learn More section below.

Basic Features:

• Size options & Dimensions:
  • Large – 46L x 20W x 21H
  • Medium – 42L x 19W x 19H
• Finished on all 4 sides
• Variety of stain options
• Comes standard with functioning lock and key
• Includes spring loaded lid supports
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

Add that special touch to your Reproduction Hope Chest with one of the following customization options!

• Chest Front Engravings
• Old World Distressing
• Dovetail Joints
• Cedar Sliding Tray
• Custom Engraved Name Plate

Price Note: The customization options above can add anywhere from $40 – $140 to the base prices below.

Approximate Prices:

The approximate price of the Reproduction Hope Chest range from $835 – $950 depending upon which solid wood and size you choose;

• Large Cherry – $950
• Medium Cherry – $860

• Large Oak – $920

• Medium Oak -$835

Ideal Uses:

Good to its history, the #1 use of a Reproduction Hope Chest is:

• Preparatory Space – Fill your hope chest with items for future use, like dishes, pots, utensils, books, curtains, sheets, towels, etc.

How to Know if it is Right for You:

Are you looking for trustworthy storage space for a daughter or grandchild to store items for their futures? Are you personally interested in saving items for future use? If so, the Reproduction Hope Chest provides just the space for safely cradling important preparatory items.

Learn More about this Storage Chest:

Do you want to learn everything there is to know about the Hope Chest? Plus, ways to use it, how to fill it, and much more?

If so, check out, What is a Hope Chest? The Fascinating Truth About the Hope Chest: History, Purposes, Legacy.

# 7. Toy Chest

Each of our Toy Chests are crafted only out of solid maple and designed with the highest child safety features. Our #1 priority in crafting each Toy Chest is the safety of your child. Thus, we include special safety features like a pinch-free panel and spring-loaded lid supports.

Get ready to meet the Toy Chest. Simple. Strong. Stunning. The perfect space for storing your child’s toys.

Basic Features:

• Dimensions: 36.5L x 18W x 18H
• Variety of paint colors – Add your child’s favorite color at no additional cost
• Includes spring loaded lid supports – Causes the chest lid to close slowly rather than slamming shut
• Pinch Free Panel – A space is left between the lid and the top of the chest to prevent pinched fingers
• Approved by Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

Personalize your child’s Toy Storage Chest by adding one of the following special customizations:

• Add the word Toys to the Front
• Custom Name – Add your child’s name to the front
• Custom Engraved Name Plate

Price Note: With the addition of special customization the following price could increase from $40-$90.

Approximate Prices:

The price for a Toy Chest crafted in maple is $565.

Ideal Uses:

The name of this chest absolutely gives its #1 use away…

• Toys! – Fill this darling box with stuffed animals, trains, dolls, etc.

How to Know if it is Right for You:

If you are tired of stepping on toys or need additional, high-quality toy storage space, the Toy Chest is the right pick for you. Or if you wish to surprise your child with an heirloom-quality wooden box for their birthday or Christmas.

Learn More about this Storage Chest:

Get ready to discover everything you need to know about our Toy Chests by checking out this incredibly helpful blog on…The Toy Chest: Everything You Need to Know.

#8. Shaker Chest

The Shaker Chest presents in cherry, oak, or painted maple. These wooden storage chests offer a unique and special look thanks to their paneled fronts and taller legs. Due to their exclusive design, the Shaker Chest poses as our most modern style of a storage chest.

Contemporary and classy, this wooden storage chest fits perfectly into a modern home.

Basic Features:

• Size options & dimensions:
  • 2 panel – 33L x 16W x 18H
  • 3 panel – 42L x 19W x 19H
• Variety of stain options
• Finished on all 4 sides
• Includes spring loaded lid supports
• Comes standard with an Aromatic Cedar bottom
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

Complete this stunning wooden storage chest with one or more of the following special customizations!

• Old World Distressing
• Chest Lock
• Cedar Sliding Tray
• Custom Engraved Name Plate

Price Note: The addition of one of the customization options can increase the following prices by $40-$140.

Approximate Prices:

The price for the Shaker Chest ranges from $590-$835 based upon how many panels you choose and its wood type.

Ideal Uses:

The #1 use of the Shaker Chest is:

• A modern and functional furniture piece – Provides a modern, yet durable spot for your TV in the living room or space for additional décor in the hallway.

Plus, you can store any excess household items inside. Let’s keep things minimalistic and orderly. You know, the modern way of living life.

How to Know if it is Right for You:

If your personal tastes cater towards the modern class rather than traditionally simplistic, go for the Shaker Chest (and especially the painted maple).

Learn More about this Storage Chest:

Enjoy learning more about the Shaker Chest and where it got such a groovy name, check out our Shaker chest blog!

# 9. Classic Panel Storage Chest

Our Classic Panel Storage Chests are crafted out of either solid cherry or oak. Like the Shaker Chests, this wooden storage chest showcases intricate panels, however, this chest comes in only 3 panels. The Classic Panel Storage Chest offers a vintage and colonial-style appearance thanks to its intricately crafted Ogee Feet and molding.

Posed in cherry, the Classic Panel Storage Chest looks fit for a President’s living room.

Basic Features:

• Size options & dimensions:
  • Large – 46L x 20W x 22H
  • Medium – 42L x 19W x 21H
• Variety of stain options
• Includes spring loaded lid supports
• Includes a functioning lock and key
• Comes standard with an Aromatic Cedar bottom
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

If you want to add special touches to the basic features of the Classic Panel Storage Chest above, enjoy choosing one of the following special customizations:

• Old World Distressing
• Cedar Sliding Tray
• Custom Engraved Name Plate

Price Note: Adding a customization option will increase the following prices anywhere from $40-$140.

Approximate Prices:

The approximate prices for this lovely wooden storage chest range from $940-$1,085 based upon your choice of wood and size.

• Cherry Large – $1,085
• Cherry Medium – $970

• Oak Large – $1,030

• Oak Medium – $940

Ideal Uses:

The Classic Panel Storage Chest holds more than just 1 prominent use. The following are some of the best uses for this real keeper.

• Gift – No one could turn down this wooden charmer 😊
• Heirloom Protector
• Basic Storage
• Quite the Fashion Statement – Simply set in your ideal room and allow its stately beauty to awe yourself and your guests

How to Know if it is Right for You:

If you like the combo of vintage, grandeur, and character (when you think of your ideal decorative storage chest), the Classic Panel Storage Chest is yours.

Learn More about this Storage Chest:

Find out some of the histories behind the name by scrolling down our Classic Panel Storage Chest product page.

#10. Deep Storage Chest

The Deep Storage Chest stands a “head taller” than all our other storage chests. Its extra height is due to the option of enjoying two small drawers at its base or for the simple pleasure of an easier fit in tight spaces. This storage chest with drawers (optional) comes in cherry, oak, painted maple, quarter sawn white oak, and tiger maple.

Not only do you got height with this storage chest, but you got plenty of wood options. Plus, you get to choose your ideal base style.

Basic Features:

• Dimensions: 36L x 17W x 23H
• With lower drawers or without
• Different Base Styles
• Variety of stain and paint colors
• Includes spring loaded lid supports
• Includes a functioning lock and key
• Comes standard with an aromatic cedar bottom
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

Add a unique touch or customization with the following options:

• Chest Front Engravings
• Old World Distressing
• Dovetail Joints
• Cedar Sliding Tray
• Custom Engraved Name Plate

Price Note: Depending upon which special customization you add, expect to add anywhere from $40-$140 to the following prices.

Approximate Prices:

The price for the Deep Storage Chest ranges from $835 -$1,225 based upon the wood and whether you choose drawers or no drawers.

Ideal Uses:

The #1 ideal use of the Deep Storage Chest is…

• Fitting into Smaller Spaces without Losing Storage Space – The chest has a shorter width, which is made up in its height, so you can fit this chest between those two couches or in that tighter corner without compromising adequate storage space.

Plus, if you choose one with drawers, this chest provides the perfect space to store smaller knick-knacks and/or jewelry.

How to Know if it is Right for You:

If you like the added height merely for looks or were wishing for drawers for additional storage possibilities, then Deep Storage Chest is right for you.

#11. Mission Chest

Our Mission Chest stands out in its style and design due to its more masculine appearance. Simple, yet quality built, the Mission Chests are skillfully crafted out of either Quarter Sawn White Oak or Red Oak.

Stunning, rugged, and simple, the Mission Chests offers a perfect piece of bedroom storage furniture.

Basic Features:

• Dimensions: 42L x 19W x 19H
• Variety of stain options
• Includes spring loaded lid supports
• Comes standard with an Aromatic Cedar bottom
• Price includes shipping

Customization Options:

Enjoy adding an extra special touch or personalization with one of the following customization options.

• Old World Distressing
• Chest Lock
• Cedar Sliding Tray
• Custom Engraved Name Plate

Price Note: Keep in mind that the addition of special customization will increase the following prices by $40-$140.

Approximate Prices:

The cost of a Mission Storage Chest ranges between $825 – $980 based upon the wood you choose.

• Quarter Sawn White Oak – $980

• Red Oak – $825

Ideal Uses:

The most ideal purpose for a Mission Storage Chest is…

• Bedroom Storage – This chest is perfect for the bedroom set right at the foot of your bed.

Also, because of its more masculine tone, this wooden storage chest is ideal for mancaves, dens, and as a gift for a man whether young or old.

How to Know if it is Right for You:

Are you looking to gift your husband or son with adequate and quality storage space? Or do you personally enjoy the unique look of the Mission Storage Chest? If you resonate with either, the Mission Storage Chest is your match!

Learn More about this Storage Chest:

 Where did the Name Mission come from? Find out this and more about this bedroom storage chest by scrolling down our product page on Mission Storage Chests.

Bring Your Ideal Storage Chest Home to Set in that Perfect Spot!

Have you found your #1 pick out of the 11 Best Storage Chests and Trunks?

If so, get ready to enjoy a fun and stress-free storage trunk buying experience.

Your choice of storage chest reflects your style, your storage purposes, and your personality.

Whether discovering the best storage chest was for yourself or for a loved one or a friend, you cannot go wrong with the 11 storage chest options above!

You got this!

Enjoy top quality & stunning heirloom pieces of solid wood furniture.