Classic Blanket Chest | Features and Options
- Crafted in solid hardwood:
- Cedar – aromatic, repels insects, durable
- Cherry – exotic color, stylish, strong, ages beautifully
- Oak – hard, dense, attractive grainy appearance
- Size options:
- Large – 46L x 20W x 20H
- Medium – 42L x 18W x 19H
- Small – 36L x 17W x 17H
- Finished on all 4 sides
- Comes standard with functioning lock and key
- Includes spring loaded lid supports
- Price includes shipping
The Amish Handcrafted Process

Step 1: Design
Customize your own wooden chest to fit your style! Pick out your wood species, chest size, unique textures, sliding trays and your own custom engraved name plate.

Step 2: Schedule
Expect to receive an email with estimated delivery date in 3-4 business days. We appreciate your interest and are very excited to build your chest or trunk.

Step 3: Construction
Made from quality hardwood with attention to detail! We offer cedar, cherry, oak and painted maple wood species. Choose what suits your home best!

Step 4: Delivery Time
* Due to exceptionally high demand the wait time between ordering and delivery is currently much longer than usual. All new orders will immediately be placed on our shop schedule which is booked for several months in advance at the moment. Thank you for understanding!
That’s it! Enjoy For Years!

Once your package arrives, the rest is pure enjoyment. Simply unpack your chest, place it at its desired location, store your belongings inside, and enjoy for years to come! And who knows, maybe someday your grandchildren will be using that very chest to store their own precious belongings.
For more details on the Amish Handcrafted Process, check out the steps on our About Us page.
History of Blanket Chest

In colonial days, blanket boxes could be seen everywhere. Since most houses lacked closets of any kind, most people turned to blanket boxes to store their blankets and extra clothes. Also, since their basements were often cold and damp and the attic spaces hard to reach, blanket boxes reigned supreme in the houses. Most people kept their blanket boxes at the foot of their bed so that the blankets could be easily accessed on cold, chilly nights. Eventually, more features were added to the blanket chests such as drawers, metal handles, and locks. Although today most houses have nicer basements, attics, and closet spaces, blanket boxes are still commonly used today as a popular way to store blankets, winter clothes, and extra linens.
Uses for Blanket Chest
Store Blankets
Everyone loves to have extra blankets in the living room at home. But what do you do with them when you are not using them? A blanket chest is the perfect place to put your extra blankets to keep them organized and easily accessible. And besides, with a space especially designated for all those extra blankets, you can keep your house looking clean, tidy, and organized when your friends come over for the evening.


Practical Gift Idea
If you already have a chest for yourself, why not give one of our blanket boxes to a friend? A blanket chest is the perfect practical gift you can give that your friends will definitely use. Maintaining a clean house will always be a battle that we fight, and your friends will thank you for helping them organize their house.
Blanket Chest Wood Types
In our blanket box selection, you can choose to have your chest made of oak, cherry, or solid cedar. If you choose to have your wood box made of oak or cherry, you can also select from 9 stains colors to achieve the perfect color for your blanket box.

Also, you can choose to add an optional sliding cedar tray to go inside the lid. A cedar sliding tray is specifically designed to hold your smaller personal items and to consolidate them in one spot to keep them from getting lost in the depths of your chest. In addition, if you prefer the look of oak or cherry over cedar, you can also add cedar lining to the inside of your blanket chest. Cedar lining will help to achieve some of the unique benefits that a cedar chest has to offer. Or, choose to have your blanket chest made out of solid cedar wood to get the cedar appearance, the special aromatic cedar smell, and have a true cedar experience.

Features of the Blanket Box

Working lock and Spring-Loaded Hinge
Each of our blanket boxes came standard with a working lock and spring-loaded hinges for the lid. A working lock gives you the option to keep special items safe inside your blanket box. If you have small children, a working lock also gives you the option to lock the box to keep them from playing inside the box and creating potential danger. With a spring-loaded hinge, you no longer have to worry about the lid crashing down on you when you are trying to find that special blanket. The standard spring-loaded hinge will keep your fingers safe and give you peace of mind.
Casters
In all of our blanket boxes, you can choose to add casters to the bottom of your box. With added casters, no longer do you have to worry about trying to lift or slide your blanket chest. Instead, simply push or pull your box to the location of your choice.


Customized Engraved Name Plate
One of our most unique features of our blanket boxes is the optional customized name plate. This name plate is specifically designed for you to write your name, date, or a simple saying to go inside the lid of your blanket box. With a customized name plate, your blanket chest will provide your future generations with a unique, personalized chest and give them a special piece just from you!
Julie Schick –
Its beautiful! Great craftsmanship and a quick delivery. Shipping was no problem. Correspondance was great. E-mailed with details of when the chest would be done and when it was shipped with a tracking number. Great company to work with. Its well made too!
Frederik Van Bolhuis –
The beautifully finished chest fully matched its picture: 5 stars!
Many Thanks
Frederik van Bolhuis
Mary Hill –
There are not enough good things to say about this company. I ordered my chest and received an email letting me know it would be ready “on or around 4/13” On that date I received an email saying my item was shipped and I would be receiving a phone call to set up delivery soon. I received that call the next day and my purchase was delivered about an hour later in perfect condition. Exactly as described and very well packaged. I would highly recommend this company and fully intend to purchase from them again. EXCELLENT!
Joanne Seedorf –
This chest is absolutely beautiful..The craftsmanship is outstanding..I sit and look at the dovetail joints in awe..just so pretty..I’m so happy I took the chance and ordered it..If you are considering buying one of their chests and are worried about ordering it sight unseen..don’t worry..You will love it and won’t find anything like this chest in a local furniture store..I even asked them to leave the block handles off the sides and they did..I’m very happy..
Cal –
Small Franklin for my daughter. It’s beautiful and well made. Holds more than I thought it would. Service was 1st class. Quit reading these reviews and click add to cart, you will NOT be dissapointed.
Anonymous –
I received my Charleston Medium (Oak) Chest and it is absolutely beautiful! It is obvious that Joshua and his team take much pride in their work. The quality of the chest is even better than I imagined it would be and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
scottprice –
I received the chest a week earlier than promised, not to mention we had a Christmas deadline. The craftsmanship, fit and finish is outstanding. The inside looks just as good as the outside. Definitely go with the dovetails. My wife has been wanting a chest to store the quilts her Grandmother made since she graduated from high school. To say she is thrilled is an understatement. The only downside is I wasn’t sure when she would stop crying. About two hours later she thanked me and our son for her Christmas gift. Thank You Josh, Scott Price
tkaljot –
Cedar chest is beautifully made & finish far exceeded expectations! Order was completed, shipped, & delivered in very short timeframe. Excellent communication of order & shipping status – delivered in perfect condition. Highly recommend this product..
GAYLEFALLER –
I am so pleased with my new chest in solid cherry. It is absolutely beautiful! The quality of the piece and workmanship is superior and the service I received in coordinating the custom size and finish was outstanding. I would give this company my highest recommendation! Thank you Amish Handcrafted.
jmramish –
I ordered the Franklin Small (Cedar) chest for my step-daughter to save her wedding memories. It is a beautiful piece that will become an heirloom. We are impressed by the quality. I would definitely order something else from this site.
hagbow –
My cedar chest arrived today in perfect condition, and exactly as ordered. It is incredibly gorgeous, and a fabulous size for storing my hand knits and other treasures. We will definitely be ordering from you again. Thanks so, so much!
marthawexler –
We’re so pleased with our Charleston chest in cherry wood. The Boston stain is lovely, the workmanship excellent. It was a pleasure dealing with Amish Handcrafted. Josh was very prompt in answering my questions and our order was shipped on the exact date promised.
Mketcham –
I ordered this chest and one of the deep storage chests for each of my daughters. These were bought with an inheritance from my Mother who passed away in October. She grew up Mennonite and cedar and hope chests are very common. When they arrived, they were extremely well packed. They were beautiful with dove tail corners, cedar bottoms, and locks. My daughters were very happy with them and plan to pass them down as herilooms. I will surely pass along to others about how such good quality these are. Thank you!
ralfzpscfbuinxob –
The Charleston Large Cherry chest arrived Friday in great condition. It certainly did not disappoint! The craftsmanship and quailty was evident in every feature of the chest. We thank you and your staff for efficient and professional service throughout the process and expect to enjoy the chest for years to come.
mariko –
Dear Mr. Stoltzfus,
We just received our beautiful chest. It was delivered in a timely manner and very well packaged. The workmanship is excellent (inside and out)! The color matches our other furniture perfectly. We are looking forward to using this beatiful piece for years to come.
Thank you!
Shawna Lynn –
We ordered this chest for our daughter for her college graduation. Beyond pleased with the chest itself, the size is bigger than I thought it would be, absolutely beautiful craftsmanship and the service/communication with Josh was excellent! I would definitely order from them again !! The quality is what they said it would be and the service is what they said it would be!! Thank you Josh!
rwsturm –
The chest is a real piece of art. The “Old World” craftsmanship is something almost impossible to find any more. We could not be any happier with it. In addition, Josh is a pleasure to deal with.
j.diedrick –
I ordered and receive a customized Charleston (oak) storage chest (to store four lounge cushions, and twelve patio chair cushions) with the inside dimensions: 50”x26”x36,” and I am very pleased with the workmanship and price of the chest, it is beautiful! Josh kept me up to date on the chest completion and delivery date via email, and he made himself available for a discussion by phone. I was sent wood samples to ensure that the wood stain matched my existing furniture (great customer service.). I recommend Amish Hand Crafted Handmade Wood Furniture to anyone that needs wood furniture, because I am sure they are going to love it.
I thank this business for their great work!
Mtwall90 –
Purchased a cedar chest for our granddaughter in California. Arrived in excellent condition very well packaged. Time frame was as stated. Chest is beautiful & granddaughter LOVES it.
Anonymous –
I just wanted to thank you for the Beautiful and Amazing job you did on my cedar chest. I had asked you for a special order and the care you took to make it so perfect just for me, touched my heart! It came in a timely fashion, was packed so carefully and the craftsmanship was impeccable!!! To say that I am thrilled is an understatement. I took a picture of it and I’ve shown it to all my friends and they are all very jealous! I am passing your name and website around.
sharismith –
I ordered the Large Franklin Cedar Chest for my daughter’s 18th birthday and graduation and am so pleased! The piece is absolutely beautiful! My husband is a woodworker, carpenter, and stickler for quality and he loves it as well. We are so excited to give it to her and will be back when my next daughter turns 18 to carry on the tradition.
Josh was great to work with. He always responded promptly and kept us updated. The chest arrived in plenty of time, well packed and in perfect condition.
Thanks Josh!
Joanne April Tepper Saffren –
I LOVE LOVE LOVE MY BEAUTIFUL CHARLESTON LARGE CHEST!!!!!!! It arrived sooner than expected and is more beautiful than I had imagined. The craftsmanship is amazing. Josh Stoltzfus was excellent to work with. He helped me adjust the height and sent me samples of the stains so I could select the one that went with my other cherry pieces.
radleyhook –
The chest is beautiful and as advertised. Not a flaw that I can find. Well worth the money!
DavidKasten –
Just wanted to let you know that the chest is fantastic! The shipping was good, the protection of the product was great. It made it all the way to my house at the farthest north point in the Yaak Valley. We are completely off-grid, and only one mile south of the north border in NW Montana. What a beautiful addition to our home. My wife was speechless with joy. Best regards to you and many years of success with your business.
David Kasten
Elaine Griswold –
My husband and I ordered the large Charleston hope chest for our youngest granddaughter. Stunning is the first word that comes to mind when we first saw the finished product. The doevetail joints, the cedar lining and cedar slide tray were perfectly crafted. I chose the bing cherry finish and was extremely satisfied. The craftmanship of this chest is awesome. You will be extremely thrilled and satisfied when you order a product from Amish Hand Crafted. Their work is exquisite. There are not enough words to praise this company. My granddaughter was thrilled with her hope chest. I was extremely pleased with Josh’s communications and his attention to detail. Thank you Josh and your craftsmen for making such a beautiful chest. It will be a family treasure.
Lyddoug –
Our chest arrived very quickly, in perfect condition and very securely wrapped. Once we opened it we were very happy to see how beautifully it was made. The attention to detail and amazing craftsmanship was the best we have seen. Thank you for a wonderful keepsake we will enjoy for years to come!
Cristina Leventhal –
We are very happy with our chest. It’s beautifully done and was very well packed for shipping. The dovetail joints add a lot of quality to it and it’s a piece of furniture that I am sure will be cherished by my family.
Connie Schultz –
The Charleston Medium Chest is our 3rd cedar chest from Amish Handcrafted. We ordered this chest in oak with dovetail joints. It is beautiful…cannot even begin to tell everyone how well made these cedar chests are. Josh makes the entire experience from ordering to receiving the chest a pleasant experience. The chest comes extremely well packed in perfect condition. My husband and I appreciate the craftmanship and attention to detail that goes into making these chests. We could not be happier with this purchase. Before purchasing a chest anywhere else, please take a look at the chests offered by Amish Handcrafted as you will not be disappointed!
Nancy Ostrom (verified owner) –
I got the large blanket chest. It is beautiful. Very pleased with the chest.
Eva Cornish (verified owner) –
I ordered the medium cedar chest for my granddaughter’s high school graduation. The spicy aroma of the fresh cedar wafted up the minute the shipping carton was opened. The chest is beautiful; The craftsmanship is exquisite. It’s an heirloom quality piece of furniture. I’m very happy with it. Now my second granddaughter wants one for her graduation too. It’s a lovely, practical gift that will last a lifetime.
Thank you Josh Stoltzfus!
Sarah Keyser (verified owner) –
The chest brought my mother and I to tears. The perfection and time spent on this piece of furniture is out of this world. This was a Christmas gift from my mom for me to pass on for generations. It’s priceless almost 💞
Mariam Barzin (verified owner) –
I ordered a Classic blanket chest, it came with a great packaging and it is gorgeous and I love it so much. I love the original wood and the color, it is simple and elegance. I am going to order more to Amish craft. Thank you!
Greta Mulhall (verified owner) –
We chose a large cherry chest with dovetail joints and engraved name plate. Harvest stain. It is simply beautiful and we will treasure it. Such wonderful craftsmanship. Thank you so much.
Gary S. Smith (verified owner) –
We ordered our new large cedar chest a few months ago, & patiently waited with excitement! Wow, we weren’t disappointed!
As the arrival date fast approach, the excitement continued to build.
Our large cedar chest arrived just at dark last Friday evening & it was packaged perfectly. In fact, it was packaged better than anything I have ordered this large in recent memory!
Unpacking & clean up of the packaging materials was very easy.
Once we had our chest unpacked, we were stunned! The chest was handcrafted with the utmost care & quality. It was well worth the wait. In fact, this chest & the visuals of it far exceed our expectations.
We immediately took pictures to share with family. The quality & pricing of these chests is very acceptable.
If you are looking for a great, handcrafted chest of your choice, look no further. Come to the Amish Handcrafted website & purchase yours today. You’ll be glad you did!
Chris Marckel (verified owner) –
I love this blanket chest, it is very well built, beautiful with clean lines, a classic look.
Every expectation AHC set with me was met.
Susie (verified owner) –
I love this blanket chest! You will love it, too! It may seem a simple design; not so! The chest is beautiful and beautifully made! Delivery was without issue. The truck driver was awesome and super helpful, no complaints! I would suggest a deep, dark stain color choice for this chest just because it is so becoming! Love that I have this for a keepsake! Love that it will stay in the family!
Mark C Gibson (verified owner) –
Simply fantastic design and execution. Extremely impressed and satisfied with our purchase, which will be cherished for decades if not longer.
Margaret Victors (verified owner) –
Our blanket chest is beautiful. The finish on the wood glows! The cedar interior is beautifully done. The wheels we ordered are hidden under the chest so they aren’t visible. That way they do not detract from the grace of the design. The hinge works easily – it stays open. The lid is heavy so one has to be careful when closing it. We are very pleased.
Andie (verified owner) –
The chest I received recently is absolutely beautiful in it’s craftsmanship and simplicity. Its heirloom quality. I love it. Thank you.
S Geary (verified owner) –
Definitely worth waiting for! The craftsmanship is far superior than what you can find in a furniture store.
Josh Stoltzfus –
Thanks so much for your kind words! It’s been a pleasure doing business with you. – Josh
Pam Wanja (verified owner) –
The cedar chest that you made exceeded all of my expectations. I am very, very pleased, and would recommend your work to anyone who asks. Thanks for the work of art!
Josh Stoltzfus –
Thank you Pam, I’m glad to hear that you are happy with it! – Josh
Sara (verified owner) –
We are in love with our blanket chest! It’s high quality exceeded our expectations. If we ever need another chest we know where to buy from, and we highly recommend amishhandcrafted
Barbara (verified owner) –
The blanket chest is exactly as ordered, from the beautiful stain color to the engraved name plate. My granddaughter is very happy with it – “very special”. The only downside is that it took 4 1/2 months to get it.
Linda Fallert (verified owner) –
We ordered our blanket chest in February, and it exceeds expectations. It was worth the wait. The chest was packed so well and arrived in excellent shape; and the finish is exactly what we wanted. I’ve already recommended you to family and friends. Thank you!
Jean MacQuiddy (verified owner) –
It’s beautiful. It’s perfect. I’m delighted
David (verified owner) –
I bought this blanket chest as a gift for my wife and she loves it.
The quality is outstanding.
The craftsmanship is top notch.
The finish we chose is a very close match to the rest of the room.
The smell of the cedar lining confirmed that as a good choice.
We couldn’t be happier.
Kerry (verified owner) –
I purchased this blanket chest just looking at it on the web site. When it was delivered I was not disappointed. It exceeded my expectations. Beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you to the entire team