Deep Storage Chest | Features and Options
- Crafted in solid hardwood:
- Cherry – exotic color, stylish, strong, ages beautifully
- Oak – hard, dense, attractive grainy appearance
- Painted Maple – Endless color options, durable, strong
- Quarter Sawn White Oak – straighter grain pattern, stable, unique appearance
- Tiger Maple – wavy grain design, dramatic appearance
- 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
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.
Why Choose a Deep Storage Chest?
Sometimes floor space in certain rooms can be hard to come by. Our deep storage chest is designed with a shorter length and an added height to give you the same storage capacity as a standard wooden chest. With a shorter length, our deep storage trunk will be able to fit into your smaller, narrower corners of your room and still hold all your belongings. Also, you can choose our deep storage chest with lower drawers if you want to store smaller items in an easily accessible space.
Storage Chest Variations
Lower Drawers
Our deep storage chest comes in two main designs. The first design is very similar to our other trunks. With a lid and a smooth front, this design offers traditional storage space similar to our vintage style trunks.
However, our second design offers the same size wooden storage chest with the exception of two small drawers in the bottom. Because of the smaller drawers, you will be able to store small books, papers, and small articles of clothing. Since the drawers are on the bottom, all of these items will be easily accessible and will not get lost in the depth of the storage chest. So, whether you choose a chest with lowers drawers or not, each design of storage chest will provide you with the extra storage space that you need to keep your special items safe.
Different Feet Design
Each of our vintage storage chests comes with two different style feet options. The first option, called the “shaker base”, comes with simple straight lines that gives the storage chest more of modest appearance. On the other hand, our second option called the “tulip base”, comes with rounded ‘tulip’ like feet that give the storage trunk more of smooth, colonial style appearance. All of our handcrafted wooden storage trunks will provide you with the best storage solution regardless of which style you choose.
Storage Chest Wood Options
In our wooden storage trunk, we offer the most variety of wood options to choose from. Our options include oak, cherry, maple, tiger maple, and quarter sawn white oak. Each type of wood has its own unique and special characteristics that will add value to your deep storage chest. No matter which type of wood that you choose, every chest comes standard with a cedar bottom. Most importantly, with numerous colors of paints and stain to choose from, you can customize your wooden chest to match the rest of the decor in your home.
Features of the Deep Storage Chest
Dovetail Joints
Every single one of our Amish handcrafted storage chest is built with beautiful dovetail joinery. Since the corners of dovetail joints are interlocked together, it is considered one of the strongest joints. Not only does a dovetail joint provide extra strength, its interlocking corners also portray a unique beauty and show skilled craftsmanship.
Lock/Spring Loaded Hinge
One of the most convenient features included on every wooden storage chest is the lock and the spring-loaded hinge for the lid. No more hassle for you as you try to place your things inside the chest. The spring-loaded hinge will hold the lid open for you and keep it from falling on any innocent fingers. Also, you can secure your items inside the chest with the working lock that is included on every piece.
Chest Front Design
Our deep storage chests also come with optional engraved designs for the front of the chest. Make this chest personal to you by choosing a unique engraving or a simple saying for the front of your wooden chest.
Gayle Hadler –
I was a little reluctant to order a piece of furniture online, but after reading some of the reviews I decided to chance it. I was quite delighted today to receive this chest which is a present for my granddaughter – even though she is only 8 months old I am thinking ahead! It is everything I had hoped for and more. The wood color was exactly as indicated by the photos, the quality of workmanship is superior, the locking hinge is strong, and even the way the chest was packaged for shipping indicate the pride of workmanship that went into this piece of furniture. I will definitely revisit your online store when ,hopefully, I have another granddaughter to shop for!! Thank you.
Melinda Hotchkiss –
The beauty of the chest is a testament to the craftsman. The finish is superb, warm, rich and flawless. The tuplip feet add softness to the angular lines of the chest itself. For me, the willingness of the crafter to have a personalixed brass plate made and affixed to the inside of lid was an added bonus. The chest is a gift from my birth mother… When an error was discovered in the shipping charge, Mr. Stoltzfus was gracious about correcting the error and my refund arrived two days later. It has been a wonderful experience.
Linda Scogin –
It is the most elegant piece of furniture I’ve ever purchased – flawless. The quality and workmanship, was beyond my expectation. I contacted the owner for help in selecting the stain, he was extremely helpful and the color is exactly what I wanted. Betsy Ross Cherry Deep Storage chest was done in harvest stain with shaker base. The dovetail joints really enhances the beauty of the chest. The chest was well packaged and arrived on time. Thank You!
thomas.delaney –
I have never seen a finer example of art in wood. Joshua has creeated a chest that will remain in my family for generations. The wood, finish, assembly, appearance and lining are all marked by the hand of a loving craftsman. To see the chest is to just gaze at its amazing beauty. Don’t hesitate to purchase – it is a great value!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous Folks From Boston, Mass. –
This blanket chest is extremely well crafted. The quarter-sawn white oak displays a wonderful pattern of rays, the finish/lacquer is georgeous, the hinges support the lid effortlessly, and finally the dovetail meticulous. Shipping was fast and the chest was very well packed.
Anonymous –
Thank you, Joshua, for my lovely tiger maple Deep Storage Chest. It is beyond my expectations! The craftsmanship and finishing are superb! Michael’s Stain highlights the figured wood and the dovetailing detail.
My chest was completed on schedule and was carefully packed to prevent damage during shipping.
You have a truly satisfied customer in me!
Bennett –
I just received my Bedford Deep Storage Chest (Quarter Sawn White Oak) and I am very pleased. The quality is excellent and the grain pattern is great. I checked out the exact same item at a nearby bricks and mortar store. The price would have been higher and the delivery time would have been longer. I chose the deep storage chest because it holds a lot stuff for the size. I chose the quarter sawn pattern rather than the flat sawn pattern. The quarter sawn pattern costs a little more but looks better.
Joan B –
My chest is beautiful!!!! Thank you Joshua for all your help selecting the wood, and stain color. It is already at the foot of my 4 poster bed and it looks perfect!! My husband said to tell you the packing was as great as the chest! I would not hesitate to recomend you to anyone who wanted to purchase a BEAUTIFUL chest.
TMH –
This sturdy and astoundingly beautiful hope chest is a real presence in the room where it stands. It’s solid, masterfully crafted, and just exudes a sense of time and legacy. When I ordered it, I never imagined a piece so fine, and I’m so happy to have it in my home.
timmyg3 –
Honestly, you can’t really improve on the service and quality, at least not from my recent purchase. The website is well designed and email responses quick, friendly and clear. Placing the order was easy with a quick email confirmation with estimated completion date. Joshua estimated two weeks, and it arrived in perfect condition in less than two weeks. The best part, the craftsmanship and materials are top quality. Nice thick top, quality hardware, beautiful dovetails, nice finish, and simply an elegant design. The grains of the wood are beautiful and pieced together with solid joints, screws, gluing and finishing. Choice of grain and pieces and top considerately placed. Everything from start to finish went flawlessly. Joshua builds a fine product, and conducts business the way it should be… friendly, considerate, prompt, with quality, and as promised. We are very pleased. Thank you.
Anonymous –
We received our Carriage House Deep Storage Chest today and my wife and I were absolutely stunned to say the least. It was obvious from each corner of the chest, to the beautiful interior, and the shaker legs that extreme attention to detail was provided on the construction. I’ve seen the mass produced chests in furniture stores, but I’m here to tell you they don’t even come close to comparing to the craftsmanship that Josh has put into his chests. I’m already bugging my wife to purchase a second chest. I can tell you honestly that I put a tremendous amount of research into things like this before deciding on a purchase, and I can tell you without a doubt, if you are considering and can’t make up you mind – just do it, you will be more than pleased. Thank you Josh for the outstanding customer support, and this unbelievable chest that is destined to be handed down for generations to come.
NJRedSoxFan –
The chest arrived Tuesday morning and the first thing we noticed was the expert way in which it was packed.
The chest is beautiful and so well-constructed. The Salem finish lets one see the fine dove-tail joinery that might have been missed had I ordered the rubbed finish.
My husband is a retired carpenter and he said the entire piece is exceptional in its construction, choice of wood, joinery, hardware and superb finish.
You will not be disappointed in a chest that is so well-made here in the USA and the price you pay includes shipping by FedEx,
Buy with confidence and enjoy your purchase.
lmw522 –
Heirloom masterpiece! This is the second chest I’ve ordered. Both were wedding gifts for my daughters. The craftsmanship is spectacular. I wanted something that could be handed down for generations and I think I found it. Beautiful dovetailing, solid cherry, cedar lined, great service what more could I ask for. I’ll be back when daughter number three gets married. Loved to be able to write a message on the brass plate, that made it special and personalized. The finish is so elegant and best of all it is loved by my daughter and new son in law.
Godsgirl832003 –
Absolutely beautiful! My grandfather was a carpenter and he would have appreciated the beauty and the craftmenship of this chest. I am so so happy. My plan is to have a chest crafted for each of my daughters. I have three. Thank you Joshua Stolzfus
crackerjack20 –
I received my Bing Cherry Savannah Chest yesterday. It came to the house well packaged. When we took the chest out of the packaging, the color was beautiful. We have cherry bedroom furniture that we purchased in 1987. It really looks great together. We put the chest at the end of our bed. The chest was a 30th anniversary gift for my Wife and I. We are delighted with the craftsmanship. I would like to order something else at a later time, I will not hesitate to purchase another item. Robert Gregory, Indiana
joepaw –
The special order chest arrived today. It is absolutely beautiful and just perfect. Josh was so helpful in the color and stain selection. He went so far as to mail stain and painted wood samples. The was so helpful in making the chest selection. This is truly an heirloom piece to be proud of. Thank you. I am so happy. Pat W.
pennygirl –
I am extremely pleased with my beautiful Amish chest. Its simplicity is it’s beauty as the grain and color of the wood stand out. It’s perfect for storing my yarn and afghans-in-progress along with a tray which is perfect for storing crochet hooks and books I have purchased over time, including my own designs that are very popular.
Thank you, Josh, for being so attentive to my order. It arrived in perfect condition and is already almost full of my creative treasures which I delight in giving away and people delight in receiving them. It’s a wonderful connection to my grandchildren. As one of them phrased it, “I don’t see how you turn that string into a beautiful blanket.” I’m making memories for my family and my beautiful chest is holding those memories until I give them away.
maggibo –
The Savannah Deep Storage chest arrived yesterday in perfect condition. It is exactly as I expected it to be and I am delighted with everything about it: finish, color, detailing. You may add me to your [no doubt] long list of satisfied customers. Ordering a product online without ever having seen it can be a nerve racking experience. But the detailed information on your website and phone conversations with you gave me complete confidence, and I was not disappointed. ~ Margaret
cjdannelly –
I just received the Savannah Maple chest today and it’s gorgeous. My husband was skeptical of ordering a chest online so he went through it with a fine tooth comb and said the workmansihip is amazing. He’s already gone through the catalog to circle additional chests to order for different rooms in the house. I will most definitely be a repeat customer. Thank you Josh
lmccleary –
Dealing with Josh was very pleasant and made the order effortless. Subsequent communication was very much appreciated. The chest is very well made with the dovetail seamless construction. The color and wood grain picks up the light beautifully. I’m starting to pick up what I want to be heirloom pieces for my children and could not have made a better choice.
keshaffer56 –
The savannah tiger maple chest exceeds my expectations. The service from Amish Hand Crafted.com was exceptional. You do not get service like this anymore! Josh was great!
bgstalls –
Our Savannah Deep Storage chest (Cherry) with Salem finish is very well-crafted, fragrant, and the wood grain and the overall look, including the dovetail joints, are even more beautiful than pictured. The high-quality hinges hold the lid open in any position. For help in choosing the color, samples were sent to us on request; as a result we changed our color choice and are very happy with the result. Josh was very helpful and kept us informed, and even during the busy Christmas season, the well-packaged chest arrived a few days earlier than promised.
mec2137 –
This chest exceeded our expecatations and was obviously crafted with care and an attention to detail. The finish and workmanship are top notch. Color, feet and front design were exactly as ordered. Josh kept us up to date with emails regarding the order. It came well packed and a few days early. I highly recommend Amish Hand Crafted.
Libby Sullivan (verified owner) –
I am delighted with the storage chest. It is a true work of art. This is furniture that you hand down with great pride. Josh is very easy to work with and wants to make the customer happy.