Shaker 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
- Size options:
- 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
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.
Origin of Shaker Chests
During the late 1700’s, there was a charismatic group of people who left the Quaker group. This group became known as the “Shakers” because of their ecstatic nature of worship. The Shakers stressed beliefs of simplicity, quality, and efficiency, and it showed in their furniture style. The furniture they produced was designed with straight lines, straight-forward technique, and an overall modest appearance. Although the shaker style originated hundreds of years ago, shaker furniture blends well in modern and contemporary homes today. Our wooden chests carry those simple Shaker style qualities with their raised panel construction on all four sides.
Shaker Chest Uses
Great for Storage
Like all of our trunks, this shaker chest is mainly used as a place to store your extra things. We all have those few extras belongings that do not have a specific place to call home. A nice simple chest is the perfect place to throw all those odds and ends when you have guests at your house. Or you can place it in your bedroom and use it to store extra blankets, bedding, or extra clothes. No matter where you put this chest, it will keep your belongings safe and keep your house free of clutter!
Coffee Table/End Table
This shaker chest is also the perfect thing to use as a coffee table or end table. With its finished 4 sides, you can place it in the middle of your living room, and it will look great! Or place it next to some of your couches and use it as an end table. Every living room needs a coffee table to hold drinks, magazines, or your special seasonal decorations. With our simple, modern shaker style chest, you can store your valuables, display your favorite décor, and add beauty to your living room all year long. Or, if you are looking for a more rustic, vintage style coffee table, check out our flat topped steamer trunks.
Shaker Chest Wood Types
Our handcrafted shaker chests are available in several different types of wood. Whether you choose cherry, oak, or maple, all of our shaker trunks come standard with a cedar bottom. With our options of a 2 panel or 3 panel shaker chest, you will be able to find the perfect size that works for you. You will love the simple, modern look that this shaker style wooden chest brings to your home no matter where you place it!
Shaker Style Wooden Chest Features
Raised Panel Design
One of the greatest features of our wooden shaker chest is the raised panel construction that is finished on all four sides. Since all four sides of these chests are finished, you can place this chest anywhere in your house, and it will look fantastic. Add beauty to your living room with a handcrafted wooden shaker chest.
Sliding Cedar Tray
Like a lot of our other chests, you can order our shaker chest with a sliding cedar tray. A cedar sliding tray is specifically designed to fit just inside the lid of your shaker chest. This way you do not have to worry about your smaller valuables getting lost in the depths of the chest.
Customizable Name Plate
Also, our shaker chests are available with a customizable engraved name plate. With a name plate, you can make your shaker chest unique and more personal. When you give your friend or relative a shaker chest, you can include a special engraved note that will be placed inside the lid of the chest.
Ann Timmons –
Beautifully built, all four sides have recessed panels, well packed, arrived within estimated ship time, a lovely piece of furniture, completely satisfied with our purchase
Geoffrey Kalika –
This is a beautiful piece of furniture nicely finished and very solid. It is even better than the description here. It was also packed extremely well for shipping. You will not be disappointed with what you purchase. I will eventually be buying another item or two.
Cheryl Ballard –
We were so pleased with our chest it is a beautiful piece of furniture. The craftsmanship was wonderful. Well worth the price. It was a perfect match to our furniture. We received it within 10 business days of ordering, which I thought was great coming all the way to Texas. There was no way it was going to be damaged, it was very well packed. I will definitely order from them again.
Marilyn Anderson –
I purchased the small cherry Shaker chest for my daughter-in-law. It is beautiful!! The quality and finish are everything I could want. And the customer service was also top notch. Joshua Stoltzfus graciously answered all my questions and even sent me finish samples at no charge to help me decide on the chest I wanted. I highly recommend his work.
Renee –
Just what I wanted and ordered. Fits perfectly as a coffee table with storage.
Sturdy enough for someone to sit on! The finish is lovely. The service was excellent- very glad I purchased this chest from Amish Hand Crafted!
kmkennedy25 –
I ordered the 2 Panel Maple Shaker Chest in Legacy Black. The furniture is beautiful!! It is very hard to find good furniture these days. I am very glad I came across your web site. I now also want the steamer chest as soon as I can find a place to put it. Thank you very much!
Homeschool Mom –
My husband and I bought this chest for our daughter’s 2oth birthday. I’m familiar with how well Amish furniture is made…however was still amazed at how beautiful this chest was!!! I would definitely recommend this web site to anyone…thank you for the beautiful workmanship, I know our daughter will cherish this chest!!
Emily –
I received this chest as a gift and it is beautiful! The construction is solid, it arrived well-packed and undamaged. My favorite part is the spring-loaded hinges, which shut gently and the smell of the cedar bottom.
Karen –
My chest arrived today in perfect condition. It is absolutely beautiful! Great workmanship! Love love love it!
nancy –
I ordered the Shaker III chest with a cherry top and black bottom. I customized it to be 3″ taller and had them put 3 removable dividers in it. I also had them drill holes all along the bottom of the chest. I am using it in a public area next to my laundry room as a laundry sorter. It sounds weird but it is perfect – no one knows what the real use is and I can remove the dividers later if I decide to use it somewhere else. The craftsmanship is unbelievable – I am completely satisfied with the construction of the piece. It was finished exactly when I was told it would be and delivery was 2 days! I will definitely recommend this site to others.
Thank you!!!
jenkins –
The 2 panel oak shaker chest is a beautiful piece of furniture! High quality workmanship in every detail including the finish. The chest was carfully packed and arrived in perfect condition. Step up and buy real American made furniture!
cgbetit –
My sister and I ordered this chest in Acres Cherry Stain for our niece’s
thirteenth birthday. It arrived safely and was more beautiful than the
pictures suggested. Thank you ~ Cecile
Richardhueb –
We received our chest (in stock) in about a week. It was extremely well packaged and FedEx would have to really be abusive to damage it. The chest was everything we expected and more. We didn’t realize that the sides would have the panel design as well. It is extremely well constructed and finished. You get what you pay for. Josh was very responsive and customer oriented. He is a good businessman. If the reviews had a 5 star rating system, I would rate this buying experience a 5.
katbabe6 –
I was thrilled to receive my Shaker chest last week. I was absolutely beautiful and arrived in excellent condition. The packaging protected the chest very well. The new chest was for my bedroom where I needed a small one for extra blankets. I am very happy with my purchase and will purchase again in the coming months..
barbaraewton –
I was delighted to get my Shaker chest. It arrived in perfect condition and I love the way the lid closes so tightly and the mild cedar aroma
mpaugustin –
I am more than pleased with the workmanship on this chest. I was expecting a quality product from the reviews I saw on the website, but the craftsmanship far exceeded my expectations! The chest is not only beautiful, but extremely functional as well. I am using it as a coffee table, and it is doubling as storage. This lovely chest is an heirloom piece of furniture. I believe it will last for generations to come!
pad69f –
I love my new chest so much! It was delivered promptly and arrived in excellent shape, even though the driver was afraid that it would be damaged because there was a big dent in one of the sides and corner of the box. But it was so well packaged that the dent did not penetrate into the chest and there was not a scratch anywhere on the chest. Thank you for taking such great care to package this jewel. I opened it up to inspect it before I signed for the delivery, and the driver was so impressed, as I was, with the beauty and quality of this chest. He wanted all the contact info of where I purchased it from and said he would tell his wife about it. The cedar bottom is so aromatic and smells so good when I open it and reminds of the cedar chest my mom had when I was a child. The construction is the highest quality, top notch, very well made. Thank you so, so much for all that you do in making these beautiful chests! I will be purchasing more for sure. Blessings to you all!
pad69f –
Oops, I forgot to do the star rating – of course, I will give 5 stars and above! Thank you so much!
moul300 –
Ordered this chest for our daughters 18th birthday. Although I didn’t order it in time to arrive on her birthday it came weeks earlier than I expected. Fed Ex didn’t arrange for delivery they just left it on the front porch which didn’t give us the chance to ensure that there was no damage. But the chest was well wrapped for shipping and it arrived without a mark. Our daughters stated this chest is very beautiful and the colors are perfect. I know she will cherish this cedar chest for many years to come.
lena.smith –
If you are looking for an heirloom quality piece of furniture this is it! beautiful quality, perfectly packed, no assembly required. Arrived in 1 week, just in time for my daughter’s 30th birthday! I was very proud to give this to her.
I had ordered a hope chest from another site, it was obviously made in china and I ended up using it as a storage box at my home. Spend a bit more you will be very glad you did!
gweston –
I bought two of these chests for my grand daughters. Both were delivered as promised in perfect shape. Both girls are very happy with their chests. I had occasion to contact Josh by telephone. He was very responsive and very easy to deal with. It was a pleasure.
George Weston
Quigley890 –
I ordered the three panel shaker chest, and received it yesterday. It was exactly as shown in picture, only more beautiful than can possibly be reproduced in an illustration. I am VERY pleased with,all phases of order( placing order, shipping, packaging for shipment, etc) Heirloom grade piece of furniture. Thanks!!!!
Katie –
I received the 3 shaker chests I ordered. I am beyond thrilled at how beautiful they are. They were shipped in very secure and protective boxes. I also appreciate the extra help Josh gave me in placing my order to make sure I got the exact chests I was looking for. I know I will enjoy these for many years to come.
Dennis –
I recently purchased three steamer trunks as gifts for family members. We could not be happier with the outcome. The entire process went flawlessly and the trunks are outstanding. Great service and merchandise. Thanks.
Dennis
shellymartin –
I am very impressed with my new chest! It’s beautifully made and looks great in my living room as a coffee table. I am so glad I found your website and would highly recommend this company!
hogsettjim –
It is difficult to find the words to describe the beauty and the quality of the three panel shaker chest which I ordered from your company. The chest is just perfect in meeting my need so I could place my new flat screen television on it for low comfortable viewing. The design and color of the chest also blends beautifully with my other furniture and my ebony black piano. Thank you for this outstanding product and the ease of communicating with you and for providing delivery in such a timely manner. — Jim Hogsett; Elon, North Carolina
Bob (verified owner) –
The wood craftsmanship and customer service was great. However . . . the shipping left something to be desired (one leg had punched through the cardboard box and got scratched), and I had to ask for a replacement custom nameplate due to a spelling error.
David Chatfield (verified owner) –
My wife and I have been purchasing cedar chests for each of our granddaughters on their 16th birthdays. The first one, NOT from Amishhandcraft, was pressed wood. Ugh. It got returned. Every one after has been from Amishhandcrafted and every one has been a quality product. Excellent workmanship. Only 3 more granddaughters to go, and theirs will be from Amishhandcrafted, to be sure.