A cedar chest is a storage chest made from or lined with cedar, a wood known for its scent. The word can describe a full chest with a cedar interior, a small box made from red cedar or loose cedar parts for lining your own drawers, so read what the listing actually says is cedar.
Only five items on Amazon clearly named cedar when we looked, so this is a five-product list rather than six. It runs from a 47 inch cedar-lined chest to a 7 inch keepsake box. Sizes and materials come from each listing page, and every wood claim is the maker’s own. We make no promise about what cedar does for stored items, and we have not used these products ourselves.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Where the cedar is | Lined interior, solid box or loose planks are different products |
| Size | Interior size matters more than the outside measurements |
| Exterior material | Veneer, pine veneer and solid wood differ in weight and finish |
| Assembly | Large chests may arrive in parts |
Specs at a Glance
| Product | Size | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaster Pablo | 47 x 17 x 20 in; interior 43 x 14 x 13 in | Basswood veneer over engineered wood; cedar veneer lining | 110 lb limit stated; 73 lb; assembly required |
| Liberty Aspen Skies | Listing sizes conflict (see text) | New Zealand pine veneers; full cedar lining | Two removable dividers; castered; 91 lb |
| Sawysine box | 14.17 x 12.6 x 5.91 in | Red cedar wood | 90 degree hinge holds the lid up; 4.9 lb |
| Novabright keepsake box | About 7.9 x 4.7 x 3.5 in | Red cedar wood | Lock with 2 keys; 2.2 lb |
| Homode planks | 8 planks, 11.5 x 4 x 0.4 in each | Eastern red cedar | Tongue and groove; sandpaper included |
The 5 Best Cedar Chests
1. Coaster Pablo 47-Inch Cedar-Lined Chest
A 47 by 17 by 20 inch chest in a warm brown finish with cedar veneer lining the interior, a basswood veneer exterior and an engineered wood frame. The listed interior is 43 by 14 by 13 inches, and the lid is hinged with no drawers. The listing states a 110 pound limit, weighs 73 pounds and requires full assembly.
Suits: the foot of a bed. Strengths: a full-size chest with a cedar lining. Weaknesses: the exterior is veneer over engineered wood. Skip it if you want solid cedar throughout.
View Coaster Pablo cedar-lined chest 47 in warm brown on Amazon
2. Liberty Aspen Skies Storage Trunk
A castered trunk in a russet brown finish with New Zealand pine veneers, metal strap accents, a full cedar lining, a breathing hole and two removable dividers. It weighs 91 pounds with a listed volume of 65.4 liters. The listing is inconsistent on size: the title says 38 wide by 23 deep by 20 high, the details table says 17.75 by 11 by 20, and the bullets give a storage box of 11 by 17.75 by 20 with a 35.5 inch wide interior. Confirm the real size with the seller before ordering.
Suits: a rustic bedroom. Strengths: a full cedar lining, dividers and casters. Weaknesses: unclear dimensions. Skip it if you need exact measurements first.
View Liberty Aspen Skies cedar-lined storage trunk on Amazon
3. Sawysine Cedar Box With Lid
A 14.17 by 12.6 by 5.91 inch box made from red cedar wood according to the maker, with a gold 90 degree hinge that holds the lid upright. It weighs 4.9 pounds and is marketed for keepsakes, collectibles, mail or a few pieces of clothing.
Suits: a dresser top or shelf. Strengths: a lid that stays open. Weaknesses: shallow, at under 6 inches tall. Skip it if you need to store blankets.
View Sawysine red cedar box with lid on Amazon
4. Novabright Cedar Keepsake Box
A small red cedar wood box with a metal lock and two keys, weighing 2.2 pounds. The details table gives about 7.9 by 4.7 by 3.5 inches while the bullets say 7.1 by 4.1 by 3.4 inches, so expect a box roughly 7 to 8 inches long.
Suits: small keepsakes and a dressing table. Strengths: a keyed lock. Weaknesses: very small and sized inconsistently. Skip it if you want a blanket chest.
View Novabright red cedar keepsake box with lock 7 in on Amazon
5. Homode Cedar Closet Liner Planks, Set of 8
Not a chest but a way to add cedar to your own storage: eight interlocking tongue and groove planks, each 11.5 by 4 by 0.4 inches, which the maker says are eastern red cedar. They are sold for lining drawers, cabinets, trunks and closet shelves, and sandpaper is included to refresh the scent.
Suits: lining a chest or drawers you already own. Strengths: planks interlock and can be cut to a layout. Weaknesses: eight planks cover a small area. Skip it if you want a ready-made chest.
View Homode cedar closet liner planks set of 8 on Amazon
Care and Setup
- Keep stored fabric clean and fully dry before it goes in.
- Wipe the wood with a dry or barely damp cloth.
- Keep cedar away from radiators and direct sun.
- If you want a stronger scent, the Homode listing suggests light sanding.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming a cedar chest is solid cedar when it may only be lined.
- Ordering the Liberty trunk without confirming its size.
- Treating a small keepsake box as blanket storage.
- Expecting a scent to replace cleaning stored items.
Cedar Chest FAQ
Is the whole chest cedar?
Not always. The Coaster and Liberty are cedar-lined, with veneer or pine outsides. The Sawysine and Novabright boxes are described as red cedar.
Does cedar keep its scent?
The Homode listing says sanding revives the aroma. Treat all wood claims here as the makers’ own.
The Short Version
For a full cedar-lined chest, the Coaster Pablo. For a lined trunk on casters, the Liberty, once you confirm its size. For a shallow red cedar box, the Sawysine. For a tiny locking box, the Novabright. For lining your own storage, the Homode planks.
