Chests Woodworking Plans for Projects

This European all-wood trunk is patterned after Old World steamer trunks. Except for the lid hinges and brass pin accents, everything is wood including handles, brackets, latches and a lock.

Keep blankets, clothing or favorite memorabilia in this old-fashioned storage chest reminiscent of the trunks the pioneers traveled with years ago.

This Namesake Toy Chest doubles as a bench seat too. Patterns for the alphabet letters included so you can personalize the chest for the special person in your life. Plans drawn FULL SIZE.

A cedar chest with a touch of Americana and plenty of room to hold blankets, clothing or treasured heirlooms.

A modern take on a centuries-old design. This stack of modular cabinets (boxes) filled with drawers and sliding doors draws inspiration from tansu cabinets commonly found in peasant and artisan homes ...

A beautiful chest in the Early American tradition. Raised panels are featured on three sides and the simple scrolled base is not too flashy. This is a very useful piece of furniture for storing any n...

There is nothing like the fragrance of cedar. And no wood matches the durability of oak. You get both in this beautiful project. Features solid mortise-and-tenon construction.

This is one cool cabinet that is a hardworking adaptation of a turn-of-the-century ice chest. This project offers ample storage for anything you want. It is also the right size for use as a TV stand.

Looking for a handsome, functional project that will not overtax your woodworking skills? Here is one, and it makes a wonderful storage or hope chest. You will find the construction of this piece stri...

There is nothing like the fragrance of cedar. And no wood matches the durability and popularity of oak. That is why we combined the two in this mortise-and-tenon-framed storage chest. Follow our detailed...

Create a family heirloom with this handsome, full-size storage piece. Features include eye-catching box joints, two accommodating drawers, and a wraparound profile molding along the base. In addition,...

Keep fine linens and apparel protected and smelling great in this beautifully trimmed pine heirloom with aromatic cedar lining. If you wish, you can build the chest without the lining and tray. We giv...

Build this chest with your preferences for style and complexity in mind. The Traditional American look in mahogany requires dovetailed corner joints cut by hand or with a router jig. To simplify matters...

This rugged toy box has solid-wood parts so it can handle kids scooping toys from it for generations to come. The sliding tray keeps smaller toys from being buried. And because of the simple screw...

Do not let the layered look of this blanket chest alarm you. This blanket-bearing beauty puts some craftiness in your craftsmanship as you skip the tricky raised-panel joinery in favor of an easy onla...

This cinch-to-build, budget-friendly project completes the traditional bedroom set. Guaranteed to be a family heirloom for years to come, the blanket chest shares the same simple construction methods,...

If there is a prospective bride in your family, perhaps now is the time to begin work on a special handmade gift that will have lasting value. This is a vintage project plan.

This country pine hope chest is comfortable in any setting. And it is roomy enough to hold a variety of items: clothing, blankets, photo albums or toys. This is a vintage project plan.

You can build this pine chest in just one weekend. The design utilizes standard lumber sizes available at most home improvement and building centers. This is a vintage project plan.

Early furniture makers of the east coast creating a style that is style admired today, that being the Pennsylvania Dutch style. Sturdy construction blended with colorful primitive paint decoration. Vi...