It makes Richard Madowitz feel hopeful when he walks down Main Street in Northampton and sees bright red Cedar Chest bags swinging in the hands of shoppers. That’s because Madowitz is the shop’s owner ...

Who says hope chests are just for storing extra comforters? From intricately-carved cedar chests to sleek mid-century designs, vintage hope chests have gone up in value among collectors and interior ...

In the thrift store, there's always the exciting possibility that you'll come across an expensive antique for just a couple of bucks — making all those hours scouring the racks worth it. That recently ...

This is the first time I think I have bought something I think is an antique. I bought a cedar chest made by The Roos Mfg. Co. at a thrift store in Minneapolis for $100. I am hoping you will give me ...

Within my mother’s cedar chest are many treasures: baby shoes from both of her children, colored pictures that run outside the lines, a silk blanket from Japan, old photos of my parents when their lov ...