Free Chest Plans

Storage Chest
This chest was designed to have a dual purpose: firstly (and most obviously) as a storage unit and secondly as a coffee table in a small living room. The shape is very basic, but is the most functional for storing toys and games in. In order to improve the aesthetic appeal of the chest it was decided...

Davenport
Circa 1845 rendition of a five-drawer slant top chest. DXF Format.

Italian Cassone
Beautiful replica of 15th century chest...

Little Canfield Coffer
Plans for a 13th century storage chest..

Build A Mahogany Storage Chest
If you're the type who empties his pockets onto the dresser top, or keeps everything from an old high-school ring to snapshots of last year's office party in the sock drawer, it's time to get organized--and we've got just the project to help. Our mahogany chest of drawers is based on the type traditionally...

Frame And Panel Hope Chest
By Tom Caspar I used to struggle with mortise and tenon joinery. I tried every new system that came along, but they all seemed way too complicated. One day a friend of a friend walked into my shop, said “Throw away those fancy jigs!” and showed me an elegant way to make these classic joints. This blanket...

Trinket Chest
This handsome four drawer chest, which was inspired by an antique Colonial spice box, is ideal for storing everything from loose change, baseball cards and other collectibles, to keys, wristwatches, sports medals, and other favorite keepsakes. It's also an ideal project to make for gift giving. Originally,...

Incra Jig - Dovetailing the Drawer Chest
I know you have projects that go on and on...well I do too. Except that this project, the 18 drawer chest, got put away for the winter--I plum forgot about it. When I was reading the Projects on the Menu Page, I saw it...so now I will finish it up. The...

Sugar Chest
Two drawings of a 'Kentucky Sugar Chest'. May be used to store items other than sugar. DWG, DXF Formats...

Chest/Cabinet Feet
10 foot details for cedar chests, cabinets, etc. May be added to your symbols (blocks) library. DXF Format.

Small Chest
Small storage chest with locking lid. DXF Format.

Storage Chest
Another nice chest design from our buddy Virgil. DXF Format.

The 16 Drawer Apothecary Chest
Imagine having 16 drawers that are 6" x 6" x 13-3/4" to hold all of your stuff! Here's a great piece of furniture that will solve a BIG storage problem - where to put those sewing supplies,...

Break Down Panel Chests
The boxes are incredibly useful and look like panel chests, yet come apart to stack flat. They are made from plywood and 1x4s.

Build A Simple Chest
A small chest that can hold your values at a Medieval event and also provide you with a comfortable seat.