Bidspirit auction | Lane Mid-Century Hardwood Storage Bench

Lane Mid-Century Hardwood Storage Bench with Upholstered Top - A Mid-century Modern storage bench or blanket chest by Lane, crafted from a warm-toned hardwood, likely walnut. The piece features a rectangular black upholstered top, which opens on hinges to reveal a single storage compartment. The front is detailed with four recessed panels, and the chest is supported by four block-form legs. The interior of the hinged lid bears the manufacturer's mark ”Lane, ALTAVISTA, VIRGINIA,” along with text indicating ”FEATURES OF THIS ARTICLE ARE COVERED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS” followed by a list of U.S. patent numbers including 1890939, 2136141, and 2386440, and reference to foreign patents.