Red Cedar Hope Chest/trunk This chest/trunk is made of aromatic eastern red cedar wood. It has raised panel sides and a flush panel top. The inside is left unfinished for that wonderful cedar smell. Its outside dimensions are: 32-15/16" long x 16-1/2" wide x 16" high. Its inside dimensions are: 30-5/16" long x 14-5/16" wide x 14-5/8" deep.