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1805 Orville Chest

$1,995.00

The Gerstner 1805 Orville Chest combines museum-quality craftsmanship with practical storage. Inspired by Orville Wright’s original 41A chest, this limited-run piece honors history while providing heirloom durability.

 

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1805 Orville Chest – Black Leatherette, Nickel, Green Felt

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Gerstner 1805 Orville Chest


A Tribute to Innovation and Craftsmanship

In the early 1900s, Dayton, Ohio, thrived with innovation. The Wright brothers were building and flying the first successful motor-operated airplane. At the same time, Harry Gerstner was creating his first tool chests and founding H. Gerstner & Sons. These worlds crossed when Orville Wright himself owned a Gerstner 41A chest, carrying many of his favorite tools.

The historic 41A chest now rests at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio. However, you can own a modern tribute with the 1805 Orville Chest. This piece blends museum-level craftsmanship with the practicality and portability Gerstner has been known for since 1906.


Inspired by Orville Wright’s Chest

Honoring History with Functionality

The 1805 Orville Chest draws its design from the very chest Orville Wright carried. Built with the same spirit of precision and durability, it stays true to the style and purpose of the original. This limited-run chest allows you to own a functional work of art rooted in American history.


Premium Craftsmanship in Every Detail

Built to Last

Made from fine hardwoods and crafted with Gerstner’s time-honored joinery, the 1805 Orville Chest provides heirloom-level durability. Smooth-operating drawers and polished hardware showcase the artistry that has defined Gerstner for over a century.

Practical and Portable

This chest is not just decorative. It is designed to store and protect your tools, collectibles, or valuables in a secure, moisture-free environment. Its portability makes it versatile for home, workshop, or office use.


A Limited Run Chest inspired by Orville Wright’s very own Gerstner 41A, which is on display at Dayton History’s Carillion Historical Park.

Celebrate Flight and Legacy

December 17, 1903, marks the Wright brothers’ first successful flight. With the 1805 Orville Chest, you celebrate not only aviation history but also American craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. This chest is more than storage—it’s a tribute to inventors, makers, and dreamers.


Key Features

  • Inspired by Orville Wright’s original 41A Gerstner chest

  • Museum-quality craftsmanship with practical functionality

  • Built from premium hardwoods with polished hardware

  • Portable design with smooth-operating drawers

  • Limited-run production

Additional information

Weight 25.00000000 lbs
Dimensions 23.0 × 13.0 × 19.0 in
Wood Species

White Oak

Finish

Golden Oak, Black Leatherette

Hardware

Nickel

Interiors

Green Felt

Overall Size

18"Wide x 12-1/2"Tall x 8-1/2"Deep

Top Well Dimensions

16-7/8" x 2-7/8" x 7-1/4"

Drawer Dimensions

(1) – 7-1/2" x 2-7/8" x 5-1/4"
(2) – 7-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 5-1/4"
(2) – 16-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 5-1/4"

Country of Origin

Made in the USA at Gerstner & Sons Factory in Dayton, Ohio.

UPC 697647220047

Brand

Gerstner

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