Hi, sorry i'm sure this has been asked before but I searched and couldn't find anything. I recently got arch-mage title and I was pretty happy with the new room at the top of the tower and used the "Enchanted Chest" to store alot of my stuff. Well I went off on a quest and came back and nothing is in there, is this chest not safe to use or is my game glitching? Are any of the drawers or any containers in the arch-mage bedroom safe for storage? Thanks alot!

All noningrediant items will dissapear in 24 hours. Do not use it for storage. Its main function is an ingredient multiplier.

I think you had better http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Oblivion:Enchanted_Chest#Enchanted_Chest on the "Enchanted Chest" (which should have been explained both in dialogue and/or your journal).

If you're on PC then there are console commands to retrieve lost items.