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Camphor Sea Chest

Chinese 1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese camphor wood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Brass

Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 19th century China Trade Sea Captain's chest, circa 1880. Aluminum banding and steel handles
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Blanket Chests

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Aluminum, Steel

English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original
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Antique 1770s English George III Nautical Objects

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Fruitwood, Rope

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Sailor's Large Brass-bound Camphor Wood Sea or Campaign Chest, Mid-19th Century. A
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Brass Bound Sea Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Brass bound sea chest has the original brass carrying handles. The camphor wood top has an attached
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Antique 1830s European Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Brass Bound Sea Chest
Brass Bound Sea Chest
H 13.5 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Chinese Export Oriental Heavily Carved Camphor Wood Chest of Drawers Part Suite
Located in GB
Delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made Chinese Export, circa 1900-1920 Camphor
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Bedroom Sets

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Wood and Hand Painted Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
camphor-wood chests were originally used by westerners (traders, sea captains, military men) in the early
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

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Chinese Vintage Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Kastrup, DK
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Chest Luggage Trunk Table
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic British campaign camphor wood sea chest. Brass straps and handles, recessed brass pull and
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Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th C. British Campaign camphor wood sea chest with brass straps and handles, replaced lock
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century British Campaign camphor wood sea chest with dovetails, brass strap corners
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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Sea Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Nantucket, MA
Handsome camphor wood sea chest with original brass hardware. Great dovetails and burl wood front
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Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Blanket Chests

Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest or Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
A classic British Campaign camphor wood sea chest with brass strap corners and brass handles
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Antique British Colonial Camphor Brass Banded Campaign Sea Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
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Antique Chinese Chest Luggage Box Carved Camphor Wood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Chinese carved chest crafted from camphor wood Very detailed carving showing Chinese junk
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Antique Early 1800s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Located in Valladolid, ES
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Located in Eindhoven, NL
, handles and locks. During the colonial era, camphor wood chests were also used for travel as the wood has
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

A Good Anglo-Indian Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in Hudson, NY
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Antique Chinese Chest Luggage Box Carved Camphor Wood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Chinese carved chest crafted from camphor wood Very detailed carving showing Chinese junk
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19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Leather Trunk with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Metal, Brass

English, Solid Camphor Wood Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
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Chinese Camphor Antique Chest Luggage Box Table, 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Chinese camphor-wood chests were originally used by westerners (traders, sea captains, military men) in
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Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Studded Leather Travel Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good mid-19th century brass studded black leather covered camphor wood sea chest with double row of
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Studded Leather Travel Trunk
Studded Leather Travel Trunk
H 16.75 in W 36 in D 18 in
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Camphor Sea Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the camphor sea chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every camphor sea chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the camphor sea chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each camphor sea chest bearing Georgian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Camphor Sea Chest?

The average selling price for a camphor sea chest at 1stDibs is $2,480, while they’re typically $927 on the low end and $7,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Camphor Sea Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Historically, camphor chests came from China. Before being used to transport porcelain, tea, textiles and other items to Europe, the chests served as storage furniture in Chinese homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of camphor chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.

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