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Where do camphor chests come from?
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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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
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Brass Mounted Camphor Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
Brass mounted camphor chest w/ key & provenance.
Category
Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Leather Top Camphor Chest 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Leather Top Camphor Chest 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique carved Chinese camphor and blackwood chest.
Blackwood front carved in relief with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Finely Carved Camphor Chest, China 1920, H1185
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Chinese Finely Carved Camphor Chest, China 1920, H1185
Solid camphor
Original finish
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carved Antique Camphor Chest Chinese Sailors Trunk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A heavily carved Chinese camphor wood chest, circa 1930.
Great interiors piece, can work as a side
Category
Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Campaign Style Brass Banded Camphor Trunk Blanket Storage Chest 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century campaign style camphor chest. Features a rectangular frame with brass banded hand
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
