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Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Anglo-Chinese hardwood naval officer’s campaign chest. This chest (probably padouk) is of
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1820s Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Yellow Lacquered Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period blanket chest from the early 20th century, with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Fine Chinese Export Camphor Wood Military Secretaire Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Camphor wood, brass inlaid, Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Vintage Silver Jewelry Cabinet Collector Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Intricately carved serving vintage silver jewelry buffet cabinet chest of drawers from Southeast
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19th Century Southeast Asian Ming Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique red and black lacquered three-section chest with carved figures. Featuring a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Metal

Small Handcarved Chinese Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand carved Chinese large table box with hinged lid. Intricately carved all-over with Asian
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Small Handcarved Chinese Chest
Small Handcarved Chinese Chest
H 11.5 in W 23.75 in D 11.75 in
Early 20th Century Natural Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Side Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
a front brass clasp that closes the entire small chest. Created in China during the early years of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Leather Trunk with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique lacquered leather trunk from the early 20th century, with brass hardware and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Elm

English Georgian 1800s Five-Drawer Chest with Oyster Veneer and Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period walnut chest from the early 19th century with oyster veneer, five
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique Chinese red lacquered Ming style lined small chest or trunk, circa 1920. This handsome
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Painted Chinese Side Tables or Small Blanket Chests
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of rustic black painted Chinese lidded blanket chests, great as side table, end table or night
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Early 20th Century Chinese Country Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Elm

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
recessed legs, curving spandrels, and a floating-panel top that moves with the seasons. The small chest has
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood, Lacquer, Elm

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
H 15.5 in W 20.25 in D 13.75 in
19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Mirrored Jewelry Chest
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This mirrored Chinese jewelry chest is composed of rosewood and features three drawers with brass
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Vtg Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Bowed Front Tall Chest on Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale flame mahogany bowed front tall chest on chest dresser. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Sir Anderson Army General Georgian Irish 1810 Hardwood Wine Cooler Cellarette
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, KCIE, AM (10 February 1857 – 20 February 1940) was Commander of British Troops in South China
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Hardwood

Small 19th Century eastern elm table top chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century eastern elm table top chest circa 1890. Superb quality Chinese pyramid shaped
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Elm

Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan
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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Brass, Iron

Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This was originally a drawer for storing Chinese medicine, etc., and was used in drug stores. Therefore
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden wabisabi drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
). Chinese medicine and other items were stored in this drawer, separated by type. There are many drawers
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Cedar

Exceptional 18th Century English Chinoiserie Two Part Oak Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
surmounting an upper case with hidden document drawer over three small fitted drawers over three graduated
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18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
is best known for refined small furnishings in neoclassical taste, some of them veneered with cut up
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Commode by Zwiener Jansen
By Zwiener Jansen Successeur
Located in New York, NY
desks), tables, and commodes— he is best known for refined small furnishings in neoclassical taste, some
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Marble, Bronze

17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
is japanned with red lacquer and was hand painted with Chinoiserie scenes of life in China. There are
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1690s Dutch William and Mary Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Oak

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Incline Village, NV
in length of 4" to 18" (the one in back). There is also a small 1" cross crack to the stretcher below
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1770s English Georgian Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Ironstone, Hardwood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Traveler's Chest with Removable Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood traveler's chest from the late 19th century, with
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest with Intricate Inlay
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very elaborate jewelry box or vanity dresser makeup chest is unsigned, but presumed to have
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Metal

Chinese Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this small elm wood makeup chest
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905
By Jean-Henri Riesener, François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
other Boulle patterns of the time can be related to Japanese and Chinese lacquer work. For instance the
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Bronze

Chinese 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
contrasting colors, this small Chinese 19th century treasure chest box will bring an exotic touch to any décor
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
small ring pulls. Boasting a nicely weathered patina, this Chinese Qing Dynasty period wedding chest
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and dark
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood

Chinese 1900s Wooden Treasure Chest with Rattan Accents and Dark Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century with rattan accents and dark
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Brass

Pair Chinese White Glazed Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and rare pair of Chinese white glazed porcelain figures of Guanyin, attributed to Tang
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Table Top Cabinet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A small antique Chinese cabinet with hand carved and painted decoration. The top with 2 small
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Table Top Cabinet
Antique Chinese Table Top Cabinet
H 24.75 in W 13 in D 8 in
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Wood

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved figure. While this sculpture may be small it isn't lacking in its
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
H 13 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Chinese bronzed copper seated Buddha with five small boys believed to date from the early
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Copper

Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
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H 5.71 in W 4.53 in D 2.56 in
19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Wood

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant small coffer features a floating panel top and two drawers sitting above storage area
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
smaller scale, we love this painted cabinet in a children's bedroom or playroom as an unexpected bookcase
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 56 in W 23.75 in D 15.25 in
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Brass

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
H 14.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, now richly aged with a smooth patina and subtle oxidation. Unusual for its smaller scale, we love this
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 51.75 in W 25.25 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese jewelry box dates to the mid-19th century and would have been used by a Qing-dynasty
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Brass

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood, Coconut

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
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H 1.5 in W 14.63 in D 9.88 in
19th Century Provincial Chinese Vellum Trunk On Carved Low Stand
Located in Forney, TX
stand (ideal proportions for use as a coffee table, cocktail drinks table, end table, blanket chest
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19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving This fascinating large hand carved figure
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Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Compound Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
smaller chest stacked on top of a regular sized cabinet. Compound cabinets were used for storage. The top
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Brass

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant small Chinse coffer, called a butterfly cabinet, features a floating panel top sitting
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Elm

Pair of Chinese Ming Painted Compound Cabinets, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
, complemented by brass moon and dagger hardware. Used to store garments, the compound cabinet stacks a small
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Brass

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art
Located in Peoria, AZ
pose!) while twisting its sinewy and powerful body to the left from the chest, the head glaring with an
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty Compound Cabinet with Drawers and Hidden Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
a smaller storage chest stacked on top of a regular sized cabinet. Compound cabinets were used for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
dynasty, this compound cabinet features a smaller chest stacked on top of a regular sized cabinet
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
features a smaller storage chest stacked on top of a regular sized cabinet. Compound cabinets were used for
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Wood

Korean Medicine Chest with Drawers Yakchang
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. Known as Yakchang in Korea, the chest was used to sort and store herb medicines in its many small
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Brass

Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Jewlery Chest or Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
experience and look of the chest. The sides of the chest are adorned with intricate Chinese motifs in brass
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Soapstone

Fine Antique Tall Korean Medicine Chest Yakchang Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
small drawers. The prototype was originated in China, but this piece is distinctively Korean. The fine
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Brass

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
This two-part scriban cabinet showcases an exquisite combination of cream and gold Chinese lacquer
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Small Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
H 89.77 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
developed in the Queen Anne period produced a need for small movable chairs and tables, as well as for china
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1710s Queen Anne Antique Chinese Small Chest

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Walnut

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Antique Chinese Small Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Chinese small chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique Chinese small chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique Chinese small chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Chinese small chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Charlotte Horstmann, Emile Gallé and François Linke each produced at least one beautiful antique Chinese small chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Small Chest?

Prices for an antique Chinese small chest start at $650 and top out at $186,400 with the average selling for $2,998.