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Chinese Early 20th Century Elm Blanket Chest with Honey Toned Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with lateral handles. Created in China
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Antique 19th Century Chinese Shandong Ming Style Elm Painted Money Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Qing Dynasty iridescent painted Elm Money Trunk / Storage Chest. Made in Shandong East China
Category

Antique 1870s Ming Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm, Paint

Antique Chinese Shandong Ming Style Red Lacquer Elm Carved Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Elm Trunk. Made in Shandong East China, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Ming Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Chinese Elm Wood Chest
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Elm wood chest, of rectangular form with three short drawers above a two door cabinet front
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20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Elm Wood Chest
Chinese Elm Wood Chest
H 27 in W 19 in D 10 in
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
H 66.93 in W 52.76 in D 25.6 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in China
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm blanket chest features a linear
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Chinese Antique Elmwood Blanket Chest with Round Brass Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with warm patina and round
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Oriental Chest with Elm Drawers in the Colour of the Wood with Bronze Pulls
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Chest with Elm Drawers in the Colour of the Wood with Bronze Pulls.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall vintage Chinese black lacquered elm wood chest from the late 20th century with six drawers
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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Side Chest with Bronze Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood side chest from the early 20th century, with round bronze medallion hardware, two
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Early 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant door with Lock. Beautifull
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Natural Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Side Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese natural elmwood blanket chest from the 20th century with brass side handles and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Marriage Chest, Asian, Chinese Elm, Carved Dowry Trunk, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique marriage chest. An Asian, Chinese elm carved dowry trunk, dating to the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Elm

Lovely Chinese Burr & Burl Elm Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Cupboard Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Apothecary Burl Elm Chinese chest of drawers
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

20th Century Chinese Elm 14 Drawer Apothecary Herb Medicine Chest Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
"20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie apothecary herb or medicine chest. Made of Elm featuring fourteen
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Soapstone

Antique Chinese Shanxi Ming Red Lacquer Elm Carved Chest Storage Trunk Sideboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Qing Dynasty red lacquer Storage Chest or sideboard. Made in Shanxi North Eastern China, circa
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Antique 1880s Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Cabinet, Wardrobe in Dark Elm wood.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful Old Chinese storage cabinet in elm wood, 19th century very good and old patina two
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Antique 1890s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Square Corner Locking Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Square Corner Locking Chest
Chinese Square Corner Locking Chest
H 31 in W 22.75 in D 13 in
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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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 20 drawers. Made in Jumu wood, also called
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
H 40.95 in W 47.64 in D 16.15 in
Antique Chinese Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from China, produced circa 1900. Managing a willowy body while standing
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Country Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Wooden Chest of Drawers
Antique Chinese Wooden Chest of Drawers
H 39.6 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfectly proportioned for its petite size, this low elmwood chest is the ideal place to stow odds
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

Materials

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
Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
China. Although the design follows classic forms, vibrant decoration makes this chest unique. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850
Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850
H 35.25 in W 27.25 in D 18.75 in
Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest
Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest
H 34.5 in W 40.75 in D 28 in
A Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet With Carved Spandrels
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Provincial-style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Secured by brass latches, this elmwood money chest once safeguarded the finances and prized
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
H 37.25 in W 24.75 in D 19.5 in
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest And Bookcase, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
This elm wood apothecary cabinet, also known as a medicine chest, is an impressive piece of history
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Vintage High Point Small Asian Style Elm Altar Chest Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage High Point Small Asian Style Elm Altar Chest Cabinet Offered for sale is a fine
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
texture of northern elm (yumu). Accented with a carved lotus apron and the quiet luster of brass hardware
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
H 33.25 in W 39.5 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Yellow Lacquered Bed Foot Chest/Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a traditional style of yellow lacquered antique Chinese bed foot chest. Normally it was set
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

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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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Brass

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These late 19th century miniature tapered cabinets would have been kept in a woman's quarters, likely used as a jewelry box or cosmetics case. The carved door fronts are decorated wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Shanxi province solid elmwood 9-drawer & 12-drawer apothecary medicine chest - Set
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Mission Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Chinese Treasure Chest with Reverse Glass Painted Panels. c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th century treasure chest from northern China is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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 End Tables

Materials

Elm

Pair of Very Large Vintage Hand Painted Chinese Trunks / Chests on Stands Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of original hand painted vintage Chinese trunks on
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
H 31 in W 22.75 in D 13 in
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
H 31 in W 22.75 in D 13 in
Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
H 65.36 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers. A Qing Dynasty Apothecary Chest of Drawers from
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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique 39 Drawers Apothecary Medicine Herbal Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
Xi, China. circa : 20th century. Material: Elm wood. Condition: Solid wood construction, original
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
distinctive winged profile. With its refined proportions and rich oxblood patina, this Qing Dynasty side chest
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in
Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this pair of low locking chests celebrate the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood With Natural Patina and Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood With Natural Patina and Lacquer Chest Gorgeous Chinese Shanxi
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
-lacquered chest from Shanxi province. Countless coats of hand-applied red lacquer give the chest its
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
H 26 in W 33.5 in D 22.25 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
or toy chest. Additional dimensions: Upper compartment: 22" W x 13" D x 18.5" H Upper shelf: 22
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

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
painted cabinet in a children's bedroom or playroom as an unexpected bookcase or toy chest. Additional
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

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
Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Late Qing wooden storage chest from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
dark patina, this late Qing Dynasty style 19th century side chest will be a great focal point in any
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late 19th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in an old lacquered finish. This cabinet can be ideal as
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Pair of Money Chests
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A Pair of Money Chests circa 1850 - 1890 This pair of money chests has a top lid cover (with lock
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Pair of Money Chests
19th Century Pair of Money Chests
H 19.75 in W 11.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Chinese Ming Painted Compound Cabinets, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
storage chest for hats or out of-season clothes atop a regular-sized cabinet that stowed everyday garments
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Opium Canopy Bed
Located in Richmond, VA
Opt for drama with this late 19th century Chinese opium canopy bed, crafted of elmwood. The
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood, Elm, Giltwood, Lacquer

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Chinese Elm Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese elm chest available at 1stDibs. A Chinese elm chest — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Chinese elm chest, we have 397 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese elm chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese elm chest, designed in the Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Elm Chest?

The average selling price for a Chinese elm chest at 1stDibs is $2,880, while they’re typically $520 on the low end and $28,339 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Elm Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Elm wood features a ranking of 830 on the Janka Hardness scale. Chinese elm is known to be the hardest variety of elm, and is often used for the handles of tools and sporting gear. Shop an array of Chinese elm wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a hardwood, and it grows in hardiness zones 5b through 10a. Hardiness zones are ranges of climatic conditions in every part of the U.S.

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