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Chinese Money Chest

Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 1870s Ming Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm, Paint

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
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

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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
Stunning Pair of Red Lacquer Commodes by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Red lacquer cabinets by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960. Expertly crafted solid walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Coffer with Carved Geometric Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
was likely a money chest. The façade attracts our attention with its beautifully carved geometric and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
. Positive meanings of flowers in China are Orchids symbolize love and marriage but also fortune and money
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Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

An Exceptional 18th Century Japanned Chest on Stand With Important Provenance
Located in Benington, Herts
A Superb and Rare 18th Century European Japanned Chinoiserie Chest on Stand with important
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Antique 1780s English Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese American Cypresswood or Hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ Tea Chest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Cypresswood or hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ tea chest Yokohama, 1862-1897
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Han Dynasty pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
By Emile Gallé
Located in Dallas, TX
money back return if the items are not as described. The importance of the horse in the history and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
September 14, 2019. The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Tang Dynasty Paited Terracotta Female Attendant
Located in Dallas, TX
against her chest and displays her smiling face beneath a large hair bun. Excellent condition and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Edo/Meiji Period 19C Japanese Porcelain Koro Liu Hai Toad
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
and left open exposing his chest. He has an animated expression on his face and lovely colored robes
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

(Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950's-'70's
Located in Incline Village, NV
money from the bank. 1) "Pirate Bank" Circa 1950's; depicts a pirate sitting on top of a treasure chest
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(red) spruce root as simulated mask harness over shoulders and across the chest. Dance apron; Seated
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Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Custom Made Danish Modern Style Sheepskin Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
A pair of custom-made armchairs based on the Danish Modern styles of the 1940-50s. These high-end productions are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. Choose from over 25 leather color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
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2010s British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Maple

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
H 20.87 in W 21.07 in D 27.56 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Chinese Coromandel Red Lacquer 12-Panel Figural and Landscape Screen. Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Chinese Coromandel figural red lacquer 12-panel screen depicting pagoda and landscape scenes, decorative gilt floral border panels, gilt carved lower panels, and reverse side depicti...
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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences. The w...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Lana Dining Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé dining chair designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric for seat/back cushion: Ivory Bouclé Base: Red oak Measures: Front seat width: 18” Back seat...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Late Victorian English Table Casket with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
This precious 19th century English table casket features mother of pearl inlay and carved shell drawer pulls. The top of the piece is decorated with a painted landscape and Gothic ch...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Chinese Wedding Cabinet Black on Red Lacquer with Circular Brass Medallion
Located in Hanover, MA
Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet in black lacquer with red accents featuring large circular brass medallion hardware on two 45 inch high doors above two drawers. The interior is...
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Early 20th Century Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Louis XVI style chinoiserie gilt-bronze mounted Chinese export famille rose porcelain vases. The ovoid hand painted porcelain body with dual scenes of a sword presenta...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscel...
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Antique Early 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
H 22 in W 34 in D 21.75 in
ASYM Day Bed - Modern Asymmetrical Day Bed in Cream Boucle
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the Asym Day Bed, a stunning piece of furniture designed to add elegance and sophistication to your living space. With its asymmetrical design elements, this day bed is b...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet i...
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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
Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large, rare and important Meiji period, late 19th century, Japanese lacquer cabinet Meiji period (1868-1912) 19th century In three parts, designed with asymmetric sections of open...
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Money Chests with Moulding Edge Waist
Located in Central, HK
A pair of money chest or side chests with moulding edge waist, front open door and square horse
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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Money Chests with Moulding Edge Waist
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Money Chests with Moulding Edge Waist
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H 21.5 in W 17.64 in D 15.16 in
Chinese Antique Kang Treasure Chest with Mirrors
Located in SOMIS, CA
In Northern China, a brick and clay platform bed named "Kang" is the most important interior
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 17th-Early 18th Century Chinese Large Black Lacquer Chest
Located in Central, HK
A large black lacquer money chest with original metal ware, from Shanxi Province, China, late 17th
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Late 17th-Early 18th Century Chinese Large Black Lacquer Chest
Late 17th-Early 18th Century Chinese Large Black Lacquer Chest
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H 24.81 in W 36.03 in D 23.63 in
Ingot chest
Located in Westport, CT
A painted money chest from Northern China
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Ingot chest
Ingot chest
H 23.75 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Positive meanings of flowers in China are Orchids symbolize love and marriage but also fortune and money
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Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Money Chest with 5 drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese money Chest with drop ring hardware from Henan. Pull out drawers below and lift open top
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chinese Money Chest with 5 drawers
Chinese Money Chest with 5 drawers
H 31 in W 33 in D 23 in
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Chinese money chest, with striking graphic panels of Chinese characters. Translation
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
H 27 in W 31 in D 18 in
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquered walnut money chest with two doors with brass hardware, and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
H 37 in W 38.5 in D 12.5 in
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
H 37.25 in W 24.75 in D 19.5 in
Chinese Studded Ming Traveling Chest, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
the late Ming dynasty and would have been used by a wealthy family or merchant to transport money or
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Qing Style Iron Bound Money Safe
Located in Pasadena, CA
A late 18th century Chinese iron bound money safe from Guangdong, China. The piece features simple
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Chinese Wood Carved Seated Buddha Statue
Located in Torino, IT
Wooden sculpture of the Vairocana Buddha, China probably Ming dynasty, 1600 AD. The Ming dynasty
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wood Carved Seated Buddha Statue
Chinese Wood Carved Seated Buddha Statue
H 25.4 in W 19.1 in D 13.59 in
A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow
Located in Sheffield, MA
other fine china. Ebonized furniture means that the wood is painted or stained to a black ebony
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Antique Security Chest, Money Trunk
Located in Somis, CA
Rustic charming money chest was used by merchants in the 19th century to keep currency, especially
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Low Banker's Chests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
and secure money and other valuables for a Qing-dynasty merchant or household. The chests open two
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Han Dynasty Terrecotta Horse And Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return if the items are not as described. The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Dehua Blanc De Chine Buddha
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Blanc-de-Chine figure of the Buddha, the meditative figure seated on a lotus base in loose
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Money Chest
Located in Sarasota, FL
This well made by hand Chinese Money Chest would have been in a quality home. Having 2 Doors and 2
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Money Chest
Chinese Money Chest
H 36 in W 32 in D 18.75 in
Chinese End Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Jiangsu Money Chest
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Antique 19th Century End Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese End Cabinet
Chinese End Cabinet
H 21 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
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Chinese Money Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese money chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and brass, every Chinese money chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese money chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Chinese money chest bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Chinese money chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Emile Gallé and Michael Taylor are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chinese Money Chest?

A Chinese money chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $35,381.