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What is a camphor box?
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Camphor boxes are storage boxes traditionally used to transport precious items like silk, porcelain and tea from China to Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Camphor wood served as the material for these highly decorative boxes because it was durable and naturally repellent to moths and other pests. Find a selection of camphor boxes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved
Located in Vienna, AT
Chinese camphor wood chest / drawer.
Front with two doors behind which drawers chest, richly
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Hand Painted 19th C. Chinese Wood + Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Chinese Camphor Wood Secrétaire Campaign Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Chinese camphor wood secrétaire Campaign chest in two sections, the secrétaire frieze
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,755 Sale Price
36% Off
antique camphor wood chest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique camphor wood chest. Beautiful light warm color. Completely in perfect condition
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Hardwood
Top Quality Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Outstanding quality Chinese camphor wood carved chest with brass lock, outstanding and deep carving
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Other
Large Outstanding Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superior carved camphor wood chest, with deep undercarving and wonderful , scenes, oversized with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Cedar
