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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
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
19th Century Chinese Wood and Hand Painted 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
Chinese Vintage Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese camphor wood blanket chest from the mid 20th century, varnished with a light
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Large Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large carved Oriental Camphor wood chest
This carved chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
