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Where do camphor chests come from?

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Where do camphor chests come from?
Historically, camphor chests came from China. Before being used to transport porcelain, tea, textiles and other items to Europe, the chests served as storage furniture in Chinese homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of camphor chests.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
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Brass Mounted Camphor Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Brass mounted camphor chest w/original key & provenance.
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

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Brass

Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique carved Chinese camphor and blackwood chest. Blackwood front carved in relief with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Camphor Chest Luggage Box Painted 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant antique Chinese painted camphor chest Circa 1910 The side panels each feature a bold
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Chinese Export Carved Two Door Five Campaign Drawer Camphor Chest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Exquisite Carved Chinese Export Two Door Camphor Chest With Etched Brass Lock Fitted With A
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass

antique camphor wood chest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique camphor wood chest. Beautiful light warm color. Completely in perfect condition
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Antique 1890s Chinese Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Chinese camphor chest intricately carved Circa 1930 on this chest Would
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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