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Where do camphor chests come from?
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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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique carved Chinese camphor and blackwood chest.
Blackwood front carved in relief with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood


