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19th Century Chinese Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Chinese Elm wood chest with 11 functioning, dovetailed drawers. Mortise and tenon
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19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Chest Labled "Sunshing"
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Export Chinese Chest Labled inside "Sunshing" and with
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chest with thick red original lacquer and very charming patina. "Shanxi" China 1780-1820.
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Metal

Small Handcarved Chinese Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand carved Chinese large table box with hinged lid. Intricately carved all-over with Asian
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood
Located in Peabody, MA
A collection of Chinese chests from the late 19th and 20th century includes a vermillion lacquered
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century, Chinese Chest on Stand
Located in Vista, CA
19th century, Chinese lacquered red chest-on-stand.
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
China. Although the design follows classic forms, vibrant decoration makes this chest unique. The
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Elm

Mid 19th Century Chinese Chest, Bamboo and Pine, Circa 1870
Located in Singapore, SG
This antique Shanxi chest features a black lacquered top and rims with delicate bamboo weave around
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Brown Elm Wood and Brass Rectangular Chest Trunk Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an exquisite antique Chinese chest, circa early 1920s, which was
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
, this Chinese chest showcases the timeless elegance of Qing Dynasty design. Dating to the late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Antique Carved Cabinet Chest of Drawers Chinese Altar Temple Commode 18th C
Located in London, GB
An exceptional, stunning and extremely rare Chinese carved chest of drawers in wonderful antique
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very handsome Chinese lacquered trunk or coffee table with exceptional heavily embellished hand
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Blanket Chest
Located in Sacramento, CA
Late 19th century Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with rattan top. These chests were often used
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Wooden Chest Coffee Table With Animated Palace Scene
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Chinese lacquered wooden chest coffee table with animated palace scene
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1920s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

Chinese Camphor Wood Secrétaire Campaign Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Chinese camphor wood secrétaire Campaign chest in two sections, the secrétaire frieze
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Metal

Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved
Located in Vienna, AT
Chinese camphor wood chest / drawer. Front with two doors behind which drawers chest, richly
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1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Trunk with Metal Edging
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered blanket chest from the 19th century with metal edging
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass

Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Anglo-Chinese hardwood naval officer’s campaign chest. This chest (probably padouk) is of
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1820s Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Blanket Chest with Reddish-Brown Lacquer Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large antique Chinese trunk features a deep reddish-brown lacquer finish and classic form
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium)
Located in Soquel, CA
Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium) This hardwood chest
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Wooden Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century Chinese wooden chest of drawers is a magnificent example of traditional Eastern
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique 20th Century Carved Camphorwood Chinese Campaign Chest Trunk w/ Rooster
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful turn of the century hand carved Chinese trunk, uncommon in blonde wood. Heavily
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in China
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

Chinese Early 20th Century Blanket Chest with Underglaze Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique blanket chest from the early 20th century, with underglaze design. Created in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Chinese hand-Painted And Lacquered Elm Trunk Blanket Chest
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Hand-painted and Lacquered Elm Blanket Chest Early 20th Century, Late Qing dynasty
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Basswood Blanket Chest with Round Brass Medallion Hardware
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese antique brasswood (also called Linden or Lime wood) blanket chest from the late 19th
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Elm

Chinese Early 20th Century Elm Blanket Chest with Honey Toned Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with lateral handles. Created in China
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period distressed blanket chest from the 19th century, with iron
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Iron

Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually large with a rectangular top with brass edge which continues throughout the whole case. Two drawers over three long drawers all with brass inlay and recessed handles, origi...
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1850s Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Rattan Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period antique blanket chest from the 19th century, with rattan inlay
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Rattan, Wood

China Trade Camphor Brass-Mounted British Campaign Chest ca. 1840
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHINA TRADE BRASS-MOUNTED CAMPHOR-WOOD CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS Circa 1840 44 1/8" H x 40 1/2" W
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19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Side Chest with Bronze Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood side chest from the early 20th century, with round bronze medallion hardware, two
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Bronze

ANTIQUE CHiNESE HAND CARVED CIRCA 1890 CHEST OF DRAWERS VERY DETAILED HANDLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, ornately hand carved Chinese export circa 1890 chest of drawers in Camphor wood Please note the delivery
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

FOUR RARE ANTIQUE ORIGINAL CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1880 STACKABLE CAMPAIGN CHESTs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, original Chinese export circa 1880 suite of four stackable campaign chests with the original
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1880s Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Chest

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Brass

Antique Fine Quality Chinoiserie Chinese Brass Covered Camphor Wood Chest Coffer
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Chinoiserie or Chinese brass bound/covered camphor wood chest or coffer. So
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Blanket Wedding Chest Carved in Relief with Floral Design C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Blanket Wedding Chest Carved in Relief with Floral Design and Brass Hardware C1890 Measures- 24
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten-Drawer Document Chest. Measures: 22.5" in width
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Mid-19th Century American Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten-Drawer Document Chest. Measures: 22.5" in width
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Mid-19th Century American Qing Antique Chinese Chest

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Elm

Large Outstanding Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superior carved camphor wood chest, with deep undercarving and wonderful , scenes, oversized with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

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Cedar

Chinese Carriage Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Northern Chinese carriage box with five stacking trays. Adorned with brass trim and
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood

SUBLIME ANTiQUE EDWARDIAN 1910 CHINESE CHINOISERIE PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1910 Edwardian, Chinese hand painted with Pagoda's oak chest of drawers Please note the delivery
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1910s English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Wood, Oak

ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE HAND PAiNTED COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS MARBLED TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
painted marbled topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste bombe commode most likely made in France
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19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chest

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Marble

Monumental Antique Trunk Giant Blanket Chest
Located in Somis, CA
This is an extremely heavy, substantial, over scale trunk from Shan Xi province, China's ancient
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

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Iron

Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Chinese Chest

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Pine

Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Pine

18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original 18th century wooden chest with black lacquer. Edges with iron band, lid covered with iron
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Iron

19th century Chinese red leather Camphor trunk
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export red leather trunk, brass bound with hand painted border decoration, over a carcass
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1830s Chinese Victorian Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Leather

Late 19th Century Chinese Parchment Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese parchment trunk with red lacquered interior.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Iron

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer treasure chest from the 19th century with gilded
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful Mid-19th Century Chinese Shanxi Trunk hand crafted from elmwood and featuring hand
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Camphor Wood Chest, Jiangsu Province, C 1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Camphor wood chest with round metal fittings. Jiangsu Province ca. year 1900. The chest is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Metal

Chinese Commode 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chinese commode early twentieth century. Black lacquered and decorated to asian taste. Signed. Good
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Bronze

Late Qing Dynasty Yellow Lacquered Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period blanket chest from the early 20th century, with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese camphor wood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chest

Materials

Brass

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Antique Chinese Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Chinese chest available at 1stDibs. An antique Chinese chest — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique Chinese chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Chinese chest, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Europa Antiques each produced at least one beautiful antique Chinese chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Chest?

An antique Chinese chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,825, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $102,083.
Questions About Antique Chinese Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.

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