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Antique Chinese Food Box

Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box
Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box

Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable antique food box from the Shanxi province, North China, late Ming (1368-1644) to early Qing (1644-1912) Dynasty.

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Food Box

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Red Lacquer Hand Painted Circular Wooden Chinese Food Pot
19th Century Red Lacquer Hand Painted Circular Wooden Chinese Food Pot

19th Century Red Lacquer Hand Painted Circular Wooden Chinese Food Pot

Located in North Salem, NY

An old circular Chinese food pot, traditionally crafted and richly decorated, featuring a rounded, lidded form designed for the storage or serving of food. The vessel is finished in ...

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19th Century Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Wood

Fine Chinese Lacquered Food Storage Box of Impressive Size
Fine Chinese Lacquered Food Storage Box of Impressive Size

Fine Chinese Lacquered Food Storage Box of Impressive Size

Located in Hudson, NY

This large and impressive Mandarin food storage box is very detailed and well-constructed. The case, made of finely carved wood, houses five different stackable storage boxes. Each b...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Sweetmeat Dishes
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Sweetmeat Dishes

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Sweetmeat Dishes

Located in Forney, TX

An antique Qing Dynasty Chinese sweetmeat (confectionery or sweet food) box, dating to the early 20th century, featuring a lacquered and parcel gilt painted box decorated in a styliz...

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Early 20th Century Asian Qing Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Porcelain

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Elaborate Chinese Multi-Tiered Antique Wedding Food Box
Elaborate Chinese Multi-Tiered Antique Wedding Food Box

Elaborate Chinese Multi-Tiered Antique Wedding Food Box

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H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 17.33 in

Elaborate Chinese Multi-Tiered Antique Wedding Food Box

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

Large portable food boxes like this one were popular items during the Ming dynasty but very few pieces are as exquisitely decorated as this piece.

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Metal

Qing Dynasty Pair of Red Lacquer Chinese Food Container Boxes
Qing Dynasty Pair of Red Lacquer Chinese Food Container Boxes

Qing Dynasty Pair of Red Lacquer Chinese Food Container Boxes

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

A decorative pair of 19th century Chinese red lacquer food boxes with cane weaving from Shanxi province.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Food Box

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Food Box
19th Century Chinese Food Box

19th Century Chinese Food Box

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H 41.5 in W 32.5 in D 19 in

19th Century Chinese Food Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic Chinese food box is from Shanxi, China and made from elmwood, circa 1800s.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Food Box

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Elm

Early 20th Century Asian Covered Food Boxes Set of Six
Early 20th Century Asian Covered Food Boxes Set of Six

Early 20th Century Asian Covered Food Boxes Set of Six

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th century Asian covered food boxes, set of six. Sizes range from 13.5" D x 13.5" W x 7.5" H to 16.5" D x 16.5" W x 9" H.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Food Box

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Wood

Cylindrical Side Tables, Former Stackable Food Storage Boxes in Black Lacquer
Cylindrical Side Tables, Former Stackable Food Storage Boxes in Black Lacquer

Cylindrical Side Tables, Former Stackable Food Storage Boxes in Black Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of cylindrical side tables, originally Chinese antique stackable boxes. Crafted from linden wood and bamboo, they feature the original black lacquer finish with a beautifully...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century Food Box
19th Century Food Box

19th Century Food Box

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H 13 in Dm 15 in

19th Century Food Box

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Chinese food box. Woven & turned bamboo with fruit wood crafted into a food box container.

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1860s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Bamboo, Fruitwood

Antique Chinese Food Box
Antique Chinese Food Box

Antique Chinese Food Box

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H 15 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

Antique Chinese Food Box

Located in New York, NY

A simply designed and nicely carved antique wooden Chinese food box with large handle and great wear.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Food Box

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Wood

Chinese Lacquered Food Container Box
Chinese Lacquered Food Container Box

Chinese Lacquered Food Container Box

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H 12 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in

Chinese Lacquered Food Container Box

Located in Sarasota, FL

A Chinese Stacking Lacquered Food Container Box, red, black & green lacquer design with gold leaf presented as a wedding gift (note the double rings) very well done containing three ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Food Box

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Lacquer, Wood

Food Box
Food Box

Food Box

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H 13.75 in W 22.25 in D 8.75 in

Food Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Red lacquer 2 tier rectangular food box with beautiful handpainted design. One of a kind - c 1895. 908178-43510

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Food Box

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Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Food Box with Lid
Chinese Red Lacquer Food Box with Lid

Chinese Red Lacquer Food Box with Lid

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese red lacquer food box red lacquered and hand painted in gold leaf with handle attached.

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Lacquered Food Box
Antique Lacquered Food Box

Antique Lacquered Food Box

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H 8 in W 18 in D 14 in

Antique Lacquered Food Box

Located in New York, NY

A striking Chinese red and black lacquered willow food box. From Shanxi Province, circa 1850.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Lacquer, Willow

19th Century Chinese Bamboo And Lacquer Food Box
19th Century Chinese Bamboo And Lacquer Food Box

19th Century Chinese Bamboo And Lacquer Food Box

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully worn 19th Century bamboo and lacquer Chinese food box with all original detail. BX454 abhayatribeca.com

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Food Box

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Bamboo, Lacquer

19th Century Stacked Food Box
19th Century Stacked Food Box

19th Century Stacked Food Box

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H 18 in W 23 in D 12 in

19th Century Stacked Food Box

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully weathered 19th Century elm food box with three compartments. From Shanxi Province, c.1880. BX485

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Elm

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Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean name bandaji (literally meaning "half closing") derives from the hinged door in the f...

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19th Century Antique Chinese Food Box

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Brass

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Food Box

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c

Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c

Located in Austin, TX

A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...

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Early 1700s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Food Box

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Enamel

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

$4,989

H 66.93 in W 52.76 in D 25.6 in

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.

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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Metal

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Located in Antwerp, BE

Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Food Box

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Sapele Wood, Ivory

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

$2,200Sale Price|43% Off

H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...

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20th Century Korean Campaign Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Rosewood Carved Altar Console Table
Chinese Export Rosewood Carved Altar Console Table

Chinese Export Rosewood Carved Altar Console Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional Chinese Huali rosewood table with remarkably straight wood grain patterns and distinctive carving. The aprons are carved in an intricate lattice work of blossoms and bird...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Food Box

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Rosewood

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest

Located in Forney, TX

A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemorate the wedding of a new bride...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Food Box

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded Chinoiserie décor, drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, t...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Food Box

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Wood

Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...

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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Food Box

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Elm

15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer
15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer

15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer

$8,434

H 69.3 in W 61.03 in D 22.05 in

15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare and well-preserved 16th century cupboard / cabinet. Detailed carved top section depicting a floral leaf design and people in polychrome lacquer. Front with red lacquer, pair of ...

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Food Box

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Elm

Korean Antique Pine and Persimmon Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets
Korean Antique Pine and Persimmon Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets

Korean Antique Pine and Persimmon Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets

$5,000 / set

H 46.25 in W 32.5 in D 14.75 in

Korean Antique Pine and Persimmon Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets

Located in Atlanta, GA

A two-tier stacking storage cabinet on comforting stand, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (end of Joseon to Korean Empire Period). Each cabinet is fitted with a pair...

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Early 20th Century Korean Other Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Brass

Chinese Coromandel Red Lacquer 12-Panel Figural and Landscape Screen. Circa 1840
Chinese Coromandel Red Lacquer 12-Panel Figural and Landscape Screen. Circa 1840

Chinese Coromandel Red Lacquer 12-Panel Figural and Landscape Screen. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Chinese Coromandel figural red lacquer 12-panel screen depicting pagoda and landscape scenes, decorative gilt floral border panels, gilt carved lower panels, and reverse side depicti...

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1840s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

$10,098

H 36.62 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Located in London, GB

This exquisite Chinese folding screen has been crafted from wood, and fitted with Fine reverse glass paintings. The screen is composed of six wooden panels. These panels are subdivid...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Food Box

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Wood, Glass

Vintage Tibetan Style Dragon Stacking Picnic Box, Painted Wood, 1990's, China
Vintage Tibetan Style Dragon Stacking Picnic Box, Painted Wood, 1990's, China

Vintage Tibetan Style Dragon Stacking Picnic Box, Painted Wood, 1990's, China

Located in Austin, TX

A highly decorative vintage Chinese red painted stacking picnic box and carrier, painted in the Tibetan style, circa 1990's, China. The large painted and textured wood picnic box ...

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1990s Chinese Tibetan Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Large Canton Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vase
Qing Dynasty Large Canton Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vase

Qing Dynasty Large Canton Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vase

Located in Brea, CA

Qing Dynasty large 23.75” canton famille rose Chinese porcelain vase with two panels of figures and horses, the sides with birds and flowers double pairs of dogs handles and 2 pairs ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Food Box

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Chinese Food Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Chinese food box you’re looking for. An antique Chinese food box — often made from wood, hardwood and lacquer — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique Chinese food box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Chinese food box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Food Box?

An antique Chinese food box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,150, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $5,916.