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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 Blanket Chests

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Elm

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 Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Tall Vintage Chest of Drawers, Chinese, Ebonised Elm, Storage, Tallboy, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage chest of drawers. A Chinese, ebonised elm storage Tallboy, dating to the
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

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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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
H 66.93 in W 52.76 in D 25.6 in
Small 19th century elm table top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century eastern elm table top chest circa 1890. Superb quality Chinese pyramid shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Large Late Qing Dynasty Elm Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Warm Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty elm blanket chest with dovetail accents and discreet red carved motifs. This
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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 Blanket Chests

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Brass

Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm blanket chest features a linear
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Oriental Chest with Elm Drawers in the Colour of the Wood with Bronze Pulls
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Chest with Elm Drawers in the Colour of the Wood with Bronze Pulls.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant door with Lock. Beautifull
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
H 40.95 in W 47.64 in D 16.34 in
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

19th Century Yumu Storage Blanket Chest with Natural Lacquer, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
adding character and warmth. Sturdy and refined, this versatile chest embodies traditional Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty black lacquered elm blanket chest from the late 19th, early 29th century, with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Natural Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Side Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese natural elmwood blanket chest from the 20th century with brass side handles and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Brass

Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers and Wooden Pulls
Located in Yonkers, NY
Crafted from darkly lacquered elm, this tall chest of drawers features clean lines and solid
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Late 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Apothecary Cabinet (Medicine Chest) with 28 Drawers, Preserved in Original Lacquer This stunning
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Lovely Chinese Burr & Burl Elm Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Cupboard Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Apothecary Burl Elm Chinese chest of drawers
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Qing Dynasty Elm Wood Chest
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Qing Dynasty elm chest, dating back to circa 1830, is a remarkable piece of history
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood, Elm

Antique Qing Dynasty Elm Wood Chest
Antique Qing Dynasty Elm Wood Chest
H 18.9 in W 50.4 in D 14.18 in
LOVELY CHiNESE ELM STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST OF LINEN & CLOTHES, TOYS OR FOR A BIN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Elm
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20th Century Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Elm

Chinese Square Corner Locking Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Square Corner Locking Chest
Chinese Square Corner Locking Chest
H 31 in W 22.75 in D 13 in
LOVELY CHiNESE ELM STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST OF LINEN & CLOTHES, TOYS PART OF A SET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Elm
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20th Century English Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Elm

Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 20 drawers. Made in Jumu wood, also called
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
H 40.95 in W 47.64 in D 16.15 in
Antique Chinese Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from China, produced circa 1900. Managing a willowy body while standing
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Country Cabinets

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Elm

Antique Chinese Wooden Chest of Drawers
Antique Chinese Wooden Chest of Drawers
H 39.6 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This early 20th-century Chinese trunk from the late Qing Dynasty captivates with its intricate hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

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Iron

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850
Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850
H 35.25 in W 27.25 in D 18.75 in
Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfectly proportioned for its petite size, this low elmwood chest is the ideal place to stow odds
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

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Wood, Lacquer, Elm

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
H 15.5 in W 20.25 in D 13.75 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Book Chest, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
this stately 19th-century book chest. Expertly constructed of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted of elm (yumu) using mortise-and-tenon joinery, the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest
Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest
H 34.5 in W 40.75 in D 28 in
A Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet With Carved Spandrels
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Provincial-style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

A Pair of Red Lacquer Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
, as bedside chests or flanking a sofa. Two available, sold individually.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

A Pair of Red Lacquer Cabinets
A Pair of Red Lacquer Cabinets
H 29.5 in W 25.25 in D 15.75 in
Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
This elm wood apothecary cabinet, also known as a medicine chest, is an impressive piece of history
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Elm

Antique Chinese Black & Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Altar Storage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Black & Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Altar Storage Chest Decorate your space with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Wood, Elm, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
texture of northern elm (yumu). Accented with a carved lotus apron and the quiet luster of brass hardware
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

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Brass

Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
H 33.25 in W 39.5 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Yellow Lacquered Bed Foot Chest/Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a traditional style of yellow lacquered antique Chinese bed foot chest. Normally it was set
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These late 19th century miniature tapered cabinets would have been kept in a woman's quarters, likely used as a jewelry box or cosmetics case. The carved door fronts are decorated wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Solid Elmwood 9-Drawer & 12-Drawer Apothecary Medicine Chest - Set
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Mission Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood, Elm

Pair of Very Large Vintage Hand Painted Chinese Trunks / Chests on Stands Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of original hand painted vintage Chinese trunks on
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Side Tables

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Elm

Pair of Antique Painted Chinese Side Tables or Small Blanket Chests
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of rustic black painted Chinese lidded blanket chests, great as side table, end table or night
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Early 20th Century Chinese Country End Tables

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Elm

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
H 65.36 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Antique 20th Century Chests
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of chests in elm wood with hand wrought brass hardware. These were imported to the United
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Antique 20th Century Chests
Pair of Antique 20th Century Chests
H 37 in W 37 in D 24.75 in
Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers. A Qing Dynasty Apothecary Chest of Drawers from
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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
distinctive winged profile. With its refined proportions and rich oxblood patina, this Qing Dynasty side chest
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Traveler's Chest with Removable Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood traveler's chest from the late 19th century, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

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Brass

Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this small elm wood makeup chest
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Late Qing wooden storage chest from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
dark patina, this late Qing Dynasty style 19th century side chest will be a great focal point in any
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Chinese Carved Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire
A very good carved elm Chinese chest of three drawers, all with unusual metal locks, metal studs
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

19th Century Northern Chinese Chest
Located in Bedford, NY
UNUSUAL CHINESE CHEST OF ELM WOOD...MUST HAVE BEEN PAINTED OVER WOOD AND IT WORN OFF IN TIME
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Elm Wood Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Antique Oriental Chinese Elm Wood Chest on Chest with four doors
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Furniture

Antique Chinese Elm Wood Chest on Chest
Antique Chinese Elm Wood Chest on Chest
H 55.5 in W 34.5 in D 23 in
Mid-19th Century Northern Elm Chinese Chest
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
This is another variation of the double chest, characteristic of the four-side-square construction
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Mid-19th Century Northern Elm Chinese Chest
Mid-19th Century Northern Elm Chinese Chest
H 37.41 in W 60.24 in D 21.66 in
Oriental Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
Oriental chest of drawers
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Oriental Chest of Drawers
Oriental Chest of Drawers
H 42 in W 14 in D 13 in
Chinese Provincial Seven Drawer table
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century Provincial Elm Wood seven drawer table. Chinese table.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Provincial Seven Drawer table
Chinese Provincial Seven Drawer table
H 32.5 in W 51.5 in D 18.5 in
Elm and Tamo Wood Low Cabinet
Located in Bedford, NY
. Tamo wood drawer and door faces. Tamo is a heavily figured wood from Northern China that is related to
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Anglo Raj Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Elm and Tamo Wood  Low Cabinet
Elm and Tamo Wood  Low Cabinet
H 38 in W 28.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique 19th Century Lacquered And Carved Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
Antique 19th Century Lacquered And Carved Chest
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty Shanxi five drawer chest of drawers with brass pulls.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

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Chinese Elm Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese elm chest available at 1stDibs. A Chinese elm chest — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Chinese elm chest, we have 397 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese elm chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese elm chest, designed in the Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Elm Chest?

The average selling price for a Chinese elm chest at 1stDibs is $2,880, while they’re typically $520 on the low end and $28,339 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Elm Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a hardwood, and it grows in hardiness zones 5b through 10a. Hardiness zones are ranges of climatic conditions in every part of the U.S.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Elm wood features a ranking of 830 on the Janka Hardness scale. Chinese elm is known to be the hardest variety of elm, and is often used for the handles of tools and sporting gear. Shop an array of Chinese elm wood pieces on 1stDibs.

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