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Chinese Jewelry Chest

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900
Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900

$680

H 9 in W 11.75 in D 8.5 in

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century lock box is minimal and elegant, crafted of pine with dovetail corners and a brushed finish of burgundy lacquer. Unlike Chinese tabletop chests used for seals...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Pine

Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest Featuring Inlay
Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest Featuring Inlay

Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest Featuring Inlay

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, a masterpiece of intricate inlay work.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900

$2,980 / set

H 17 in W 11.25 in D 5.75 in

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

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest, Jewellery Casket
Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest, Jewellery Casket

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest, Jewellery Casket

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oriental carved camphor wood chest, jewellery casket. This beautiful carved chest is made from camphor wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is a hard wood which ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage
Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage

Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1920's hand painted and lacquered oriental Chinese table chest or jewellery box. A very good looking and well made pie...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock

20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock

Located in Lomita, CA

This is slightly larger than many so-called "tansu" chests, which were originally traditional Japanese mobile storage units, often made of wood, featuring intricate joinery and iron ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers
Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers

Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese elmwood makeup or jewelry chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and brass hardware.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Painted Red Wood Chinese Jewelry Chest of Drawers Storage
Painted Red Wood Chinese Jewelry Chest of Drawers Storage

Painted Red Wood Chinese Jewelry Chest of Drawers Storage

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H 32.5 in W 16 in D 12.75 in

Painted Red Wood Chinese Jewelry Chest of Drawers Storage

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Red Chinese upright jewelry chest with raised elements and beautiful gold hand painted scenes.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Jewelry Chest with Hand Decorations, 19th Century
Japanese Jewelry Chest with Hand Decorations, 19th Century

Japanese Jewelry Chest with Hand Decorations, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 13.25 in W 15.25 in D 9 in

Japanese Jewelry Chest with Hand Decorations, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful chest for jewelry or for display, it has two doors over two drawers and the interior has an additional six drawers, a total of eight. Original restored finish Origina...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Mirrored Jewelry Chest
19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Mirrored Jewelry Chest

19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Mirrored Jewelry Chest

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This mirrored Chinese jewelry chest is composed of rosewood and features three drawers with brass mountings.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Brass Accented Wood Jewelry Box Chest
Vintage Chinese Brass Accented Wood Jewelry Box Chest

Vintage Chinese Brass Accented Wood Jewelry Box Chest

By George Zee and Co, George Zee

Located in Raymondville, TX

A vintage George Zee Chinese jewelry storage box. This beautifully crafted chest is constructed of wood and adorned with brass accents including a Chinese 'blessing'' character on to...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest with Intricate Inlay
Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest with Intricate Inlay

Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest with Intricate Inlay

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very elaborate jewelry box or vanity dresser makeup chest is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1850 in the period Chinese Export style.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Carved & Lacquered Antique Jewelry Chest
Carved & Lacquered Antique Jewelry Chest

Carved & Lacquered Antique Jewelry Chest

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H 11.5 in W 10 in D 14 in

Carved & Lacquered Antique Jewelry Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

Lovely red lacquered portable case with 4 full depth drawes. Hand carved with original black lacquer & gilt details. China, 19th c. Handle adds 1.5" to height listed below.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Table Chest
Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Table Chest

Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Table Chest

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H 11 in W 11 in L 11 in

Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Table Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the early 20th century, this four-drawer table chest was likely used a jewelry box and is beautifully decorated with black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Cosmetic Chest Makeup Box with Mirror
Chinese Cosmetic Chest Makeup Box with Mirror

Chinese Cosmetic Chest Makeup Box with Mirror

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H 7.5 in W 10 in D 14.5 in

Chinese Cosmetic Chest Makeup Box with Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinese black lacquer makeup box / cosmetic chest with mirror. A lovely addition to the dressing table or ladies closet - the black lacquer box folds down or can be opened to reveal ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Chinese Tabletop Scholars' Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Tabletop Scholars' Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Tabletop Scholars' Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted of fine rosewood, this early 20th century scholars' chest is an example of the multifunctional boxes used tabletop in lieu of a chest of drawers. While some were used to stor...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese jade collectors chest of drawers lingerie dresser
Chinese jade collectors chest of drawers lingerie dresser

Chinese jade collectors chest of drawers lingerie dresser

Located in Yonkers, NY

Antiques Chinese ca 1850 elmwood jade collectors chest of drawers. Collectors would place the jade in the drawers. This piece would make a great lingerie dresser.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Diminutive Drawer, Jewelry Box
19th Century Chinese Diminutive Drawer, Jewelry Box

19th Century Chinese Diminutive Drawer, Jewelry Box

Located in Stamford, CT

A finely decorative designed diminutive Chinese chest or jewelry box the 19th century. Wonderfully detailed inlays all-over this ebonized antique box.

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Antique 19th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Vanity Jewelry Chest with Stool
Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Vanity Jewelry Chest with Stool

Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Vanity Jewelry Chest with Stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Baker Furniture vanity / jewelry chest with built in storage compartments and hidden mirror. Accompanied by matching vanity stool. A very unique piece that measures 46.5" with both s...

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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Vanities

Materials

Wood

Circa 1980s Chinese Table Top Jewelry Chest or Cabinet
Circa 1980s Chinese Table Top Jewelry Chest or Cabinet

Circa 1980s Chinese Table Top Jewelry Chest or Cabinet

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1980s Chinese table top jewelry chest or cabinet. Doors revealing 4-silk lined drawers above a large lined drawer.

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Jade, Brass

Chinese Brass Strapped Rosewood Tall Twelve Drawer Lingerie & Jewelry Chest
Chinese Brass Strapped Rosewood Tall Twelve Drawer Lingerie & Jewelry Chest

Chinese Brass Strapped Rosewood Tall Twelve Drawer Lingerie & Jewelry Chest

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Chinese Brass Strapped Rosewood Tall Twelve Drawer Lingerie & Jewelry Chest 20thC Measures - 5...

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20th Century Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Miniature Lacquer and Gilt Table Cabinet or Jewelry Chest
19th Century Chinese Miniature Lacquer and Gilt Table Cabinet or Jewelry Chest

19th Century Chinese Miniature Lacquer and Gilt Table Cabinet or Jewelry Chest

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This little Chinese gem features two richly gilt decorated doors that open up to an interior fitted with 5 likewise decorated drawers and bone knobs. Resting on a carved gilt decorat...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Models and Miniatures

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Bone, Wood

Mid Century Painted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Octagon Jewelry Lingerie Chest
Mid Century Painted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Octagon Jewelry Lingerie Chest

Mid Century Painted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Octagon Jewelry Lingerie Chest

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning vintage chinoiserie black lacquered jewelry chest features an octagonal silhouette and showcases hand painted gold and silver peony blossoms and birds. Eight spacious drawe...

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Vintage Silver Jewelry Cabinet Collector Chest
Chinese Carved Vintage Silver Jewelry Cabinet Collector Chest

Chinese Carved Vintage Silver Jewelry Cabinet Collector Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

Intricately carved serving vintage silver jewelry buffet cabinet chest of drawers from Southeast Asia, circa 1960s.

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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Ming Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wooden Jewelry Chest with Lidded Top and Drawers
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wooden Jewelry Chest with Lidded Top and Drawers

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wooden Jewelry Chest with Lidded Top and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty carved wooden jewelry chest from the 19th century, with lidded top, drawers and scrolling foliage.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

George Zee Chinese Chinoiserie Rosewood Brass Longevity Jewelry Chest Box 12"
George Zee Chinese Chinoiserie Rosewood Brass Longevity Jewelry Chest Box 12"

George Zee Chinese Chinoiserie Rosewood Brass Longevity Jewelry Chest Box 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage George Zee & Co Chinese chinoiserie jewelry treasure chest. Made of Rosewood and brass featuring an etched floral, bird, ladybug theme with longevity symbol medallion - ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Chinese Lacquer Tansu Semanier Lingerie Jewelry Armoire Chest Dresser Chinoiseri
Chinese Lacquer Tansu Semanier Lingerie Jewelry Armoire Chest Dresser Chinoiseri

Chinese Lacquer Tansu Semanier Lingerie Jewelry Armoire Chest Dresser Chinoiseri

Located in Dayton, OH

Chinese jewelry armoire, chest or dresser featuring hand painted detail of pagodas, landscapes, birds, and florals with brass banded accents and butterfly pulls.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late 20th C. Custom Sage Green Painted Jewelry Chest with Mirror by Powell
Late 20th C. Custom Sage Green Painted Jewelry Chest with Mirror by Powell

Late 20th C. Custom Sage Green Painted Jewelry Chest with Mirror by Powell

Located in Morristown, NJ

Circa. 1997, a Powell green-painted jewelry chest on 4 carved legs, providing elegant storage and designed to hold jewelry and other small valuables. The chest is painted in a soft,...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chinese Antique Lacquered Treasure Chest or Jewelry Box
18th Century Chinese Antique Lacquered Treasure Chest or Jewelry Box

18th Century Chinese Antique Lacquered Treasure Chest or Jewelry Box

Located in SOMIS, CA

This very old chest or box has completely original painted and lacquered finish. The lacquers are multiple layered, which indicates the extensive work that was involved in its applic...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces

By Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...

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20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900

$819

H 13 in W 13 in D 5.91 in

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900

Located in Marseille, FR

Jewelry box Japan 1890/1900 decorated with a hundred Menukis in embossed brass and inlays measuring height 33 x 33 x 15 cm. Menukis are ornamental pieces decorating the tsuka (handle...

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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Display Cabinet

Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Display Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

Late 19th century English chinoiserie decorated display cabinet. The hinged top opens to reveal a remote document storage.

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Antique 1890s English Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Located in Austin, TX

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian
Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian

Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian

$2,807Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.09 in W 12.01 in D 9.26 in

Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking example with a suite of wonderful storage...

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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Multiuse Box with Drawer
Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Multiuse Box with Drawer

Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Multiuse Box with Drawer

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 9.5 in D 13 in

Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Multiuse Box with Drawer

By Peter Hvidt, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful handmade solid teak box with drawer, circa 1980s simple and elegant well-made dovetail great quality. with small compartments inside the drawer.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Wood

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Heavily Hand Carved Asian Blanket Chest Trunk
19th Century Heavily Hand Carved Asian Blanket Chest Trunk

19th Century Heavily Hand Carved Asian Blanket Chest Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique heavily hand carved Asian blanket chest trunk from Hong Kong, Circa 1870s. Good vintage condition. Pad Lock Lockable Measures 41"W x 20.25"D x 22.75"H.

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Tang Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk

Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk

Located in Miami, FL

1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throughout A good looking and well made piece, this is a medium size, ideal for storage linens or...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, Cosmetic Box
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, Cosmetic Box

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, Cosmetic Box

$234Sale Price|35% Off

H 7.5 in W 9 in D 11.5 in

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, Cosmetic Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This beautiful antique Jewelry box was made from solid wood with original mirror and antique hardware on it. The top of the jewelry box can be lift open and has a mirror stand attach...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Carved Chinese Camphor Chest

Carved Chinese Camphor Chest

$4,627

H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in

Carved Chinese Camphor Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

An antique carved Chinese camphor and blackwood chest. Blackwood front carved in relief with dragons in the sky / clouds. Fitted with original brass medalion, richly chiseled in th...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest  This Beautiful Carved Chest
Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest  This Beautiful Carved Chest

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is a hard wood which lends itself very wel...

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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Wood Carved Casket Box
Italian Wood Carved Casket Box

Italian Wood Carved Casket Box

$2,400

H 6.5 in W 9.75 in D 13.25 in

Italian Wood Carved Casket Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Italian wooden carved casket box in the baroque style. Features gothic faces and lions paw feet. Can be used as a jewelry or trinket box or as decor.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved
Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved

Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved

$1,490

H 24.41 in W 39.77 in D 19.69 in

Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved

Located in Vienna, AT

Chinese camphor wood chest / drawer. Front with two doors behind which drawers chest, richly carved on all sides, first half of the 20th century.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

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Chinese Jewelry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese jewelry chest available at 1stDibs. Each Chinese jewelry chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the Chinese jewelry chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese jewelry chest, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

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The average selling price for a Chinese jewelry chest at 1stDibs is $1,665, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $3,900 for the highest priced.