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Chinese Money Chest

Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Money Chests
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A Pair of Money Chests circa 1850 - 1890 This pair of money chests has a top lid cover (with lock
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Pair of Money Chests
19th Century Pair of Money Chests
$2,000 / set
H 19.75 in W 11.75 in D 15.75 in

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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Money Chests with Moulding Edge Waist
Located in Central, HK
A pair of money chest or side chests with moulding edge waist, front open door and square horse
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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Money Chest with 5 drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese money Chest with drop ring hardware from Henan. Pull out drawers below and lift open top
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chinese Money Chest with 5 drawers
Chinese Money Chest with 5 drawers
H 31 in W 33 in D 23 in
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquered walnut money chest with two doors with brass hardware, and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
H 37 in W 38.5 in D 12.5 in
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Secured by brass latches, this elmwood money chest once safeguarded the finances and prized
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
H 37.25 in W 24.75 in D 19.5 in
Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Secured by brass latches, this elmwood money chest once safeguarded the finances and prized
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
H 37.25 in W 24.75 in D 19.5 in
Antique Security Chest, Money Trunk
Located in Somis, CA
Rustic charming money chest was used by merchants in the 19th century to keep currency, especially
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Money Chest
Located in Sarasota, FL
This well made by hand Chinese Money Chest would have been in a quality home. Having 2 Doors and 2
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Money Chest
Chinese Money Chest
H 36 in W 32 in D 18.75 in
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Chinese money chest, with striking graphic panels of Chinese characters. Translation
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
H 27 in W 31 in D 18 in

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$9,253 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
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$8,000
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Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
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By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
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Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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Materials

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Chinoiserie Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Gold Metallic with Antiques
Located in Wuxi, 32
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Materials

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Materials

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By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
$11,517 Sale Price
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H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet
$29,500
H 29.25 in W 17 in D 24.75 in
Early 19th Century Japanese Screen. Cherry Blossom & Pheasants by Mori Tetsuzan
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Materials

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Chinese Money Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese money chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and brass, every Chinese money chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese money chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Chinese money chest bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Chinese money chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Emile Gallé and Michael Taylor are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chinese Money Chest?

A Chinese money chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $35,381.