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Kang Chest

Chinese Six Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Six Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1850

Chinese Six Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1850

$2,680

H 18.25 in W 52.5 in D 20.75 in

Chinese Six Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

. Accentuated by a dark lacquer finish, this 19th-century kang chest is streamlined and minimal, designed with

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest with Mirrored Doors Solid Wood
19th Century Chinese Kang Chest with Mirrored Doors Solid Wood

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest with Mirrored Doors Solid Wood

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful, 19th century Kang chest in solid wood with mitered tenon and mortise construction

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Two Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1900
Chinese Two Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1900

Chinese Two Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1900

$2,680

H 18.25 in W 50.75 in D 17.25 in

Chinese Two Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

lacquered kang chest from the early 20th century has a simple silhouette and just a touch of traditional

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Low Kang Chest with a Natural Patina from 19th Century China
Antique Low Kang Chest with a Natural Patina from 19th Century China

Antique Low Kang Chest with a Natural Patina from 19th Century China

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese 19th century low Kang chest displaying a natural patina and a light brown lacquer. This

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Petite Chinese Lacquered Kang Chests, Late 19th Century
Pair of Petite Chinese Lacquered Kang Chests, Late 19th Century

Pair of Petite Chinese Lacquered Kang Chests, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

These charming little storage chests date to the late 19th century and are the perfect place to

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

Materials

Elm

A Low Chinese Chest
A Low Chinese Chest

A Low Chinese Chest

$3,800

H 20 in W 62 in D 17.5 in

A Low Chinese Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This low kang chest is crafted from elmwood, featuring a long rectangular form with a floating

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinets with Original Decoration
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinets with Original Decoration

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinets with Original Decoration

Located in Kastrup, DK

treasured objects such as vases with flowers, trays of fruit, incense burners, scholar’s chests, and kang

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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Chinese Antique Kang Treasure Chest with Mirrors
Chinese Antique Kang Treasure Chest with Mirrors

Chinese Antique Kang Treasure Chest with Mirrors

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H 21 in W 23.5 in D 14.5 in

Chinese Antique Kang Treasure Chest with Mirrors

Located in SOMIS, CA

fixture. Lit from under, Kang is a place where people spent most of their frigid winter. The "Kang Chest

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mother-of-Pearl Chest of Drawers "from the Glitter" by Kang Myun Sun, 2011
Mother-of-Pearl Chest of Drawers "from the Glitter" by Kang Myun Sun, 2011

Mother-of-Pearl Chest of Drawers "from the Glitter" by Kang Myun Sun, 2011

By Myung Sun Kang

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ed# 5/5+2AP, Mother of Pearl, Black lacquered wood (2011-07)

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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Kang Chest with Carved Apron
Kang Chest with Carved Apron

Kang Chest with Carved Apron

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H 18 in W 49.5 in D 17 in

Kang Chest with Carved Apron

Located in Chicago, IL

This Kang chest has a magnificent carved apron.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Kang Chest
Chinese Kang Chest

Chinese Kang Chest

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H 20 in W 72 in D 17 in

Chinese Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese Kang chest is made from elmwood and has been fully restored.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest
19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

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H 24 in W 55 in D 18 in

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese poplar wood kang chest with four doors and four drawers with brass hardware

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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Poplar

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest
19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

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H 25.25 in W 57 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese Kang chest with four drawers, four doors and a hidden compartment in the

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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Kang Chest
Late Qing Dynasty Kang Chest

Late Qing Dynasty Kang Chest

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H 23.23 in W 52.76 in L 23.23 in

Late Qing Dynasty Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Kang chest were placed on heated, elevated platforms and used for storage and for serving food. At

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Chinese Kang Chest with Four Drawers
Chinese Kang Chest with Four Drawers

Chinese Kang Chest with Four Drawers

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H 19 in W 63 in D 18 in

Chinese Kang Chest with Four Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese Kang chest is from Shandong, China, circa 19th century. It is made from elmwood and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Low Kang Chest
19th Century Chinese Low Kang Chest

19th Century Chinese Low Kang Chest

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H 20.5 in W 49.75 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Chinese Low Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A low Kang chest from the 19th century. This Chinese chest is made of Chinese Northern elmwood and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

19th Century Low Kang Chest with Eight Drawers
19th Century Low Kang Chest with Eight Drawers

19th Century Low Kang Chest with Eight Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This amazing 19th Century Low Kang Chest is from Beijing, China and is made from Elm Wood in the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Kang Chest
Chinese Kang Chest

Chinese Kang Chest

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H 18 in W 66 in D 16 in

Chinese Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This low-profiled piece has many shelves and drawers for storage. Beautiful burl wood color and unique door handles make this a great selection.

Category

Antique 19th Century Buffets

Materials

Elm, Burl

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest
19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

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H 20.5 in W 49.75 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful late 19th century Chinese elm kang (low) chest with two doors and two drawers, and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Modern Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Low Chinese Cinnabar Kang Chest, c. 1850
Low Chinese Cinnabar Kang Chest, c. 1850

Low Chinese Cinnabar Kang Chest, c. 1850

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H 12.5 in W 61.25 in D 7.25 in

Low Chinese Cinnabar Kang Chest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This low, lacquered cabinet would have originally been used atop a kang or platform bed, used as a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Seven-Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Seven-Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1850

Chinese Seven-Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1850

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H 18.25 in W 68.5 in D 22.5 in

Chinese Seven-Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

home, this type of chest would have been placed beside a raised platform called a kang, which was used

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Kang Chests
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Kang Chests

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Kang Chests

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H 29 in W 22.5 in D 16.4 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Kang Chests

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 19th century Chinese low chests with two doors and drawers, with brass bat-form hardware

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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Poplar

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Kang Chests
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Kang Chests

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Kang Chests

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H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Kang Chests

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 19th century Chinese low chests with two doors, two drawers, and square brass hardware

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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Poplar

Low Kang Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina
Low Kang Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina

Low Kang Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome Kwang chest is from Shandong, China was made from elmwood, circa 20th century. The

Category

20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Cartouche Panel Sideboard, c. 1850
Chinese Cartouche Panel Sideboard, c. 1850

Chinese Cartouche Panel Sideboard, c. 1850

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H 28 in W 55.25 in D 21 in

Chinese Cartouche Panel Sideboard, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricately crafted in the 19th century, this walnut kang chest showcases three doors inset with

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Other

19th Century Chinese Kang Coffer
19th Century Chinese Kang Coffer

19th Century Chinese Kang Coffer

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H 19.5 in W 61.5 in D 18.5 in

19th Century Chinese Kang Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood low coffer with five drawers and two doors, with brass hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Kang Table
Early 20th Century Chinese Kang Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Kang Table

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H 13.5 in W 41 in D 9.5 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Kang Table

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese floral carved kang table with two doors, four drawers, and two more

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Early 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Chinese Walnut Table Altar, circa 1900
Chinese Walnut Table Altar, circa 1900

Chinese Walnut Table Altar, circa 1900

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H 8 in W 32.5 in D 8 in

Chinese Walnut Table Altar, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

the sides with decorative stepped spandrels. Designed for use atop a Kang platform, the low chest has

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Kang Chest
Chinese Kang Chest

Chinese Kang Chest

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H 20 in W 68 in D 17 in

Chinese Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese Kang chest is made from elmwood and has been fully restored.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Kang Chest
Chinese Kang Chest

Chinese Kang Chest

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H 18 in W 68 in D 17 in

Chinese Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese Kang chest is made from elmwood and has been fully restored.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Red Kang Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Low Red Kang Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Red Kang Chest

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H 23.75 in W 70.5 in D 15.5 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Red Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A low red kang chest from Northern China. This c. 1900 Pine chest features four drawers as well as

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20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest
19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

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H 25 in W 55.25 in D 15.5 in

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese orange lacquered elmwood low chest with four doors and full moon bras

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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Kang Cabinet
Kang Cabinet

Kang Cabinet

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H 23.5 in W 62 in D 15.5 in

Kang Cabinet

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mid 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Soft Wood Kang Cabinet in Original Lacquer

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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Kang Cabinet
Kang Cabinet

Kang Cabinet

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H 23.5 in W 57.5 in D 22 in

Kang Cabinet

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Kang/Quilt Cabinet with Hidden Drawers

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kang Cabinet
Kang Cabinet

Kang Cabinet

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H 22.5 in W 55.5 in D 19.5 in

Kang Cabinet

Located in East Hampton, NY

Kang Cabinet/Blanket Chest

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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

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Kang Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kang chest for your home. Each kang chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, elm and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kang chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each kang chest bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Kang Chest?

The average selling price for a kang chest at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $4,680 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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