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Qing Dynasty Chest

Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers
Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers

Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers

$1,800Sale Price|25% Off

H 29 in W 28 in D 21 in

Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Qing Dynasty chest with drawers. Accentuated raised panels with scalloped edges make up all

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Indochina side chest, ,  carved wood on legs
Qing Dynasty Indochina side chest, ,  carved wood on legs

Qing Dynasty Indochina side chest, , carved wood on legs

$1,488Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.17 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in

Qing Dynasty Indochina side chest, , carved wood on legs

By Paquement Vietnam

Located in Valladolid, ES

Gorgeous Late Qing Dynasty Indochina side chest, early 20th century, with carved apron and sides

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Antique Early 1900s Vietnamese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer treasure chest from the 19th century with gilded

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period distressed blanket chest from the 19th century, with iron

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware

19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquered blanket chest from the 19th century, with iron hardware

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Late Qing Dynasty Pine Chest with Brass Hardware and Bracket Feet
Late Qing Dynasty Pine Chest with Brass Hardware and Bracket Feet

Late Qing Dynasty Pine Chest with Brass Hardware and Bracket Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period refinished pine chest from the early 20th century, with carved

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered trunk from the 19th century, with round metal hardware

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

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

. Remnants of export seal remain. This scarce Qing Dynasty chest of stacked drawers is truly an impressive

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

ANTIQUE LATE QING DYNASTY BUTTERFLY CHEST ELM WOOD WITH DRAWERs
ANTIQUE LATE QING DYNASTY BUTTERFLY CHEST ELM WOOD WITH DRAWERs

ANTIQUE LATE QING DYNASTY BUTTERFLY CHEST ELM WOOD WITH DRAWERs

Located in Reutlingen, DE

: China Era: Qing Dynasty / around 1900 Material: Elm wood Length: 110.5 cm Height: 85 cm Depth: 52.5 cm

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents
Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents

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

19th Century Yumu Storage Blanket Chest with Natural Lacquer, Late Qing Dynasty
19th Century Yumu Storage Blanket Chest with Natural Lacquer, Late Qing Dynasty

19th Century Yumu Storage Blanket Chest with Natural Lacquer, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty Yumu wood storage chest from the mid to late 19th century, with natural lacquer

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Chest with Five Drawers
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Chest with Five Drawers

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Chest with Five Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer side chest from the 19th century with five hand-carved

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large Late Qing Dynasty Elm Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Warm Patina
Large Late Qing Dynasty Elm Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Warm Patina

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

Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures
Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures

Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period antique red and black lacquered three-section chest from the early 20th

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Trunk with Metal Edging
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Trunk with Metal Edging

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Trunk with Metal Edging

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered blanket chest from the 19th century with metal edging

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk / Storage chest with

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty
Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty

Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty hand-painted black lacquer trunk with gold-gilded decoration, this early 20th

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Softwood

Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents
Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents

Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty black and gold trunk with domed lid and brass hardware. This black and gold

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest

$2,246

H 30.71 in W 34.26 in D 22.84 in

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

18th Century book chest in red lacquer. The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Traveler's Chest with Removable Door
Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Traveler's Chest with Removable Door

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

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty
Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden wedding chest from the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors
Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors

Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty side chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved motifs and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty period apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and dark

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Tall Carved Elm Tea Chest, Ca. 1860
Chinese Qing Dynasty Tall Carved Elm Tea Chest, Ca. 1860

Chinese Qing Dynasty Tall Carved Elm Tea Chest, Ca. 1860

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique Chinese Qing dynasty tall carved elm wood tea chest made in two sections. The top case

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Huanghuali Tabletop Cabinet Qing Dynasty 17th/18th C., Provenance.
Rare Huanghuali Tabletop Cabinet Qing Dynasty 17th/18th C., Provenance.

Rare Huanghuali Tabletop Cabinet Qing Dynasty 17th/18th C., Provenance.

$9,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 23 in W 23.5 in D 15 in

Rare Huanghuali Tabletop Cabinet Qing Dynasty 17th/18th C., Provenance.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Rare Huanghuali Tabletop Cabinet Qing Dynasty 17th/18th C., Provenance. Well balanced and solid

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

$3,281

H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Decorative Embossed Chinese Pillow Chest / Box with Leather Cover
Decorative Embossed Chinese Pillow Chest / Box with Leather Cover

Decorative Embossed Chinese Pillow Chest / Box with Leather Cover

Located in Kastrup, DK

An antique Qing Dynasty pillow chest made of wood and covered with leather. The front and sides are

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters
Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina
A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina

$3,800

H 33.5 in W 41.5 in D 19.25 in

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

19th Century Painted Trunk
19th Century Painted Trunk

19th Century Painted Trunk

$2,240Sale Price|30% Off

H 38 in W 37 in D 25 in

19th Century Painted Trunk

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Lacquered Chinese Trunk of the Qing Dynasty. Large wardrobe chest with worn red

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Antique 1890s Qing Furniture

Materials

Poplar

Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800

Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800

$2,480

H 14.5 in W 33.5 in D 22.5 in

Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscellaneous items

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Chest
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Chest

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

Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Shanghai Red Lacquered Bedside Chest
Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Shanghai Red Lacquered Bedside Chest

Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Shanghai Red Lacquered Bedside Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19th century Qing dynasty red lacquered Southern Chinese elm Shanghai bedside chest with brass

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Antique 1870s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunning pair of antique middle Qing dynasty elm apothecary medicine chests, 19th century, from

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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Yellow Lacquer Qing Dynasty Chest, China, 1840s
Yellow Lacquer Qing Dynasty Chest, China, 1840s

Yellow Lacquer Qing Dynasty Chest, China, 1840s

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H 21.66 in W 33.47 in D 20.48 in

Yellow Lacquer Qing Dynasty Chest, China, 1840s

Located in Kastrup, DK

. With its clean lines and beautiful patina, this Chinese Qing blanket chest will be a great decorative

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting on Base
Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting on Base

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting on Base

Located in Chicago, IL

A late Qing dynasty chest from Shanxi China made from teak wood with paint. The piece has been

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Elm, Paint

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Blanket Chest with Cinnabar Patina
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Blanket Chest with Cinnabar Patina

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Blanket Chest with Cinnabar Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty antique cinnabar blanket chest from the 19th century, with underglaze floral

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base
Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous Late Qing Dynasty storage chest is from China and was made from elmwood and paint

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base
Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous late Qing dynasty storage chest is from China and was made from elmwood and paint

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base
Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous late Qing dynasty storage chest is from China and was made from elmwood and paint

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base
Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting and Metal Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous late Qing dynasty storage chest is from China and was made from elmwood and paint

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard
Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard

Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard

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H 30.71 in W 40.56 in D 26.78 in

Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard

Located in Kastrup, DK

Black lacquer sideboard with multiple drawers and two doors. From Hebei, circa 1880-1900. This sidebord is perfectly useable as a freestanding centerpiece given the depth: 68 cm / ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Qing Dynasty Period Original Decorated Trunk
Chinese Antique Qing Dynasty Period Original Decorated Trunk

Chinese Antique Qing Dynasty Period Original Decorated Trunk

Located in Kastrup, DK

Lacquered storage trunk with original lacquer and decorations. Made of lacquered linden wood with the front is subtly decorated with flower motifs in polychrome lacquer. C-scroll h...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Side Chest
Qing Dynasty Side Chest

Qing Dynasty Side Chest

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H 33.86 in W 53.55 in D 20.48 in

Qing Dynasty Side Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest from Shanxi, China is made of elm wood and dates to the middle-Qing dynasty

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest
Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

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H 33.86 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest from Shandong, China is made of elm wood and dates to the late Qing dynasty

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest
Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

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H 34.26 in W 42.13 in D 29.14 in

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest from Her nan, China is made of elm wood and dates to the mid-1900s (during the

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Console Chest
Late Qing Dynasty Console Chest

Late Qing Dynasty Console Chest

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H 37.8 in W 45.28 in D 14.18 in

Late Qing Dynasty Console Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This high console chest is from Shandong, China and was made from elmwood and oxblood lacquer. It

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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

Late Qing Dynasty Tianjin Chest
Late Qing Dynasty Tianjin Chest

Late Qing Dynasty Tianjin Chest

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H 22 in W 50.5 in D 17 in

Late Qing Dynasty Tianjin Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome storage chest is from Tianjin, China and made from elm wood, circa late Qing dynasty

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests
Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests

Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests

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H 75 in W 38 in D 21 in

Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome pair of Qing dynasty medicine chests are from Shanxi, China, and made from elmwood

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Two Drawers
Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Two Drawers

Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Two Drawers

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H 20.87 in W 46.46 in D 17.72 in

Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Two Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest from Shandong, China is made of elm wood and dates to the middle-Qing dynasty

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Two Drawers
Late Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Two Drawers

Late Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Two Drawers

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H 34.26 in W 40.16 in D 19.69 in

Late Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Two Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome Chinese side chest is from Shanxi Province, China and made from elm wood. The piece

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered and Painted Apothecary Chest
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered and Painted Apothecary Chest

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered and Painted Apothecary Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Paper, Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Post Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina
Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Post Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina

Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Post Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This Qing dynasty Chinese chest is from Shanxi, China and was made from elmwood. This piece

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Elm, Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty Small Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina
Late Qing Dynasty Small Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina

Late Qing Dynasty Small Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome side chest is from Shanxi, China and made from elm wood, in the late 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Iron Bound Trunk
19th Century Iron Bound Trunk

19th Century Iron Bound Trunk

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H 22 in W 30.75 in D 20 in

19th Century Iron Bound Trunk

Located in San Marino, CA

This 19th century Qing dynasty iron bound chest features nailheads and other metalwork throughout

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, circa 1800
Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, circa 1800

Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, circa 1800

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H 19 in W 33.5 in D 22.5 in

Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, circa 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

. Exemplifying the elegant restraint of Ming and Qing dynasty wares, this minimalist chest links the present to

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel, Brass

19th Century Chinese Flanked Prosperity Chest
19th Century Chinese Flanked Prosperity Chest

19th Century Chinese Flanked Prosperity Chest

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H 35.25 in W 48.75 in D 17 in

19th Century Chinese Flanked Prosperity Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A more rustic interpretation of classic Qing-dynasty furniture, this antique chest simplifies the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 56 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 56 Drawers

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 56 Drawers

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H 63.78 in W 52.76 in D 22.45 in

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 56 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest in original red lacquer. 56 drawers

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Paneled Tianjin Ice Chest
Early 20th Century Paneled Tianjin Ice Chest

Early 20th Century Paneled Tianjin Ice Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

exceptional find. Unusual for its fine exterior, this chest would have once belonged to a wealthy Qing-dynasty

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina
Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina

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 Black Lacquer Side Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Side Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Side Cabinet, c. 1850

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H 33.5 in W 23.75 in D 15.25 in

Chinese Black Lacquer Side Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

the Qing-dynasty home, this chest is perfect as a side table or nightstand, filled with a collection

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, C. 1800
Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, C. 1800

Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, C. 1800

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H 19 in W 31.5 in D 23.25 in

Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, C. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

. Exemplifying the elegant restraint of Ming and Qing dynasty wares, this minimalist chest links the present to

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chinese Hide Document Box, c. 1850
Chinese Hide Document Box, c. 1850

Chinese Hide Document Box, c. 1850

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H 14.75 in W 29.5 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Hide Document Box, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous document box once sat in the studio of a Qing-dynasty scholar-official, used to store

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Chinese Square Corner Three-Drawer Two-Door Chest
Mid-19th Century Chinese Square Corner Three-Drawer Two-Door Chest

Mid-19th Century Chinese Square Corner Three-Drawer Two-Door Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

fine fabrics. The original hand-wrought brass hardware of this Qing-dynasty chest complements its clean

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blanket Chest with Rubbed Chinoiserie and Bronze Hardware
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blanket Chest with Rubbed Chinoiserie and Bronze Hardware

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blanket Chest with Rubbed Chinoiserie and Bronze Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty blanket chest from the 19th century, with rubbed chinoiserie décor

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Floral Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Floral Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Floral Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

butterfly brass hardware. Born in China during the Qing Dynasty, this red lacquered blanket chest features a

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blanket Chest with Hand-Painted Bird and Foliage Design
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blanket Chest with Hand-Painted Bird and Foliage Design

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blanket Chest with Hand-Painted Bird and Foliage Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period black and brown lacquer blanket chest from the 19th century with hand

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware

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An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty red lacquered trunk from the 19th century, with iron and bronze

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Late Qing Dynasty Yellow Lacquered Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Late Qing Dynasty Yellow Lacquered Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Late Qing Dynasty Yellow Lacquered Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

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19th Century Qing Dynasty Aaltar Table With Drawers

19th Century Qing Dynasty Aaltar Table With Drawers

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Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Patinated Brass Hardware and Lateral Handles

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Chinese 19th Century Qing Blanket chest with Three Drawers and Brass Hardware

Chinese 19th Century Qing Blanket chest with Three Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty antique blanket chest from the 19th century, with three drawers, dovetailed

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Qing Dynasty Round Post Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina

Qing Dynasty Round Post Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

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Chinese Qing Lacquered Elm Nine-Drawer Clothing Chest with Bronze Hardware

Chinese Qing Lacquered Elm Nine-Drawer Clothing Chest with Bronze Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty elm wood nine-drawer clothing chest from the 19th century, with lacquered

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Apothecary Cabinets or Chests

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A Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Carrying Chest with Lateral Handles

A Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Carrying Chest with Lateral Handles

Located in Yonkers, NY

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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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

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Red & Gold Chinese Antique Blanket Chest

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Located in Yonkers, NY

captivating 19th-century Qing Dynasty red lacquer blanket chest. An exquisite fusion of art and utility, this

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19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest
19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest

19th Century Laohuali Qing Dynasty Chinese Traveling Medicine Chest

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful antique apothecary or medicine chest traditionally used to store household medicinal

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19th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers. A Qing Dynasty Apothecary Chest of Drawers from

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

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Located in Kastrup, DK

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Pair of Chinese Low Banker's Chests, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Low Banker's Chests, c. 1900

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Chinese Gilt Lacquer Locking Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Locking Cabinet, c. 1850

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Chinese Gilt Lacquer Locking Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

storage in the Qing-dynasty home, this chest is perfect as a side table or nightstand, filled with a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

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Qing Dynasty Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal qing dynasty chest for your home. Each qing dynasty chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Your living room may not be complete without a qing dynasty chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century.

How Much is a Qing Dynasty Chest?

The average selling price for a qing dynasty chest at 1stDibs is $1,525, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $3,700 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.