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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

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Qing Dynasty chest with drawers. Accentuated raised panels with scalloped edges make up all the front and side panels.

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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

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

Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century
Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century

Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

Whether used for storage or as an eye-catching focal point, this Qing Dynasty chest brings an air of refined history and craftsmanship to your living space.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

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 calligraphy, low drawer and brass hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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 piece, highly decorative providing lots of storage space.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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 fittings and lateral handles.

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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 feet and brass hardware.

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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

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

Dreamily beautiful and elegant antique Chinese altar table made of solid elm wood, sealed with transparent shellac. It is particularly distinguished by its gorgeous hand-carved flor...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

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 raised drawers, hints of a black lacquer and horse hoof legs.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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 century with carved figures.

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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 and lateral handles.

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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 handles.

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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-century storage chest is a striking piece that blends function with artistry.

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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

Its spacious interior offers practical storage for blankets, seasonal decor, or cherished keepsakes, while the curved lid adds a unique silhouette that hints at its original purpose ...

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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

Located in Kastrup, DK

18th Century book chest in red lacquer. The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment. Front with a pair of doors with fillings made of natural wicker. In between ...

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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 removable front panel, carrying handle and carved motifs.

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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 with unusual shape, hand-painted floral décor and brass hardware.

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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 double doors.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquer Chest/Side Board
19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquer Chest/Side Board

19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquer Chest/Side Board

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful 19th century Chinese sideboard featuring a rich red lacquer finish and traditional handcrafted construction. This striking piece showcases clean architectural lines accen...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Elm

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.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

It dates to the 17th/18th century Qing dynasty. The chest is composed of two framed doors, which when open, reveal two inner shelves.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels, three drawers and scalloped skirt.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1800's 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest Herb Cabinet 58"H
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1800's 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest Herb Cabinet 58"H

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1800's 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest Herb Cabinet 58"H

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 45 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest, Herb Cabine...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 characters and brass ornaments.

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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

Located in Chicago, IL

With its refined proportions and rich oxblood patina, this Qing Dynasty side chest will be a unique focal point in any room.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Painted Trunk
19th Century Painted Trunk

19th Century Painted Trunk

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19th Century Painted Trunk

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Lacquered Chinese Trunk of the Qing Dynasty. Large wardrobe chest with worn red lacquer and hand gilt painting.

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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

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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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 hardware.

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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 the Shandong province, Northern China, each chest having nine rows of five square dr...

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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

Crafted in China during the 19th century, this elmwood blanket chest features a rectangular flat lid that opens thanks to a traditional metal lock to reveal a convenient storage spac...

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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.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

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 motifs and bronze butterfly hardware.

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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

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black and Gold Blanket Chest with Chinoiserie Painting
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black and Gold Blanket Chest with Chinoiserie Painting

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black and Gold Blanket Chest with Chinoiserie Painting

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty blanket chest on base from the 19th century, with chinoiserie painting on the front.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

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 time of Mao Zedong). The piece features intricate hand carved details with remnants...

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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 dates to the late 19th century. Oxblood is one of the three traditional Chinese lacq...

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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 night Kang platforms became beds. This Kang chest is unusually original in ever...

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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

Materials

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 features two drawers with intricately hard-carved drawer fronts depicting birds, dee...

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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 calligraphed painted labels.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Paper, Wood

Qing Dynasty Elmwood 19th Century Side Chest with Single Drawer and Double Doors
Qing Dynasty Elmwood 19th Century Side Chest with Single Drawer and Double Doors

Qing Dynasty Elmwood 19th Century Side Chest with Single Drawer and Double Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Qing Dynasty period natural elmwood side chest from the 19th century, with single drawers and doors.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Elm

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. The piece features two doors and a drawer located inside. Its wings are intricately h...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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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

Tightly packed with clothing or objects, the chest once provided vital storage in the personal quarters of a Qing-dynasty home.

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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 with hand written Chinese calligraphy in yellow lacquer.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

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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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Expertly constructed of northern elmwood, this early 20th-century ice chest from Tianjin is an exceptional find. Unusual for its fine exterior, this chest would have once belonged to...

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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

With its refined surface design and dark patina, this late Qing Dynasty style 19th century side chest will be a great focal point in any room.

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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

Designed for general storage in the Qing-dynasty home, this chest is perfect as a side table or nightstand, filled with a collection of contemporary art books or antique tomes.

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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

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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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

Exemplifying the elegant restraint of Ming and Qing dynasty scholarly wares, this document chest links the present to the past with its timeless form.

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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

Intensely fragrant when first cut, camphor retains its crisp aroma over time, making it a natural choice for wardrobes and chests intended to store fine fabrics. The original hand-wr...

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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, cut bronze hardware and weathered appearance.

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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

Born in China during the Qing Dynasty, this red lacquered blanket chest features a rectangular lid accented with an exquisite butterfly-shaped brass lock.

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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-painted bird and foliage motifs and nicely carved base.

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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

Located in Yonkers, NY

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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

A small antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period blanket chest from the early 20th century, with yellow lacquer, brass hardware and dovetail construction.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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This adorable pair of low square chests were designed to be used as portable safes, used to store and secure money and other valuables for a Qing-dynasty merchant or household.

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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.