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Southeast Asian Red Painted Apothecary Chest, Small Scale, Circa 1900
Southeast Asian Red Painted Apothecary Chest, Small Scale, Circa 1900

Southeast Asian Red Painted Apothecary Chest, Small Scale, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Red painted five drawer table top apothecary chest with black iron handles. A sweet little piece for trinkets, valuables or as great looking pill box! A wonderful decorative item, th...

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Small Black Jewelry Chest
18th Century Small Black Jewelry Chest

18th Century Small Black Jewelry Chest

$5,550

H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 12.5 in

18th Century Small Black Jewelry Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

This old wooden chest was probably a jewelry box back in the day. It was painted in black then hand painted with decor and organic forms throughout. The two wooden front doors open t...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Antiquities

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Wood, Paint

Japanese Antique Cedar Small Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Cedar Small Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Cedar Small Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique small drawer chest crafted from solid cedar, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Compact in size and practical in form, the piece features five drawers arranged in a simp...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Small Elm Red Lacquer 2 Door Chest
Antique Tibetan Small Elm Red Lacquer 2 Door Chest

Antique Tibetan Small Elm Red Lacquer 2 Door Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Tibetan Small Elm Red Lacquer 2 Door Chest This small elm wood cabinet from Tibet was used as storage for valuables and important documents. Original red lacquer and patina.

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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

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Elm, Lacquer

Antique Small Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest on Stand, circa 1920s
Antique Small Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest on Stand, circa 1920s

Antique Small Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest on Stand, circa 1920s

Located in Norton, MA

Small Vintage Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest on Stand, circa 1920s, having four drawers with brass pulls, set on a carved wooden base, set atop a wooden stand, 12 1/2" high (18" with...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Japanese Kodansu with two compartments and multiple drawers with red lacquer finish and gold Maki-e and wonderful Raden shell inlays decoration. This rather unusual piece ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

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

Located in Lomita, CA

This has a much more "Western" feel than true Japanese or other Asian-area-originating small chests. It would fit seamlessly into any interior, either Western or Asian, with its bold...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

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George III Small Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George III Small Mahogany Bachelors Chest

George III Small Mahogany Bachelors Chest

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H 32 in W 35 in D 21 in

George III Small Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Located in Glencarse, Perthshire

George III small mahogany Bachelors chest with pull out slide for brushing or writing sometimes called a bachelors chest of lovely warm honey colour

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Antique 18th Century Scottish Georgian Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Beautifully proportioned small marquetry Dutch Display Cabinet with Chest
Beautifully proportioned small marquetry Dutch Display Cabinet with Chest

Beautifully proportioned small marquetry Dutch Display Cabinet with Chest

Located in Perth, GB

Beautifully proportioned small marquetry Dutch Display Cabinet with Chest of 4 drawers and delicately shaped . The cabinet can be fitted with wood or glass shelves depending on pr...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asian style red small chest
Asian style red small chest

Asian style red small chest

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H 25 in W 21.75 in D 15 in

Asian style red small chest

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a nice small two drawer and two door cabinet with an Asian style and metal hardware on front

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Early 2000s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

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H 23 in W 26.63 in D 14.5 in

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Also known as "ship's chests" because sailors and merchants used them. Black iron hardware, keyaki wood drawer fronts, suji wood form.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Provincial Small Chest
French Provincial Small Chest

French Provincial Small Chest

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H 30 in W 30 in D 19 in

French Provincial Small Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

The perfect addition to any elegant and sophisticated bedroom or living space, this beautiful piece boasts a natural finish oak top with a molded edge, creating a sleek and refined l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Small 19th Century Chest or Trunck
Small 19th Century Chest or Trunck

Small 19th Century Chest or Trunck

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H 18 in W 24 in D 18 in

Small 19th Century Chest or Trunck

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming petit 19th century Chinese storage chest or trunk. This sturdy piece is adaptable to many uses including seating. It could be the perfect rustic drinks table, benc...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Small Georgian Style Bow Front Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Antique Small Georgian Style Bow Front Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

Antique Small Georgian Style Bow Front Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique small Georgian style bow front burr walnut chest on chest having a very attractive burr walnut top with cross banding, seven burr walnut oak lined drawers with crossbanding a...

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Early 20th Century English Furniture

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Walnut

Small Antique Chest, Miniature Chest, with Open Light and Dragon Scroll
Small Antique Chest, Miniature Chest, with Open Light and Dragon Scroll

Small Antique Chest, Miniature Chest, with Open Light and Dragon Scroll

Located in Somis, CA

A small rustic chest from northern China, with an open light feature. The top half of the chest is an open design with craved "dragon scrolls" decorating the inside framework. Th...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)
Japanese Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)

Japanese Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)

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H 18.75 in W 21 in D 16 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Small Tonsu (Sea Chest)

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese late 19th century keyaki wood small tonsu. Paulownia motif hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques
Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques

Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A small storage shelf made in the Meiji era in Japan It was used in an old house in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan. I don't know what it was used for. Convenient for storing small sh...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

Art Deco Small Storage Chest Camphor Trunk Blanket Box Oriental, circa 1940
Art Deco Small Storage Chest Camphor Trunk Blanket Box Oriental, circa 1940

Art Deco Small Storage Chest Camphor Trunk Blanket Box Oriental, circa 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A very pleasing oriental Art Deco chest presented in excellent antique condition Benefiting from lift out internal tray In quality camphor wood Providing superb storage with clean...

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Vintage 1940s Asian Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest
Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest

Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest

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H 21.5 in W 24 in D 14.75 in

Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Keyaki wood small tansu (chest). Original paulownia design hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Chinese Hand Painted Small Cabinet, Chest on Stand, 20th Century ON SALE
Chinese Hand Painted Small Cabinet, Chest on Stand, 20th Century ON SALE

Chinese Hand Painted Small Cabinet, Chest on Stand, 20th Century ON SALE

Located in Sofia, BG

This Chinese cabinet from the 1970s is decorated with numerous painted pictures. Complimentary shipping worldwide Measures: 51cm H / 44cm / 31cm.

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Asian Style Three Drawer Chests
Pair of Midcentury Asian Style Three Drawer Chests

Pair of Midcentury Asian Style Three Drawer Chests

By Treasure Chest

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of small three drawer chests with Asian styling. Black lacquer finish with original brass hardware, gilded details, brass foot caps and new custom glass tops.

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest
Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest

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H 18.5 in W 21.25 in D 15.75 in

Antique Japanese Small Tansu Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) tansu with one drawer on top, a sliding door to reveal 5 more drawers underneath, and 2 locks. Made of keyaki wood, a precious wood in Japan.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Chest with Three Drawers
Small Antique Chest with Three Drawers

Small Antique Chest with Three Drawers

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H 13 in W 17.5 in D 15 in

Small Antique Chest with Three Drawers

Located in Somis, CA

An antique Chinese chest, small but solid, very heavy and substantial. This is a Northern Chinese piece that is used to store important items and placed near the bed. Three drawers ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Ceylonese Small Ebony Chest
19th Century Ceylonese Small Ebony Chest

19th Century Ceylonese Small Ebony Chest

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H 12.5 in W 17 in D 13 in

19th Century Ceylonese Small Ebony Chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

A 19th century Ceylonese ebony chest of nice proportions, with three mahogany lined drawers with original turned knobs, original brass handles at either side of the chest, standing o...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony

Small Chinese Chest, 19th Century Antique Miniature Cabinet
Small Chinese Chest, 19th Century Antique Miniature Cabinet

Small Chinese Chest, 19th Century Antique Miniature Cabinet

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful small antique chest from northern China. Open feature has a carved dragon framework that is delicate and fluid. Such an open shelf is favored by the region of Shan Dong a...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood Fronts
Small Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood Fronts

Small Vintage Japanese Chest with Burl Wood Fronts

Located in Somis, CA

This beautiful chest, albeit its size, features five drawers, two shelves and a compartment behind sliding doors. Splendid burl wood make the drawer fronts while the Classic Japanese...

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20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s
Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s

Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s

Located in Nantucket, MA

A rare and unusual cross-cut bamboo Tansu chest. Dates pre-World War II Showa period, Japan, circa 1930s. Each bamboo square is individually cut and placed. A few wear marks on the t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Bamboo

Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

This remarkable Japanese Tansu is a Tabi-tansu (traveling tea chest) dating back to the late Edo period (early to mid-19th century). Masterfully finished in rich, all-over So-urushi ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Late Edo Period-Meiji Period Japanese Old Storage Box /Small Antique Tansu Chest
Late Edo Period-Meiji Period Japanese Old Storage Box /Small Antique Tansu Chest

Late Edo Period-Meiji Period Japanese Old Storage Box /Small Antique Tansu Chest

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Cedar

Old Japanese Tansu Chest / Meiji Era Antique Drawer / Small Black Chair/Folk Art
Old Japanese Tansu Chest / Meiji Era Antique Drawer / Small Black Chair/Folk Art

Old Japanese Tansu Chest / Meiji Era Antique Drawer / Small Black Chair/Folk Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer Chest / 1800s / Wabi-Sabi Tansu
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer Chest / 1800s / Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer Chest / 1800s / Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have a uniquely Japanese aesthetic. And thanks to our Japanese sourcing channels and our experience, we are uniquely placed to introduce unique items that no one else can imitate...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s
Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s

Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s

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H 10.75 in W 12.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Small Chest or Ko Tansu, Early 1900s

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Japanese small chest or Ko Tansu, early 1900s. Three drawers with iron handles. Original finish with paper label on top right drawer. Lovely cinnabar color.

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Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Export Camphor Shipping Trunk, circa 1880
Small Export Camphor Shipping Trunk, circa 1880

Small Export Camphor Shipping Trunk, circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Small export camphor shipping trunk, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s Asian Blanket Chests

Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s
Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s

Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s

Located in Raymondville, TX

This vintage 1970's chinoiserie tansu style Asian nightstand or small storage chest cabinet is constructed of wood and has a Japanned black 'lacquer' finish with faux bois burl panel...

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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

Located in Forney, TX

Small cabinets such as this were designed for and popular amongst European merchants, traders and officials living and traveling in Asia.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Other

Small Elm Chest
Small Elm Chest

Small Elm Chest

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H 32.25 in W 27.25 in D 15.5 in

Small Elm Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant side chest with beautiful elmwood grain, clean lines, and simple bottom skirt can be placed next to a sofa or a bed.

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Vintage 1910s Chinese Furniture

Pair of Small Japanese Tansu Chests
Pair of Small Japanese Tansu Chests

Pair of Small Japanese Tansu Chests

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H 31 in W 21.5 in D 14 in

Pair of Small Japanese Tansu Chests

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of Japanese 19th century Tansu chests, in a useful size. These would be perfect as side tables or bedside tables. Inside the double doors at the bottom is a sing...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Size
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Size

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Size

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H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 in

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Size

Located in Salisbury, GB

A good George III mahogany chest of small size and fine colour. Original brasses, locks etc. Two short and three long drawers with oak linings, circa 1780

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Antique 1780s English George III Furniture

Antique Ming Small Chest
Antique Ming Small Chest

Antique Ming Small Chest

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H 18 in W 17.25 in D 9 in

Antique Ming Small Chest

Located in SOMIS, CA

Beautiful 19th century little chest features a drawer and full storage, handsome fish hardware. The style is a typical Ming design. Gorgeous red lacquer crackle finish. Solid woo...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood

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Located in Houston, TX

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small Asian chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cedar and metal, every small Asian chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the small Asian chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each small Asian chest bearing Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Small Asian Chest?

A small Asian chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,518, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.