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Victorian Camphor Chests

Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest
Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest

Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian Camphor Military secretary chest of drawers

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Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers

Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest In Two Parts, With

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

Materials

Other

19th century Chinese red leather Camphor trunk
19th century Chinese red leather Camphor trunk

19th century Chinese red leather Camphor trunk

$2,222

H 14.97 in W 35.04 in D 18.12 in

19th century Chinese red leather Camphor trunk

Located in London, GB

of solid camphor wood. Circa 1830. Please note back of trunk needs slight restoration, this does not

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Antique 1830s Chinese Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather

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19th Century Victorian Camphor Wood Chest
19th Century Victorian Camphor Wood Chest

19th Century Victorian Camphor Wood Chest

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H 20.08 in W 40.56 in D 20.87 in

19th Century Victorian Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

A good quality Victorian camphorwood trunk, having a solid top with brass corners and a central

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

Materials

Other

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

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H 16 in W 36 in D 18 in

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest, This is a beautiful looking and fine quality

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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Sandalwood

19th Century, Antique English Camphor Chest
19th Century, Antique English Camphor Chest

19th Century, Antique English Camphor Chest

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H 15.75 in W 34.26 in D 16.15 in

19th Century, Antique English Camphor Chest

Located in Sherborne, GB

An attractive 19th century camphor chest with original patina and brass work including carrying

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk
19th Century English Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk

19th Century English Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk

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H 16.15 in W 34.26 in D 16.93 in

19th Century English Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Victorian camphor wood trunk, having brass straps and corners. The

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Travelling Chest in Camphor Wood
19th Century Travelling Chest in Camphor Wood

19th Century Travelling Chest in Camphor Wood

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H 18.51 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in

19th Century Travelling Chest in Camphor Wood

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A large late 19th century camphor wood brass bound travelling chest or trunk with brass mounts and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Other

Mid-19th Century English Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Mid-19th Century English Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

Mid-19th Century English Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mid-19th century Victorian camphor wood campaign chest featuring 5 drawers, brass mounts and

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

Materials

Brass

English Camphor Wood Campaign Chest, Mid-19th Century
English Camphor Wood Campaign Chest, Mid-19th Century

English Camphor Wood Campaign Chest, Mid-19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mid-19th century English campaign chest in camphor wood with five drawers, brass mounts and

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Camphor Campaign Military Split Chest of Drawers Desk
19th Century Camphor Campaign Military Split Chest of Drawers Desk

19th Century Camphor Campaign Military Split Chest of Drawers Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fantastic colored chest or desk in camphor wood. Splits in two halves, bottom section houses two

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-19th Century Mahogany & Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Mid-19th Century Mahogany & Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Mid-19th Century Mahogany & Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A good quality mid-19th century mahogany and Camphor wood military campaign chest having well

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

Materials

Other

19th Century English Camphor Boat Chest of Drawers with Table for Desk
19th Century English Camphor Boat Chest of Drawers with Table for Desk

19th Century English Camphor Boat Chest of Drawers with Table for Desk

Located in Valladolid, ES

A very cute small 19th century English camphor boat chest of drawers with leather on the top and an

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Antique 1860s Swiss Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Restored 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk
Restored 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk

Restored 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for salethis very rare original Camphor wood military campaign chest with

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Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Trunk
Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Trunk

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Trunk

Located in Martlesham, GB

A large 19th century camphor wood military trunk / chest in fantastic condition, having brass

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Trunk
Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Trunk

Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Trunk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Charming Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Retaining Good Rich Colour And

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Other

English "China Trade" Camphor Wood and Ebony  Campaign Chest on Chest
English "China Trade" Camphor Wood and Ebony  Campaign Chest on Chest

English "China Trade" Camphor Wood and Ebony Campaign Chest on Chest

Located in Montreal, QC

19th century English "China Trade" camphor wood and ebony campaign chest on chest , fitted with

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest
Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest

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H 15.75 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A large late 19th century camphor wood brass bound travelling chest or trunk with brass mounts and

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest
Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest

Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest

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H 19.3 in W 39.77 in D 21.66 in

Late 19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk or Chest

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A large late 19th century camphor wood brass bound travelling chest or trunk with brass mounts and

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

British Camphor chest, Trunk  brass and bronze  British colonies
British Camphor chest, Trunk  brass and bronze  British colonies

British Camphor chest, Trunk brass and bronze British colonies

By S XVIII English school

Located in Valladolid, ES

, boxes, furniture, ornamental surfaces and carvings. The first camphor chests arrived in the West by sea

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Large Victorian Military Campaign Camphor Wood Trunk
Large Victorian Military Campaign Camphor Wood Trunk

Large Victorian Military Campaign Camphor Wood Trunk

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H 18.9 in W 42.13 in D 20.67 in

Large Victorian Military Campaign Camphor Wood Trunk

Located in London, GB

A large-scale Victorian military campaign camphor wood trunk with hinged lid, brass handles, name

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Victorian Camphor Trunk on Stand
Victorian Camphor Trunk on Stand

Victorian Camphor Trunk on Stand

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H 19.1 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in

Victorian Camphor Trunk on Stand

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Victorian camphor trunk on stand Here we have this Victorian Campaign chest that sits on a stand

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Antique 1880s Indian Victorian Blanket Chests

19th Century Camphor Wood Chest
19th Century Camphor Wood Chest

19th Century Camphor Wood Chest

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H 15.36 in W 34.26 in D 17.33 in

19th Century Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Surbiton, GB

19th century camphor wood chest of small proportions having decorative brass mounts and hasp and

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Blanket Chests

Victorian Camphor Wood Ottoman Trunk
Victorian Camphor Wood Ottoman Trunk

Victorian Camphor Wood Ottoman Trunk

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H 18 in W 36 in D 19 in

Victorian Camphor Wood Ottoman Trunk

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Victorian camphorwood Ottoman trunk Here we have this Victorian ottoman chest, with a deep

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Early Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk
Early Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk

Early Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk

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H 15.36 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in

Early Victorian Camphor Wood Trunk

Located in Salisbury, GB

Early Victorian camphor wood brass bound trunk. circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Blanket Chests

Victorian Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser, circa 1850 Number 26
Victorian Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser, circa 1850 Number 26

Victorian Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser, circa 1850 Number 26

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Victorian Camphor Military Campaign chest of drawers mid-19th century (circa 1850) Number 26 Mid

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Antique 1850s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser Camphor Wood Victorian No.11
Antique Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser Camphor Wood Victorian No.11

Antique Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser Camphor Wood Victorian No.11

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Victorian circa 1890. Camphorwood Campaign Chest of Drawers Five drawers Splits in two

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Antique 1890s English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Camphor Wood Trunk, circa 1870
Camphor Wood Trunk, circa 1870

Camphor Wood Trunk, circa 1870

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H 19.69 in W 39.77 in D 13.78 in

Camphor Wood Trunk, circa 1870

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Camphor wood trunk, circa 1870 A brass bound Victorian camphor box in excellent condition, made

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Antique 1870s Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass Bound Camphor Trunk
Antique Brass Bound Camphor Trunk

Antique Brass Bound Camphor Trunk

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H 18 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in

Antique Brass Bound Camphor Trunk

Located in Wakefield, GB

Offered for sale is this antique brass bound camphor campaign trunk. Probably the nicest trunk I

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

19th Century Camphor Wood Military Trunk, circa 1850
19th Century Camphor Wood Military Trunk, circa 1850

19th Century Camphor Wood Military Trunk, circa 1850

Located in London, Greenwich

This is a very good example of the classic original Camphor wood military campaign chest. We have

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Antique 1850s Hong Kong Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Cedar

Victorian Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser 'circa 1850' Number 26
Victorian Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser 'circa 1850' Number 26

Victorian Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser 'circa 1850' Number 26

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Victorian Camphor Military Campaign chest of drawers mid-19th century (circa 1850) Number 26 Mid

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Antique 1850s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Campaign Chest Trunk Blanket Box Victorian 19th Century Brass
Antique Campaign Chest Trunk Blanket Box Victorian 19th Century Brass

Antique Campaign Chest Trunk Blanket Box Victorian 19th Century Brass

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A fabulous antique Victorian camphor wood campaign chest, the chest is offered in super original

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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 Victorian pine military campaign chest of drawers with original fittings A very well made and functional chest o...

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Antique 1880s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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19th Century English Campaign Chest

$7,200

H 40.13 in W 38.88 in D 17.63 in

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Located in High Point, NC

19th century mahogany campaign chest from England. This style of chest is so wonderful in its simplicity. It can be blended with many different styles and in that way is very versa...

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

STUNNING ViNTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP
STUNNING ViNTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime Vintage hand made in England Military Campaign chest of drawers with Butlers slip serving tray ...

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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Camphor Wood Brass 19th Century
Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Camphor Wood Brass 19th Century

Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Camphor Wood Brass 19th Century

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Campaign Military or Travelling Chest of Drawers in Camphor Wood with Brass Detailing 19th Century Unusual small size Striking with the combination of richly coloured camphor wood a...

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Antique 1840s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Military Campaign Chest
English Military Campaign Chest

English Military Campaign Chest

$3,979

H 43.5 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in

English Military Campaign Chest

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 19th C English camphor wood military campaign chest. 1860. Reference: 8365 Dimensions 38.5 inches (98 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep 43.5 inches (110 cms) High

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Lovely Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Lovely Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers

Lovely Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers

$1,483

H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in

Lovely Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood and brass mounted military style chest of two short and two long drawers , in good condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you h...

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Vintage Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Lovely Patina
Fine Vintage Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Lovely Patina

Fine Vintage Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Lovely Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, vintage Burr Yew wood Military Campaign chest of drawers A well made good looking and decorative piece, it has a wonderful timber...

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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk

Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk

$8,350

H 40 in W 36 in D 18 in

Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction featuring a pullout desk with drawers and niches over four drawers with brass hardwar...

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Antique Campaign Chest with Desk

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk

$9,600

H 38 in W 36 in D 19.5 in

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Transporting antique campaign chest crafted in mahogany with dramatic wood grains, brass inlays and hardware, and featuring a foldout writing desk having tooled green leather. Repute...

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Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF GRADUATED DRAWERS
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF GRADUATED DRAWERS

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF GRADUATED DRAWERS

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique Victorian Military Campaign Chest of Graduated Drawers is a remarkable piece of furniture that embodies both functionality and histor...

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20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780
English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780

English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign graduated chest with an upper drawer fitted with a hinged fall front secretary revealing a central prospect door with a secret interior...

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Antique 1780s English Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest

$8,350

H 40 in W 36 in D 18 in

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece construction with brass hardware, featuring a unique pullout desk ambitiously crafted wit...

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rare Brass-Bound Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
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Rare Brass-Bound Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Brass-Bound Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers Provenance: The Dalva Brothers Collection

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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Campaign English Chest of Drawers
Campaign English Chest of Drawers

Campaign English Chest of Drawers

$8,400

H 40 in W 39 in D 17.5 in

Campaign English Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century British colonial campaign chest hand crafted in mahogany with classic two piece construction, five drawers, brass hardware, and turned feet.

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk
Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable solid oak with over sized brass fittings Military Campaign chest of drawers with mahogany lined & brown leather ...

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Antique 1880s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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Victorian Camphor Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of victorian camphor chests is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique victorian camphor chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. There are many kinds of victorian camphor chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian victorian camphor chests are of considerable interest.

How Much are Victorian Camphor Chests?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,799, while they’re typically $1,228 on the low end and $6,885 highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Victorian Camphor Chests
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Historically, camphor chests came from China. Before being used to transport porcelain, tea, textiles and other items to Europe, the chests served as storage furniture in Chinese homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of camphor chests.