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An Indonesian antique wooden decorative box from the early 20th century, with red lacquered interior lid, lateral handles and bracket feet. Created in Indonesia during the early years of the 20th century, this charming wooden box features a linear silhouette beautifully accented with dovetailed joints on the sides. The lid opens to reveal a convenient storage area with side box, but it is the lid's red and black lacquered decor...

A Qing dynasty camphor wood blanket chest from the 19th century, with dark distressed patina and brass hardware. Immerse yourself in the rich history and timeless beauty of this Qing...

An antique Chinese camphor wood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware, natural patina and dovetail construction. Created in China during the first quarter of...

A vintage Chinese blanket chest from the Mid-20th Century with red lacquered leather, brass hardware and blue fabric lining on the inside. Created in China during the midcentury peri...

A vintage Chinese camphor wood blanket chest from the mid 20th century, varnished with a light brown lacquer, fitted with an ornate brass lock, C-scroll lateral handles, mounted on p...

This is an extremely heavy, substantial, over scale trunk from Shan Xi province, China's ancient frontier. The completely solid wood trunk has a thick top that displays beautiful pat...

A vintage Chinese blanket chest from the mid 20th century with red lacquer ground, cloisonné décor and lateral handles. Created in China during the mid...

Charming Chinese chest in lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th / beginning of the 20th century. This trunk is strongly marked by its Asian appearance, particularly at the l...

Vibrant and richly detailed, this small Chinese red lacquered blanket chest was designed as a traditional wedding gift and carries with it layers of symbolic meaning and decorative appeal. The rectangular form is finished in a bold cinnabar lacquer, its surface hand-painted in gilt with auspicious motifs that celebrate union, longevity, and protection. The lid is centered with a stylized medallion framed by bats and scrolling foliage—classic emblems of happiness and good fortune. A traditional iron clasp secures the top, which opens to reveal a yellow fabric-lined interior, the color itself associated with prosperity and imperial favor. On the chest’s façade, gilt guardian lions—foo dogs—flank a ribbon-tied ball, representing the safeguarding of domestic harmony. Above them, a series of gilt-painted calligraphic symbols and circular medallions reference the phoenix, the dragon, and the number nine...

A Japanese Meiji period blanket chest from the 19th century with iron hardware and distressed patina. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this wooden blanket chest features a s...

An antique wooden trunk from the 19th century, with brass inlay. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden trunk features a rectangula...

An Indonesian carved and painted trunk from the 19th century, with architecture and foliage. Created in Indonesia during the 19th century, this trunk, ideal to be used as a blanket chest, features a rectangular lid that opens up to reveal a convenient storage space with side box. The trunk is adorned with a carved decor on the dovetailed façade, depicting a central architecture flanked with elegant trees. Accented with polychrome highlights including yellow and green tones, the trunk is raised on four bracket feet. With its nice proportions and skillfully carved decor, this 19th century Indonesian trunk...