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Place of Origin: East Asian
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Trunk With Original Paint in Flaming Jewel Motif
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful antique early 1900s lacquer storage box or trunk from Tibet. The red, blue, green and ochre lacquer on the box front is used to create lotus, floral and flaming jewel mot...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 20th Century Carved Camphorwood Chinese Campaign Chest Trunk w/ Rooster
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful turn of the century hand carved Chinese trunk, uncommon in blonde wood. Heavily patinated, with some uneven finish marks, and some warping of the wood. However, overall...
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Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
White Lacquered Trunk with Brass Hardware, Vintage Storage Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage white lacquered trunk with traditional brass hardware. This Chinese trunk, finished in a soft white patina, is a refined storage solution with timeless character. Featuring...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Korean Blanket Chest with a Bronze Lock & Iron Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the charm and elegance of your living space with this exquisite Antique Korean Blanket Chest. Crafted with precision and attentio...
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20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Bronze, Steel
19th Century Brass-Bound Camphorwood Chest
Located in New York, NY
This antique camphorwood chest is a Classic. Hand-crafted in China in the late 19th century, the chest is brass-bound on the corners and edge...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
19th Century Heavily Hand Carved Asian Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique heavily hand carved Asian blanket chest trunk from Hong Kong, Circa 1870s. Good vintage condition. Pad Lock Lockable
Measures 41"W x 20.25"D...
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Early 20th Century Tang East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Hardwood
Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique carved Chinese camphor and blackwood chest.
Blackwood front carved in relief with dragons in the sky / clouds.
Fitted with original brass medalion, richly chiseled in th...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Hardwood
Tibetan Water Dragon Kyungbur Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tibetan trunk from the early 20th century is lavishly decorated from end to end in with a bold palette of red, orange, green and blue. A highly decorated trunk such as this was ...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Antique Camphorwood Trunk
Located in New York, NY
This antique camphorwood was hand-crafted in China in the late 19th century. It is brass-bound on the corners and edges, with bail handles mounted to the sides. The wood has a warm tone with rich, visible grain stripes...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilt Lions, Floral Motifs, and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
This red lacquered blanket chest stands out with its vibrant finish and intricate gilt decoration. The rectangular lid is richly adorned with floral motifs and rosettes, opening via ...
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20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Antique Red Leather, Brass and Camphor Wood Chinese Export Trunk
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, antique (mid 1800s) Chinese red leather and brass over camphor wood export trade trunk offers ample storage and could be used as a coffee table or accent piece. It is a ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Golden Wheel Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of humble pine, this late 19th-century Tibetan trunk once sparkled with vibrant color and shimmering gilt embellishment. A century of use has softened its original brilliance, t...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Large Vintage Carved Chest, Chinese, Camphorwood, Linen Trunk, Oriental Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage carved chest. An Oriental, camphorwood and brass linen trunk with relief decor, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940.
Profusely carved and of substan...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Flaming Jewel Trunk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A lavishly decorated trunk such as this likely originated in a Tibetan monastery, where it was used to store textiles, clothing, altar objects or other precious objects. Often commis...
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk/Chest with Brass Fittings & Carrying Handles 1880
Located in Sherborne, GB
Large late 19th century, well figured camphor chest of rich colour, with brass bindings, carrying handles to each side. This chest would make an excellent coffee table, doubling up a...
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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Other
Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original brass trim, mounted with intricate fittings, including handles, hinges and lock plate. Chest has a drop front, used to store clothing and documents on the bottom, and bedding on top. Wonderful wood patina...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs
Located in Somis, CA
An all original, beautiful hand-painted chest, crafted by a master Mongolian artisan. Prominently featured is a pair of playful foo dogs, their curled manes and expressive eyes bring...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
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. The exterior features detailed chinoiserie motifs, depicting a courtly scene with finely robed figures set within an intricate landscape of pavilions, trees, and architectural elements. The rich black lacquered surface provides a dramatic contrast to the delicate gold detailing, emphasizing the depth and movement in the design.
Crafted from softwood, the trunk retains its original metal hardware, including side handles and a front latch. Inside, a compartmentalized storage space includes a small side box, once used for securing smaller valuables. Originally intended for general storage, it now serves as a versatile piece adaptable to modern interiors.
Placed in a living room as a coffee table, it offers both elegance and practicality, with ample space for stowing away throws or books. In an entryway or bedroom, it functions as a decorative trunk or blanket chest, effortlessly blending into classic, vintage, or eclectic spaces. Whether used for textile storage, a low-profile side table, or a distinctive conversation piece, this Chinese lacquer chest...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Chinese Laquered Brown and Gold Chest Decorated with Flowers, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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...
Category
20th Century Qing East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay mid - late 20th c. The mother of pearl scenes feature unique sailboats that change on every side with natur...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This early 20th-century Chinese trunk from the late Qing Dynasty captivates with its intricate hand-painted decor and rich lacquered finish. Showcasing Japanese-inspired artistry, the front panel features a scenic tableau of figures amidst a lush garden landscape, framed by ornate geometric borders and botanical flourishes. The vibrant details, including blooming flowers and delicate patterns, stand out against the deep black lacquer, a hallmark of Chinese craftsmanship from this period. Iron lateral handles and a central locking mechanism lend a utilitarian touch to this otherwise opulent piece, while the warm, natural interior wood provides an elegant contrast.
This antique trunk offers both beauty and function, making it a versatile addition to your home. Place it at the foot of a bed to store linens and blankets, or use it as a living room coffee table, where it can house throws and books while sparking conversations about its storied past. The flat top also makes it a stunning display surface for curated decor, such as ceramics or floral arrangements.
With its timeless design and meticulous detailing, this hand-painted trunk embodies the harmonious blend of Chinese tradition and Japanese influence, making it an exceptional statement piece for any interior. Whether used for storage or as an eye-catching focal point, this Qing Dynasty chest...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Top Quality Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Outstanding quality Chinese camphor wood carved chest with brass lock, outstanding and deep carving, original tray liner, in excellent original condition.
18.5" high
37" length
17" ...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Other
Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export R.B. Van Cleve, NY
Located in Soquel, CA
Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium)
This hardwood chest has brass hardware, including handles. It has a brass plaque on the top that has been inscribed with the owner's name, R. B. Van Cleave...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
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 weathered patina. Crafted in elmwood with a striking black lacquer finish that reveals s...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mongolian Chest
Located in New York, NY
19th century Mongolian painted chest. Wonderful papered inside with old calligraphy paper. Nice as a hall chest, or as display table. Exceptional piece. Cab be used for storage, an...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Paper, Wood
Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium)
Located in Soquel, CA
Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium)
This hardwood chest has brass hardware, including handles. It has a plaque on the top that would have bee...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Red Leather, Brass and Camphor Wood Chinese Export Trunk
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, antique (mid 1800s) Chinese red leather and brass over camphor wood export trade trunk offers ample storage and could be used as a coffee table or accent piece. It is a ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a Japanese black wooden storage box.
It is probably from around the Edo period.
It is one of the folk utensils mainly used in Japan in the early modern times, and it is a r...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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 and brass plate. Crafted from Yumu wood during the late Qing Dynasty, this antique Chinese storage chest exudes timeless elegance with its understated design and rich history. The lacquered finish, with its golden hue and patina developed over time, highlights the natural grain of the Yumu wood while adding character and warmth. Sturdy and refined, this versatile chest embodies traditional Chinese craftsmanship, offering a functional yet decorative piece for the modern home.
Originally used for storing textiles, valuables, or household items, this storage chest now serves a variety of purposes. Place it at the foot of a bed as a blanket chest to house linens, quilts, and seasonal throws, or use it as a coffee table in a living room, where its clean lines and warm finish create a focal point. In an entryway, it provides ample storage for shoes, umbrellas, or winter accessories while doubling as a statement piece.
The chest’s expansive interior is paired with a hinged top for easy access, making it practical for contemporary storage needs. Whether tucked into a reading nook for book storage or used to organize children’s toys, its versatility suits any lifestyle. The aged lacquered surface invites a sense of history into your home, blending seamlessly with modern, rustic, or eclectic decor styles.
This antique storage chest...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Vintage Red Leather Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Vintage Blanket Chest with Red Lacquer and Cloisonné Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
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 antique Chinese elm trunk, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, brings time...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Chinese Wooden Blanket Chest with Brass Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage large wooden blanket chest from the mid 20th century with brass hardware. Created in China during the midcentury period, this ch...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Camphor Blanket Chest with Distressed Patina and Brass Lock, Qing Dynasty Period
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Red Vintage Wooden Trunk with Square Brass Latch
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest from the mid 20th century with brass hardware and lateral c-scroll handles. This mid-20th-century Chinese red lacquer blanket chest manife...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Basswood Blanket Chest with Round Brass Medallion Hardware
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese antique brasswood (also called Linden or Lime wood) blanket chest from the late 19th century.
Fitted with a brass lock in the front set on a round medallion plate and two ...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Whitewashed Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
A midcentury Chinese storage trunk with timeless appeal, this piece balances rustic charm with practical design. Worn, weathered, and wonderfully versatile, this mid-20th-century tru...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Chinese Carriage Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Northern Chinese carriage box with five stacking trays. Adorned with brass trim and hand-carved details. Used for porting of personal...
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Leather Trunk with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique lacquered leather trunk from the early 20th century, with brass hardware and fabric lining. Created in China during the early...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
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20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
18th Century Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Tea Chest
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An 18th century Chinese Export Lac de Bergaute tea chest, of octagonal shaped form with hinged lid and red paper-lined interior. Decorated in mother of pearl with figures in a garden...
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18th Century Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage White Weathered Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware, Storage Piece
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage blanket chest with a beautifully weathered white finish, this versatile piece exudes rustic charm and understated elegance. Constructed from lightweight wood, likely pine, ...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Parchment Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese parchment trunk with red lacquered interior.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Red Vintage Trunk with Yellow Inside Lining & Green Leaves on Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest from the Mid-20th Century with egret bird motifs and friezes of bats and flowers around all the edges. Immerse yourself in the artful allu...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Japanese elmwood blanket chest.
Rustic Meiji period chest featuring hammered iron hardware, a flat hinged top and bracket feet with tw...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Chinese Vintage Blanket Chest with Traditional Brass Hardware and Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage blanket chest from the mid 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the midcentury period, this vintage blank...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Chinese Parchment Leather Trunk on Stand Brass Mounts and Handles
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Chinese parchment leather bound trunk on stand with brass mounts and handles. Used to store linens, clothing and other miscellaneous items, trunks were used in every room of th...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Chinese Black Leather Gilded Chest on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Chinese black leather gilded chest on stand: circa 1840-1869. Set into later stand. Beautifully shaped steel handles and fittings. Leather surface gilded and lacquered with tradition...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Korean Blanket Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Korean Blanket chest, elaborately decorated with ornate brass mounts in various geometric forms, some of which have incised landsc...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Brown Elm Wood and Brass Rectangular Chest Trunk Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an exquisite antique Chinese chest, circa early 1920s, which was brought directly from Beijing. This beautifully cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
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. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Chinese Carved Chest, Camphorwood Linen Trunk, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a distinguished Chinese camphorwood linen trunk, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Beautifully adorned with leaf and foliate carvings, this generously sized blanket chest offers both practical storage and exquisite craftsmanship. Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good, clean order throughout.
Classic Art Deco period Chinese craftsmanship – A superb fusion of form and function
Quality camphorwood stocks – Rich honeyed tones with a naturally fragrant interior
Exquisite hand-carved fascia – Detailed with leaf and foliate motifs, enhancing its decorative appeal
Spacious and clean interior – Ideal for storing blankets, linens, or cushions
Supportive, flat top – Suitable for use as a window bench seat of comfortable height
Original Chinese sliding pin lock – Complete with key, a rare and desirable feature
The lock further enhanced with fascinating engraved dragon detail
Sturdy bracket feet – Elevating the chest while ensuring stability and durability
This is a handsome vintage camphorwood chest...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji period black lacquer blanket chest from the early 20th century, with gold, white and green floral décor, brass hardware and blue painted accents. Creat...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
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. Created in China during the 19th century, this red lacquered trunk features a rect...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Manhasset, NY
1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges with a cedar interior this functional and decorative chest is simply stunning having an all over brass and copper design with camels, motifs and people. Adding a glass top this stunning chest would make a great coffee table.
J.L. George was the English name used by Shuang Hong Tai, one of several Chinese companies that made carved wooden furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
