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Chinese Camphor Wood Cabinet on Chest
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,024     $1,111
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Chinese Camphor Wood Cabinet on Chest

1900 - 1920
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An unusual Chinese camphor wood 2 part cabinet on chest. Having profusely carved decoration throughout. The cupboard doors with carved Chinese characters and animals, the conforming sides with entwined dragons. The lower section having 2 short over 1 wide drawers all with typical Chinese decoration including pagodas, characters and foliage. The interior with 2 shelves, the drawers with working locks & keys and the whole raised on a plinth base with carved frieze and carved feet. Dimensions:- Height…58.5’’/ 149cm. Width…43.5’’/ 111cm. Depth…19.5’’/ 49.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Physical Dimensions
Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Cabinet to the 1920s.

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SA1072173
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24580
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An unusual Chinese camphor wood 2 part cabinet on chest. Having profusely carved decoration throughout.
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The cupboard doors with carved Chinese characters and animals, the conforming sides with entwined dragons.
John Howkins Antiques

The lower section having 2 short over 1 wide drawers all with typical Chinese decoration including pagodas, characters and foliage. The interior with 2 shelves, the drawers with working locks & keys and the whole raised on a plinth base with carved frieze and carved feet. Dimensions:- Height…58.5’’/ 149cm. Width…43.5’’/ 111cm. Depth…19.5’’/ 49.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1072173
Dealers Internal Ref
24580
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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Intricately relief-carved dark camphor wood cabinet-on-chest featuring two upper cupboard doors decorated with figurative scenes above two short and one long drawer.
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Archive I Intricately relief-carved dark camphor wood cabinet-on-chest featuring two upper cupboard doors decorated with figurative scenes above two short and one long drawer.

Chinese Camphor Wood Cabinet on Chest

Archive II Intricately relief-carved dark camphor wood cabinet-on-chest featuring two upper cupboard doors decorated with figurative scenes above two short and one long drawer. View II
Archive III Intricately relief-carved dark camphor wood cabinet-on-chest featuring two upper cupboard doors decorated with figurative scenes above two short and one long drawer. View III
Archive IV Intricately relief-carved dark camphor wood cabinet-on-chest featuring two upper cupboard doors decorated with figurative scenes above two short and one long drawer. View IV
Archive V Intricately relief-carved dark camphor wood cabinet-on-chest featuring two upper cupboard doors decorated with figurative scenes above two short and one long drawer. View V
Archive VI Intricately relief-carved dark camphor wood cabinet-on-chest featuring two upper cupboard doors decorated with figurative scenes above two short and one long drawer. View VI
Archive VII Intricately relief-carved dark camphor wood cabinet-on-chest featuring two upper cupboard doors decorated with figurative scenes above two short and one long drawer. View VII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 475
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Intricately relief-carved dark camphor wood cabinet-on-chest featuring two upper cupboard doors decorated with figurative scenes above two short and one long drawer.
Chinese Camphor Wood Cabinet on Chest
Ref: SA1072173
Intricately relief-carved dark camphor wood cabinet-on-chest featuring two upper cupboard doors decorated with figurative scenes above two short and one long drawer.
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A Chinese camphor wood cabinet on chest is a traditional two-part storage unit combining an upper cupboard with lower drawers, decorated with detailed relief carvings.

These cabinets are constructed using camphor wood, known for its natural scent and insect-repelling properties, and feature hand-carved panels, panelled joints, and brass fitting accents.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved structural relief work with subtle hand-tooled variations, traditional joinery without modern screws, and a persistent aromatic camphor scent within interior compartments.

Position the cabinet as a standalone statement piece in an entryway, living area, or bedroom, balancing its detailed surface texture against neutral backdrops and contemporary architectural lines.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, maintain stable humidity levels away from direct heat sources, and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the wood surface.
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