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Chinese Camphor Wood Cabinet on Chest
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Chinese Camphor Wood Cabinet on Chest

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · John Howkins Antiques
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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.

Reference Numbers
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SA1072173
Dealers Internal Reference
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
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1072173
Dealers Internal Ref
24580
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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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. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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
Archive VIII 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 VIII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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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
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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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  • ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRelief carving, Figurative scenes, Floral borders, Carved feet
  • SizeH 149 cm (59 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

This Chinese export camphor wood cabinet on chest dates from 1920 and comes in a warm brown timber colour with a polished finish. The upper section contains two cupboard doors decorated with relief carvings of figurative scenes, floral borders, and animal motifs, complemented by geometric border mouldings around each panel. Below, the lower section incorporates two short drawers over one wide drawer, each fitted with flush rectangular hardware pulls and detailed with carved figural motifs, pagodas, and foliage. The entire piece is elevated on carved feet attached to a plinth base featuring an ornate central carved frieze. Measuring 149 cm high, 111 cm wide, and 49.5 cm deep, this substantial two-part storage unit serves as a striking statement piece in a study, a bedroom, or a living room. It provides versatile storage through its combination of enclosed cupboard shelving and multiple drawers, making it suitable for organizing books, linens, or daily accessories while anchoring a traditional or eclectic interior scheme.

FAQs

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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