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Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
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Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it looks a lot like Mahogany it is a hard wood which lends itself very well to carving.

However the main reason for using camphor wood is its fragrance it smells a bit like Eucalyptus and this most attractive of smells repels moths hence its common use in the best quality Blanket Boxes

The carvings are mainly of ships and pagodas, the chest is carved on every side, the handles are also carved with lucky storks, it has a large brass clasp on the front

The Chest is in good condition there is some age related shrinkage in the wood but this would have been present before the chest was made, it is 41” long x 18.5” high and 20” deep

TST121

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1145919
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TST121
Description
Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
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This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it looks a lot like Mahogany it is a hard wood which lends itself very well to carving.
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fig 1. A large oriental camphor wood chest with detailed relief carvings depicting figures and sailing ships, complete with a central brass latch.
fig 1. Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

However the main reason for using camphor wood is its fragrance it smells a bit like Eucalyptus and this most attractive of smells repels moths hence its common use in the best quality Blanket Boxes

The carvings are mainly of ships and pagodas, the chest is carved on every side, the handles are also carved with lucky storks, it has a large brass clasp on the front

The Chest is in good condition there is some age related shrinkage in the wood but this would have been present before the chest was made, it is 41” long x 18.5” high and 20” deep

TST121

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1920s.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1145919
Dealers Internal Ref
TST121
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A large oriental camphor wood chest with detailed relief carvings depicting figures and sailing ships, complete with a central brass latch.
Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
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A large oriental camphor wood chest with detailed relief carvings depicting figures and sailing ships, complete with a central brass latch.
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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Oriental
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDeep relief carving, Brass circular latch plate, Maritime sailing ship motifs
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Chinese Oriental storage chest dates from 1920 and is formed from warm brown camphor wood with brass hardware. The exterior displays deep relief carvings of maritime sailing ships, figures, and pagodas, while a large brass circular latch plate secures the hinged lid at the front. The natural timber exhibits visible grain variations and age-related shrinkage alongside rich carved surface decoration across all sides. Practical dimensions measure 47 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Positioned within a gentleman's library, bedroom, or living space, this traditional blanket box provides functional storage while keeping contents protected from moths through the inherent fragrance of the wood. The solid timber construction sits close to the floor on a flat base, presenting an ornate profile suited to period and eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

A camphor wood chest is a traditional storage vessel crafted from Cinnamomum camphora timber, historically manufactured in East Asia and exported globally from the nineteenth century onwards.

These trunks are primarily constructed from solid camphor wood, selected for its aromatic insect-repelling properties, and are fitted with decorative brass latches and corner mounts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved relief details showing chisel marks, solid joinery, a distinct aromatic scent from the unlined interior wood, and aged brass fittings.

Position the coffer as a focal storage element in a hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as a central low surface in a living space to balance modern textiles with carved wood texture.

Keep the chest away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, dust the carved relief regularly with a soft dry brush, and apply clear beeswax to preserve the external finish.
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