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Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930
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Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930

1920 - 1940
Description

You are viewing a gorgeous Chinese camphor chest intricately carved

Circa 1930 on this chest

Would make for a great decorative piece or even as a coffee table

Chinese camphor chests, often crafted from richly carved wood, were

traditionally used to store clothing and valuables, protected by the aromatic properties of camphor.

These chests not only offered practical storage solutions but also served as ornate decorative pieces reflecting intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

In the 18th and 19th century, chests made from naturally fragrant camphor wood were primarily used to transport tea, porcelain, and silks from China to Europe Prior to their use in sea trade, camphor chests were used in Chinese households as storage units for objects such as blankets and linens.

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Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

40 (102) x 21 (53) x 24 (61)

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181280
Description
You are viewing a gorgeous Chinese camphor chest intricately carved

Circa 1930 on this chest

Would make for a great decorative piece or even as a coffee table

Chinese camphor chests, often crafted from richly carved wood, were

fig 1. A rectangular warm brown hand-carved camphor wood chest featuring relief carvings of fish, figures, and buildings with a central brass lock plate.
fig 1. Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930

traditionally used to store clothing and valuables, protected by the aromatic properties of camphor.

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These chests not only offered practical storage solutions but also served as ornate decorative pieces reflecting intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 2. A rectangular warm brown hand-carved camphor wood chest featuring relief carvings of fish, figures, and buildings with a central brass lock plate.
fig 2. Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930

In the 18th and 19th century, chests made from naturally fragrant camphor wood were primarily used to transport tea, porcelain, and silks from China to Europe Prior to their use in sea trade, camphor chests were used in Chinese households as storage units for objects such as blankets and linens.

fig 3. A rectangular warm brown hand-carved camphor wood chest featuring relief carvings of fish, figures, and buildings with a central brass lock plate.
fig 3. Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930

Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is on our shop floor

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

40 (102) x 21 (53) x 24 (61)

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181280
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Archive I A rectangular warm brown hand-carved camphor wood chest featuring relief carvings of fish, figures, and buildings with a central brass lock plate.

Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930

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Archive III A rectangular warm brown hand-carved camphor wood chest featuring relief carvings of fish, figures, and buildings with a central brass lock plate. View III
Archive IV A rectangular warm brown hand-carved camphor wood chest featuring relief carvings of fish, figures, and buildings with a central brass lock plate. View IV
Archive V A rectangular warm brown hand-carved camphor wood chest featuring relief carvings of fish, figures, and buildings with a central brass lock plate. View V
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A rectangular warm brown hand-carved camphor wood chest featuring relief carvings of fish, figures, and buildings with a central brass lock plate.
Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930
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Camphor wood chests were widely produced in China during the 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily for export to Western markets or for storing valuable garments and linens. The natural aromatic oils inherent in camphor timber act as an effective deterrent against moths and insects, making these chests ideal for long-term fabric storage.

These chests are constructed using solid aromatic camphor timber or camphor lining framed by hardwood. The exterior features hand-carved relief panels displaying figures, landscapes, or fauna, assembled with traditional joinery and finished with etched brass lock plates and hinges.

Authentic period chests display hand-chiseled relief work with subtle variation in depth, original patinated brass fittings without modern cross-head screws, and a strong camphor fragrance when opened. The underside and interior panels typically show hand-planed wood surfaces rather than uniform machine-milled ply.

A carved camphor trunk serves as a tactile focal point when positioned at the foot of a bed or utilised as an occasional coffee table in a living space. Pairing the complex carved imagery with neutral walls and clean-lined contemporary furniture ensures the detailed woodwork remains prominent.

Dust the detailed carved recesses regularly using a soft-bristled brush or dry microfibre cloth. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent the wood from drying out, shrinking, or splitting over time.
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