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Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
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Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

1920 - 1940
Sold by Elmgarden
Description

Art Deco 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 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 chest is a classic Odeon shape at the top corners with carvings of Ships and City scenes, the chest is carved on both the top and the front, the handles are inset carved, it stands on bracket style feet and has a large brass clasp on the front, the interior is clean with a sliding tray

The Chest is 40” long x 22” high and 21” deep

DG110

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

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

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SA1194041
Dealers Internal Reference
DG110
Description
Art Deco 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 is a hard wood which lends itself very well to carving.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A dark brown carved camphor wood chest featuring detailed relief-carved architectural panels, a stepped Art Deco profile, and a brass latch plate.
fig 1. Art Deco 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 chest is a classic Odeon shape at the top corners with carvings of Ships and City scenes, the chest is carved on both the top and the front, the handles are inset carved, it stands on bracket style feet and has a large brass clasp on the front, the interior is clean with a sliding tray

The Chest is 40” long x 22” high and 21” deep

DG110

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1194041
Dealers Internal Ref
DG110
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A dark brown carved camphor wood chest featuring detailed relief-carved architectural panels, a stepped Art Deco profile, and a brass latch plate.
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Archive I A dark brown carved camphor wood chest featuring detailed relief-carved architectural panels, a stepped Art Deco profile, and a brass latch plate.

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Archive II A dark brown carved camphor wood chest featuring detailed relief-carved architectural panels, a stepped Art Deco profile, and a brass latch plate. View II
Archive III A dark brown carved camphor wood chest featuring detailed relief-carved architectural panels, a stepped Art Deco profile, and a brass latch plate. View III
Archive IV A dark brown carved camphor wood chest featuring detailed relief-carved architectural panels, a stepped Art Deco profile, and a brass latch plate. View IV
Archive V A dark brown carved camphor wood chest featuring detailed relief-carved architectural panels, a stepped Art Deco profile, and a brass latch plate. View V
Archive VI A dark brown carved camphor wood chest featuring detailed relief-carved architectural panels, a stepped Art Deco profile, and a brass latch plate. View VI
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A dark brown carved camphor wood chest featuring detailed relief-carved architectural panels, a stepped Art Deco profile, and a brass latch plate.
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Ref: SA1194041
A dark brown carved camphor wood chest featuring detailed relief-carved architectural panels, a stepped Art Deco profile, and a brass latch plate.
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Camphor wood chests originated in Asia and became prominent export items during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The aromatic natural oils of the Cinnamomum camphora tree act as an effective moth and pest repellent, making these trunks ideal for storing woollens, silks, and household linens.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid camphor wood or lined with camphor timber behind decorative hardwood exteriors. They feature hand-carved relief work depicting landscapes or architectural motifs, alongside fitted brass latch plates and traditional hand-cut joinery.

Authentic Art Deco pieces display geometric structural elements, such as stepped end profiles or stylised border fretwork, combined with traditional hand-carved panels. Natural age-related wear to the brass hardware and smooth internal patination from decades of use also indicate authenticity.

A carved camphor chest functions as a statement piece when placed at the foot of a bed or used as a central coffee table in a living room. Combining dark timber carving with neutral upholstery creates texture and balance within contemporary schemes.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent the timber from drying or cracking, and avoid abrasive liquid cleaners on the brass fittings.
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