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Early 20th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest of Drawers
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Early 20th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
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A very good quality early 20th century oriental camphor wood campaign chest of drawers profusely carved to the top, sides and front with scenes of pagodas, people and landscape scenes. The chest has seven drawers with inset arched carved handles, each with a working lock and it stands on a moulded plinth base with shaped carved gallery to the top. The sides have carrying handles and the chest comes in two sections making it easy to transport and move around.

The interior of the chest has a lovely camphor wood aroma and the locks are stamped 'The China Camphorwood Trunk Co. Trunks Maker Hong Kong.​

Height - 129.5 cm (51 inches)

Width - 109.5 cm (43 inches)

Depth - 51 cm (20 inches)

Circa - 1920

Physical Dimensions
Height
129.5cm (50.98")
Width
109.5cm (43.11")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1920s.

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SA1239060
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ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

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A very good quality early 20th century oriental camphor wood campaign chest of drawers profusely carved to the top, sides and front with scenes of pagodas, people and landscape scenes.
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The chest has seven drawers with inset arched carved handles, each with a working lock and it stands on a moulded plinth base with shaped carved gallery to the top.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

The sides have carrying handles and the chest comes in two sections making it easy to transport and move around.

fig 1. A tall early twentieth-century camphor wood chest of drawers featuring elaborate relief-carved oriental landscapes on the drawer fronts and side panels.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest of Drawers

The interior of the chest has a lovely camphor wood aroma and the locks are stamped 'The China Camphorwood Trunk Co. Trunks Maker Hong Kong.​

Height - 129.5 cm (51 inches)

Width - 109.5 cm (43 inches)

Depth - 51 cm (20 inches)

Circa - 1920

Height
129.5cm (50.98")
Width
109.5cm (43.11")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1920s.

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SA1239060
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Archive I A tall early twentieth-century camphor wood chest of drawers featuring elaborate relief-carved oriental landscapes on the drawer fronts and side panels.

Early 20th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest of Drawers

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Archive IX A tall early twentieth-century camphor wood chest of drawers featuring elaborate relief-carved oriental landscapes on the drawer fronts and side panels. View IX
Archive X A tall early twentieth-century camphor wood chest of drawers featuring elaborate relief-carved oriental landscapes on the drawer fronts and side panels. View X
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Archive XII A tall early twentieth-century camphor wood chest of drawers featuring elaborate relief-carved oriental landscapes on the drawer fronts and side panels. View XII
Archive XIII A tall early twentieth-century camphor wood chest of drawers featuring elaborate relief-carved oriental landscapes on the drawer fronts and side panels. View XIII
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Unit 7 - 8 Waterside Mill
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Macclesfield
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SK11 7HG
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A tall early twentieth-century camphor wood chest of drawers featuring elaborate relief-carved oriental landscapes on the drawer fronts and side panels.
Early 20th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest of Drawers
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A tall early twentieth-century camphor wood chest of drawers featuring elaborate relief-carved oriental landscapes on the drawer fronts and side panels.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAnglo-Chinese
  • MaterialCamphor Wood
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsRelief landscape carving, Side carrying handles, Recessed drawer grips, Pagoda motifs
  • SizeH 129.5 cm (51 in) x W 109.5 cm (43 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This early 20th century Anglo-Chinese campaign chest of drawers is constructed from solid camphor wood with a medium brown finish. The tall silhouette measures 129.5 cm high, 109.5 cm wide and 51 cm deep, and separates into two distinct transportable sections. The exterior surfaces are profusely decorated with intricate relief carvings depicting traditional oriental landscapes, figures, and pagoda motifs across the top gallery, sides, and seven drawer fronts. Inset arched carved handles sit flush within the drawers, complemented by side carrying handles and a moulded plinth base. Suitable for placement in a gentleman's library or bedroom setting, the piece provides generous storage across its multi-tiered configuration. The working locks bear stamps from 'The China Camphorwood Trunk Co. Trunks Maker Hong Kong', while the interior retains a distinctive natural timber aroma. The solid wood construction and detailed sculptural workmanship reflect traditional campaign furniture design conventions adapted for colonial export markets.

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Originally crafted during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Asian trade ports, these chests were designed for military officers and travellers. They utilised local aromatic camphor wood, which naturally deterred insects during long maritime voyages, and were decorated with intricate relief carvings representing native landscapes.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid camphor wood, joined with traditional dovetail timber joints. Features often include brass hardware, side carrying handles, recessed drawer pulls, and multi-layered relief carvings depicting architectural and botanical motifs.

Authentic camphor wood items retain a distinctive, long-lasting natural aromatic scent when drawers are opened. Additional signs include deep hand-carved relief detailing showing subtle variations, heavy solid timber weight, and functional brass side fittings.

Position the chest as a focal feature against a plain or painted backdrop to highlight the tactile surface texture. Complement the dark timber tone with modern neutral textiles, clean-lined brass accents, or contemporary artwork.

Dust the deep relief carvings regularly using a soft-bristled brush or vacuum attachment. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent shrinkage, and apply a neutral beeswax polish periodically to maintain moisture and patina.
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