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Camphor Wood Trunk

19th century
Sold 8 December 2025 · LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Description

This antique solid camphor wood storage box is in good condition, offering both style and functionality.

The piece is beautifully crafted with brass side straps and corner accents, adding a touch of elegance and durability.

It features carry handles for easy transport and a military-style inset handle at the front. The caddy hinged lid opens to reveal a spacious storage compartment, perfect for organizing your belongings. The wood has naturally aged to a stunning rich camphor wood hue, showcasing the unique character and charm of the piece.

This trunk is not only a functional storage solution but also a striking decorative addition to any room.

W 88cm/34.5"

D 45cm/18"

H 32cm/12.75"

Interior

W 83cm/32.75"

D 41cm/16"

H 20.5cm/8.25 (excluding lid)

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Camphor Wood Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA965882
Dealers Internal Reference
ONE220304R
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Description
This antique solid camphor wood storage box is in good condition, offering both style and functionality.
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The piece is beautifully crafted with brass side straps and corner accents, adding a touch of elegance and durability.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strap hinges, and recessed side handles against a dark grey background.
fig 1. Camphor Wood Trunk

It features carry handles for easy transport and a military-style inset handle at the front. The caddy hinged lid opens to reveal a spacious storage compartment, perfect for organizing your belongings. The wood has naturally aged to a stunning rich camphor wood hue, showcasing the unique character and charm of the piece.

fig 2. A rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strap hinges, and recessed side handles against a dark grey background.
fig 2. Camphor Wood Trunk

This trunk is not only a functional storage solution but also a striking decorative addition to any room.

W 88cm/34.5"

D 45cm/18"

H 32cm/12.75"

Interior

W 83cm/32.75"

D 41cm/16"

H 20.5cm/8.25 (excluding lid)

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Camphor Wood Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA965882
Dealers Internal Ref
ONE220304R
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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Archive I A rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strap hinges, and recessed side handles against a dark grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Camphor Wood Trunk

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ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2011
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A rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strap hinges, and recessed side handles against a dark grey background.
Camphor Wood Trunk
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A rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strap hinges, and recessed side handles against a dark grey background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCampaign
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Recessed carrying handles, Dovetail joinery, Central brass lock plate
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Camphor wood chests have a long tradition of being crafted in East Asia, particularly China and Hong Kong, often commissioned by maritime traders and military personnel during the 19th and early 20th centuries to protect clothing from insects and moisture during long sea voyages.

These chests are traditionally constructed from solid aromatic camphor wood, renowned for its insect-repellent properties, and frequently reinforced with brass or copper corners, straps, and recessed carrying handles to withstand heavy travel.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional brass hardware fixed with flathead screws, natural grain variations, and a distinct, lingering aromatic scent derived from the heartwood.

A camphor chest functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room or at the foot of a bed, introducing textural warmth, historical contrast, and concealed storage capacity to modern schemes.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the timber, whilst avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent warping or fading.
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