Where do camphor chests come from?

Historically, camphor chests came from China. Before being used to transport porcelain, tea, textiles and other items to Europe, the chests served as storage furniture in Chinese homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of camphor chests.

Camphor Wood Chest

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

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Chinese Camphor Wood Chest

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H 60 in W 103 in D 51 in

Chinese Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Fossano, IT

A Camphor wood chest. Black lacquered with Chinese landscape and inlaid with soapstone, mother-of-pearl and bone figures and painted wood and stones trees, China, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

Early 20th Century Camphor Wood Chest, Oriental Carved Trunk

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H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in

Early 20th Century Camphor Wood Chest, Oriental Carved Trunk

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an early 20th century camphor wood chest with oriental carved scenes. A trunk dating to circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Camphor Wood Chest, Oriental Trunk, Art Deco Period, circa 1940

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H 20.87 in W 35.83 in D 19 in

Camphor Wood Chest, Oriental Trunk, Art Deco Period, circa 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a camphor wood chest, a carved, oriental, trunk dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.

19th Century Chinese Low Cushion Paneled Chest (Pair Available)

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H 27 in W 38 in D 18 in

19th Century Chinese Low Cushion Paneled Chest (Pair Available)

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 19th century Chinese camphor wood chest with cushion paneled doors carved with Buddhist knots and legs ending in hoofed feet.

Materials

Iron

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Camphor Wood Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the camphor wood chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every camphor wood chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect camphor wood chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A camphor wood chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Empire and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one camphor wood chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Army & Navy CSL produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Camphor Wood Chest?

The average selling price for a camphor wood chest at 1stDibs is $2,560, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Camphor Wood Chest

Where do camphor chests come from?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Historically, camphor chests came from China. Before being used to transport porcelain, tea, textiles and other items to Europe, the chests served as storage furniture in Chinese homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of camphor chests.

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