Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wooden Trunk
This late 19th century hand carved camphor chest has massive detailed raise carving works on all four sides and the top. It is opened on top and has an antique latch/lock on the front and antique hinge at back. There is a sliding wooden tray inside truck letting you set some lighter clothes and jewelry. May be used as a coffee table. It is made from natural fragrant camphor wood.
A little history lesson: These chests were valuable vessels for transporting silks, tea, and porcelain from China to Europe. Therefore, many of them found a place in the homes of the wealthiest Europeans. They were mainly used to store objects like clothes, linens, blankets, etc. These chests helped ensure that moths didn’t attack the stored items.
Dimensions: 36”L x 16.5”W x 16.5”H
Please Note: This item fits into our category of fragile, heavy, large, oddly shaped and will require white glove delivery. Visit Shipping for details. This item is available for in store pick-up.
This late 19th century hand carved camphor chest has massive detailed raise carving works on all four sides and the top. It is opened on top and has an antique latch/lock on the front and antique hinge at back. There is a sliding wooden tray inside truck letting you set some lighter clothes and jewelry. May be used as a coffee table. It is made from natural fragrant camphor wood.
A little history lesson: These chests were valuable vessels for transporting silks, tea, and porcelain from China to Europe. Therefore, many of them found a place in the homes of the wealthiest Europeans. They were mainly used to store objects like clothes, linens, blankets, etc. These chests helped ensure that moths didn’t attack the stored items.
Dimensions: 36”L x 16.5”W x 16.5”H
Please Note: This item fits into our category of fragile, heavy, large, oddly shaped and will require white glove delivery. Visit Shipping for details. This item is available for in store pick-up.
This late 19th century hand carved camphor chest has massive detailed raise carving works on all four sides and the top. It is opened on top and has an antique latch/lock on the front and antique hinge at back. There is a sliding wooden tray inside truck letting you set some lighter clothes and jewelry. May be used as a coffee table. It is made from natural fragrant camphor wood.
A little history lesson: These chests were valuable vessels for transporting silks, tea, and porcelain from China to Europe. Therefore, many of them found a place in the homes of the wealthiest Europeans. They were mainly used to store objects like clothes, linens, blankets, etc. These chests helped ensure that moths didn’t attack the stored items.
Dimensions: 36”L x 16.5”W x 16.5”H
Please Note: This item fits into our category of fragile, heavy, large, oddly shaped and will require white glove delivery. Visit Shipping for details. This item is available for in store pick-up.
