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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood chests with two doors, two drawers and brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Medicine Chest with Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese doctors used chests like this to store medicinal herbs, extracts, and powdered minerals
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Secured by brass latches, this elmwood money chest once safeguarded the finances and prized
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Red Lacquered, Chinese Bedside Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese bedside chests is from Zhejiang, China and features traditional mortise and tenon
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Early 20th Century Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Plank Slate Herdsman s Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this early 20th-century herdsman's chest has a
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Modern Sideboards

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Nine-Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A chest from Shanxi province, China with nine drawers, circa 1850. This Chinese Northern elm piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Chinese elm kang (low) chest with two doors and two drawers, and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Modern Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Side Chest with Nine Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome nine-drawer chest is from Shanxi, China made from reclaimed elm wood utilizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome red pieces that are sleek, sharp and simple. These are sure to be a bright addition to your home or office.
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Antique 19th Century End Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Chest with Bamboo Form Design
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome sideboard is from Henan, China and was made from reclaimed elm wood. The piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century chest, hailing out of northern China, started its life as a storage trunk with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Orange Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century orange lacquer Chinese chest with one drawer and two doors, with brass
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Early 20th Century Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese red lacquered coffer with four drawers and four doors with brass
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century chest supports a narrow table top framed by simple spandrels. Supported by
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Red Chinese Spindle Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This red Chinese spindle side chest is from China.
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20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Two Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A chest with two drawers that close and latch with a brass fixture. The front features and carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Chinese Side Chest with Carved Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate piece with ornamental, detailed art. Flowing designs are all contained in this sleek composition.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese Kang chest with four drawers, four doors and a hidden compartment in the
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Long Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsomely crafted piece with a touch of lattice in the center. This selection provides many compartments for storage (more drawers behind doors) and stands alone strong.
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Antique 19th Century Credenzas

Materials

Elm

Chinese Chest with Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This sideboard is from Henan, China and was made from reclaimed elm wood. The piece features
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21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair 19th Elmwood Century Small Cabinets
Located in Yonkers, NY
Unusual elm 3 drawer cabinets with original well patinated finish. Probably purpose built.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Flanked Prosperity Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A more rustic interpretation of classic Qing-dynasty furniture, this antique chest simplifies the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Side Chest with Bi-Fold Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
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20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquered Side Chest with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese side chest is made from red lacquered elmwood and has been fully restored. It features
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese jade collectors chest of drawers lingerie dresser
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antiques Chinese ca 1850 elmwood jade collectors chest of drawers. Collectors would place the jade
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Elm

Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 39 drawers. From Suzhou, China, 1860-1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Petite Chinese Three Drawer Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This tapered three-drawer chest from the mid-19th century likely originated as a maker's stool
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Side Tables

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Elm

Chinese Black Lacquer Book Chest, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
this stately 19th-century book chest. Expertly constructed of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Round Post Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese round post chest is from the early Qing dynasty and is made from elmwood. It features
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Metal

Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted of elm (yumu) using mortise-and-tenon joinery, the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

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Elm

Chinese Seven-Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant 19th century low elmwood chest is adorned with finely carved floral scrollwork
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Kwang Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This kwang chest is from Tianjin, China and was made from elm wood and burl, circa mid-1800s. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Elm

Pair of Red Lacquered Chinese Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Add a pop of red to any room with this pair of red lacquered side chests from Jiangsu, China. Made
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

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Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this pair of low locking chests celebrates the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Cabinets

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Brass

Early 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 19th century Chinese elmwood apothecary cabinet with eighteen drawers with
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Secured by brass latches, this elmwood money chest once safeguarded the finances and prized
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Two-Door Elmwood Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous elmwood chest was handcrafted over a hundred years ago during China's Qing dynasty
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood apothecary chest with nine drawers and brass hardware. Pagoda Red
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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Bed Side Chests with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of Chinese bedside chests are made from elmwood and has been fully restored. They each
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Square Corner Courtyard Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
home, this 19th-century chest contrasts the rich brown of Chinese elmwood with round, full-moon hinge
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Bed Side Chests with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese bedside chests are made from elm wood and has been fully restored. They each features
Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Low Two-Door Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
In a traditional northern Chinese home, a chest like this would have been placed beside a raised
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Ten-Drawer Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful chest is a classic Qing dynasty design handcrafted in northern China out of elmwood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Kang Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese Kang chest is from Shandong, China, circa 19th century. It is made from elmwood and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Eight-Drawer Chinese Document Chest, late 19th century
Located in Chicago, IL
Just like contemporary flat-file storage, this handsome late 19th century chest provided an
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Cordovan Lacquered Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese cordovan lacquered chest with two doors and brass hardware. Pagoda Red
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Bed Side Chests with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese bedside chests are made from elmwood and has been fully restored. They each have a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood two drawer two door chests with brass hardware. Pagoda
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese laquered two door one drawer chests with brass hardware. Pagoda
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Bed Side Chests with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese bedside chests are made from elmwood and has been fully restored. They each features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Bed Side Chests with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese bedside chests are made from elmwood and has been fully restored. They each feature
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Bed Side Chests with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese bedside chests are made from elmwood and has been fully restored. They each features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Three Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with three drawers with brass hardware, and brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood two door red lacquer chest with brass hardware. Pagoda Red
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Long Six-Drawer Chinese Side Chest with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
This long six-drawer Chinese sideboard is made from elmwood and has been fully restored. It
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Two Door Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with two paneled doors with brass hardware and concave carved
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Red Lacquered Chinese Kwang Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous low chest is from Shandong, China and was made from Shandong, China and was made from
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

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Chinese Elm Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese elm chest available at 1stDibs. A Chinese elm chest — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Chinese elm chest, we have 397 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese elm chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese elm chest, designed in the Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Elm Chest?

The average selling price for a Chinese elm chest at 1stDibs is $2,880, while they’re typically $520 on the low end and $28,339 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Elm Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Elm wood features a ranking of 830 on the Janka Hardness scale. Chinese elm is known to be the hardest variety of elm, and is often used for the handles of tools and sporting gear. Shop an array of Chinese elm wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a hardwood, and it grows in hardiness zones 5b through 10a. Hardiness zones are ranges of climatic conditions in every part of the U.S.

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