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19th Century Chinese Lotus Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with five drawers, each carved with a lotus flower, with brass
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Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Two-Door Painted Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
this early 19th century book chest. Like many cabinets from the era, the chest sits up on a platform
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Low Chinese Cinnabar Kang Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
table and storage chest. The low cabinet has a long, rectangular design with clean lines and minimal
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Mid-19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Book Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Though it seems unlikely that poison ivy could yield such beauty, traditional Chinese lacquer has
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of hundreds of herbs, minerals, and liquid extracts
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases

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 is from Shanghai, China. Each chest
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Three Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with three drawers with iron hardware. Pagoda Red
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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 elmwood chests with one drawer and two doors each, with brass
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Petite Chinese Two Door Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, with a slight overhang, rounded edges, and two elongated doors. The cabinet is crafted of northern elm
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood red lacquered chest with two drawers and two doors with brass
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Two Door Two Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A chest from 19th century China with two drawers and two doors surrounding a large open storage
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

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

Materials

Elm

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

Antique 19th Century Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Bed Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of Elmwood bedside chests are unique in their configuration with a cabinet storage below
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese red lacquered elmwood chest with four drawers and brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Dressers

Materials

Elm

Art Deco Apothecary Counter
Located in Kastrup, DK
Art deco apothecary counter, elm wood with black lacquer. 12 drawers (2 x 6) under drawers open
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Chinese Red Lacquered Chest with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese red lacquered chest is made from elmwood and lacquer. It features two shelves for
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Chinese Document Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese elmwood document chest with twelve drawers with brass hardware
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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Red Lacquered Chinese Low Chest with Three Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome low chest is from Shandong, China and was made from reclaimed elm wood. The piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Side Chest with Carved Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome side chest is from Shanxi, China and made from elmwood, circa Qing dynasty (early
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Elm, Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
It is unusual to find a pair of 19th century Chinese apothecary chests that have remained together
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th century Chinese elmwood with two doors and one drawer with brass hardware.
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Early 20th Century Chinese End Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Provincial Chinese Chest with Leopard Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
This Provincial two-door cabinet from China's northwest Gansu province is typical of the area's
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Provincial Chrysanthemum Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century chest from China’s Shanxi province was crafted with traditional mortise-and-tenon
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chinese Chest with Marble Paneled Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Over two centuries ago, this handsome chest was handcrafted in China’s Shanxi province out of the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Chinese Petite Four Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese petite elmwood chest with four drawers and two doors with brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Lacquered Enamel Cabinet Chest
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent lacquered cabinet dating from the mid to late 19th century. Decorated with enamel flowers and foliage. Three drawers over two doors opening to shelves. Mounted with its o...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Gilded and Lacquered Cushion Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Carpenters in China's Fujian province during the late Qing dynasty frequently experimented with new
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Four-Door 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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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Studded Ming Traveling Chest, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
that would have complemented the splendor of the valuable contents the chest once stored. The original
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Side Chests with a Drawer and Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of side chests are from Jiangsu, China and was made from reclaimed elm wood and tile. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Side Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This amazing 19th century Chinese side chest is made from Elm wood and has 4 drawers. This side
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Red Lacquered Chinese Side Chests with Two Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese side chests are from Jiangsu, China and was made from reclaimed elm wood and red
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese End Tables

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Storage Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Used as a storage chest for clothes and personal belongings, this 19th-century coffer was likely
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Two-Door Chest with Floral Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Yumu chest with a carved floral motif apron from Shandong province, China.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Long Red Lacquered Kwang Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
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Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Four Door Two Drawer Red Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A red lacquer chest from Shanxi Province, China. This chest has four drawers atop four doors all
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Two Door Two Drawer Red Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely dark red lacquered chest from Shanxi Province, China. This chest has two drawers above two
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

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Elm

Antique Chinese Brown Elmwood Dowry Chest Decorative Box with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese brown elmwood dowry chest from the 19th century, with bronze hardware. Born in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Low Two-Door Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
In a traditional northern Chinese home, chests like these would have been placed at the sides of a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Side Chests with Two Drawers and a Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of side chests are from Ningbo, China and were made from reclaimed elm wood. They each
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Four Door Red Lacquered Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese red lacquered elmwood chest with four doors with brass hardware. Pagoda
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chests with Dragons
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood chests each with one drawer and two doors with carved dragon
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Orange Locking Chests Cabinets with Brass Butterfly Hardware
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful pair of Chinese cabinets on stands with brass accents and butterfly hardware with working
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Eight Drawer Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood chests with eight drawers and brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Side Chests with Two Drawers and a Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of side chests are from Ningbo, China and were made from reclaimed elmwood. They both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Four Door 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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Red Chinese Kwang Chest with Four Doors and Six Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This Kwang chest is from Gansu, China and was made from pine, elm, and lacquer, circa 1920. Wear
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Pine, Lacquer

Red-Lacquered Chinese Oval Chest with Three Drawers and a Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This cabinet is from Gamsu, China and was made from reclaimed elm wood and red lacquer. The piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

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

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

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

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th c. Chinese Two Door Four Drawer Painted Scholar’s Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholar's Chest from Shanxi province, China. This Chinese Northern elmwood chest is from circa 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Elm, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Post Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This Qing dynasty Chinese chest is from Shanxi, China and was made from elmwood. This piece
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Elmwood Blanket Chest with Original Brass Fittings, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese Blanket Chest dates to the early 20th Century and features original brass fittings
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevated tibetan Chest with painted front. Prodominet coloring red and dark green and black
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20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Paint

Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet with doors carved with cranes in a landscape and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Provincial Kitchen Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood kitchen chest with four drawers, petite scrolled feet and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Elm

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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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