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Tianjin Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome storage chest is from Tianjin, China and made from elmwood and dates to the mid-1900s
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sideboards

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Elm

Studded Ancestral Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique chest was carved in the Shanxi region of China over a century ago. It has a handsome
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Elm

Petite Red Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th century Chinese red lacquer elmwood chest with two doors, one door and brass leaf
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Elm

Provincial Three Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese three drawer chest with wonderful patina, iron studded drawers
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Elm

19th Century Lacquered Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This bold 19th Century red lacquered side chest is from the province of Jiangsu, China and made
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

Two Door Black Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Two door 19th century Chinese chest with original heavy lacquer. One shelf in the interior
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

19th Century Petite Four Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese petite four drawer two door chest with brass hardware, and legs ending in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome chest from Her nan, China is made of elm wood and dates to the mid-1900s (during the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Elm

19th Century Hexagonal Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful 19th century hexagonal side chest is made from Elm wood and has a top drawer and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th Century side chests are from Shanghai, China and made from Lacquered Elm Wood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome chest from Shanxi, China is made of elm wood and dates to the middle-Qing dynasty
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Elm

19th Chest of Drawers Rustic Console Table
Located in New York, NY
19th century Elm wood Chest of Drawers. Rustic Console Table having solid one piece top over seven
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elmwood chest with 39 drawers and open shelf above. Original lacquer finish, nicely distressed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm, Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome chest from Shandong, China is made of elm wood and dates to the late Qing dynasty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Elm

Pair of Low Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th century Chinese elmwood low book chests each with one drawer and brass
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20th Century Chinese End Tables

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Elm

19th Century Low Kang Chest with Eight Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This amazing 19th Century Low Kang Chest is from Beijing, China and is made from Elm Wood in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 56 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest in original red lacquer. 56 drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Red Lacquered Bedside Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Chinese side chests are especially useful today as bed side chests. This pair was found
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20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

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Elm, Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Tapered Bed Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous pair of 19th century tapered bed side chests are made from red lacquered Elm Wood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Elm

Pair of Reverse Glass Painted Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th century Chinese elmwood chests with reverse painted glass door panels
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Early 20th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Elm, Glass

Late Qing Dynasty Kang Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Kang chest were placed on heated, elevated platforms and used for storage and for serving food. At
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Elm

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
chest originating from Beijing. All original paint. Interior drawer dividers.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Console Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This high console chest is from Shandong, China and was made from elmwood and oxblood lacquer. It
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Elm

Pair of Drum-Shaped Bedside Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
These highly unusual fir wood side chests are found only in Shanxi Province, in the northern part
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Night Stands

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Elm

Cloud and Phoenix Painted Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This cabinet, comprised of two petite 19th century chests from China's Shanxi province, is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Qing Dynasty Medicine Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome pair of Qing dynasty medicine chests are from Shanxi, China, and made from elmwood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century Two Door Two Drawer Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood two door two drawer chests with brass hardware and scrolling
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Night Stands

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century Side Chests with Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful pair of 19th century side chest is made from elm wood and has 2 drawers. They have
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Elm

Two-Drawer Two-Door Cushion Front Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of northern elmwood, this stunning mid-19th century cabinet is distinguished by its beautifully aged lacquer finish and unique cushion hardware. To achieve its deep black color ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Elm

19th Century Pair of Oval Side Chests with Red Lacquer
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful pair of 19th Century oval side chest is made from red lacquered elm wood and has a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Elm

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome chest is from Shandong, China and made from elmwood circa late Qing dynasty. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Elm

Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome chest from Shandong, China is made of elm wood and dates to the middle-Qing dynasty
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Elm

19th Century Red Lacquered Side Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century, red lacquered side chest is made from Elm Wood and has four drawers. This piece
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

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Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome Chinese side chest is from Shanxi Province, China and made from elm wood. The piece
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Elm

Tall Korean Chest in Three Parts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well-made and very decorative Korean tall chest with s.
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Mid-20th Century Korean Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Tianjin Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome storage chest is from Tianjin, China and made from elm wood, circa late Qing dynasty
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Elm, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Double Bat Lacquered Square Corner Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely dark red chest with two drawers and two doors. The large black hardware makes a bold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

Early 20th Century Paneled Tianjin Ice Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly constructed of northern elmwood, this early 20th-century ice chest from Tianjin is an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome chest is from Shandong, China and made from elmwood, circa late Qing dynasty. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Elm

19th Century Three-Door Three-Drawer Red Lacquered Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This red lacquered chest was lovingly carved over 150 years ago in China’s Gansu Province. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Small Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome side chest is from Shanxi, China and made from elm wood, in the late 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Elm

Low Kang Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome Kwang chest is from Shandong, China was made from elmwood, circa 20th century. The
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20th Century Chinese Sideboards

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Elm, Lacquer

Low Kwang Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome Kwang chest is from Shandong, China was made from elmwood, circa 20th century. The
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20th Century Chinese Sideboards

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Elm, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Elmwood 19th Century Side Chest with Single Drawer and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
drawers and doors. Crafted in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elm side chest features a square top
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

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Elm

Pair of Bedside Chests with Inlaid Terra Cotta Tops
Located in Chicago, IL
Description: This pair of Chinese Elm Wood chests have naturally weathered to produce a unique wood
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

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Elm

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
dark patina, this late Qing Dynasty style 19th century side chest will be a great focal point in any
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards

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Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Storage Chest with Painting on Base
Located in Chicago, IL
A late Qing dynasty chest from Shanxi China made from teak wood with paint. The piece has been
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Elm, Paint

C. 1800 Butterfly Style Side Chest with Three Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant small coffer, features a floating panel top sitting above three drawers, each and fitted with boldly-scaled rectangular brass hardware and a curved handle. Beneath the d...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

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Elm

Antique Chinese Elm Chest with Ten Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century elm chest with natural dark patina. All original. Dovetailed throughout. Natural dark
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Qing Lacquered Elm Nine-Drawer Clothing Chest with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty elm wood nine-drawer clothing chest from the 19th century, with lacquered
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Tall Vintage Chest of Drawers, Chinese, Ebonised Elm, Storage, Tallboy, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage chest of drawers. A Chinese, ebonised elm storage Tallboy, dating to the
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Elm 5 Drawer Modern Tallboy Dresser Highboy Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive modern chinese red lacquer dresser, circa last half 20th century. Made from elm with
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Late 20th Century Ming Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Apothecary Pharmacy Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests, each having 24 drawers with Chinese script
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Chinese Antique Elmwood Blanket Chest with Round Brass Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with warm patina and round
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Brass

Early 19th Century Chinese Low Iron Clad Chest with Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A low iron clad chest with four drawers. The top also opens like a trunk for additional storage
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1840-1860. Elm wood with original lacquer. The front with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant door with Lock. Beautifull
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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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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