Antique Chinese Chests & Trunks

Jiangsu, circa 1860 This unusual storage chest is made from camphor wood, with a lid opening up to a single storage space in the top section and tw...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This brightly decorated blanket trunk is of a type used by Chinese opera companies to store costumes and other effects as they t...

Beijing, circa 1900 Large wooden blanket chests were used throughout China for storing clothes and personal effects, either when travelling or in t...

Shaanxi, circa 1880 This is a lovely example of the heavily carved coffers and tables produced in the central province of Shaanxi. The chest would ...

Shaanxi, circa 1880 This wonderful table is in the distinctive style seen in furniture from the central Chinese province of Shaanxi - location of t...

Shanxi, circa 1890 The black lacquer surface of this antique trunk provides a perfect backdrop for the more colourful paintings on the front that s...

Shanxi, circa 1890 Once brightly decorated, the colours on the front of this wonderful blanket chest have softened over time to a beautiful autumna...

Shaanxi, circa 1880 The lovely, deep carvings and metal studs on the drawers of this table are a typical feature of the tables and storage chests p...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This colourful blanket chest is of a type used by Chinese opera companies to hold props and costumes as they toured their perfor...

Shandong, circa 1900 This old storage chest is from the northeast Chinese province of Shandong, and is quite typical of the robust, thick framed fu...

Shanxi, circa 1900 The once vibrant colours on this lovely blanket chest have faded over time to subtler pastels, but the paintings are still perfe...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful medicine chest is one of the nicest we have come across in recent times. Once used either in a wealthy home or mo...

Hebei, circa 1900 This attractive blanket chest is a nice size to be used as a low coffee table, with handy storage space inside. Produced in Hebei...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This pretty, painted trunk is of a type used by opera troupes in China to store their props and costumes. The trunks would be br...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This large table would make a great console, with handy storage space provided by the nine drawers. It was produced in Shanxi pr...

Gansu, circa 1900 Originally used to store valuables and personal possessions, it is likely that the bottom drawer here would once have been a fixe...

Shanxi, circa 1880 Chests of drawers like this one are an unusual find as traditionally the Chinese would store clothes and other personal items in...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous altar table is in walnut, with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood. Walnut is prevalent around Sh...

Gansu, circa 1920 This attractive old trunk is in its original black lacquer finish with simple paintings of peony flowers and foliage. Once in mo...