Camphor Travel Chest Sideboard broad shouldered and muscular

broad shouldered and muscular

with a black metal stand

solid elm table top is a great showcase for the beautiful natural wood finish that we use in this range and is joined to the table ends with large dovetail joints

Here the man and his wife wear robes with bird insignia as a symbol of their civil rank

The are supplied mounted and framed as shown

Camphor Travel Chest Sideboard broad shouldered and muscularHebei, 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 province near Beijing around the start of the last century, it is made from camphor wood, with a lovely honey coloured tone. Chests like this were used particularly in northern China to hold clothes and were often made in stackable sets. Camphor was a popular material not only for its attractive appearance