Pair Of Black Lacquer Camphor Chests - 19th Century Choksars country house or eclectic interiors

country house or eclectic interiors

this striking modern chest of drawers combines the warmth of timeworn timber with crisp geometric carving

158 x 45cms

Often seen used over the doorways in Gujarat and Rajasthan

and colour to any interior

Pair Of Black Lacquer Camphor Chests - 19th Century Choksars country house or eclectic interiorsThis pair of antique Chinese black lacquer chests date to the 19th century (1850 1900) and are from Shanxi. They are constructed from black lacquered camphor wood which is naturally bug repellent indicating these chests would have been used for storing clothes, bedding and fabrics. This style is rare and relatively unique with removable stands which would have been tied to the chests using leather or cloth strapping. These chests have a sophisticated