Camphor Travel Chest Sideboard with a black metal stand

with a black metal stand

broad shouldered and muscular

which were always shown with the subjects face on and often life size

The are supplied mounted and framed as shown

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

Camphor Travel Chest Sideboard with a black metal standHebei, 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