Antique Tibetan Chest
Large Tibetan Chest with Hand-Painted Front
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Tibetan storage chest with traditional hand painted Dragons
Tibet
Wood, Iron, Paint
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19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table or Chest or Storage Box
Located in New York, NY
Completely handmade Tibetan chest made from beautiful hardwood with lots of patina, surface
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Painted Dragon Chest of Drawers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The number 12 figures prominently in Tibetan astrology, making this simple chest’s dozen drawers
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Tibetan Water Dragon Kyungbur Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tibetan trunk from the early 20th century is lavishly decorated from end to end in with a bold
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Pine
Tibetan Flaming Jewel Trunk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A lavishly decorated trunk such as this likely originated in a Tibetan monastery, where it was used
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Pine
Tibetan Golden Wheel Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of humble pine, this late 19th-century Tibetan trunk once sparkled with vibrant color and
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Pine
19th C Red Lacquer Asian Tibetan Mongolian Painted Wooden Trunk Chest Grain Bin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Red Lacquer Tibetan Mongolian Painted Asian Chest. Item features red lacquer, hand
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 39 in D 25 in
Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Tibetan Pegam book chest bench seat. Made of elm with serpentine form and vibrant hand
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Elm, Paint
Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table, Storage Box or Chest
Located in New York, NY
Totally handmade from beautiful hardwood with lots of patina, surface markings and cool vibe from over a century's use in Tibet. This piece is beautifully crafted with all dovetails ...
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
AntiqueTibetan chest, beautifully aged painted leather with original iron hardware. Chest has a
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18th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Tibetan
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
H 15.16 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in
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Tibetan Chest with original leather hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Tibetan chest, adorned with floral motif and Tibetan symbology. Notice the patina on the
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
All Original Antique Tibetan Chest, Untouched
Located in SOMIS, CA
This is a rare, hand-painted Tibetan chest that dates to early 19th century.
The chest features
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Green Tibetan Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
This impressive vintage Tibetan chest is colorfully decorated to represent the exotic Tibetan
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Pine
Hand Painted Tibetan Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
This impressive vintage Tibetan chest is colorfully decorated to represent the exotic Tibetan
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Pine
Tibetan Storage Trunk or Box with Gesso Painting of Dragons
Located in Bangkok, TH
Covered storage boxes are among the earliest examples of surviving Tibetan furniture produced from
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Pine
Tibetan 11 Panel Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
This particular Tibetan cabinet was finished with paint and bone gesso with gold and yellow
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
Tibetan Altar Chest, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderfully painted Tibetan altar chest with original painted motifs.
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted
Located in SOMIS, CA
A rare Altar chest from Tibet.
This wonderful cabinet is made in the traditional Tibetan temple
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A stunning painted Tibetan chest, fine floral motif on the front side, two pairs of doors and three
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
Tibetan Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
an elegant Tibetan chest with fine painted floral motif, beautiful color, form and detail. View our
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19th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Gouache
Tibetan Chest with Dragons
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Tibetan chest with four doors and raised gilt gessoed dragons.
Pagoda Red
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood, Gesso
Tibetan Chest With Gouache Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
a simple formed and stunningly painted Tibetan chest, open doors on top and middle level, fine
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19th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
Painted Tibetan Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tibetan chest has two beautifully painted dragons on the front of the chest and is made from
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Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Cedar, Pine
19th Century Painted Tibetan Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century four door Tibetan chest with lotus and vine painted panels.
Pagoda
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Elm
Tibetan Chest with Painted Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful Tibetan chest features unique and detailed painted doors.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Fine Tibetan Chest with Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
a beautiful Tibetan chest with hand painted floral motif, two pairs of doors, simple form, elegant
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19th Century Antique Tibetan Chest
Early 19th Century Tibetan Chest with Painted Facade
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous early 19th century Tibetan chest is made from lacquered wood and features a beautiful
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Painted Tibetan Chest with Custom Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This rare antique hand-painted Tibetan trunk is an intricately painted piece in deep shades of red
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
19th Century Tibetan Lotus Mandala Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Tibetan chest with four lotus mandala painted doors.
Pagoda Red Collection
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Elm
Tibetan Painted Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This blanket storage chest is made from pine and features a vibrantly painted scene, depicting wild
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Pine
Rare Antique Hand Painted Tibetan Lacquered Tiger Trunk Storage Blanket Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Tibetan storage from the first quarter of the 20th century. A wooden frame richly
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Iron
H 19 in W 35 in D 14 in
Rare Antique Hand Painted Tibetan Lacquered Tiger Trunk Storage Blanket Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Tibetan storage from the first quarter of the 20th century. A wooden frame richly
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Iron
H 21 in W 40 in D 14.5 in
Early 20th Century Tibetan Leather Chest with (distressed) Silk Tapestry Panels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Tibetan leather chest with distressed silk tapestry panels.
This chest could
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Metal
H 18 in W 31 in D 13.5 in
ANTIQUE TIBETAN COUNTRY BLANKET CHEST ORIGINAL PAINTED SURFACE
Located in Yonkers, NY
19TH CENTURY TIBETAN BLANKET CHEST WITH ITS ORIGINAL PAINTED AND DECORATED SURFACE.
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19th Century Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Painted Tibetan Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Tibetan cabinet with four doors and painted Buddhist symbols and flowers including
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
A Leather Tibetan Trunk with Leopard Skin Decoration
Located in NYC, NY
A well made trunk with leopard applied at the front and sides.
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Leather
19th Century Tibetan 12 Drawer Dragon Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
The number 12 figures prominently in Tibetan astrology, making this simple chest’s dozen drawers
Category
Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Low Tibetan Floral Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The front of this 19th-century Tibetan cabinet is beautifully painted with an allover pattern of
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Pine
Low Tibetan Painted Peony Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Tibetan painted cabinet would have originally been used atop a kang or
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan style with a rich palette of red, orange, and green. Raised outlines and layers of glossy lacquer
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Brass
19th Century Tibetan Deep Chest, Hand-Carved, Hand-Painted
Located in Somis, CA
traditional practice in Tibetan furniture making.
The chest is exceptionally deep with two full length
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Antique Tibetan Cupboard, Hand-Painted Chest, Large, 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
Rare 19th century Tibetan cupboard has multiple tiers of display and storage. The top is of an open
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Tibetan trunk covered in hide with leopard fur patch and brass hardware.
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Elm, Fur, Hide
19th Century Tibetan Trunk, Blanket Chest, with Hand-Painted Qi Lin
Located in Somis, CA
The fantastic Tibetan trunk features a single Qi Lin, the mythical animal that was believed to
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand Carved Tibetan Oak Chest or Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a very old 19th century hand carved oak trunk or chest from Tibet. It still has its
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Oak
Tibetan Chest with Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tibetan chest with beautiful hand painted floral motif, two pairs of doors.
Category
Early 1900s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Chest with Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A beautiful Tibetan chest with hand-painted floral motif, two pairs of doors, simple form, elegant
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Chest with Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tibetan chest with beautiful hand-painted floral motif on the front side, two pairs of doors
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1920s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Tibetan Chest, Hand-Painted
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, one of a kind, hand-painted Tibetan chest that dates to early 19th century. The chest
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Antique Tibetan Prayer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautifully hand-painted Tibetan chest, used by Buddhist monks in a temple for praying and storing
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Antique Tibetan Painted Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine early example of Tibetan polychrome painted chest with original hardware. These blanket
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Tibetan Wood Chest
Located in New York, NY
Its a handmade wood chest and it is covered with stretched leather with some paint and also hand
Category
Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood, Leather, Paint
19th Century Tibetan Monk's Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
heavenly realm on this brilliantly painted trunk. An early example of painted Tibetan furniture, the chest
Category
Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Iron
Tibetan chest
Located in New York, NY
Polychrom tibetan chest ,unique because of its carving all around and the original polychromy,iron
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Tibetan Chest
Exceptional Tibetan chest
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Tibetan chest with an amazing aged patina
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
SIlver Tibetan Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite hand-painted 100-year-old Tibetan chest. Finish is embossed linen and rice paper on wood.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Hand-Painted Tibetan Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite hand-painted 100-year-old Tibetan chest. Finish is embossed linen and rice paper on wood.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Chest Flower Motif
Located in Sarasota, FL
Antique Tibetan Chest having 2 pairs of doors, hand made and hand painted Tibetan flower design
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19th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Chest
Black Tibetan Chest with original leather hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painted Tibetan chest was originally used in a monastery for storage of clothes and blankets
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Tibetan chest made from Pine wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Tibetan chest is entirely hand painted and hand carved. The back of the piece is made from
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Low Tibetan Chest
Located in Washington, DC
Small Hand Painted and Hand Hewn Chest from Tibet. Decorated with a charming polychrome floral
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Pine
Tibetan Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisitely reconstructed and restored hand painted antique Tibetan storage chest. 19th century.
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully painted chest from Tibet. Dates from the late 19th century.
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Pair of Painted Tibetan Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of hand painted side chests from Tibet. Two sets of doors are painted with village scenes and
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Tibetan Chest/Cabinet
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Wonderful brightly handpainted Tibetan storage chest with 4 doors. Each front panel indtricately
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Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Chest
Rare and Beautiful Large Tibetan Chest
Located in Westport, CT
47.25"Wx 16"D x 34.25"H including a custom built black lacquer stand. Original hardware. Weathered but in excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Pigment
17TH CENTURY TIBETAN "TREASURE CHEST"
Located in San Francisco, CA
SOUTHERN TIBETAN (LOCA REGION) PAINTED MONASTIC TREASURE CHEST. THESE WERE TYPICALLY USED FOR
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18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
17TH CENTURY TIBETAN PAINTED TREASURE CHEST
Located in San Francisco, CA
PAINTED SOUTHERN TIBETAN (LOCA REGION) TREASURE CHEST.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Money Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Tibetan Money Chest on Stand ( 2 available priced and sold separately )
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19th Century Antique Tibetan Chest
Tibetan tapered chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Tapered golden painted and lacquered ladies side chest
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Chest
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Chest
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tibetan Chest
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Antique Tibetan Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Tibetan chest for your home. Each antique Tibetan chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. There are many kinds of the antique Tibetan chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique Tibetan chest bearing hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Antique Tibetan Chest?
An antique Tibetan chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $625 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
Questions About Antique Tibetan Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.