Chinese Elm Apothecary Chests, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This impressive pair of beautiful chest of drawers were produced in Shanxi province and would originally have been used by a Chinese apothecary to store the various herbs, roots and other remedies used in Chinese medicine. Made from elm wood, they are still in their original rich dark brown finish that perfectly shows off the lovely grain and character of the wood beneath.
Each chest has twenty small drawers, with each drawer divided internally into two sections. Individual drawer fronts are labelled in cream with six characters to indicate the contents that would have been held inside each section. Some of the characters appear to have been added over earlier ones as the apothecary made changes to his inventory. Simple brass handles dress each drawer, creating an elementary and uniform style, encased with thick outer frames that continue down to form the legs of each chest ending in classic horse hoof feet.

The gorgeous dark finish and contrasting cream characters, give a lovely warm tone and feel to each chest and they would look wonderful placed in alcoves either side of a fireplace.
Sold as a pair, with the price shown for the two chests.

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Design Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	China
Style	Asian Antique
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	MDS-1347596
Materials	Elm
Color	Brown
Width	107 cm 107 cm
Depth	63 cm 63 cm
Height	105 cm 105 cm
Weight Range	Heavy — Over 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	United Kingdom
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.