Antique British Colonial Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Rattan 3 Drawer Chest – Chinoiserie, Decorative Storage

Crafted from real bamboo with woven rattan fronts and finished in a rich tortoiseshell lacquer, this three-drawer chest has the beautiful mottled patina collectors love — darker, deeper, and far more dimensional than standard blonde bamboo. The tone gives it warmth and character right away, the kind of depth only time creates.

Dating to the 1930s–40s, it reflects the British Colonial and campaign-inspired furnishings of the era, when natural materials and travel-influenced textures were brought indoors. The silhouette is simple and tailored, but the texture does all the work — warm, organic, and quietly elegant. It feels collected rather than decorative.

At just over 21 inches long, it’s incredibly useful. Style it on a dresser for jewelry and scarves, on a desk for papers and stationery, or in an entry for keys and mail. It’s the sort of small storage piece designers love because it instantly makes a space feel layered and lived-in.

The drawers open and close smoothly, and the surface shows gentle, age-appropriate wear and patina that only decades of life can create.

Dimensions: 21.5” L × 7” D × 9.5” H
Ships carefully packed and fully protected for safe arrival.