Chinese Marriage Chest
Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
A long life wedding marriage chest
In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Red Lacquer Chinese "Marriage Cabinets" STORAGE CHESTS, a PAIR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of matching Chinese “Marriage Cabinets” constructed of wood with original brilliant red
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Incline Village, NV
, iconic Chinese fable about two young lovers denied marriage by their parents; the story being told in
Category
Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ironstone, Hardwood
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
. Positive meanings of flowers in China are Orchids symbolize love and marriage but also fortune and money
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea.
The small accessory chest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
Jim Rose Two-Door Chinese Coins Quilt Cupboard, Functional Art Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
shelf inside the cabinet. This piece is available as pictured.
Jim Rose
Two Door Chinese Coin Quilt
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38.25 in W 53.88 in D 21 in
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè
By Francesco Bolgié
Located in IT
cinnabar deliberately recalls the characteristic Chinese lacquer, at the time much loved for the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dressers
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 23.23 in
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21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
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H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in New York, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV.
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Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden compartments and beautifully aged patina!
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests
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Late 19th Century Large Carved Cabinet from Dong Yang, Zhejiang, China
Located in Singapore, SG
A late 19th century large carved cabinet from Dong Yang city, Zhejiang province, China. This cabinet is a distinct design of cabinets from this region, who are famed for their wood c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
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Elm, Pine
H 68.9 in W 61.03 in D 23.63 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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Textile
Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
By Hermès
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” picnic equipment, Barenia Edition to include a pair of ...
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20th Century French Country Barware
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Chrome
Japanese Master Crafted Full Size Red Torii Garden Gate
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here’s what one of our customer says:
“Your workmanship is superb.”
Japanese Torii gate - Custom Made for your garden.
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2010s American Garden Ornaments
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Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- EXCEPTIONALLY, RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE, THE COWDRAY PARK KNOLE SETTEE, INVENTORY NUMBER D2029
- Supplied by Lengyon & Co, the pre-eminent maker, to Viscount Cowdray, Cowdray Pa...
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Velvet
H 43.71 in W 69.3 in D 27.17 in
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
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Rattan, Elm
1960s Heritage Furniture Lighted Curio Cabinet
By Heritage Furniture
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage china cabinet by Heritage Furniture with unique full length doors and two interior light fixtures.
Five adjustable glass shelves measuring approximately 31.75” x 10.5”
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Brass
French Victorian Walnut Bird cage
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian style (19/20th Cent) walnut large birdcage with 3 red dome tops having ebonized finials and trimmed with filigree tracery carving.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Exceptional Pair of Islamic Mamluk Revival Silver Inlaid Quran Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare pair of Islamic Mamluk Revival silver and copper inlaid Quran Koran side tables, Egypt, circa late 19th century.
Fully silver inlaid cairoware tables. Very...
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Antique 19th Century Egyptian Islamic Side Tables
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Silver, Brass, Copper
No Reserve
H 33 in Dm 18 in
Indian Antique Green Painted Damachiya Wedding Cabinet on Legs with Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian green painted Damachiya wedding cabinet on legs from the 19th century, with abundant carved décor. This 19th-century Indian Damachiya wedding cabinet, resplendent in a soft...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 42 in W 44.25 in D 14.5 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
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Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain
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George III Coromandel Lacquer, Gilt Brass-Mounted Serpentine Commode
By Pierre Langlois
Located in London, Middlesex
racing. He produced an heir Harry, through his marriage to Charlotte, daughter of the Right Hon. James
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Positive meanings of flowers in China are Orchids symbolize love and marriage but also fortune and money
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Oriental Folk Art Painted Chest or Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
painted with Chinese figures set in a decorative border
The chest has a decorative iron clasp, it is
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Chinese Camphor Chest Carved Antique Box Trunk Hong Kong
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Chinese camphor wood chest finely carved with sailing ships around Hong Kong harbour
Very
Category
Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Marriage Chest, Asian, Chinese Elm, Carved Dowry Trunk, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique marriage chest. An Asian, Chinese elm carved dowry trunk, dating to the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Elm
H 41.15 in W 33.86 in D 19.49 in
Jim Rose Two-Door Chinese Coins Quilt Cupboard, Functional Art Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
, Indianapolis, IN
2006 Marriage of the Minds, Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art, Sturgeon Bay, WI
2006
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 53 in D 15.75 in
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print of Village Scene after Hiroshige, circa 1850
By Utagawa Hiroshige II
Located in Big Flats, NY
moved from Edo to Yokohama after dissolving his marriage and began using the name Kisai Rissho
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints
Materials
Paper
H 19.75 in W 15 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Marriage Cabinet, ca. 1850
Located in Mobile, AL
Lovely exotic wood Chinese marriage cabinet with brass hardware. Richly aged finish with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Questions About Chinese Marriage Chest
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chinese marriage bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese marriage bed may refer to the matrimonial bed ceremony. Also known as An Chuang, the ceremony is a Chinese wedding custom where couples set up and decorate a bed prior to their wedding and is believed to symbolize harmony in the marriage. Shop a selection of antique marriage beds on 1stDibs.
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