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 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Elm
H 41.15 in W 33.86 in D 19.49 in
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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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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm, Pine
H 68.9 in W 61.03 in D 23.63 in
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier.
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 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.
A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
A truly ...
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Country Barware
Materials
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.
Master crafted design with careful attention to aesthetics, ...
Category
2010s American Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Pine
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Bamboo and Woven Rush Lockable Wedding Basket.
Located in Hudson, NY
This Chinese stackable box made circa 1900-1915 was intended as a wedding basket and is a traditional object of importance within Chinese culture. This one is carved from bamboo, a d...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rush
H 16 in W 12 in D 11 in
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Velvet
H 43.71 in W 69.3 in D 27.17 in
Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite custom antique 19th century Qing Dynasty heavily carved Chinese rosewood and elm wooden cabinet with double-doors carved set with gilt and deep relief carved wood panels...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Rattan, Elm
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 42 in W 44.25 in D 14.5 in
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”
Int...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French armoire or “bonnetiere” cabinet, with gorgeous hand carvin...
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
H 67.25 in W 33.25 in D 19.75 in
Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all-over hand carved Asian gilded designs. It will hold a queen size mattress and is made...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 99 in W 99 in D 71 in
Antique Victorian Patterned Toilet ‘the City'
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed toilet with a blue and white transfer pattern called ‘The City’. This is a P-Trap model.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded Chinoiserie décor, drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 95.5 in W 43 in D 19.75 in
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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
Category
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
Category
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
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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