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Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
dowry chest in India. This 19th century, Indian Mughal wood dowry chest with carved patterns would be
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with stylized "Tree of Life," dated 1874. The style of this chest is typical of
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Baltic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Dowry Chest, circa 1874
H 36 in W 44 in D 26 in
Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted Latvian wedding chest with symbolic "tree of life" motif with flowers
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
H 30 in W 44 in D 28 in
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
Located in New York, NY
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest, Rajasthan, circa 1900, with finial headed rectangular top above two
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
H 37 in W 37 in D 12 in
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a well documented history as icons of the Eastern
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Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
H 18.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a well documented history as icons of the Eastern
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Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
H 18.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
18th Century Swiss Dowry Chest
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th Century Swiss Dowry Chest. Made of pine and mixed woods, hinged lid with paneled top and
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Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century Swiss Dowry Chest
18th Century Swiss Dowry Chest
H 31 in W 59 in D 24 in
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual pair of inlaid dowry or wedding chests. Beautiful inlay of different color glass
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20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests
Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests
H 23.13 in W 31.25 in D 17.75 in
18th Century Dutch Baroque Period Carved Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
An elaborately carved Baroque period Dutch dowry chest with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and historic 17th century English carved oak dowry chest. Made
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Antique Early 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
H 32.25 in W 57.25 in D 23.5 in
18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Believed to have originated from Southern Italy.  Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
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Antique 1760s European Rococo Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest by J. L. George
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Early 20th century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

1850 Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest, originally it was used to contain the trousseau that the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Large Hope Chest Blanket Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large dowry chest with great hardware. Original paint was feather brushed for a wood grain texture
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Antique 19th Century Estonian Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Hope Chest Blanket Box
Large Hope Chest Blanket Box
H 30 in W 46 in D 32 in
West African Berber Medium Dowry Chest
Located in Alton, GB
A medium sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately
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Antique 19th Century African Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

West African Berber Medium Dowry Chest
West African Berber Medium Dowry Chest
H 16.93 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
West African Berber Large Dowry Chest
Located in Alton, GB
A larger sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately
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Antique Early 19th Century African Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

West African Berber Large Dowry Chest
West African Berber Large Dowry Chest
H 20.87 in W 17.72 in D 27.76 in
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with
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20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
H 40.5 in W 52.5 in D 20.75 in
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with
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20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer treasure chest from the 19th century with gilded
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Wood

Chinese Vintage Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilded Calligraphy and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer wedding chest from the Mid-20th Century with gilded calligraphy, low
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare pastiglia marriage chest North of Italy, Liguria or Piemonte First half of 15th century wood
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Early 20th Century Dowry Chest Malabar Box from Kerala India
Located in Countryside, IL
Early 20th Century Dowry Chest Malabar Box from Kerala India This chest measures: 16.75 wide x
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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Late 18th Century Hand Painted Bavarian Dowry Chest Dated 1767
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th century hand painted Bavarian dowry chest dated 1767 Offered for sale is a Bavarian
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Primitive Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Indian Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest on Wheels with Hand-Carved Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Damachiya dowry cabinet on wheels with carved panels, turned finials and petite
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Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Indian Hand Painted Tile Front Dowry Cabinet Chest Case Piece
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautifully decorated and intricately carved hardwood bride's dowry chest or damchiya. The front
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Cabinets

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Antique Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels, three drawers and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
rectangular shape Moroccan dowry box decorated with white and black bone inlay over wood. Exquisitely
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Original Hand Painted Green Dome Top Trunk with Flowers, Sweden Dated 18
Located in Round Top, TX
this trunk may have been for a dowry or wedding present. Traditional hand-painted details include
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Leather Clad Large Dowry Trunk
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan dowry trunk with an angular dome top, the wood has been covered in leather on all
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Moorish White Inlay Moroccan Nightstands, a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Islamic inlaid designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moorish
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell

Louis XVI Style Nightstand in Walnut with Legs and Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
bedside table in walnut wood, on the perimeter of the upper floor, was placed an elegant railing pierced
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

wedding chest
Located in Žilina, SK
This painted chest comes from the Czech republic, year 1804. Their wedding variants, which stood
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Antique Early 1800s Czech Baroque More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

 wedding chest
 wedding chest
H 67 in W 61 in D 117 in
Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Located in San Mateo, CA
Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
H 8 in W 22.25 in D 12.13 in
19th Century Big Rare Oriental Coffer, Treasure Chest, Wedding Trousseau
Located in Cesena, FC
Indian dowry chest, made of wood and iron with large dimensions cm in length, cm in depth, cm in height
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
, hand carved, and hand lacquered wooden traveling wedding marriage or Dowry chest with detailed Shou
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

LATE 19TH CENTRY KOREAN ICH'UNG BUTTERFLY WEDDING CABINET CHEST BRASS FITiNGS J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
items. The cabinet chest is constructed from high-quality wood, which is known for its strength and
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Two Palembang Peranakan Lacquerware Bridal Boxes and a Tray
Located in Amsterdam, NL
work by Chinese Peranakan artisans, mid 20th century Wood, lacquer, and pigments, decorated with
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Two Palembang Peranakan Lacquerware Bridal Boxes and a Tray
Two Palembang Peranakan Lacquerware Bridal Boxes and a Tray
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H 16.15 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
Located in London, GB
This Tyrolean marriage dowry wardrobe is most likely crafted by a local cabinet maker and painted
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Antique 1820s Austrian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
H 73.23 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Tianjin Style Sideboard With Original Patina and Original Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
furniture made there was known for is solidity and clean, balanced lines. Tianjin storage chests typically
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Early 19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest from the Holy Town of Varanasi
Located in Houston, TX
This 1810s solid teak wood superbly crafted dowry chest comes from the holy town of Varanasi in
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed
By British Colonial
Located in Houston, TX
This chest was originally crafted as dowry chest in the 19th century but later modified as a
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Teak

17th Century Oak Dowry Chest, Coffer, Trunk
Located in Alella, ES
Rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved case with rosettes, foliate pattern and geometric motifs over a scalloped apron, molded panelled sides, the whole retaining traces ...
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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Large carved chest/sideboard, believed to be an Indian dowry chest. Inside is one large space
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Other More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Indian Dowry Chest
Indian Dowry Chest
H 39 in W 50 in D 26 in
Dowry Chest from India
Located in Hudson, NY
A Dowry storage chest. Steeple shaped box.
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Vintage 1920s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dowry Chest from India
Dowry Chest from India
H 24 in W 21 in D 14 in
Carved Dowry Chest Dimchiya
Located in Redruth, GB
Beautiful Indian Dimchiya dowry chest with ornately carved decoration. Single small central door
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Antique 19th Century Indian Bohemian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Carved Dowry Chest Dimchiya
Carved Dowry Chest Dimchiya
H 50.79 in W 32.68 in D 24.02 in
Moroccan Tribal Dowry Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
dowry trunk is made with a hinged lid overlaid with bone and wood. It features stamped and rope metal
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Tribal Dowry Chest
Moroccan Tribal Dowry Chest
H 13.75 in W 20 in D 12 in
Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Houston, TX
This chest was custom-made for a rich landlord and is reinforced with hand beaten iron bars. The
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Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture

Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest on Four Wooden Wheels
Located in Houston, TX
This chest was custom-made for a wealthy landlord and is reinforced with hand beaten iron bars
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Cherry and Chestnut Basque Arms Chest "Kutxa"
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A beautifully preserved 18th century mixed wood Basque arms chest from the ancient mountain town of
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Indian Dowry Chest Carved Detailing with Wheeled Base
Located in Old Romney, Kent
This wheeled dowry chest is beautifully carved but very delicate in structure suffering
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Antique 1860s Indian Anglo Raj Furniture

Materials

Wood

200 Years Old Solid Teakwood Dowry Chest from Goa, India
Located in Houston, TX
decorative. The aged wood patina and mellowing iron appurtenances make it a rare collector's item.   
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj More Asian Art, Objects and ...

Materials

Teak

Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860
Located in Memphis, TN
Green Swedish domed-top dowry chest with hand-painted flourishes and date ca. 1860. Old world
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Monumental Antique Wooden Dowry Trunk, made in India
Located in Blacksburg, VA
hope chests, were sometimes made of teak wood and covered with bronze and tin accents. The intricacy of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Large Antique 17th Century European Hand-Carved Wood Trunk/ Hope Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is a beautiful antique 17th century trunk or hope chest. These we often used for storage or
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Antique 17th Century European Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Moroccan Storage Chest, Carved Bone, Silver Repousse, Tuareg Leather
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This vintage Moroccan chest, called a sandok, was once used as a dowry gift, filled with jewelry
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Silver

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Wood Dowry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wood dowry chest you’re looking for. Each wood dowry chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wood dowry chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right wood dowry chest, those designed in Modern and Rococo styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Wood Dowry Chest?

A wood dowry chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,373, while the lowest priced sells for $590 and the highest can go for as much as $11,995.
Questions About Wood Dowry Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.

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