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Zanzibar Antiques

Antique decorative small Zanzibar brass and copper mounted chest or strongbox
Located in Central England, GB
This remarkable and small beautifully proportioned Zanzibar chest is a highly decorative piece
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Early 20th Century Zanzibari Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Copper

Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood with Brass Overlay and Studs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare early 20th century handcrafted Zanzibar blanket chest with brass metal overlay and brass studs
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Blanket Chests

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Zanzibar Shirazi Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest, 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850. A
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Antique Mid-19th Century Bahraini Islamic Blanket Chests

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Brass, Copper

Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in
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Antique Late 19th Century Omani Moorish Blanket Chests

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Brass, Copper

Antique Copper Engraving of an Enslaved Woman in Iran, 1714
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Swarte Slavin'. Copper engraving of an enslaved woman in
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Antique 1710s Prints

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Paper

Antique Engraving of the Island Nzwani or Anzuany of the Comoros Islands, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
-speakers in Zanzibar), in English as Johanna. Historically it was also called Hinzuan or Hanzoan. Its
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Antique 1720s Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Mozambique and Cape of Good Hope with Kingdom Monomotapa, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte Du Canal De Mozambique.' The main map, on the right, covers from the Cape
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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

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White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Syrian Mirror 66"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Levantine Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene Syrian white Mother of Pearl Inlaid antique Mirror, Late 19th Century. White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Middle Eastern Syrian Mirror. Antique M...
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Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

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Walnut, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Pair Of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Seated Dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, having matching white coats, collars and padlocks with original glass eyes
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair Of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Seated Dogs
Pair Of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Seated Dogs
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H 13.39 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
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...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Cedar Coffer Chest Mexico 1750
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 18th century Spanish Colonial carved cedar coffer/chest, Mexico, circa 1750. The chest having a lift up lid with hand cut iron strap hinges, the chest is profusely chip-carve...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

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Cedar

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

Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Beautiful Moorish Syrian or Asian Inlaid Inlay Wood Box Storage Chest Trunk
Located in Studio City, CA
Stunning mosaic, geometric design, and gorgeous craftsmanship. This work is made of beautiful dark wood and shell and/or bone inlay. The iron handles are also a nice touch. A genuine...
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20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Painted Walnut Iron Coffer Chest Trunk 1784
Located in Portland, OR
Antique German Baroque dome top painted walnut sea chest, dated 1784. The chest having a hinged dome top with iron strapping, the interior of the lid having hand-forged strap hinges ...
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Antique 1780s German Baroque Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

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

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Wood

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a well documented history as i...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Other Blanket Chests

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Brass, Bronze

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
H 18.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Antique Charles II Carved Oak Coffer / Chest / Trunk, circa 1670
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Charles II carved oak coffer / chest / trunk, circa 1670. The coffer having a three-paneled top which corresponds to the three panels to the front, the front carved with oval...
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Antique 1670s English Charles II Blanket Chests

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Oak

Midcentury Cedar Trunk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low trunk with cedar wood inside and Mid-Century Modern style outside. Made by Lane Furniture. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).   
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Midcentury Cedar Trunk by Lane
Midcentury Cedar Trunk by Lane
H 19.5 in W 43.5 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Zanzibar Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a 19th century Zanzibar storage chest. The chest was created in the mid-19th century. The teak case is adorned with cut and open work brass strapping i...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Tribal Blanket Chests

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Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Zanzibar Chest
H 30 in W 57 in D 30 in
Antique Moroccan Coffer, Trunk or Box
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Moroccan coffer, trunk or box. This stunning large Moroccan box is inlaid with a variety of woods including an interior storage compartment with felt lining. This large Middl...
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Vintage 1920s Moroccan Islamic Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Moroccan Coffer, Trunk or Box
Antique Moroccan Coffer, Trunk or Box
H 16.25 in W 19.82 in D 12 in

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19th Century Teak Brass Studded Red Zanzibar Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th Century Teak red painted, brass studded Zanzibar Chest, antique Shirazi Omani Dowry Trunk. 19
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Antique Late 19th Century Zanzibari Blanket Chests

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Brass

Antique Tribal Ceremonial Mat, Zanzibar
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ceremonial Mat Zanzibar Plaited palm Leaf Circa 1900 Size: 215 x 94 cm Collected in the field
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20th Century Zanzibari Tribal Tribal Art

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Natural Fiber

Antique Tribal Ceremonial Mat, Zanzibar
Antique Tribal Ceremonial Mat, Zanzibar
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H 85 in W 37 in D 0.25 in
19th Century Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood and Brass Studs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare 19th century handcrafted Zanzibar chest with brass metal overlay and brass mounts. The antique
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Antique 1850s Zanzibari Tribal Blanket Chests

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Sheet Metal, Brass

Antique Zanzibar Blanket Chest Teak Wood with Brass Metal Overlay, 19th Century
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare 19th century handcrafted Zanzibar chest with brass metal overlay and brass mounts. The antique
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Antique 1850s Zanzibari Tribal Blanket Chests

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Metal, Brass

Zanzibar Market Acrylic on Canvas Painting
By Andrew Plum
Located in Montreal, QC
Art and Antiquities business, particularly with Asian antiques, influences Plum's work. His vibrant
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Paintings

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Acrylic

Antique Map of Zanzibar and the East African Coast by N. Sanson, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
show parts of the east African coast, the left-hand map that of Zanzibar, the right-hand map the Horn
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Antique Late 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
decoration is known as a Zanzibar trunk, circa 1875. Used by traders along the Anglo-Indian shipping route
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Antique 1870s Zanzibari Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Stained Glass Sign Window Zanzibar Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning large circular antique Victorian stained glass sign 'Zanziba'. Measures: Diameter 33
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Antique 19th Century Glass

Antique Zanzibar Bed Four Poster Campaign Victorian, 19th Century Queen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A breathtakingly beautiful antique 19th century Victorian 'Super queen-size" Teak Anglo Indian
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Zanzibar Antiques For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Zanzibar antiques for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Zanzibar antiques was constructed with extraordinary care, often using hardwood, wood and brass. There are all kinds of Zanzibar antiques available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Zanzibar antiques are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Zanzibar Antiques?

Zanzibar antiques can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,076, while the lowest priced sells for $280 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.