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Antique Wooden Dowry Chest
Antique Wooden Dowry Chest

Antique Wooden Dowry Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique circa 19th century wooden dowry chest from Sulawesi island. Typically used to store fabric

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

1850 19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Pine

Late 19th century Indian softwood and iron-mounted dowry chest
Late 19th century Indian softwood and iron-mounted dowry chest

Late 19th century Indian softwood and iron-mounted dowry chest

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

A late 19th Century Dowry Chest, Softwood India, Ca.1890 A late 19th century Indian softwood and

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1890s Indian Industrial Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Softwood

Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest

Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden

Category

19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Iron

Indian Dowry Chest Cabinet Hindhu Antiques Brass
Indian Dowry Chest Cabinet Hindhu Antiques Brass

Indian Dowry Chest Cabinet Hindhu Antiques Brass

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A large dowry chest from the Indian sub continent. In rosewood embellished with finely casted

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1840s Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Massive 5ft Antique Carved Teak Wheeled Dowry Chest
Massive 5ft Antique Carved Teak Wheeled Dowry Chest

Massive 5ft Antique Carved Teak Wheeled Dowry Chest

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This massive 19th century, antique wheeled dowry chest is stunning. Constructed of solid teak and

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19th Century Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Teak

Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Dowry Chest, circa 1874

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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19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest
Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest

Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming hand-carved marriage /dowry chest featuring intricate geometric and floral carvings on

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Late 19th Century English Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890
Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890

Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique dowry chest, a Burmese, teak trunk dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Teak

Characterful 18th Century German Dome Top Oak Dowry Chest
Characterful 18th Century German Dome Top Oak Dowry Chest

Characterful 18th Century German Dome Top Oak Dowry Chest

Located in Hopewell, NJ

condition with amazing patina. Traditionally used as a marriage or dowry chest. A beautiful example of

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1790s German Rustic Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Oak

Monumental Swedish Neoclassical Hand Painted Dowry Chest
Monumental Swedish Neoclassical Hand Painted Dowry Chest

Monumental Swedish Neoclassical Hand Painted Dowry Chest

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificently decorated mid-19th century Swedish hand crafted and painted pine wedding dowry

Category

Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Swiss Hand Carved Pine Dowry Chest Trunk
18th Century Swiss Hand Carved Pine Dowry Chest Trunk

18th Century Swiss Hand Carved Pine Dowry Chest Trunk

Located in Fort Collins, CO

We were fortunate enough to get our hands on this remarkable late Baroque Swiss hand-carved dowry

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1740s Swiss Baroque Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

1815. Early 19th century Swedish marriage chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Pine

Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest

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

Category

19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Iron

Substantial 19th C. Rajasthan Iron-banded Damchiya Dowry Chest with Rare Lock
Substantial 19th C. Rajasthan Iron-banded Damchiya Dowry Chest with Rare Lock

Substantial 19th C. Rajasthan Iron-banded Damchiya Dowry Chest with Rare Lock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very substantial Indian dowry chest in teak and rosewood, very decorative metal repoussé work

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Late 19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Copper, Iron

18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest
18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest

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.

Category

1760s European Rococo Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Wood

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest

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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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

$2,400Sale Price|50% Off

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

Located in Chicago, IL

A superb example of an Indian (Gujarat) dowry chest with ornate frame, iron reinforcements and

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Teak

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian Middle Eastern blanket wedding dowry

Category

19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

HUGE Hand Painted 19th Century Indian Wedding Dowry Trunk
HUGE Hand Painted 19th Century Indian Wedding Dowry Trunk

HUGE Hand Painted 19th Century Indian Wedding Dowry Trunk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

traditions. Historically, trunks like this were used as household storage or dowry chests, meant to hold

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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Wood

Very Rare 15th C. Medieval English Carved Solid Oak Dowry Coffer with Drawer
Very Rare 15th C. Medieval English Carved Solid Oak Dowry Coffer with Drawer

Very Rare 15th C. Medieval English Carved Solid Oak Dowry Coffer with Drawer

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

behold not to mention a once esteemed dowry chest from a time when prized possessions were housed in

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15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Oak

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk, Brass & Hardwood, Beaux Arts, 1850
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk, Brass & Hardwood, Beaux Arts, 1850

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk, Brass & Hardwood, Beaux Arts, 1850

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

workers This hardwood chest is decorated with brass, studs and fretwork Dowry chests like this were

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Mid-19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Brass

19th-century Chip-carved Folk Art Pine Chest
19th-century Chip-carved Folk Art Pine Chest

19th-century Chip-carved Folk Art Pine Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

14.5"h, the chest was presumably utilized as a storage coffer or a tabletop dowry chest for textiles

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19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Pine

1801 Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
1801 Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest

1801 Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest

Located in Vo', Veneto

, in keeping with the tradition of wedding and dowry chests from the Alpine region. The shaped lower

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Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Fir

Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk
Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk

Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk

Located in Topeka, KS

chest, wedding or dowry chest, blanket chest, and treasure trunk… just to name a few!! This one is

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19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

4.6x5.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Dowry Rug, 100% Wool & Natural Dyes
4.6x5.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Dowry Rug, 100% Wool & Natural Dyes

4.6x5.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Dowry Rug, 100% Wool & Natural Dyes

Located in Spring Valley, NY

dyes and well drawn intricate designs were often made as part of a bride's dowry and kept in a dowry

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Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Wool

4.6x5.9 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Dowry Rug, 100% Wool & Natural Dyes
4.6x5.9 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Dowry Rug, 100% Wool & Natural Dyes

4.6x5.9 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Dowry Rug, 100% Wool & Natural Dyes

Located in Spring Valley, NY

dowry chest for decades without being used on the floor and passed on to daughters and grand daughters

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Wool

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian Middle Eastern blanket wedding dowry

Category

19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Romanian Painted Blanket Chest with Church Motif, c.1900
Romanian Painted Blanket Chest with Church Motif, c.1900

Romanian Painted Blanket Chest with Church Motif, c.1900

Located in Savannah, GA

geometric borders, circa 1900. Bold colors and stepped border evoke Romanian village dowry chest

Category

Early 20th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Pine

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest

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

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Pennsylvania Painted Two Drawer Dowry or Blanket Chest
18th Century Pennsylvania Painted Two Drawer Dowry or Blanket Chest

18th Century Pennsylvania Painted Two Drawer Dowry or Blanket Chest

Located in Milford, NH

A Pennsylvania pine painted two drawer dowry or blanket chest with a wonderful surface. The chest

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18th Century American Primitive Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Pine

Vintage Hand-Carved Chinese Wooden Chest, Early 20th Century
Vintage Hand-Carved Chinese Wooden Chest, Early 20th Century

Vintage Hand-Carved Chinese Wooden Chest, Early 20th Century

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

a ceremonial or decorative purpose — likely used as a dowry chest, altar box, or offering container

Category

1920s Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Kazak Blue and Beige Geometric Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim
Antique Kazak Blue and Beige Geometric Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim

Antique Kazak Blue and Beige Geometric Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

hosts a unique all over field design with many variations of the ram’s horn and dowry chest symbols

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1880s European Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Wool

Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk
Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk

Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

centuries, Stollentruhen served as dowry chests, storage chests, and secure containers for valuable textiles

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17th Century German Gothic Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Steel

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk with Brass Fretwork and Folk Art Design
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk with Brass Fretwork and Folk Art Design

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk with Brass Fretwork and Folk Art Design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

decorated with brass studs and fretwork Dowry chests like this were often used in the export of spices

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Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Pine Blanket Chest Trunk 6 Ft
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Pine Blanket Chest Trunk 6 Ft

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Pine Blanket Chest Trunk 6 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

, dowry chest, coffer, or trunk. The large chest is crafted from pine and retaining a beautifully hand

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Country Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Iron

Large 16th century carved and polychroom painted oak Venetian chest, Italy
Large 16th century carved and polychroom painted oak Venetian chest, Italy

Large 16th century carved and polychroom painted oak Venetian chest, Italy

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Italian denomination, were often produced as bedchamber or dowry chests. Indeed, in many parts of the

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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Dowry Chest

Materials

Wood, Oak

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Antique Dowry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique dowry chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and pine, every antique dowry chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique dowry chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique dowry chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Folk Art and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Dowry Chest?

Prices for an antique dowry chest start at $278 and top out at $16,500 with the average selling for $2,775.
Questions About Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.