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Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful 19th Century Scandinavian blue painted marriage chest, with the owner's initials and
Category
1870s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Birch, Pine
German Pine Blanket / Marriage Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Antique painted German pine blanket/marriage chest. Wonderful folk art flowers and geometric
Category
Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Oak Marriage Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality mid 17th century oak marriage chest, having a three panel top with
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17th Century Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Oak
18th Century Hungarian Marriage Chest
Located in Cirencester, GB
marriage chest would make an evocative statement in a rustic or eclectic interior.
Increasingly rare, this
Category
Mid-18th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand
This Marriage Chest is a bright and colourful piece
Category
1920s Japonisme Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Lacquer
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
This is a profusely carved Marriage chest
Category
18th Century Gothic Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century Painted Coffer Box Marriage Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th century painted coffer box marriage chest. Dated 1860. These are now quite sought
Category
19th Century Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
Cassone Marriage Chest Italian Marquetry Coat of Arms Gilded Renaissance L73.5"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A late-16th Century, Museum Quality, Italian Walnut & Fruitwood Marquetry Marriage Chest with a
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
H 24.41 in W 73.63 in D 24.41 in
American 19th Century Painted Folk Art Marriage Chest and Hanging Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
American 19th century painted Folk Art marriage chest and hanging cupboard
A very rare and
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Early 19th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
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
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Marriage 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
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Gesso, Wood
H 26.38 in W 61.42 in D 24.81 in
Antique French Floral Painted Folk Art Marriage Chest, Late 18Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE PAINTED DOMED TRUNK
A highly decorative chest of lovely proportions with a slightly domed
Category
Late 18th Century French Folk Art Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Metal
H 14.57 in W 25.2 in D 16.15 in
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 Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest-Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ornately carved chest, also known as a marriage chest, with an opening top supported with wrought iron
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.38 in W 71 in D 27 in
Florentine Giltwood Cassone
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Italian Florentine giltwood cassone or marriage chest in relief decorated pastiglia, the
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Gesso
1700's, 18th C. Antique Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut Cassone
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique Cassone, Marriage Chest, Coffer, Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut 18th Century
Category
18th Century European Renaissance Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Walnut
H 26.125 in W 82.5 in D 28 in
English 17thC Oak Marriage Coffer Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1690
English 17thC Oak Marriage Coffer Chest
sku 1876
W80 x D32 x H57 cm
Weight 17 kg
Category
17th Century Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Oak
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 Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
Cassone, 17th Century, Italian, Baroque, Vernacular, Walnut, Carved, Hearts
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This handsome cassone has ornament with romantic associations and was most likely a marriage chest
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Walnut
H 25.6 in W 64.18 in D 22.84 in
Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Dome Top Marriage Coffer / Chest, Circa 1836
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19th C Dutch marquetry inlaid marriage coffer \ chest c.1836. It is inlaid in various
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Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Wood
ANTIQUE SPANISH LEATHER DOMED TOP ARMORIAL CREST COAT OF ARMS CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage chest of sorts as there are hearts on the sides. Each drawer has a large Royal Armorial crest
Category
1860s Spanish High Victorian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
17th Century Italian gothic gilt decorated walnut Cassone-chest
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Inner panel allows for the underside of top to be displayed to its full.
Cassone: Or marriage chest was
Category
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 18th Century Antique Carved Oak Marriage or Dowry Chest, Dated 1735
Located in Miami, FL
A period 18th century flat top Danish Baroque dower chest or trunk in carved oak decorated with
Category
1730s Danish Baroque Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique English Regency Carved Cellarette Cassone Wedding Casket Chest Trunk 33"
By George Bullock
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Regency cellarette / cassone casket / coffer / coffret , trunk or marriage chest
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Mahogany
H 24 in W 32.5 in D 25.5 in
European 19th Century Folk Art Painted Wooden Hope, Bridal Wedding Chest
Located in Cotignac, FR
this may be a French box but the decoration is also characteristic of marriage chests from eastern
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Iron
H 11.03 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
English Charles II Carved Oak Marriage Coffer, Dated 1684
Located in Southampton, NY
English Charles II carved oak marriage coffer, dated 1684.
Three paneled chest, top rail hand
Category
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Oak
Wedding Chest of Corinne de Blaru, French 19th Century Folk Art Painted
Located in Cotignac, FR
characteristic of marriage chests from eastern Europe. A chest of this size and ornamentation most likely would
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Iron
H 11.03 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Large 16th century carved and polychroom painted oak Venetian chest, Italy
Located in Meulebeke, BE
large carved and gilt painted Venetian marriage chest made in oak in the 16th century in Italy. The
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 21.26 in W 71.66 in D 21.66 in
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 Marriage Chests
Materials
Iron
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Located in Münster, DE
1800, wealthy farmers had a new marriage bed, a chest and sometimes a table and chairs made as a bridal
Category
Early 1800s German Biedermeier Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 26.58 in
Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Forney, TX
different uses, including as a blanket chest, coffee table, low cabinet, marriage box - wedding hope chest
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Country Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Iron
16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinet in walnut with rich carvings
Located in Meulebeke, BE
part of this cabinet used to be an Italian Cassone or marriage chest. These chest were richly carved
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Walnut
H 48.82 in W 61.42 in D 22.45 in
Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Marriage Dowry chest with campaign handles and original wooden wheels
A very well made and decorative
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Early 1900s Indian Arts and Crafts Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Iron
H 21.66 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in
Italian Renaissance Cassone with the Coat of Arms of the Bonfanti Family
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
occasion of a marriage. The chest would contain the bride’s trousseau and would decorate the room of the
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Walnut
H 21.66 in W 67.33 in D 23.04 in
Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Cassone Chest with Putti and Winged Dragons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Circa: Florence, 1880-1890.
A cassone (plural cassoni) or marriage chest is a rich and showy Italian
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Walnut
H 52.13 in W 83.5 in D 29.75 in
Scandinavian Painted Dowery Wedding Chest, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Colorful and brightly painted all-over with flowers and love birds, marriage or dowery chest on
Category
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Other Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
happy union and marriage between lovers. The chest is perfect for storage and an exceptionally fine
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Wood
1875 Large Antique Original Paint Hungarian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
trunk or marriage coffer chest
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original
Category
1870s Hungarian High Victorian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
H 18.9 in W 46.86 in D 19.3 in
Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front
I have recently purchased a very large
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Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
H 18.9 in W 47.05 in D 22.45 in
Stunning circa 1900 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest.
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
H 14.77 in W 38.39 in D 17.33 in
1875 Large Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk + Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with rare base drawer
I have recently purchased a very large
Category
1870s European High Victorian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 26.78 in
Antique 1880 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front.
I have recently purchased a very large
Category
1880s European High Victorian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
H 20.28 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
circa 1900 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest depicting Children's portraits and floral paintings
I have recently purchased a
Category
Early 1900s European High Victorian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
H 14.18 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
painted European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest
I have recently purchased a very large
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
H 27.76 in W 59.45 in D 25.6 in
circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting
I have recently purchased a very
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
H 24.81 in W 51.19 in D 25.99 in
Extra Large Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk c. 1800
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting.
I have recently purchased a very
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
H 21.66 in W 49.41 in D 25.2 in
1901 Dated Love Heart Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large love heart with flowers
I have recently purchased a
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
H 19.69 in W 47.45 in D 22.64 in
Diminutive Welsh Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
traditionally associated with marriages - a dowry or love chest which was held in high esteem and usually
Category
Mid-18th Century Welsh Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Oak
19th Century Painted Marriage Chest
Located in Dobbiaco, IT
Painted 19th century marriage chest, in pinewood, from Puster Valley former Austria now Italy
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Marriage Chests
18th Century Painted Marriage Chest
Located in Dobbiaco, IT
Important painted marriage chest, dated 1780, Puster valley in former Austria, now Italy, with
Category
1780s Italian Antique Marriage Chests
An Italian Renaissance Marriage Chest
Located in New York, NY
preparation for the wedding, it was customary for the man to commission a marriage chest like this one, to be
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Walnut
Colonial, Indian Carved Hardwood Marriage Chest
Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire
A good and intricately carved Colonial marriage chest, iron straps and hasp, mortice and tennon
Category
1870s Indian Colonial Revival Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Hardwood
Pine Marriage Chest
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Hand-painted floral motif.
Hand-carved front and drawer base.
Flip-top access.
Single drawer.
Original hardware.
Category
1890s Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
Antique Folk Art Painted Marriage Chest, circa 1820
Located in Heswall, Wirral
Antique Folk Art painted marriage chest
Central European, circa 1820
Pine painted chest with
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Early 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
Good Charles I Oak Marriage Chest
Located in New York, NY
A very interesting and early oak chest from the Charles 1st period circa 1620. The four panel top
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1620s British Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Oak
An 18th century Painted Mexican Marriage Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Of rectangular form with painted under-lid showing the betrothed amidst foliage and birds, nail head decoration centering a pierced iron lock plate with lions, locking key, raised on...
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Iron
Beautiful French 19th Century Antique Vintage Marriage Trunk, Original Paint
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
Stunning and original European marriage chest. These trunks/chests are becoming harder and harder
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19th Century French Antique Marriage Chests
H 21.66 in W 44.89 in D 19.69 in
Beautiful French 19th Century Antique Vintage Marriage Trunk, Original Paint
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
Stunning and original European marriage chest. These trunks/chests are becoming harder and harder
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19th Century Antique Marriage Chests
H 28.75 in W 56.3 in D 24.81 in
Beautiful French 19th Century Antique Vintage Marriage Trunk, Original Paint
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
DIMENSIONS- 114cm wide, 55cm tall, 50cm deep.
Stunning and original European marriage chest
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19th Century French Antique Marriage Chests
H 21.66 in W 44.89 in D 19.69 in
Little 19th Century Swedish Marriage Coffer with Orig Folk Art Paintwork
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Hearts & Flowers: Charming little marriage chest with original walnut-colored ground (simulating a
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Marriage Chests
Materials
Pine
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Antique Marriage Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique marriage chests is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique marriage chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. There are all kinds of antique marriage chests available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique marriage chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Baroque and Arts and Crafts antique marriage chests are of considerable interest.
How Much are Antique Marriage Chests?
Antique marriage chests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,419, while the lowest priced sells for $272 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.
Questions About Antique Marriage Chests
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
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