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Antique Zanzibar Chest

Zanzibar Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Zanzibar chest, with brass stud decoration, interior fitted with a lift out tray and multiple
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Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Antique Zanzibar Chest
Zanzibar Chest
H 14.5 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 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
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Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Tribal Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Zanzibar Chest
H 30 in W 57 in D 30 in
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 Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

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
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Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Other Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass, Bronze

Antique 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
A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning
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Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
H 18.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
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 Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Copper

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Zanzibar trunk A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass
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Mid-19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
H 15 in W 35 in D 18 in
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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Mid-19th Century Bahraini Islamic Antique Zanzibar Chest

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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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Late 19th Century Omani Moorish Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass, Copper

Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers This chest is in fact a mule Chest as it has 2
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Fruitwood

19th Century Zanzibar Wood & Brass Studded Coffee Cocktail Table Trunk Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely rare Zanzibar trunk, 19th century. Brass studded decorations all-over with brass clad panels
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1920s Zanzibari Islamic Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century Zanzibar trunk. A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass
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Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
H 23 in W 37 in D 16 in

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20th Century North Korean Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Iron

Antique Scandinavian Pine Baroque Folk Art Carved Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer 1780
Located in Portland, OR
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1780s Scandinavian Baroque Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Fir

18th Century Blanket Chest Blue and Red Painted
18th Century Blanket Chest Blue and Red Painted
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 24.81 in
Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest-Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Wrought Iron

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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Metal

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Located in Charlottesville, VA
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Late 19th Century Zanzibari Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Engraved Brass Zanzibar Chest on Base
Located in Wilson, NC
Engraved brass Zanzibar chest on base, with beautiful reticulated engraved brass decoration
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1830s Zanzibari Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

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Engraved Brass Zanzibar Chest on Base
H 27.25 in W 27 in D 16.5 in
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18th Century and Earlier Rustic Antique Zanzibar Chest

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19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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1870s Islamic Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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1870s Tanzanian Tribal Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Brass Overlay Zanzibar Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Brass overlay Zanzibar blanket chest, elaborate brass stud work with engraved brass edging on the
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1850s Zanzibari Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Brass Overlay Zanzibar Blanket Chest
Brass Overlay Zanzibar Blanket Chest
H 27.25 in W 53.5 in D 22.5 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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1850s Zanzibari Tribal Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Sheet Metal, Brass

19th Century Brass-studded Zanzibar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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1870s Zanzibari Islamic Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Early 19th Century Zanzibari Antique Zanzibar Chest

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1870s African Islamic Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century Omani Moorish Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Zanzibar Dowry Chest
Zanzibar Dowry Chest
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Located in Wilson, NC
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1830s Zanzibari Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Zanzibar Studded African Walnut Trunk
Zanzibar Studded African Walnut Trunk
H 20.5 in W 40.25 in D 17.75 in
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Located in Port Jervis, NY
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Mid-19th Century Congolese British Colonial Antique Zanzibar Chest

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19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century Zanzibar trunk. A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass
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Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
H 23 in W 37 in D 16 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Stationery Campaign Chest, Outstanding
Located in Dallas, TX
chest/box. Gorgeous and extremely rare and unique 19th century piece, made in 1897. Large in size
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Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Zanzibar Chest
Located in North Egremont, MA
Teak with brass overlay cut work and studs, brass handles seem to be replaced, lift top with three drawers
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19th Century Indian Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Zanzibar Chest
Zanzibar Chest
H 16.75 in W 38 in D 17 in
A Rare Zanzibar Metal Studded Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic 19th Century brass decorated teak wood Zanzibar chest.
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Metal

A Rare Zanzibar Metal Studded Chest
A Rare Zanzibar Metal Studded Chest
H 20 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in
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Located in Houston, TX
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Brass

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Brass

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Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Zanzibar trunk, circa 1850. Covered in decorative brass and metalwork over wood. Great
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Mid-19th Century Tanzanian Anglo-Indian Antique Zanzibar Chest

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Brass

Rare Zanzibar Trunk
Rare Zanzibar Trunk
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Antique Zanzibar Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Zanzibar chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique Zanzibar chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Zanzibar chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique Zanzibar chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Zanzibar Chest?

The average selling price for an antique Zanzibar chest at 1stDibs is $4,560, while they’re typically $1,695 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.

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