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Bridal Chest

Folk-Art Bridal Chest, 1826
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German pine bridal chest made in 1826 for a certain Jacob Sallberger. Hand-painted with beautiful
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Antique 1820s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Folk-Art Bridal Chest, 1826
Folk-Art Bridal Chest, 1826
H 20.08 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in
Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1875
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German pine bridal chest made in 1875 for a certain Jolef Stalber. Hand-painted with beautiful fine
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Antique 1870s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1875
Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1875
H 19.69 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
A large 18th Century Balkan Adriatic Coast Bridal Chest
Located in Belgrade, RS
This is an exquisite example of bridal chest showcasing all the features of a distinctive Balkan
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Antique Late 18th Century Balkan Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

German Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1829
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German bridal chest made in 1829. Hand-painted with beautiful fine details. The iron hinges are
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Antique 1820s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

German Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1829
German Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1829
H 21.26 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
German Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1887
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German bridal chest made in 1887. Hand-painted with beautiful fine details. The iron handles are
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Antique 1880s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Wrought Iron

German Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1887
German Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1887
H 26.38 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
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
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Antique Early 1800s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the homes of the affluent
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Walnut Hamburger Schapp Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
and took the place of the bridal chest. The Hamburg Schapp model became particularly well known, but
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Turkish Transitional Red and Blue Wool Kilim by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
innermost wrapping border bears key geometric depictions resembling dowry chests and bridal hair bands
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Vintage 1920s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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Antique Swedish "Bridal Chest" from 1843 in Pine
Located in Singapore, SG
Allmoge - Trousseau anno 1843, original painting with visible initials - painted pine A "bridal
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Antique 1840s Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Pine

Swedish Antique Allmoge, Trousseau Anno, 1853, Original Initials
Located in Singapore, SG
Well kept bridal chest in painted pine, fantastic character.  
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Pine

Antique Allmoge Chest from Sweden 1839 in Pine
Located in Singapore, SG
A typical Allmoge bridal chest or trousseau. When couples got married the bridals parents gave a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Allmoge Chest from Sweden 1839 in Pine
Antique Allmoge Chest from Sweden 1839 in Pine
H 14.97 in W 41.34 in D 24.41 in
Mid-18th Century Scandinavian Oak Bridal Dome Trunk, Dated 1745
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique mid-18th century hand painted Scandinavian oak bridal dome trunk and with ornate wrought
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Antique 1740s Scandinavian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th c. Italian Bridal Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive 17th c. Italian carved wood bridal chest
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

17th c. Italian Bridal Chest
17th c. Italian Bridal Chest
H 33 in W 46 in D 24 in
Bridal Chest with Original Paint, Austria, Dated 1805
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful bridal chest with original paint from Austria is dated 1805. Works well as a blanket
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Blanket Chests

Early 19th Century Floral and Figure Italian Painted Bridal Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Measures: H.67cm - W.122cm - D.68cm H.25.4 in – W.48 in – D. 26.8 in Tyrolean painted chest, not
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

17th Century Walnut Nord Italian Cassone
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent piece of Florentine case goods. This 16th century bridal chest with carved elements
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Vintage Indian Damchiya
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditionally used to store bridal dowries, this impressive wedding chest makes for an excellent
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20th Century Indian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Indian Damchiya
Vintage Indian Damchiya
H 43 in W 52 in D 35 in
19th Century Indian Brass over Wood Bridal Chest with Hand-Tooled Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian brass over wood bridal chest from the 19th century, with hand-tooled décor. Created in
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Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bavarian Painted Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Bavarian bridal chest with the original polychrome painted decoration. Dated
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Antique 19th Century German Blanket Chests

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Pine

19th Century Bavarian Painted Chest
19th Century Bavarian Painted Chest
H 26 in W 55.25 in D 26.5 in
Antique mid-19th century German Black oak dome top chest or blanket box
Located in Casteren, NL
during agricultural workdays, earning them the monikers of linen chests or bridal chests. The latter
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

19th Century Anglo Indian Box or Coffee Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
, they were also given as bridal chest. Origin: Anglo India. Duration: circa 1840-1860. Size: W
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Syrian Chest, 19th Century
Located in Ballard, CA
Stupendous large Bridal Syrian chest with exquisite mother of pearl inlays, Rare antique 19th
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Syrian Chest, 19th Century
Syrian Chest, 19th Century
H 48.5 in W 58.75 in D 24.5 in
18th Century Italian Cassone or Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
chest was commonly given to the bride by her parents as a wedding gift and placed in the bridal suite. A
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Cassone or Chest
18th Century Italian Cassone or Chest
H 23 in W 60.5 in D 20 in
Antique Ed Roos Forest Park Line Cedar Blanket Chest Hope Storage Trunk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
bridal hope chests and were marketed worldwide. The same style chest was made from 1918 until the early
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Vintage 1940s American Classical Blanket Chests

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Hardwood, Cedar

Danish Bridal Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish bridal chest, original paint, dated 1859 in pine, banded with iron.
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Danish Blanket Chests

Danish Bridal Chest
Danish Bridal Chest
H 28 in W 55.5 in D 24 in
19th Century Danish Bridal Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish Bridal Chest with Original Paint. Dated 1859 in pine, banded with iron.
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Antique 19th Century Danish Folk Art Blanket Chests

19th Century Danish Bridal Chest
19th Century Danish Bridal Chest
H 28 in W 55.5 in D 24 in
18th Century English Bridal Chest
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
In the tradition of Huguenot craftsmanship, this table-top chest features beautifully carved
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Bridal Chest
18th Century English Bridal Chest
H 13 in W 21.5 in D 11 in
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Bridal Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bridal chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bridal chest — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bridal chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each bridal chest bearing Baroque or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bridal chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company, International Silver and Lunt Silver produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bridal Chest?

A bridal chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,750, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $31,025.