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Chinese Dowry Chest

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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters
Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Dowry Chest, Oriental, Nesting Box, Ceramic, Art Deco, Storage, C.1930
Vintage Dowry Chest, Oriental, Nesting Box, Ceramic, Art Deco, Storage, C.1930

Vintage Dowry Chest, Oriental, Nesting Box, Ceramic, Art Deco, Storage, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a charming vintage dowry chest. An Oriental, lacquered nesting box with ceramic inset

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Lacquer

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Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s
Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s

Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s

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H 39.77 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in

Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s Miscellaneous Object - Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk - yin

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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George

1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George

Located in Manhasset, NY

1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Trunk or Dowry or Blanket Chest
Chinese Trunk or Dowry or Blanket Chest

Chinese Trunk or Dowry or Blanket Chest

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H 22.5 in W 45 in D 16 in

Chinese Trunk or Dowry or Blanket Chest

Located in Manhasset, NY

A fine antique dowry chest or trunk. Chinese depicting an Asian scene. The overall truck case

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Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk
A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk

A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk

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H 24 in W 35 in D 22.25 in

A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk

Located in Austin, TX

A vividly painted Chinese dowry or wedding chest of strong elm wood. The main image

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Chinese Heavily Carved Camphor Dowry Chest or Coffee Table
Chinese Heavily Carved Camphor Dowry Chest or Coffee Table

Chinese Heavily Carved Camphor Dowry Chest or Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a beautiful Mid-20C Chinese heavily carved camphor dowry chest or coffee table. Made

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Marriage Chest, Asian, Chinese Elm, Carved Dowry Trunk, circa 1900
Antique Marriage Chest, Asian, Chinese Elm, Carved Dowry Trunk, circa 1900

Antique Marriage Chest, Asian, Chinese Elm, Carved Dowry Trunk, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique marriage chest. An Asian, Chinese elm carved dowry trunk, dating to the 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Elm

Early 20C The Queen Playing with Sword Camphor Dowry Chest
Early 20C The Queen Playing with Sword Camphor Dowry Chest

Early 20C The Queen Playing with Sword Camphor Dowry Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a beautiful Early 20C The Queen Playing with Sword Camphor Dowry Chest. Made in Hong

Category

Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Wedding Chest/Dowry
Wedding Chest/Dowry

Wedding Chest/Dowry

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H 36 in W 77 in D 26.25 in

Wedding Chest/Dowry

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large and impressive chest on stand. Finely refinished with original hardware.

Category

20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

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Materials

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Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

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Located in Braintree, GB

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Materials

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Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Materials

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19th Century Korean Chest

19th Century Korean Chest

Sold|$5,850

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Located in Houston, TX

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Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier in Hammered Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier in Hammered Brass

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier in Hammered Brass

$29,700

H 24.81 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier in Hammered Brass

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, chandelier model 12369, brass, Italy, design circa 1951 Organic chandelier by Angelo Lelii designed for Arredoluce. Six leaves open towards the ceiling ...

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Lrg Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Style Round Dragon Box Qianlong Mk
Lrg Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Style Round Dragon Box Qianlong Mk

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Located in Richmond, CA

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Materials

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Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler 'Apollo' Lounge Chair in Leather
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By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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$11,651

H 59.26 in W 51.97 in D 1.58 in

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Located in London, GB

Painted to the front and rear with outdoor scenes of nature, with courting couples and winged cherubs, in the typical Rococo style.

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Materials

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Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

$145,000

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Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Located in Queens, NY

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By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Willy Rizzo 'TRG' Circular Yellow Coffee Table
Willy Rizzo 'TRG' Circular Yellow Coffee Table

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$12,000

H 13.78 in W 53.15 in D 53.15 in

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By Willy Rizzo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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M.C. Magnani & A. Schieppati 1950s Milanese Vanity Table in Walnut and Maple

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Chinese Dowry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese dowry chest available at 1stDibs. A Chinese dowry chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese dowry chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Chinese dowry chest, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Dowry Chest?

Prices for a Chinese dowry chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,311.