Chinese Dowry Chest
Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s
Miscellaneous Object - Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk - yin
Category
Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
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
$2,800
H 21 in W 46 in D 21.5 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$5,500
H 44 in W 38 in D 28 in
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Lacquer
$1,822
H 15.36 in W 15.95 in D 8.86 in
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
$9,800
H 45 in W 59.5 in D 24 in
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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
Category
Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage
Antique Chinese Brown Elmwood Dowry Chest Decorative Box with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese brown elmwood dowry chest from the 19th century, with bronze hardware. Born in
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Bronze
H 21.5 in W 21 in D 21 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Dowry Chest with Polychrome Ceremonial Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique black lacquered dowry chest with polychrome ceremonial figures and iron hardware
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 24.5 in W 35 in D 22 in
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
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique marriage chest. An Asian, Chinese elm carved dowry trunk, dating to the 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Elm
H 41.15 in W 33.86 in D 19.49 in
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
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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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.
Questions About Chinese Dowry Chest
- What is an Indian dowry chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Crafted 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.
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