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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 from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemorate the wedding of a new bride...

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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 characters and brass ornaments.

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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, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Wonderfully decorative and practical, this f...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers

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, three drawers and scalloped skirt. Crafted during the early 20th century, this late Qi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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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 yang Measures: 81cmx50cm H:101cm Wear Consistent with age and use

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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 Stamford, CT

1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges with a cedar interior this functional and decorative chest is simply stunning having...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

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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 Stamford, CT

A fine antique dowry chest or trunk. Chinese depicting an Asian scene.

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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.

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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.

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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 century, circa 1900.

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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 Kong circa 1920 by the You On & Co. furniture makers of Hong Kong for the China Gif...

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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.

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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

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Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Chinese Coromandel Red Lacquer 12-Panel Figural and Landscape Screen. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Oversized Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 76 Drawers and Chinese Calligraphy

Oversized Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 76 Drawers and Chinese Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

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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.