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Dated Hope Chest

Very Fine Carved Ebonized Mahogany Trunk Hope Chest Dated 1903 Super Clean MINT!
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved Ebonized Mahogany Trunk Hope Chest Dated 1903 Super Clean MINT!
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20th Century American Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Hope Chest dated 1852
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hope Chest, could be used as coffee table (could be 22" high). This chest was given
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests

Hope Chest dated 1852
Hope Chest dated 1852
H 23.5 in W 44.75 in D 24.5 in
Hope Chest dated 1874
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dowry chest in original black paint with the initials AA dated 1874. Great hardware and interior
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hope Chest dated 1874
Hope Chest dated 1874
H 28 in W 52 in D 26 in
Hope Chest dated 1852
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chest was given to a young lady in advent of her marriage. When the important day finally came
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests

Hope Chest dated 1852
Hope Chest dated 1852
H 23.5 in W 44.75 in D 24.5 in
Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1869
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Older style chest (1780-1820) that was repainted in 1869 to celebrate a wedding. Decorated with a
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20th Century Latvian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1869
Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1869
H 37 in W 48 in D 28 in
Hope Chest, Blanket Box Dated 1869
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dowry chest in original paint dated 1869 to celebrate wedding. Great hardware! Interior candle box.
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Antique 19th Century Baltic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hope Chest, Blanket Box Dated 1869
Hope Chest, Blanket Box Dated 1869
H 30 in W 45 in D 28 in
Hope Chest Dated 1799, Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great wedding chest with raised panels. Original painted floral decorations adorn the exterior. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Romanian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1864. Coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming hope chest in a beautiful blue color with orange floral design and great hardware. All
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hope Chest dated 1831, Coffee Table Height
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hope chest in original blue paint, great wrought iron hardware. Height is 22", could be used for
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1842
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baltic dowry chest in original paint. Decorated with symbolic "Tree of Life" (for prosperity
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1847
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted wedding chest featuring a pair of birds and floral design from the south of Sweden. All
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

German Hope Chest or Dowry Chest, Carved Oak, Dated 1718, Baroque
Located in Halle, DE
German Marriage chest / Aussteuertruhe, 301 years old! Dated 1718. Rich carvings in oakwood. Comes
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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

German Hope Chest Dated 1879
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hope chest from Saxony dated 1879 in original blue-green paint. Decorative panels show urns with
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Antique 19th Century German Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

German Hope Chest Dated 1879
German Hope Chest Dated 1879
H 23 in W 50 in D 25.5 in
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Dated Hope Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dated hope chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fruitwood, every dated hope chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dated hope chest, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A dated hope chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made dated hope chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Yarrow are consistently popular.

How Much is a Dated Hope Chest?

Prices for a dated hope chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,350 and can go as high as $19,950, while the average can fetch as much as $2,475.
Questions About Dated Hope Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.