Dower Chests

An exceptional Pennsylvania polychrome-painted dower, or blanket, chest inscribed in German and

This dower chest is one of a small group of painted poplar chests by an unknown artist working in

illustrated in M. Fabian's book, The Pennsylvania German Dower Chest.

A handsome oak dower chest. Beautifully carved with poly-chrome decoration and brass studs. The

A Miniature Smoke-Decorated Blanket/Dower Chest Pennsylvania, 19th Century 8

with superbly carved frontage depicting a knight on the left capital and a finely carved lady on the opposite side. The central cupboard door depicting Christ as a child held in the ...

blanket and dower chests made throughout the state. The warm yellow ground and bold red-stencil decoration

discussion on the decoration and iconography of Pennsylvania-German blanket and dower chests, see Scott T

An 18th century George II oak mule or dower chest. The chest has a hinged lid, three recessed

), p. 97; McGee, “Dower Chests,” The Magazine Antiques (June 1985), pp. 50, 99; America Hurrah and

less contemporaneous in date with the Beachtel family dower chests, and has a history in Libertytown

A strikingly beautiful dower chest in original paint with three faux panels to the front, the

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED DOWER CHEST WITH OGEE FEET-GREAT ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATION /WEAR TO THE

A beautiful hand carved dower chest in Moravian style. All original hardware, "hand forged handles

Berks County, PA painted dower chest, circa 1801. Retaining a vibrant decorated surface with tulips

18THC DOWER CHEST FROM BERKS COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE PAINT. AND PATINA -ALL

An exceptional polychrome paint decorated tulipwood dower chest with stylized arches in red, black

An outstanding mid-century blanket chest, the polychrome decorative paint, dedicated and dated in

19THC ALL ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED DOWER CHEST FROM CENTRE PENNSYLVANIA.DOVETAIL CASE AND SQUARE NAIL

This fantastic & early original red with mustard decorated hearts dower chest from Lancaster County

This original Pennsylvania blanket chest is dated and signed 1789 and was even sold by another

An outstanding example of nineteenth century German folk art, this beautiful dower chest features

probably a marriage or dower chest The chest is made in wood and is sound and in good condition The chest

A small pine dower chest in a very interesting polychrome paint design of stylised flowers and bows

is probably a marriage or dower chest and 1887 is the wedding date, the top is made from 2 planks and

This lovely little German baroque dower chest has a lot going on. The front is absolutely beautiful

This is a handsome and notable Pennsylvania German painted and decorated dower chest, probably from

An outstanding example of a tall dower mule chest featuring original sang de boeuf/brown background

WONDERFUL AND RARE 18THC ORIGINAL FEATHER PATTERNED, PAINT DECORATED DOWER OR BLANKET CHEST FROM

An outstanding faux mule chest featuring a black ground with hand-carved pattern and original

A beautiful marriage piece featuring a black ground with original polychrome folk art motifs including vases of flowers and stylised dove with the initials of the bride, R.D., and th...

Dated 1769, this dower chest is one of the earliest known. Made more exceptional by the existence

Dower's chest, cherry, yellow pine secondary wood, three drawers, beautiful rich old finish

18th Century Oak English Dower Chest, Excellent Patina

pennsylvania dower chest stepped chippendale bracket base three drawers in a

. Fabian's book, The Pennsylvania German Dower chest.

A fine Irish early 18th century walnut dower chest, the front panel with elaborate and beautifully

A good early 18th century carved oak dower chest, the oblong hinged top enclosing a lidded candle

A very well carved Charles II period oak dower chest of good size. The sharply incised carving with

Chippendale paint decorated blanket or dower chest. The chest retains its original yellow paint

This handsome Pennsylvania chest over drawers sports elaborate tulip and heart decorations, typical

An oak and mahogany George III period cross banded dower chest. Having a rectangular solid oak top

An oak George III Period Lancashire mule/dower chest. The three plank oak hinged top opening to

Very large mahogany chest with heavy brass handles, hardware and original key.

A rare chest with marine intarsia decor, perfect as a blanket/ bed-end chest or coffee table with storage. Beautiful massive brass handles. In good condition, smaller signs of age,...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1800 hand painted German clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting I have recently pu...

‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...

Diminutive size blanket chest with multicolored geometric painted design with applied molding standing on bracket base short turned legs, Western New York, circa 1820. Measures: ...

Antique Tudor/Elizabethan oak six plank boarded coffer/sword chest, circa 1540. The coffer from the period of King Henry VIII having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area lined with...

Early 19th century American pine blanket chest made from six boards. The color is a brick reddish brown and is original to the piece. The hinges appear to be original to the piece ...

This is a amazing untouched 19thc original paint decorated blanket chest is a small scale size.Wonderful as a coffee table or end of a bed for quilts & blankets.The condition is very...

An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier extendable dining room table with two leaves, made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut in good condition. The d...

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

Supported on four bracket feet, the chest has a lower pair of short drawers with brass drawer pulls. Above, the chest has a very large compartment accessed by lifting its thickly cut...

19th c paint decorated Pennsylvania blanket chest (Lancaster County) The blanket chest is dovetailed case and has original bracket feet. Original button box interior and paint, chest...

Painted Schoharie County, New York blanket chest, decorated with a beautifully embellished yellow urn of flowers on a blue ground. This is traditional fashion of the region, in which...

Shades of red fading and blending into each other in a stylized grain pattern are used to beautiful effect in the background of this extraordinary painted trunk. The design on the f...

This lamp is a elegant testament to the classic Tiffany Studios design. Crafted in early 20th century, this lamp is evocative of the Art Nouveau style that Tiffany lamps are known fo...

Featuring exquisite craftsmanship and a timeless design. the coat rack comes with its original 9 art nouveau bronze hooks, that are just simply breathtaking in the art nouveau design...

Painted blanket chest with bracketed feet and beautiful saw tooth apron. Top with molded edge and stepped cleats. An absolute delight, this festive 18th century jewel made of pine wi...