Dowry Chests

Damchiya, or dowry chests (often indicated by wheeled feet), were used to store and deliver fine linens and other valuables were given to a groom’s family as part of the marriage con...

A dowry chest or cassone, from the second half of the 18th century, the front of somewhat architectural form, with a footed plinth and projecting “pilasters” separating the marquetry...

A larger sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately decorating the outside of the chest complete with two hinged handles either side.

Beautiful designed Old Hungarian dowry chest with carved and painted geometric motifs and a wrought iron brace (parts have been renewed), circa 1900.

This wheeled dowry chest is beautifully carved but very delicate in structure suffering considerable losses.

Old world Swedish domed-top dowry chest painted black with floral motif and date "1910".

This 1810s solid teak wood superbly crafted dowry chest comes from the holy town of Varanasi in central India.

A Dowry storage chest. Steeple shaped box.

Moroccan art and furniture is defined by ornate decorations and colorful detailing. This Moroccan dowry trunk is made with a hinged lid overlaid with bone and wood. It features stamp...

Rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved case with rosettes, foliate pattern and geometric motifs over a scalloped apron, molded panelled sides, the whole retaining traces ...

A very substantial Indian dowry chest in teak and rosewood, very decorative metal repoussé work featuring peacocks, extremely rare to find the original lock still attached, large car...

A most unusual and very large silver or dowry chest made entirely from solid and thickly hewn teak with large exposed dovetails and with iron bound corners, iron bindings, original d...

Beautiful 19th century, Anglo-Indian solid teak trunk with original iron bindings. It has a hinged top with two iron hasps that would have been pinned close with an iron or steel pi...

This chest was originally crafted as dowry chest in the 19th century but later modified as a storage cum bench for placing behind foot board of king size beds.

Green Swedish domed-top dowry chest with hand-painted flourishes and date ca. 1860.

This chest was custom-made for a rich landlord and is reinforced with hand beaten iron bars. The chest is on original four wheels. Made by using mortison and tennon joints. Retains t...

This is a quintessential example of old world carpentry. Made in the early 19th century it has all the features of great cabinetry such as dovetail joints, reinforced by hand forged ...

This chest was custom-made for a wealthy landlord and is reinforced with hand beaten iron bars. Made by using mortison and tennon joints. Retains the original hand-forged wrought iro...

Referred to as a "kutxa" (COO-cha), or "a box" in the Basque language, virtually every farm house and villa in the Basque country had one of these imposing arms / dowry chests on the...

This Danish hand-carved blanket, camphor, family jewels, Dowry chest. Carving on the front reads "Clavs Kron Anno 1708."

Handsome metal trunk/dowry chest with wheels,brass strapping, hand stamped geometric design amidst birds, lions, floral decoration,hand forged hardware and side handles with slightly...

Old world Scandinavian wedding trunk, hand-painted forest green with hand-painted tan colored initials "ADS" and date "1882". Swedish dowry chest features a domed top with original s...

Impressive, grand scale 19th century Syrian dowry wedding chest, beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl and lead wire.

Ornately hand-painted Swedish marriage trunk with floral motif, scripted initials, and date c.1823. This dowry chest features a wood-grain painted effect along with a wreath of flowe...

Distinctive detail to notice as well are the dovetailed corners and edges of this dowry chest. The hardware, handles, lock, and lid knob are all original, though it looks like some n...

Small late 19th C original painted dowry chest. 1890. Dimensions 27.5 inches (70 cms) wide 17 inches (43 cms) deep 22 inches (56 cms) high.

Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest, Rajasthan, circa 1900, with finial headed rectangular top above two intricately paneled doors supported on four legs. 37" H x 37" W x 12" D.

Geometric Dowry Chest, England 1716 Constructed in pine, chest with single drawer on bottom, original stain and brass studding. 45”L x 20”d x 27”h Ref.

Fine 18th century Swedish flat topped dowry chest in it's original colour and dated 1774.

Early American diminutive oak dowry chest, carved with floral arches and flowering urn.

Dowry chests have a well documented history as icons of the Eastern hemisphere.

Baltic dowry chest in original paint. Decorated with symbolic "Tree of Life" (for prosperity & fertility), birds and horses.

Monumental antique Anglo-Indian Damchiya, or dowry chest. Carved Burmese teak with hand forged iron strap work.

A large Japanese lacquered dowry chest from the Edo period, early to mid-19th century, with the “Mon” or symbol of the Tokugawa Shogun Clan.

Tall dowry chest in pine with wrought iron hinges. Great patina.

A dated, signed, inscribed 1840 incredibly detailed original painted dowry chest or trunk with original lock and key.

Stunning antique Zanzibar dowry chest, circa 1890. This useful chest can be used as a coffee table.

A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.

Unique Islamic dowry chest Profusely decorated with brassware and other metal.

A vintage Persian dowry chest offers mahogany construction with scroll and foliate Damascene brass inlay top with carved relief floral and foliate bordering, two drawers over two lon...

An elaborately carved Baroque period Dutch dowry chest with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina!

Traditionally used as a marriage or dowry chest. A beautiful example of Alpine craftsmanship.

An antique Chinese brown elmwood dowry chest from the 19th century, with bronze hardware.

19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Motifs and Lower Drawer A richly decorative 19th century Hungarian dowry chest, hand-painted in vibrant tones of red, black, a...

A fine, antique 19th century Syrian inlaid walnut dowry chest, circa 1880. This Damascus work chest is finely carved and inlaid with mother of pearl and having four stylized cypress ...

Extraordinary pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture. Excellent vintage condition.

Older style chest (1780-1820) that was repainted in 1869 to celebrate a wedding. Decorated with a symbolic "Tree of Life" to bring good fortune and fertility.

An unusual pair of inlaid dowry or wedding chests. Beautiful inlay of different color glass patterns and carved areas.

A fine example of a large Indian stick box, typically passed down through the family with each generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. The...

A fine antique German Baroque inlaid marquetry walnut dowry chest coffer circa 1700. The coffer having a lift up lid enclosing a storage space for clothing or linens, the chest is fi...

Rustic 18th century Indian Damchiya dowry hope chest sitting on Primitive wheels and featuring iron strapping and lock plates.

Gorgeous 18th-19th century French Provincial marriage or dowry chest of a nice, smaller size, leather-covered with original hardware, beautiful tack decoration, and a stand, lined wi...

Charming hope chest in a beautiful blue color with orange floral design and great hardware. All original! This chest is perfect height to double as a coffee table.

Gustavian Swedish 18th century plate rack with original gorgeous rosemåling painting, circa 1800, origin: Northern Sweden.

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...

A French rectangular Tramp Art hand carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs and X patterns. Created in France during the Turn of the Century whic...

Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...

Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...

A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...

18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...

English 19th century portrait of a White / Grey hunter in a stable. Charles Towne was born in Wigan in 1763. He was trained as a coach painter, and by the age of 17 was set up in t...

We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1818 dated Antique German Marriage wardrobe in very a rare light blue paint I have recently purchased a very large co...

A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...

18th Century Swedish antique rustique Chest from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. The chest has untouched original paint. The trunk was dated 1799 to celebrate a birthday ,and the ...