Dowry Chests

Antique circa 19th century wooden dowry chest from Sulawesi island. Typically used to store fabric and traditional jewelry.

1850 19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware and hinged candle box.

A late 19th Century Dowry Chest, Softwood India, Ca.1890 A late 19th century Indian softwood and iron-mounted dowry chest, fitted with a door.

An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior.

A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden compartments and beautifully aged patina!

A large dowry chest from the Indian sub continent. In rosewood embellished with finely casted brass fittings.

This massive 19th century, antique wheeled dowry chest is stunning. Constructed of solid teak and measuring just over 5ft in length and almost 3 ft tall, it is a massive piece of fu...

Painted hope chest with stylized "Tree of Life," dated 1874. The style of this chest is typical of the late 1700s, so it is likely that it was passed down through generations and rec...

A very attractive antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850. A fine quality antique Zanzibar dowry chest, the hinge lidded chest is pr...

A charming hand-carved marriage /dowry chest featuring intricate geometric and floral carvings on all sides.

Mid 18th Century English George II Period Mule Dowry Chest / Trunk. The trunk is constructed from oak using mortise and tenon joinery.

This is an antique dowry chest, a Burmese, teak trunk dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890.

A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a slanted top strengthened by metal hardware reinforcements.

A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the insi...

A magnificently decorated mid-19th century Swedish hand crafted and painted pine wedding dowry chest, dated 1855. This large and impressive chest features high quality craftsmans...

A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated 1723. The chest of a rare & unusual size, the top with a lift up lid with hand-forged ...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood characters and brass ornaments.

A very good antique Scandinavian carved Baroque Folk Art dowry chest, Circa 1780. The chest having a gently domed top with a hinged lid having the original 'snipe' hinges, the edge ...

In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Antique Extra Large Adriatic Dowry Chest or Trunk done in pine with hand-painted floral ornaments.

This is a charming vintage dowry chest. An Oriental, lacquered nesting box with ceramic inset, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.

1815. Early 19th century Swedish marriage chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware and hinged candle box. Measures: W 156 x H 71 x D 57cm Internal H 57 x D 52cm.

The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides, and back. The front panels have added X form decorative pieces and all frames have ...

A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels, three drawers and scalloped skirt.

Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian Middle Eastern blanket wedding dowry chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eas...

We have two hand carved and painted wood dowry chests from Bali. Included are contemporary hand made rustic stands appropriately matching the workmanship and style of the chests.

Believed to have originated from Southern Italy.  Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

WOW!!!! This “Jodang” dowry chest is a keepsake encasing a rich, cultural Indonesian Maduran heritage functioning exactly like a “wedding chest” or a “hope chest.”

WOW!!!! This “Jodang” dowry chest is a keepsake encasing a rich, cultural Indonesian Maduran heritage functioning exactly like a “wedding chest” or a “hope chest.”

They certainly are!! These “Jodang” dowry chests are keepsakes encasing a rich, cultural Indonesian Maduran heritage functioning exactly like a “wedding chest” or a “hope chest.”

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...

A very good, monumental antique oak mule chest, dowry coffer, Yorkshire, England circa 1720.

This striking Russian sunduk began life as a 19th-century dowry chest, built in the traditional manner from thick timber reinforced with hand-riveted iron straps.

A period 18th century flat top Danish Baroque dower chest or trunk in carved oak decorated with architectural porticos and dated 1735. Offers original side handles, key plate and ori...

A superb example of an Indian (Gujarat) dowry chest with ornate frame, iron reinforcements and wheels.

Historically, trunks like this were used as household storage or dowry chests, meant to hold textiles, clothing, or personal belongings.

Peg work joinery and a lovely hand tooled zigzag motif trailing the subtle edges make this a conversation piece to behold not to mention a once esteemed dowry chest from a time when ...

Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian Middle Eastern blanket wedding dowry chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Middle Eas...

These versatile storage trunks were commonly made of elm, pine, or keyaki wood and often used as wedding or dowry chests. The interior is lined with paper adorned with Korean charact...

Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method.

Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method.

A 19th Century Zanzibar trunk A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers This hardwood chest is decorated with brass, studs and fretwork Dowry ches...

Measuring 28"w x 18"d x 14.5"h, the chest was presumably utilized as a storage coffer or a tabletop dowry chest for textiles and valuable linens.

We were fortunate enough to get our hands on this remarkable late Baroque Swiss hand-carved dowry chest. Featuring high-relief filigree carvings and beautiful blacksmith forged iron ...

At the center appears the date (1801), accompanied by the inscription of a personal name, in keeping with the tradition of wedding and dowry chests from the Alpine region. The shaped...

And… Camphor wood is comparable to cedar wood considering its durability and insect repelling elements so, any delicate linens should be safely stowed for years to come. These chests...

In Anatolia, rugs of this quality with all natural dyes and well drawn intricate designs were often made as part of a bride's dowry and kept in a dowry chest for decades without bein...

In Anatolia, rugs of this quality with all natural dyes and well drawn intricate designs were often made as a part of a bride's dowry and kept in a dowry chest for decades without be...

Bold colors and stepped border evoke Romanian village dowry chest traditions. Simple rectangular form with iron hardware. 46 ¼ inches wide by 21 ½ inches deep by 20 inches tall.

This exceptional antique cassone, or dowry chest, was crafted in Italy circa 1830 from richly patinated walnut.

Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on the interior.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880-1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry chest with campaign handles and original wooden wheels A very well m...

Late 18th / Early 19th Century Wine Cooler. Storage Chest, Rosewood, Rococo Lead Lined. A late 18th or 19th century rosewood Regency carved wine cooler or Cellarette having a sarcop...

Its compact interior suggests a ceremonial or decorative purpose — likely used as a dowry chest, altar box, or offering container for small valuables or ritual objects.

Hand knotted in high quality wool and originating from Russia in 1880, this antique Kazak runner hosts a unique all over field design with many variations of the ram’s horn and dowry...

Description: Fabulous chest, antique Indian dowry chest, made of wood and iron with large dimensions cm in length, cm in depth, cm in height.

Historical Use In the 16th and 17th centuries, Stollentruhen served as dowry chests, storage chests, and secure containers for valuable textiles, linens, documents, and family belong...

A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers This hardwood chest which originally was painted in red some of which has now worn away is decorated with br...