Dowry Chests

The chest has some old restorations. Chests of this shape, material and size, often called cassone from their Florentine Italian denomination, were often produced as bedchamber or d...

A charming 19th century Scandinavian Country Swedish Folk Art painted blanket chest, marriage chest, dowry chest, coffer, or trunk.

The innermost wrapping border bears key geometric depictions resembling dowry chests and bridal hair bands symbolizing a prosperous marriage, while the equally intricate, mirrored ve...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Antique hand carved solid Danish Oak trunk or coffer which is dated 1631 Please ...

China, an exquisite original antique hand made, hand carved, and hand lacquered wooden traveling wedding marriage or Dowry chest with detailed Shou "Longevity" marriage symbols that ...

The chest originally contained dowry items (such as clothing and blankets) and was subsequently used for household valuables of all kinds.

Pieces of this type were commonly used as blanket chests or dowry trunks, serving as both storage and a personal statement within the home.

Hand-painted with traditional floral motifs and rich decorative detailing, this antique pine trunk embodies the rustic elegance and storied charm collectors seek in European country ...

Dimensions: Height: 30.5cm Width: 31.5cm Depth: 22cm It is known as a dowry chest or strongbox. These chests are typically made of solid wood and feature decorative brass overlay...

An antique Indian Damachiya hand carved bridal cabinet having meticulous decoration and inlaid mirrors, figural and animal forms. A pair of small doors open in the center to storage...

Originating from Rajasthan, India, this vaulted dowry or trinket chest showcases exceptional folk artistry characteristic of the period.

Depending on the wealth of the household, there may also have been furniture such as a corner cupboard and a dowry chest (or bride’s box); a storage chest designed to hold linen, bla...

The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been displayed in the clean room of the house with the dowry textiles.

The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been in the clean room of the house with the dowry textiles.

Antique Himalayan Cabinet, late 19th Century, likely from the Swat Valley region of what is now Pakistan, it was probably a dowry or granary chest. Beautiful hand carved motifs.

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Scattered throughout the field is a constellation of symbolic details: stars signaling guidance and destiny, birds evoking joy and spiritual ascent, trousseau chests referencing dowr...

Large carved chest/sideboard, believed to be an Indian dowry chest.

This piece is a Classic example of a Pennsylvania blanket box or dowry chest with painted elements and carved feet.

Beautiful Indian Dimchiya dowry chest with ornately carved decoration. Single small central door with metal hinges and latch, fantastic elaborate carved panels including flowers and ...

This dowry chest is complete with the original key.

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.