Dowry Chests

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.

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 ...

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

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.

A nice example of a small 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...

An antique hand painted marriage or dowry chest originating from Northern Europe and dating from the late 18th century.

Impressive peaked hardwood dowry or jewelry box. This ornate piece features all brass hardware and is wood lined on the interior. Great functional piece or use or display.

This exceptional and colorful chest is dated 1897 but dates back to the early 19th century. It was customary to "recycle" older chests by repainting them in celebration of an upcomin...

Painted wedding chest featuring a pair of birds and floral design from the south of Sweden. All original!

Bound in Iron and Brass with Brass decoration to the front and domed lid , heavy iron hardware complete this fabulous piece. from Northwest India.

An amazing antique c19th century chest originating from the Turkman people of Afghanistan, Central Asia. Beautifully carved with a great naive aesthetic. The piece is pegged rather ...

A very attractive antique early 19th century hand painted folk art Swedish dowry/blanket chest, circa 1820. The sarcophagus shaped lidded top enclosing a large storage area for cloth...

Dowry chest in original paint dated 1869 to celebrate wedding.

Dowry chest in original black paint with the initials AA dated 1874.

German Pennsylvania also known as Pennsylvania Dutch dowry chest, blanket chest or coffer. Large-scale, in the chip carved Pennsylvania style typical of the early 18th century.

A fine antique dowry chest or trunk. Chinese depicting an Asian scene.

Large scale oak dowry chest inlaid with mother of pearl. All sides, top and bottom are each one solid wide board.

A very stylish and elegant inlaid Ottoman/Arabic dowry chest, Damascus work, circa 1860. This very beautiful antique chest has a serpentine shaped white marble top, with a carved ed...

Styled after traditional dowry chests, this Indian storage trunk is a lovely example of traditional craftsmanship.

Handcrafted Tibetan dowry chest cabinet, polychrome floral designs hand-painted in front.

Carved wood Pennsylvania Dutch dowry chest and matching stand. Chest has domed hinged lid and decorative floral carvings on all panels.

The height and plate surface of the top make for an excellent coffee table. These dowry chests were often used in the export of spices, rugs, and silks to the West in the 18th and 19...

The height and plate surface of the top make for an excellent coffee table. These dowry chests were often used in the export of spices, rugs, and silks to the West in the 18th and 19...

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel bone designs.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic and floral ottoman designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel bone designs.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic and floral Ottoman designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel bone designs.

Handcrafted Tibetan dowry chest cabinet, polychrome floral designs hand painted in front.

Commode with Moorish arches and intricate Islamic and floral Ottoman designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel bone desig...

Substantial dowry chest with great hardware and interior candle box.

Beautifully decorated and intricately carved hardwood bride's dowry chest or damchiya. The front corners are carved with primitive horse head finials.

Syrian 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.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel bone designs.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moorish designs.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel bone designs.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moorish designs.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moorish designs.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel bone designs.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moroccan camel bone designs.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel bone designs.

German dowry chest made circa 1820 for one Anna Bertha Holderegger.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moroccan camel bone designs.

Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moroccan camel bone designs.

Colorful and architectural Austrian folk painted dowry chest, the top with three shaped lozenges having floral decoration, surrounded by grain painted banding, over paneled front wit...

An authentic piece of furniture that is characterised by its straightforward design and the great patina and texture of the light oak wood. Chests like this one were traditionally al...