Marriage Chest

Hand-painted floral motif. Hand-carved front and drawer base. Flip-top access. Single drawer. Original hardware.

Antique Folk Art painted marriage chest Central European, circa 1820 Pine painted chest with candle box, original strap hinges and carrying handles.

An interesting feature of this chest is the imagery carved into the center panel which has the initials C.P.

Of rectangular form with painted under-lid showing the betrothed amidst foliage and birds, nail head decoration centering a pierced iron lock plate with lions, locking key, raised on...

Stunning and original European marriage chest. These trunks/chests are becoming harder and harder to source now and prices have increased rapidly over the past 6 months.

Stunning and original European marriage chest. These trunks/chests are becoming harder and harder to source now and prices have increased rapidly over the past 6 months.

Stunning and original European marriage chest. These trunks/chests are becoming harder and harder to source now and prices have increased rapidly over the past 6 months.

Hearts & Flowers: Charming little marriage chest with original walnut-colored ground (simulating a finer wood than the actual Provincial Nordic pine used to make the piece) and furth...

Wikipedia: A cassone (plural cassoni) or marriage chest is a rich and showy Italian type of chest, which may be inlaid or carved, prepared with gesso ground then painted and gilded.

This is an early marriage of an English oak chest from circa 1700 with a believed to be Dutch lid which is pro-ported to be earlier.

An absolutely stunning large Japanese black lacquered storage chest, 19th century. This chest is offered with superb hand carved wooden plum and cherry blossom flowers, and spectacul...

19th Century Swedish marriage chest. Hand painted with a dome top and carrying handles each side.

Late 19th Century Swedish marriage chest. Beautifully hand painted with a flat top.

19th century Swedish marriage chest. This chest is decorated with flora, fauna, and hearts and is dated 1834.

Beautiful carved oak mule chest, marriage chest This is an attractively carved oak Marriage Mule chest, the coffer has detailed “Tree of Life” pattern carved panels on the top and...

A French marriage chest, also known as a cassone or coffre de mariage, which was traditionally given as part of a bride’s dowry.

Normandy marriage chest, naive paintwork, minor losses and historical treated worm damage.

Small walnut marriage chest, circa 1700. Poker work on the front with initials in a fleur de lys design, flanked either side by doves.

Antique French Marriage chest, charmingly naïve painted wooden trunk Normandy, France Circa 1860, Light Paint Losses. several historic worm holes.

Antique French marriage chest, Naively painted wooden small-scale chest, Light paint losses several historic worm holes, Normandy, France, circa 1890.

Late 18th century European hand painted marriage chest. The rich dark red base color is highlighted with areas of floral pattern and a heart detail below the lock on the front.

Large 19th century French cherry coffer or marriage chest This chest is a large piece it is made in thick cherrywood, so very heavy and stable, it has two large panels on the f...

A huge 19th century Italian domed marriage chest, with its original pierced iron work, key and painted surface.

Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Marriage Chest or Carved Coffer This is a lovely old piece, and is in remarkably good condition for its age, the coffer has gothic carvings of Dragons and...

18th century Italian black walnut cassone (marriage chest) features carved foliate and dolphin front panel, egg and dart trim, paw feet, hand-forged iron handles and interior ram's h...

Normandy Marriage Chest, working lock, untouched original paint.

A well proportioned circa 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest.In the original mid-blue paint it is decorated in typical Swedish folk style with a decorated wreath and fl...

Normandy Marriage Chest France Early 19th Century. Painted Pine This painted pine Coffre de Mariage was traditionally given to a bride in Normandy to hold her precious items.

19th century Northern Europe pine marriage chest, circa 1866 We are proud to offer a unique 19th century hand painted pine marriage chest dated 1866.

Large 18th century carved oak cassone, marriage chest or carved coffer This is a lovely old piece, and is in remarkably good condition for its age, the coffer comes from either Sp...

Large 18th Century Carved Oak Marriage Chest This is a lovely old piece, originally a Mule chest has been converted into a much more practical sideboard with a front opening door.

Add this uniquely small late Italian renaissance cassone (or marriage chest) to your collection for bit of historic sophistication.

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...

A beautiful pair of dowry or marriage chests that probably date to the Mughal period in India.

Spanish dome top leather brass studded marriage chest or travel trunk This is a very attractive piece, it has a dome top and it is covered in superb quality thick Tan leather with...

An exceptional 18th century Marriage Trunk - Malle - from the Provence region of France. Soundly constructed from wood and clad in leather. Beautifully decorated with bronze nail hea...

We are delighted to offer for sale lovely original hand carved from solid Oak Danish chest on stand, possibly a marriage chest A good looking and well-made piece, the top is fully...

A true token of love. Small 19th century normandy marriage box. Wonderful original painted finish. Good condition. France Circa 1860.   

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...

An attractive piece with original hand painting, on the front there are three painted panels and there is one on each side, the top of the chest is also panelled but most of the pain...

The beautiful 16th century Italian renaissance cassone or marriage box with its rare small size will make a lovely addition to your decor. With two carved panels with mask decoration...

ANTIQUE PAINTED DOMED TRUNK A highly decorative chest of lovely proportions with a slightly domed top.

Painted Austrian Dome Top Blanket Chest. This is a marriage chest. Wonderful painting applied inside and out.

Late 19th Century Normandy Marriage Chest. Original Painted Pine. Normandy, France Circa 1890.

Very naïve, rustic and heavy – probably made in a village, and very different from the usual ‘marriage chests’ found around Indonesia. Late 19th/early 20th century.

Good 18th century painted Austrian marriage coffer, 1790 Dimensions: 69.5 inches (177 cms) wide 24.5 inches (62 cms) deep 31.5 inches (80 cms) high.  

A cassone is an Italian chest, usually used as a marriage chest, and the most elaborately decorated piece of furniture of the Renaissance.

Good early 19th century painted Austrian marriage coffer dated 1825. Dimensions 54.5 inches (138 cms) wide 24 inches (61 cms) deep 24.5 inches (62 cms) high.    

Good early 19th century painted Austrian marriage coffer, 1810. Reference: 5823 Dimensions 49 inches (124 cms) Wide 27.5 inches (70 cms) Deep 27 inches (69 cms) High

Continental painted pine chest, probably German. A well painted continental pine marriage chest, coffer or blanket box.

This antique walnut figural cassone chest-trunk, this ornately carved chest, also known as a marriage chest, is of Lombard origin, Bergamo, comes from a private collection of Milan ...

The numerous heart motifs and symbolism demonstrate that this was a marriage chest representing love, union, abundance, guidance, protection, loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness, alertne...

This grand cassone exemplifies the opulent artistry of Italian marriage chests, combining sculpture, painting, and gilding into a single masterpiece.

Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...

A rare survivor from a fleeting moment in Cowan Pottery's history, before it closed at the onset of the Great Depression, this plate designed by Thelma Frazier Winter depicts a riot ...

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique set of seven dining armchairs with table, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This unique dining ensemble is among the finest works we have en...

A distinctive 1950s Scandinavian Modern three-drawer commode, professionally wallpapered with Josef Frank’s iconic clover leaf motif. The decorative surface adds a vibrant yet refine...

Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.

Beautiful Gustavian secrétaire desk / bureau crafted in oak and finished in a decorative light blue hue with an attractive patina. The piece is constructed in two sections, with an ...

Blue Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: about 1805 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Fir Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 149 cm (166 cm with frame) 58.66 in (65.35 in with fra...

Art Deco style wool Rya Rug with a geometric pattern. Dimensions: H(without/with fringe) 143/166 cm, W 108 cm, D 0.5 cm