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Painted Dowry Chest

Original Painted Dowry Chest Trunk or Luggage, Dated 1840
Located in Stamford, CT
A dated, signed, inscribed 1840 incredibly detailed original painted dowry chest or trunk with
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Blanket Chests

Monumental Swedish Neoclassical Hand Painted Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificently decorated mid-19th century Swedish hand crafted and painted pine wedding dowry
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Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Trunks and Luggage

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Pine, Paint

Antique Early 19C Swedish Hand Painted Pine Coffer Folk Art Blanket Dowry Chest
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive antique early 19th century hand painted folk art Swedish dowry/blanket chest
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Antique 1820s Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

Late 18th Century Hand Painted Bavarian Dowry Chest Dated 1767
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th century hand painted Bavarian dowry chest dated 1767 Offered for sale is a Bavarian
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Primitive Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Wedding Chest From 1802
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry box made for one Friedrich Eggiman in 1802. Hand painted with beautiful fine details
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Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

Wedding Chest From 1802
Wedding Chest From 1802
H 19.69 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Wedding Chest From Circa 1820
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry chest made circa 1820 for one Anna Bertha Holderegger. Hand painted with beautiful
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Antique 1820s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Wedding Chest From Circa 1820
Wedding Chest From Circa 1820
H 20.87 in W 40.16 in D 17.33 in
18th Century Swedish Folk Art antique rustic Trunk /Chest
Located in Boden, SE
painted on the mid of the lid inside. Such trunks contained a lady`s dowry and her prized possesions that
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with stylized "Tree of Life," dated 1874. The style of this chest is typical of
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Baltic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Dowry Chest, circa 1874
H 36 in W 44 in D 26 in
Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted Latvian wedding chest with symbolic "tree of life" motif with flowers
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
H 30 in W 44 in D 28 in
18th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming hope chest with many decorative details. Original paint. Interior candle box, mid-1700s!
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Latvian Country Blanket Chests

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Pine

18th Century Dowry Chest
18th Century Dowry Chest
H 41 in W 47.5 in D 30 in
Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box or Dowry Chest, circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with images of a rooster, a hen, a dog and a hare. There are stylized "tree of
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
1850 19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
H 23.23 in W 54.34 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual pair of inlaid dowry or wedding chests. Beautiful inlay of different color glass
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20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests
Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests
H 23.13 in W 31.25 in D 17.75 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
1815. Early 19th century Swedish marriage chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
H 27.96 in W 61.42 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Believed to have originated from Southern Italy.  Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
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Antique 1760s European Rococo Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior. The
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Iron

Antique 19th-Century Solid Pine and Traditional Painted Austrian Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
decorative wave pattern paint is authentic to the piece. The chest is elevated on bracket feet and is
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Large Hope Chest Blanket Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large dowry chest with great hardware. Original paint was feather brushed for a wood grain texture
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Antique 19th Century Estonian Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Hope Chest Blanket Box
Large Hope Chest Blanket Box
H 30 in W 46 in D 32 in
18th Century German Baroque Oak Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
used as dowry chests. They were used to bring the bride's trousseau or dowry into the newly formed
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

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Iron

18th Century German Baroque Oak Chest
18th Century German Baroque Oak Chest
H 24.81 in W 56.7 in D 21.26 in
Antique Asian Indian Hand Painted Tile Front Dowry Cabinet Chest Case Piece
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautifully decorated and intricately carved hardwood bride's dowry chest or damchiya. The front
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Cabinets

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Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Paint

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

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Lacquer, Paint, Wood

Chinese Vintage Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilded Calligraphy and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer wedding chest from the Mid-20th Century with gilded calligraphy, low
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Brass

Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare pastiglia marriage chest North of Italy, Liguria or Piemonte First half of 15th century wood
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Gesso, Wood

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels
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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Large 16th century carved and polychroom painted oak Venetian chest, Italy
Located in Meulebeke, BE
large carved and gilt painted Venetian marriage chest made in oak in the 16th century in Italy. The
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Trunks and Luggage

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Wood, Oak

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
, hand carved, and hand lacquered wooden traveling wedding marriage or Dowry chest with detailed Shou
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
workers This hardwood chest which originally was painted in red some of which has now worn away is
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Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
H 23 in W 37 in D 16 in

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Located in Paris, FR
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

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H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
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20th Century French Stained Glass Window with Floral Decoration Signed and Dated
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful multicolored stained glass panel with detailed floral and geometrical ornamentation. There are few small missing parts but no restorations have been made. It is placed in ...
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Early 20th Century French Windows

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Dutch Inlaid Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful intricately inlaid Dutch chest with two large lower drawers and three upper drawers each with lock.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Dutch Inlaid Chest
Dutch Inlaid Chest
H 34 in W 54 in D 24 in
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
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2010s Italian Side Tables

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Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine blanket chest is hand painted. The interior lid is painted with stylized spruce trees. The hardwood is original, including the key.
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Antique 1860s Romanian Blanket Chests

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Steel

Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Painted Pine Blanket Chest
H 24 in W 47.75 in D 20.75 in
21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
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Located in Porto, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

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19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Original painted country chest dated 1837. The chest also has painted initials KND where the D stands for Dotter, meaning daughter. At the time last names where not inherited but mad...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Blanket Chests

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Pine

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
H 18.51 in W 35.44 in D 22.45 in
Antique Swiss Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, painted chest originates from Switzerland, circa 1830s. It features a vibrant design and well preserved interior with drawers and pockets. Measurements: 27" D x 61" W ...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Antique Swiss Wedding Chest
Antique Swiss Wedding Chest
H 36 in W 61 in D 27 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
19th century painted blanket chest, the front with stylized floral and decorative motifs, on turned feet, interior candle box.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Blanket Chests

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Steel

19th Century Painted Blanket Chest
19th Century Painted Blanket Chest
H 23.5 in W 45.5 in D 20 in

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Pennsylvania Blanket Box/ Dowry Chest
Located in Culver City, CA
This piece is a Classic example of a Pennsylvania blanket box or dowry chest with painted elements
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Antique 18th Century American Country Blanket Chests

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Iron

Hungarian Dowry Chest, in Beech, with Carved and Painted Decorative Design
Located in Raalte, NL
Beautiful designed Old Hungarian dowry chest with carved and painted geometric motifs and a wrought
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests

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Beech

17th Century Oak Dowry Chest, Coffer, Trunk
Located in Alella, ES
geometric motifs over a scalloped apron, molded panelled sides, the whole retaining traces of paint finish
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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

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Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"
Located in Memphis, TN
Old world Swedish domed-top dowry chest painted black with floral motif and date "1910". This
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Blanket Chests

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Iron

Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860
Located in Memphis, TN
Green Swedish domed-top dowry chest with hand-painted flourishes and date ca. 1860. Old world
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Highly Important Louis XVI Marquetry Commode by RVLC
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in London, Middlesex
ormolu toupee feet. The commode is marked in white paint with the inventory no. from French and Co. 2964
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tulipwood

Large Antique 17th Century European Hand-Carved Wood Trunk/ Hope Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
moving handsome times to hold a dowry. The top of the lid on the inside is painted a colorful scene; the
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Antique 17th Century European Rustic Trunks and Luggage

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Wood, Paint

Green Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Tan Colored Initials, c.1830
Located in Memphis, TN
initials "ADS" and date "1882". Swedish dowry chest features a domed top with original steel trim, hardware
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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Trunks and Luggage

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Wood, Paint

Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Floral Motif, Scripted "ANNO", c.1823
Located in Memphis, TN
. This dowry chest features a wood-grain painted effect along with a wreath of flowers and vines
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Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Trunks and Luggage

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Swedish Pine Marriage Trunk with Gorgeous Wood Graining, Dovetail, 19th Century
Located in Memphis, TN
dovetailed corners and edges of this dowry chest. The hardware, handles, lock, and lid knob are all original
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Trunks and Luggage

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Original Painted Dowry Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small late 19th C original painted dowry chest. 1890. Dimensions 27.5 inches (70 cms) wide
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Antique 19th Century Romanian Blanket Chests

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Original Painted Dowry Chest
Original Painted Dowry Chest
H 22 in W 27.5 in D 17 in
Early 20th Circa Pakistani Painted Dowry Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
A Pakistani painted dowry chest with two centered doors enclosing one shelf, having an exterior
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Early 20th Century Pakistani Cabinets

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A Late 18th Century Continental Original Painted Dowry Chest, Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An antique hand painted marriage or dowry chest originating from Northern Europe and dating from
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Antique 18th Century European Cabinets

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Austrian Folk Painted Marriage Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Colorful and architectural Austrian folk painted dowry chest, the top with three shaped lozenges
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

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Pine

Austrian Folk Painted Marriage Chest
Austrian Folk Painted Marriage Chest
H 28 in W 56 in D 21.5 in
Wedding Chest From 1865
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry box made for one Derena Beer and Hans Christen in 1865. Not sure why there is also the
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Antique 1860s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

Wedding Chest From 1865
Wedding Chest From 1865
H 22.45 in W 46.86 in D 22.05 in
Wedding Chest From Circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry chest made of pine, circa 1850. Hand painted with beautiful fine details. The text on
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Antique 1850s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

Wedding Chest From Circa 1850
Wedding Chest From Circa 1850
H 20.87 in W 48.04 in D 21.26 in
Folk Art Wedding Chest, circa 1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would be
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

Folk Art Wedding Chest, circa 1940
Folk Art Wedding Chest, circa 1940
H 22.45 in W 43.71 in D 21.26 in
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1942
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would be
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1942
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1942
H 24.41 in W 46.46 in D 22.05 in
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1960
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would be
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1960
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1960
H 22.84 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in
Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1842
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baltic dowry chest in original paint. Decorated with symbolic "Tree of Life" (for prosperity
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Pine

Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
Located in London, GB
This Tyrolean marriage dowry wardrobe is most likely crafted by a local cabinet maker and painted
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Antique 1820s Austrian Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Iron

Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
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H 73.23 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1869
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Older style chest (1780-1820) that was repainted in 1869 to celebrate a wedding. Decorated with a
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Pine

Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1869
Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1869
H 37 in W 48 in D 28 in
Large Japanese Lacquered Dowry Chest, Late Edo Period
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large Japanese lacquered dowry chest from the Edo period, early to mid-19th century, with the
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Swedish Dowry/Wedding Trunk Dated 1841
Located in Evergreen, CO
has been painted on the front. A green background with pink flowers and birds decorates the front and
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Antique 1840s Swedish Blanket Chests

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Swedish Dowry/Wedding Trunk Dated 1841
Swedish Dowry/Wedding Trunk Dated 1841
H 28 in W 54.5 in D 24.5 in
Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1847
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted wedding chest featuring a pair of birds and floral design from the south of Sweden. All
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage

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Pine

Vintage Folk Art Painted Trunk/Chest Early Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A Large vintage mid 20th century pine chest/trunk marriage box with hand painted folk decoration
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Folk Art Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box, Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional and colorful chest is dated 1897 but dates back to the early 19th century. It was
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Antique 19th Century Estonian Trunks and Luggage

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Hope Chest, Blanket Box Dated 1869
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dowry chest in original paint dated 1869 to celebrate wedding. Great hardware! Interior candle box.
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Hope Chest, Blanket Box Dated 1869
Hope Chest, Blanket Box Dated 1869
H 30 in W 45 in D 28 in
Hope Chest dated 1874
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dowry chest in original black paint with the initials AA dated 1874. Great hardware and interior
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Hope Chest dated 1874
Hope Chest dated 1874
H 28 in W 52 in D 26 in
Tibetan Dowry Hand Painted Cabinet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Tibetan dowry chest cabinet, polychrome floral designs hand painted in front. Very
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Tibetan Dowry Hand Painted Cabinet
Tibetan Dowry Hand Painted Cabinet
H 35 in W 45.5 in D 18 in
Wedding Chest From, 1817
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German wedding chest made in 1817. These chests were typically part of a young woman's dowry
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Antique 1810s German Rustic Blanket Chests

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Iron

Wedding Chest From, 1817
Wedding Chest From, 1817
H 21.66 in W 46.46 in D 21.26 in
German Wedding Chest from 1820
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German wedding chest made for one Heinrich and Hedigee in 1820. These chests were typically part of
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Antique 1820s German Rustic Blanket Chests

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Iron

German Wedding Chest from 1820
German Wedding Chest from 1820
H 19.3 in W 48.43 in D 21.26 in
Early 19th Century German Oak Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
traditionally also used as dowry chests. They were used to transport the bride's trousseau or dowry to the newly
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Oak

Early 19th Century German Oak Chest
Early 19th Century German Oak Chest
H 29.14 in W 59.45 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Lacquered Wood Sicilian Blanket Chest
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A lacquered wood blanket chest manufactured in Sicily in the second half of 19th century, it was
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19th Century Teak Brass Studded Red Zanzibar Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th Century Teak red painted, brass studded Zanzibar Chest, antique Shirazi Omani Dowry Trunk. 19
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19th Century European Hand Painted Dowry Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An alluring European wedding or dowry armoire hand painted black with a detailed design within the
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Antique 1850s European Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Antique Folk Art Painted Trunk from Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Painted name and date of 1861 indicates that it may have been part of a dowry or wedding present. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests

Antique Folk Art Painted Trunk from Hungary
Antique Folk Art Painted Trunk from Hungary
H 19.5 in W 40.25 in L 19.5 in
Antique Painted and Giltwood Cassone from Florence, Italy, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful painted and giltwood cassone was hand-carved in Florence, Italy, circa 1850. A
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Delightful Folk Art Painted Antique Trunk from Romania
Located in Round Top, TX
Aside from the charming original red and white painted floral garlands and wreaths of green leaves
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Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional trunk has the original soft tones of rust colored paint that has gently aged over
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Antique Swedish Folk Art Painted Dome Top Trunk
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Tibetan Dowry Cabinet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Tibetan dowry chest cabinet, polychrome floral designs hand-painted in front. Very
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Tibetan Dowry Cabinet
Tibetan Dowry Cabinet
H 38 in W 41 in D 19 in
Pair of Indian Probably Mughal Dowry or Marriage Chests with Portraits
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Cabinets

Late 18th Century Antique Original Wedding Trunk Dated 1785
Located in Bochum, NRW
An original condition 18th century domed-top dowry chest, painted with floral motif and dated "1785
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Antique 1780s European Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

Mongolian Floral Painted Storage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
the intricately painted floral designs and concealed hinges and joinery. The cabinet is painted with
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Furniture

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Wood

Mongolian Floral Painted Storage Chest
Mongolian Floral Painted Storage Chest
H 32.75 in W 59.5 in D 16.75 in
Chinese Square Corner Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
other treasures found in a scholar’s studio. Likely given as a wedding chest as part of a bride’s dowry
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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Square Corner Chest
Chinese Square Corner Chest
H 36.75 in W 61.75 in D 16.25 in
Wedding Chest From 1887
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry box made for one Friedrich Burgi in 1887. Hand painted with beautiful fine details
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Antique 1880s German Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

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Pine

Wedding Chest From 1887
Wedding Chest From 1887
H 20.08 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in
A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A vividly painted Chinese dowry or wedding chest of strong elm wood. The main image
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk
A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk
H 24 in W 35 in D 22.25 in
Antique Indian Mughal Polychrome Wood Panel Wedding Box Chest 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful antique hand painted Indian Mughal wedding / dowry / marriage box / keepsake storage
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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

19th Century German Folk Art Painted Pine Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
a dowry for the women at the wedding (as an alternative to the chest furniture), they were often
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century, Swedish Floral Painted Dome Top Wedding Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming mid-19th century Swedish wedding trunk or dowry trunk featuring floral painted reserves
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Antique Early American Farmhouse Dovetailed Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A charming early American farmhouse country painted pine miniature blanket chest / dowry / table
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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Chinese cabinet from Fujian province features finely gilt painted doors
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1900
Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1900
H 69.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Hispano Moresque Painted Dowry Chest
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large 19th century Spanish Moorish hand-painted wooden dowry blanket trunk. Antique Hispano
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Antique 1870s Spanish Spanish Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Early 1900s Back-Painted Dowry Chest from India’s Rajasthan or Gujarat Region
Located in London, GB
A beautifully decorated and intricately carved hardwood bride's dowry chest or damchiya. The front
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Early 20th Century Indian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

Dowry Chest with Original Blue Paint & Floral Design, Northern Europe circa 1780
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful wedding chest with the original painted finish with blue background and square
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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Dowry/Wedding Armoire with Green and Maroon Paint and Floral Design
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely wedding or dowry armoire with the original painted finish, and dated 1798. The dark green
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Antique Late 18th Century European Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Paint, Pine

Antique 19th Century Dowry or Wedding Armoire w/ Maroon Paint & Floral Bouquets
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful wedding armoire featuring painted urns with floral bouquets on the red panels of the
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Antique 1820s Austrian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

German Pine Wedding Chest from 1842
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Picturesque German dowry chest made for one Anna Barbara Hegi in 1842. These chests were typically
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Antique 1840s German Rustic Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

German Pine Wedding Chest from 1842
German Pine Wedding Chest from 1842
H 20.48 in W 48.82 in D 21.66 in
Austrian Hand Painted Armoire
Located in London, GB
keep her dowry linen. The painted Tyrolean furniture is a particular production of the Alpine valleys
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Antique 1820s Austrian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Austrian Hand Painted Armoire
Austrian Hand Painted Armoire
H 73.23 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
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Painted Dowry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic painted dowry chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every painted dowry chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect painted dowry chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A painted dowry chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in neoclassical, folk art and Rococo styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Painted Dowry Chest?

A painted dowry chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,503, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $11,995.
Questions About Painted Dowry Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.