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
Materials
Pine
Marriage Dowry Chest
Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
A charming hand-carved marriage /dowry chest featuring intricate geometric and floral carvings on
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Antique Late 19th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Pine
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels
$2,653
H 21.66 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in
Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Marriage Dowry chest with campaign handles and original wooden wheels A very well made and decorative
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Arabic Walnut Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Dowry Marriage Chest Damascus 1860
$3,495
H 26 in W 47 in D 21 in
Antique Arabic Walnut Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Dowry Marriage Chest Damascus 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish and elegant inlaid Ottoman/Arabic dowry chest, Damascus work, circa 1860. This very
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Antique 1860s Turkish Islamic Blanket Chests
Materials
Marble
Early 18th Century Antique Carved Oak Marriage or Dowry Chest, Dated 1735
$3,750
H 29 in W 51 in D 28 in
Early 18th Century Antique Carved Oak Marriage or Dowry Chest, Dated 1735
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A period 18th century flat top Danish Baroque dower chest or trunk in carved oak decorated with
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Antique 1730s Danish Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Characterful 18th Century German Dome Top Oak Dowry Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
condition with amazing patina. Traditionally used as a marriage or dowry chest. A beautiful example of
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Antique 1790s German Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
H 40 in W 39 in D 23 in
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
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Pine Blanket Chest Trunk 6 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A charming 19th century Scandinavian Country Swedish Folk Art painted blanket chest, marriage chest
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Country Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
$3,995
H 17 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Forney, TX
altar tabernacle ballet box tea caddy marriage dowry apothecary chest of drawers architecture model
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Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
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Antique Inlaid Mother of Pearl Syrian Marriage Dowry Chest Coffer Trunk, 1880
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H 33 in W 47.5 in D 20.25 in
Antique Inlaid Mother of Pearl Syrian Marriage Dowry Chest Coffer Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, antique 19th century Syrian inlaid walnut dowry chest, circa 1880. This Damascus work chest
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Blanket Chests
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Pair of Indian Probably Mughal Dowry or Marriage Chests with Portraits
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of dowry or marriage chests that probably date to the Mughal period in India. They
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Cabinets
A Late 18th Century Continental Original Painted Dowry Chest, Trunk Coffee Table
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H 17.72 in W 42.92 in D 24.81 in
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
Materials
Paint
French Provincial Dowry Chest, Toile De Jouy Lined, Early 19th-Late 18th Century
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H 16.5 in W 34 in D 16 in
French Provincial Dowry Chest, Toile De Jouy Lined, Early 19th-Late 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Gorgeous 18th-19th century French Provincial marriage or dowry chest of a nice, smaller size
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wood
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
Antique Marriage Chest, Asian, Chinese Elm, Carved Dowry Trunk, circa 1900
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H 41.15 in W 33.86 in D 19.49 in
Antique Marriage Chest, Asian, Chinese Elm, Carved Dowry Trunk, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique marriage chest. An Asian, Chinese elm carved dowry trunk, dating to the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Elm
Chinese Camphor Chest Carved Antique Box Trunk Hong Kong
Located in Potters Bar, GB
intricately carved details showing the junk ships Would have perhaps functioned as a marriage or dowry chest
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Diminutive Welsh Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
traditionally associated with marriages - a dowry or love chest which was held in high esteem and usually
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Rare Welsh Oak Coffer Bach
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
traditionally associated with marriages, a dowry or love chest which was held in high esteem and handed down
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Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique French Settee
Located in Cardiff, CA
bleached tone and upholstered in antique raw linen from a marriage dowry chest.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Materials
Cane, Raw Linen, Wood
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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
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20th Century Danish Victorian Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
$659Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Linen, Velvet
18th c. Painted Danish Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
An impressive cabinet in original dry-scraped cream/grey paint, consisting of a wonderful overhanging baroque arched cornice on a two door cupboard with single adjustable shelf above...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
$6,473
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
$693 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Rattan
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Large hand quilted patchwork bed quilt made from organic cotton
$571 / item
H 80.71 in W 64.97 in D 0.4 in
Large hand quilted patchwork bed quilt made from organic cotton
By granite + smoke
Located in London, London
'Large grid' hand made quilt 100% Organic cotton quilts hand made in short runs by a small family run artisan studio in India. Made using GOTS certified fabric which is screen print...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton, Organic Material
Rustic Farmhouse Antique Painted Folk Art Bridal Chest - Trunk
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A primitive yet highly decorative bridal chest from Romania. This chest is made of pine and dates from around 1900. The original paintwork is somewhat worn, which, however, gives it ...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
$5,296
H 38.59 in W 50.4 in D 30.32 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original condition with the original blue toned paint. Dated 1850 and monogrammed in black. T...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Jacob OchterveltThe Grape Seller by Jacob Ochtervelt (Workshop), Oil on Canvas, Period Frame, c. 1660
$32,955Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.12 in W 35.04 in
The Grape Seller by Jacob Ochtervelt (Workshop), Oil on Canvas, Period Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jacob Ochtervelt (Workshop) The Grape Seller oil on canvas unframed: 80.7 x 61 cm.; 31 ¾ x 24 in. framed: 109.5 x 89 cm.; 43 1/8 x 35 in. Essay: This captivating piece, originatin...
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1660s Dutch School Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790 which is the Swedish Gustavian era, otherwise known as neoclassical. Typical to th...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Pine
Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint
$5,649
H 28.94 in W 38.59 in D 22.84 in
Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique Swedish sideboard. The sideboard is unusually low and made in gustavian style. It is an authentic country house furniture from 1834 made in Hälsingland. The frame is mad...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
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Marriage Dowry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the marriage dowry chest you’re looking for. Each marriage dowry chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer marriage dowry chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right marriage dowry chest, those designed in folk art, Arts and Crafts and Baroque styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Marriage Dowry Chest?
A marriage dowry chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,483, while the lowest priced sells for $760 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.
Questions About Marriage Dowry Chest
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is an Indian dowry chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Crafted 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.
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