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Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest

Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest

$3,400
H 44.5 in W 58 in D 28 in
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
dowry chest in India. This 19th century, Indian Mughal wood dowry chest with carved patterns would be
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century

$590
H 14 in W 11 in D 16 in
Two Indonesian Dowry Chests on Stands from Bali (Nightstands or End Tables?)
Located in Fulton, CA
We have two hand carved and painted wood dowry chests from Bali. Included are contemporary hand
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20th Century Indonesian Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Two Indonesian Dowry Chests on Stands from Bali (Nightstands or End Tables?)
Two Indonesian Dowry Chests on Stands from Bali (Nightstands or End Tables?)

Two Indonesian Dowry Chests on Stands from Bali (Nightstands or End Tables?)

$1,750 / set
H 25.88 in W 28.63 in D 16.13 in
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

Dowry Chest, circa 1874

$1,950
H 36 in W 44 in D 26 in
Antique Wooden Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique circa 19th century wooden dowry chest from Sulawesi island. Typically used to store fabric
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Dowry Chest
Antique Wooden Dowry Chest

Antique Wooden Dowry Chest

$10,800
H 13 in W 8 in D 59 in
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

Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest

Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest

$6,500
H 48 in W 65.5 in D 34 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

18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest
18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest

18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest

$11,995 Sale Price
52% Off
H 28 in W 65 in D 26 in
Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s Miscellaneous Object - Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk - yin
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s
Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s

Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s

$2,691
H 39.77 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in
Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian Middle Eastern blanket wedding dowry
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Antique 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Antique Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

$18,500
H 41.5 in W 57 in D 21.25 in
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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest

$2,225
H 43.25 in W 34 in D 19 in
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

Late 18th Century Hand Painted Bavarian Dowry Chest Dated 1767
Late 18th Century Hand Painted Bavarian Dowry Chest Dated 1767

Late 18th Century Hand Painted Bavarian Dowry Chest Dated 1767

$695 Sale Price
61% Off
H 30.12 in W 60.5 in D 22.5 in
Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
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...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet
Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet

Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet

$2,800
H 48 in W 50.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chest for Bride
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial wedding or “Jodang” dowry chest for Bride composed of
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chest for Bride
Antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chest for Bride

Antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chest for Bride

$7,995
H 61 in W 40.25 in D 18.5 in
Antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chest for Groom
Located in Topeka, KS
Maduran Imperial wedding or “Jodang” dowry chest composed of camphor wood bearing all-over intricately
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chest for Groom
Antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chest for Groom

Antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chest for Groom

$7,995
H 76 in W 35 in D 23 in
Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chests Bride & Groom Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Imperial wedding or “Jodang” dowry chests composed of camphor wood bearing all-over intricately hand carved
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chests Bride & Groom Pair
Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chests Bride & Groom Pair

Indonesian Maduran Imperial Wedding or Jodang Dowry Chests Bride & Groom Pair

$13,995
H 76 in W 35 in D 23 in
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

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters
Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters

$5,500
H 44 in W 38 in D 28 in
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

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers

$9,800
H 45 in W 59.5 in D 24 in

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Early 19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest from the Holy Town of Varanasi
Located in Houston, TX
This 1810s solid teak wood superbly crafted dowry chest comes from the holy town of Varanasi in
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest from the Holy Town of Varanasi
Early 19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest from the Holy Town of Varanasi

Early 19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest from the Holy Town of Varanasi

H 30 in W 48.5 in D 29 in
19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed
By British Colonial
Located in Houston, TX
This chest was originally crafted as dowry chest in the 19th century but later modified as a
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Teak

19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed
19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed

19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed

H 21 in W 59 in D 16.5 in
17th Century Oak Dowry Chest, Coffer, Trunk
Located in Alella, ES
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 ...
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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

17th Century Oak Dowry Chest, Coffer, Trunk
17th Century Oak Dowry Chest, Coffer, Trunk

17th Century Oak Dowry Chest, Coffer, Trunk

H 36 in W 59 in D 22.75 in
Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Large carved chest/sideboard, believed to be an Indian dowry chest. Inside is one large space
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Other More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Indian Dowry Chest
Indian Dowry Chest

Indian Dowry Chest

H 39 in W 50 in D 26 in
Dowry Chest from India
Located in Hudson, NY
A Dowry storage chest. Steeple shaped box.
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Vintage 1920s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dowry Chest from India
Dowry Chest from India

Dowry Chest from India

H 24 in W 21 in D 14 in
Carved Dowry Chest Dimchiya
Located in Redruth, GB
Beautiful Indian Dimchiya dowry chest with ornately carved decoration. Single small central door
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Antique 19th Century Indian Bohemian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Carved Dowry Chest Dimchiya
Carved Dowry Chest Dimchiya

Carved Dowry Chest Dimchiya

H 50.79 in W 32.68 in D 24.02 in
Moroccan Tribal Dowry Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
dowry trunk is made with a hinged lid overlaid with bone and wood. It features stamped and rope metal
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Tribal Dowry Chest
Moroccan Tribal Dowry Chest

Moroccan Tribal Dowry Chest

H 13.75 in W 20 in D 12 in
Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Houston, TX
This chest was custom-made for a rich landlord and is reinforced with hand beaten iron bars. The
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Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture

Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest
Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest

Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest

H 23 in W 63 in D 35 in
West African Berber Medium Dowry Chest
Located in Alton, GB
A medium sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately
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Antique 19th Century African Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

West African Berber Medium Dowry Chest
West African Berber Medium Dowry Chest

West African Berber Medium Dowry Chest

H 16.93 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
West African Berber Large Dowry Chest
Located in Alton, GB
A larger sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately
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Antique Early 19th Century African Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

West African Berber Large Dowry Chest
West African Berber Large Dowry Chest

West African Berber Large Dowry Chest

H 20.87 in W 17.72 in D 27.76 in
Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest on Four Wooden Wheels
Located in Houston, TX
This chest was custom-made for a wealthy landlord and is reinforced with hand beaten iron bars
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest on Four Wooden Wheels
Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest on Four Wooden Wheels

Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest on Four Wooden Wheels

H 23 in W 63 in D 35 in
Indian Dowry Chest Carved Detailing with Wheeled Base
Located in Old Romney, Kent
This wheeled dowry chest is beautifully carved but very delicate in structure suffering
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Antique 1860s Indian Anglo Raj Furniture

Materials

Wood

Indian Dowry Chest Carved Detailing with Wheeled Base
Indian Dowry Chest Carved Detailing with Wheeled Base

Indian Dowry Chest Carved Detailing with Wheeled Base

H 42.52 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
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

Materials

Iron

Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860
Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860

Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860

H 28.5 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a well documented history as icons of the Eastern
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Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest

H 18.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest, Rajasthan, circa 1900, with finial headed rectangular top above two
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest

Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest

H 37 in W 37 in D 12 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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests
Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests

Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests

H 23.13 in W 31.25 in D 17.75 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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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Lacquered Dowry Chest, Late Edo Period
Large Japanese Lacquered Dowry Chest, Late Edo Period

Large Japanese Lacquered Dowry Chest, Late Edo Period

H 30.5 in W 66 in D 26.5 in
18th Century Dutch Baroque Period Carved Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
An elaborately carved Baroque period Dutch dowry chest with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century Dutch Baroque Period Carved Dowry Chest
18th Century Dutch Baroque Period Carved Dowry Chest

18th Century Dutch Baroque Period Carved Dowry Chest

H 24 in W 65 in D 24 in
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Manhasset, NY
1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George

1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George

H 21 in W 46 in D 21.5 in
Early 20th Century Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest by J. L. George
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Early 20th century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest by J. L. George
Early 20th Century Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest by J. L. George

Early 20th Century Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest by J. L. George

H 24 in W 40 in D 20 in
19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Folk Art and Lower Drawer
Located in Northport, MI
19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Motifs and Lower Drawer A richly decorative
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Folk Art and Lower Drawer
19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Folk Art and Lower Drawer

19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Folk Art and Lower Drawer

H 36 in W 45 in D 21 in
19th c Large Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Coffee Table
Located in Milford, NH
generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. The box is most likely
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Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

19th c Large Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Coffee Table
19th c Large Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Coffee Table

19th c Large Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Coffee Table

H 24 in W 37.75 in D 27 in
1980s Pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Monarch Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture. Excellent vintage
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Vintage 1980s American Beaux Arts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1980s Pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture
1980s Pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture

1980s Pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture

H 35.25 in W 36 in D 20 in
19th c Small Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Small Side or End Table
Located in Milford, NH
generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. The box is most likely
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Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

19th c Small Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Small Side or End Table
19th c Small Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Small Side or End Table

19th c Small Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Small Side or End Table

H 16.75 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
Large Wood and Brass Pagoda Dowry Chest Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive peaked hardwood dowry or jewelry box. This ornate piece features all brass hardware and
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Early 20th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Wood and Brass Pagoda Dowry Chest Box
Large Wood and Brass Pagoda Dowry Chest Box

Large Wood and Brass Pagoda Dowry Chest Box

H 7 in W 8.25 in D 7.3 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

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Circa Pakistani Painted Dowry Chest
Early 20th Circa Pakistani Painted Dowry Chest

Early 20th Circa Pakistani Painted Dowry Chest

H 37 in W 44.25 in D 18 in
A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.
Located in New York, NY
A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.
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20th Century Javanese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.
A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.

A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.

H 17 in W 26.5 in D 14 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

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Asian Indian Hand Painted Tile Front Dowry Cabinet Chest Case Piece
Antique Asian Indian Hand Painted Tile Front Dowry Cabinet Chest Case Piece

Antique Asian Indian Hand Painted Tile Front Dowry Cabinet Chest Case Piece

H 50 in W 49 in D 25 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

French Provincial Dowry Chest, Toile De Jouy Lined, Early 19th-Late 18th Century
French Provincial Dowry Chest, Toile De Jouy Lined, Early 19th-Late 18th Century

French Provincial Dowry Chest, Toile De Jouy Lined, Early 19th-Late 18th Century

H 16.5 in W 34 in D 16 in
Carved Pennsylvania Dutch Dowry Box on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Carved wood Pennsylvania Dutch dowry chest and matching stand. Chest has domed hinged lid and
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Vintage 1950s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Carved Pennsylvania Dutch Dowry Box on Stand
Carved Pennsylvania Dutch Dowry Box on Stand

Carved Pennsylvania Dutch Dowry Box on Stand

H 28 in W 28 in D 18 in
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a well documented history as icons of the Eastern
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Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest

H 18.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Ancient Kafiristan Nuristan Dowry Treasure Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ancient Kafiristan (Nuristan) dowry treasure chest Approximate dimensions: 37" wide, 26" high
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Antique 18th Century Afghan Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Ancient Kafiristan Nuristan Dowry Treasure Chest
Ancient Kafiristan Nuristan Dowry Treasure Chest

Ancient Kafiristan Nuristan Dowry Treasure Chest

H 26 in W 36 in D 16 in
Antique Belgian French Carved Dowry Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is an antique 19th century dowry chest made of solid wood, which was used to store gifts
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Antique Early 1800s Belgian Primitive Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Belgian French Carved Dowry Chest
Antique Belgian French Carved Dowry Chest

Antique Belgian French Carved Dowry Chest

H 30.5 in W 40.5 in D 15 in
Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Dowry Chest with Polychrome Ceremonial Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique black lacquered dowry chest with polychrome ceremonial figures and iron hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Dowry Chest with Polychrome Ceremonial Figures
Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Dowry Chest with Polychrome Ceremonial Figures

Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Dowry Chest with Polychrome Ceremonial Figures

H 24.5 in W 35 in D 22 in
Antique Brass Indian Gothic Mediterranean Dowry Trunk Storage Treasure Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique brass-clad Indian Gothic Mediterranean dowry trunk storage treasure chest. Item features
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Antique 19th Century Indian Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Indian Gothic Mediterranean Dowry Trunk Storage Treasure Chest
Antique Brass Indian Gothic Mediterranean Dowry Trunk Storage Treasure Chest

Antique Brass Indian Gothic Mediterranean Dowry Trunk Storage Treasure Chest

H 15.5 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Handcrafted Moorish Dowry Trunk Cabinet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century handcrafted Indo Portuguese dowry wooden dowry cabinet. Detailed heavy carving gives
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20th Century Indian Moorish Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

19th Century Handcrafted Moorish Dowry Trunk Cabinet
19th Century Handcrafted Moorish Dowry Trunk Cabinet

19th Century Handcrafted Moorish Dowry Trunk Cabinet

H 41 in W 49 in D 26 in
Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique 19th century Damchiya dowry chest, from Rajasthan, India. Faded polychrome paint with
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest
Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest

Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest

H 28.75 in W 41.5 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Hispano Moresque Painted Dowry Chest
By Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moresque wedding dowry chest. Very nice patina, nai¨f painting with date of 1874 in front. Museum quality
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Antique 1870s Spanish Spanish Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hispano Moresque Painted Dowry Chest
19th Century Hispano Moresque Painted Dowry Chest

19th Century Hispano Moresque Painted Dowry Chest

H 26 in W 62 in D 26 in
Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique 19th century Damchiya dowry chest, from Rajasthan, India. At 52.25" wide, 29.75" deep, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest
Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest

Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest

H 41.75 in W 52.25 in D 29.75 in
Vintage Moroccan Hand Crafted Storage or Dowry Chest
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1950's beautiful one of a kind hand carved wooden Moroccan dowry chest. The chest features
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moroccan Hand Crafted Storage or Dowry Chest
Vintage Moroccan Hand Crafted Storage or Dowry Chest

Vintage Moroccan Hand Crafted Storage or Dowry Chest

H 15.75 in W 22.5 in D 16 in
Chinese Heavily Carved Camphor Dowry Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful Mid-20C Chinese heavily carved camphor dowry chest or coffee table. Made
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Heavily Carved Camphor Dowry Chest or Coffee Table
Chinese Heavily Carved Camphor Dowry Chest or Coffee Table

Chinese Heavily Carved Camphor Dowry Chest or Coffee Table

H 25 in W 44 in D 22 in
Antique 'Star Anise' Hand Carved Dowry Textile Chest, Nuristan, Afghanistan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking antique chest from the Nuristan province of northeast Afghanistan, dating to the late
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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique 'Star Anise' Hand Carved Dowry Textile Chest, Nuristan, Afghanistan
Antique 'Star Anise' Hand Carved Dowry Textile Chest, Nuristan, Afghanistan

Antique 'Star Anise' Hand Carved Dowry Textile Chest, Nuristan, Afghanistan

H 31.5 in W 46 in D 14 in
Indian Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest on Wheels with Hand-Carved Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Damachiya dowry cabinet on wheels with carved panels, turned finials and petite
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Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Indian Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest on Wheels with Hand-Carved Panels
Indian Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest on Wheels with Hand-Carved Panels

Indian Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest on Wheels with Hand-Carved Panels

H 34.5 in W 41 in D 24 in
Indonesian dowry chest
Located in Sagaponack, NY
teak wood, dowry chest on wheels
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Indonesian dowry chest
Indonesian dowry chest

Indonesian dowry chest

H 38 in W 83 in D 30 in
PAINTED DOWRY CHEST
Located in San Francisco, CA
A BEAUTIFUL PAINTED PANELED DOWRY CHEST MADE IN SWEDEN EARLY IN THE 19TH CENTURY. ORIGINAL
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Paint

PAINTED DOWRY CHEST
PAINTED DOWRY CHEST

PAINTED DOWRY CHEST

H 26 in W 60 in D 25 in
Wedding Chest/Dowry
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large and impressive chest on stand. Finely refinished with original hardware.
Category

20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Wedding Chest/Dowry
Wedding Chest/Dowry

Wedding Chest/Dowry

H 36 in W 77 in D 26.25 in
Anglo Indian Rosewood Coffer / Dowry chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Anglo Indian brass mounted rosewood coffer probably made during the 18th century in India.
The pierced brass hardware is great and probably original.
Category

20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Rosewood Coffer / Dowry chest
Anglo Indian Rosewood Coffer / Dowry chest

Anglo Indian Rosewood Coffer / Dowry chest

H 22.5 in W 43 in D 25.25 in
Early 19th Century Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early 19th Century Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest A rare and one of a kind antique, dated from the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest
Early 19th Century Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest

Early 19th Century Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest

H 50 in W 43.25 in D 27 in
19th C. Louis XVI dowry chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th C. French Louis XVI wedding dowry chest with original blue paint, and original date, Provence
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C. Louis XVI dowry chest
19th C. Louis XVI dowry chest

19th C. Louis XVI dowry chest

H 33 in W 50.25 in D 26 in
DOWRY CHEST
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful paneled Dowry chest with original painting and iron hardware. Made in Sweden about
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

DOWRY CHEST
DOWRY CHEST

DOWRY CHEST

H 26 in W 60 in D 27 in
Baroque Dowry Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautifully painted 17th century paneled dowry chest. Made in Sweden dated 1685. Painted in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Baroque Dowry Chest
Baroque Dowry Chest

Baroque Dowry Chest

H 26 in W 58 in D 27 in
Carved Vintage Dowry Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Highly decorated cabin with intricate decoration
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Carved Vintage Dowry Chest
Carved Vintage Dowry Chest

Carved Vintage Dowry Chest

H 37.5 in W 54 in D 26 in
Iron Mounted Indian Dowry Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Indian dowry chest (ldd)w
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Iron Mounted Indian Dowry Chest
Iron Mounted Indian Dowry Chest

Iron Mounted Indian Dowry Chest

H 31 in W 46.5 in D 24 in
Nailed Studded Moroccan Velvet Dowry Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nail studded Moroccan velvet dowry chest.
Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Nailed Studded Moroccan Velvet Dowry Chest
Nailed Studded Moroccan Velvet Dowry Chest

Nailed Studded Moroccan Velvet Dowry Chest

H 13 in W 16 in D 10 in
Nail Studded Moroccan Velvet Dowry Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Terrific Moroccan velvet covered and nail studded chest.
Category

Vintage 1930s Moroccan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Nail Studded Moroccan Velvet Dowry Chest
Nail Studded Moroccan Velvet Dowry Chest

Nail Studded Moroccan Velvet Dowry Chest

H 17 in W 24 in D 13 in
Large Indian Colonial Dowry Chest with Iron Strap Work
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A beautiful Indian carved wood and iron strapwork dowry chest on wheels. Probably from Gujarat in
Category

Vintage 1910s Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Indian Colonial Dowry Chest with Iron Strap Work
Large Indian Colonial Dowry Chest with Iron Strap Work

Large Indian Colonial Dowry Chest with Iron Strap Work

H 37.8 in W 53.55 in D 29.93 in
Spanish Basque Baroque Dowry Chest or Coffer, circa 1680
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and well carved Basque dowry chest or coffer in oak with what looks like the original
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Spanish Basque Baroque Dowry Chest or Coffer, circa 1680
Spanish Basque Baroque Dowry Chest or Coffer, circa 1680

Spanish Basque Baroque Dowry Chest or Coffer, circa 1680

H 39.5 in W 59 in D 23.5 in

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Wood Dowry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wood dowry chest you’re looking for. Each wood dowry chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wood 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 wood dowry chest, those designed in Modern and Rococo styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Wood Dowry Chest?

A wood dowry chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,373, while the lowest priced sells for $590 and the highest can go for as much as $11,995.
Questions About Wood Dowry Chest
  • What is an Indian dowry chest?
    1 Answer
    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.

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