Zanzibar Chest

Rare 18th Century East African “Zanzibar” Chest. Decorated with remarkable pierced brass and brass nail heads in geometric patterns on teak with a cinnabar red pigment.

This is a very good example of a 19th century Zanzibar storage chest. The chest was created in the mid-19th century.

A stunning rare 19th century Zanzibar or Bombay chest composed of six thick slabs of teak wood.

A stunning rare 19th century Zanzibar or Bombay chest composed of six thick slabs of teak wood.

A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning design on the front, sides and top.

A very attractive antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850.

Stunning antique Zanzibar dowry chest, circa 1890. This useful chest can be used as a coffee table.

Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers This chest is in fact a mule Chest as it has 2 drawers at the bottom decorated with brass studs and fretwork and the brass hasp ca...

Fashioned after an African zanzibar strongbox chest, or dowry trunk this labor intensive style has a unique Folk Art whimsical look.

This is a large antique Zanzibar chest. An East African, teak and brass storage trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

This pair of 19th century "Zanzibar" chests also know as "Dowry" chests are from the Palm Springs Estate of a well known Hollywood "Leading Man."

A stunning rare 19th century Zanzibar or Bombay chest composed of six thick slabs of teak wood.

A stunning rare 19th century Zanzibar or Bombay chest composed of six thick slabs of teak wood.

A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning design on the front, sides and top.

Presenting a stunning example of an early 20th century Zanzibar dowry chest from circa 1920. The chest is in the classic shape and design of what is commonly known as a ‘Zanzibar ...

This remarkable and small beautifully proportioned Zanzibar chest is a highly decorative piece made from a mixture of teak and other various woods.

Fabulous rosewood chest with 3 drawers and 2 hidden drawers behind them. Pictured. Chest is missing some items, (handles on sides and lid lock and catch). Looks like it may have been...

A good antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850.

A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the insi...

Lovely rare Zanzibar trunk, 19th century. Brass studded decorations all-over with brass clad panels.

A good antique early 19th century Zanzibar or Omani teak and studwork dowry chest, circa 1820.

Zanzibar chest, with brass stud decoration, interior fitted with a lift out tray and multiple compartments, three of the compartments have lids, two exterior drawers; original brass ...

Engraved brass Zanzibar chest on base, with beautiful reticulated engraved brass decoration throughout, side brass carrying handles.

Teak with brass overlay cut work and studs, brass handles seem to be replaced, lift top with three drawers

Be the first to see our new arrivals directly through 1stdibs! Please click Follow Dealer below. The unique appearance of this African trunk with its hardwood case studded with b...

A fantastic 19th Century brass decorated teak wood Zanzibar chest.

Brass overlay Zanzibar blanket chest, elaborate brass stud work with engraved brass edging on the front and sides.

This superb zanzibar teak intricately carved chest features ornate brass mounts and three drawers to the base, with a key to the front and drawers.

A mid-19th century hardwood highly decorative Zanzibar traders chest decorated with brass stud and metalwork. 

Rare 19th century handcrafted Zanzibar chest with brass metal overlay and brass mounts.

Rare 19th century handcrafted Zanzibar chest with brass metal overlay and brass mounts.

This trunk has brass studwork applied in various decorative patterns. Some of the brass studs are missing. Each front has five applied decorative straps. The tip of one of the right ...

19th century Zanzibar trunk, circa 1850. Covered in decorative brass and metalwork over wood. Great storage with three drawers.

An Indonesia antique wooden blanket chest from the 19th century, with detailed brass hardware. Created in Indonesia during the 19th century, this unusual blanket chest features a woo...

Antique Italian late 17th century leather on pine carriage chest/trunk, with brass stud-work, circa 1680. This rare survivor from the late baroque period of the 1600s was made in th...

18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and sides. Wrought iron fittings, decorations and side handles.  

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Anglo-Indian Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Syrian Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item...

Bring a sense of history and refined craftsmanship into your home with this antique Korean bandaji chest, a beautifully constructed example of traditional Korean furniture. Designed ...

A Spanish Baroque leather-wrapped coffer brass accents from the 18th century. This antique Spanish coffer, with it's rectangular-shaped body, has been ornately decorated with nail he...

This 20th century treasure chest with hand-carved details comes from Madura Island, Indonesia. This chest is made of a rectangular wood box mounted on a carved base featuring gilt fo...

This fascinating chest, dating from the early 1900s, is crafted in a medieval style and features gilded bronze with glass inlays. The intricate design and detailed craftsmanship make...

Acquired in Saitama prefecture, Japan's Kanto region, this Mizuya Tansu chest has been used to store the tableware & kitchen tools in ordinal households, dating back to the late Edo ...

Bell Krater Greek 4th century BC Pottery 9 cm high; 11 cm diameter Condition: Good state of preservation. Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France. Acquired in the 1980s. ...

Bar cabinet, red stained walnut, brass, mirrored glass, Italy, 1940s This Italian bar cabinet from the 1940s is defined by its rounded shape and finely ribbed exterior. Executed in ...

Beautiful Tulip shaped ceiling lamp . Amber color Murano Glass . original sticker signed . Very nice effect when lid . excellent condition . love the warm Brown Color . Height shade ...

A charming Gnathian pelike, with the obverse featuring a female head turned to the left, scrolling floral tendrils to either side, framing the central scene are a row of dots and ovo...

Set of antique bedside tables originating from a hospital in Budapest. The cabinets date from circa 1900 and are crafted from iron, with refined details and brass fittings. Both piec...

Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Since pr...

A wonderful English coromandel travel case, or necessaire de voyage, boasts toiletries adorned with Victorian silver, cut crystal, and mother-of-pearl. The case also contains a lower...

Biosca, sideboard, stained pine, Spain, 1960s. Outstanding Spanish sideboard by Biosca, masterfully crafted and rich in character. The door panels feature a striking relief of carve...

Distinctive camel saddle stool crafted in dark-stained wood with brass-mounted details and a deep teal leather cushion. Inspired by traditional Middle Eastern camel saddles, the piec...

An antique French pair of cathedral chairs made of hand crafted walnut with centered carved rosettes on the high backrest and bottom front panel of the seat, in good condition. Nice ...

The Rocco Drinks Table is an organic modern side table that merges sculptural artistry with functional design. Hand-forged in the U.S.A., its iron top features decorative markings, w...