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Zanzibar Teak And Brass Chest

Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880

Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880

Located in Portland, OR

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Omani Moorish Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Copper

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Zanzibar chest
Zanzibar chest

Zanzibar chest

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H 22 in W 43 in D 18 in

Zanzibar chest

Located in Penzance, GB

Zanzibar chest highly decorated in studded and fretted brass, mid 19th century.

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Antique 1850s Zanzibari Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood with Brass Overlay and Studs
Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood with Brass Overlay and Studs

Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood with Brass Overlay and Studs

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare early 20th century handcrafted Zanzibar blanket chest with brass metal overlay and brass studs throughout.

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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Teak Brass Studded Red Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Teak Brass Studded Red Zanzibar Chest

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” h. x 43” w. 19”d.

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Antique Late 19th Century Zanzibari Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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Antique 1870s Islamic Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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Antique 1870s Tanzanian Tribal Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Zanzibar Chest

19th Century Zanzibar Chest

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H 30 in W 57 in D 30 in

19th Century Zanzibar Chest

Located in Pasadena, CA

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Tribal Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Teak and Brass Zanzibar Chest
Teak and Brass Zanzibar Chest

Teak and Brass Zanzibar Chest

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H 8.5 in W 20 in D 8.25 in

Teak and Brass Zanzibar Chest

Located in San Mateo, CA

Small teak Zanzibar chest with brass studs. The chest has two compartments under the lid and two small drawers at the bottom.

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Mid-20th Century Zanzibari Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Zanzibar Dowry Chest with Decorative Brass Overlay and Studs c1890
Antique Zanzibar Dowry Chest with Decorative Brass Overlay and Studs c1890

Antique Zanzibar Dowry Chest with Decorative Brass Overlay and Studs c1890

Located in Sherborne, GB

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

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century East African “Zanzibar” Chest.
Rare 18th Century East African “Zanzibar” Chest.

Rare 18th Century East African “Zanzibar” Chest.

Located in Middleburg, VA

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.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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Antique 1870s African Islamic Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass-studded Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Brass-studded Zanzibar Chest

19th Century Brass-studded Zanzibar Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

Antique 1870s Zanzibari Islamic Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Large Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Storage Trunk, Victorian
Large Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Storage Trunk, Victorian

Large Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Storage Trunk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique 1850s Zanzibari Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Zanzibar Shirazi Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest, 1850
Antique 19th Century Zanzibar Shirazi Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest, 1850

Antique 19th Century Zanzibar Shirazi Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest, 1850

Located in Portland, OR

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Bahraini Islamic Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique decorative small Zanzibar brass and copper mounted chest or strongbox
Antique decorative small Zanzibar brass and copper mounted chest or strongbox

Antique decorative small Zanzibar brass and copper mounted chest or strongbox

Located in Central England, GB

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

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Early 20th Century Zanzibari Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Copper

19th Century Anglo Indian Stationery Campaign Chest, Outstanding
19th Century Anglo Indian Stationery Campaign Chest, Outstanding

19th Century Anglo Indian Stationery Campaign Chest, Outstanding

Located in Dallas, TX

Made primarily of teak, it is beautifully inlaid with brass (in the Boulle style), bone and ebony on top.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Brass Overlay Zanzibar Blanket Chest
Brass Overlay Zanzibar Blanket Chest

Brass Overlay Zanzibar Blanket Chest

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H 27.25 in W 53.5 in D 22.5 in

Brass Overlay Zanzibar Blanket Chest

Located in Wilson, NC

Brass overlay Zanzibar blanket chest, elaborate brass stud work with engraved brass edging on the front and sides. There are original rat tail hinges and a reticulated hasp lock.

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Antique 1850s Zanzibari Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

A Rare Zanzibar Metal Studded Chest
A Rare Zanzibar Metal Studded Chest

A Rare Zanzibar Metal Studded Chest

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H 20 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in

A Rare Zanzibar Metal Studded Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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Antique 19th Century Malagasy Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

19th Century Zanzibar Teak Carved Chest with Ornate Brass Mounts
19th Century Zanzibar Teak Carved Chest with Ornate Brass Mounts

19th Century Zanzibar Teak Carved Chest with Ornate Brass Mounts

Located in London, west Sussex

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Furniture

Materials

Brass

Zanzibar Chest
Zanzibar Chest

Zanzibar Chest

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H 14.5 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in

Zanzibar Chest

Located in Wilson, NC

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 ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Zanzibar Chest
Zanzibar Chest

Zanzibar Chest

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H 16.75 in W 38 in D 17 in

Zanzibar Chest

Located in North Egremont, MA

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

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Antique 19th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875
Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875

Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875

Located in Houston, TX

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...

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Antique 1870s Zanzibari Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

19th Century Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood and Brass Studs
19th Century Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood and Brass Studs

19th Century Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood and Brass Studs

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Category

Antique 1850s Zanzibari Tribal Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Antique Zanzibar Blanket Chest Teak Wood with Brass Metal Overlay, 19th Century
Antique Zanzibar Blanket Chest Teak Wood with Brass Metal Overlay, 19th Century

Antique Zanzibar Blanket Chest Teak Wood with Brass Metal Overlay, 19th Century

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

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Antique 1850s Zanzibari Tribal Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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Zanzibar Teak And Brass Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Zanzibar teak and brass chest for your home. Each Zanzibar teak and brass chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, hardwood and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Zanzibar teak and brass chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Zanzibar teak and brass chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Zanzibar Teak And Brass Chest?

A Zanzibar teak and brass chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,000, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.

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