Folk art Wedding Chest, anno 1852

A pine wedding chest from 1849. The illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been in the clean room of th...

German bridal chest made in 1829. Hand-painted with beautiful fine details. The iron hinges are hand-forged. The chest is made of pine. There is a compartment on the inside for valua...

Antique shepherd’s chest with geometric decoration from the Carpathian Highlands, ca. 1820. Also called sarcophagus chests or Wallachian chests because of their association with the ...

Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical geometric symbols...

A very attractive antique early 19th century hand painted folk art Swedish dowry/blanket chest, circa 1820. The sarcophagus shaped lidded top enclosing a large storage area for clothing or bedding, the interior of the lid still possesses the original un-oxidized paint. Both the body and top of the chest retain the original hand painted decoration. The front, top and rear with oval cartouches painted with exotic birds and surrounded by stylized floral & fruiting decoration, each side has a circular cartouche with corresponding decoration. The sides of the chest have the original cast iron carrying handles, the chest is raised upon bracket feet, the chest is clean and aroma free and is ready to store your bedding, clothing or anything else you care to place in it! Condition is very good indeed, the original painting is remarkably intact, no damage or condition issues. This very elegant antique Swedish antique...

18th Century Swedish antique rustique Chest from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. The chest has untouched original paint. The trunk was dated 1799 to celebrate a birthday ,and the ...

19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Motifs and Lower Drawer A richly decorative 19th century Hungarian dowry chest, hand-painted in vibrant tones of red, black, a...

Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee table An attractive piece originally hand Carved and painted but now much of the painted decoration has faded with use and age On the front there are 2 carved painted panels, at the centre there is a hasp catch The chest stands on small feet and it has a broad back so it can be opened without clearing the top, very handy The chest is heavy quality and is a desirable piece of free standing storage...