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Folk Art Wedding Chest, circa 1940

About the Item

A beautiful example of a wedding chest from the hungarian tribes of the kalota, the illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would be kept in the clean room of the house with the dowry textiles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 43.71 in (111 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)Seat Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1940-1949
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 233431stDibs: LU1846337597782
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