Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest

A Georgian era (1714-1837) English oak mule chest. Born in the late 18th / early 19th century, during the reign of King George III (1760-1820), fine quality craftsmanship and constr...

A rare, one of a kind late 19th century French carved oak coffer now fashioned as a functional bench as well, featuring modern purple trompe-l'œil faux cushioned seat upholstery with distinctive printed three dimensional button tufting. Blending traditional old world European furniture with bold contemporary style, the original antique coffer / trunk / blanket chest, circa 1875, having a hinged top that lifts open to reveal a spacious interior storage compartment and lid with contrasting red upholstery. The outside having a decorative front panel with cartouche framed by ornate floral and ribbon garland carvings, mounted with iron carrying handles at the sides, over a molded base, with heavy-duty three board planked bottom, rising on front bun feet. Dimensions: (approx) 23" High, 28.25" Wide, 19.25" Deep As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a end table, coffee table, ottoman, chair / bench, coal hod bucket / fireplace seat...

The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides, and back. The front panels have added X form decorative pieces and all frames have ...

Painted hope chest with stylized "Tree of Life," dated 1874. The style of this chest is typical of the late 1700s, so it is likely that it was passed down through generations and rec...