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1920s Anglo-Raj Hand-Painted Rajasthani Dowry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rajasthan, India, this vaulted dowry or trinket chest showcases exceptional folk artistry characteristic of
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland
Located in Girona, Spain
furniture such as a corner cupboard and a dowry chest (or bride’s box); a storage chest designed to hold
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Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Oak
Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been
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1710s German Folk Art Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Pine
Folk art wedding chest from 1849
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been in the clean room of the house with the
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1840s German Folk Art Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Pine
Antique Himalayan Cabinet Rustic Tribal Design Bar Cabinet or Chest Hand Carved
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pakistan, it was probably a dowry or granary chest. Beautiful hand carved motifs. This piece is a versatile
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19th Century Pakistani Tribal Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Metal
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Forney, TX
altar tabernacle ballet box tea caddy marriage dowry apothecary chest of drawers architecture model
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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Large carved chest/sideboard, believed to be an Indian dowry chest.
Inside is one large space
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Mid-19th Century Indian Other Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood
$2,479
Pennsylvania Blanket Box/ Dowry Chest
Located in Culver City, CA
This piece is a Classic example of a Pennsylvania blanket box or dowry chest with painted elements
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18th Century American Country Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
Carved Dowry Chest Dimchiya
Located in Redruth, GB
Beautiful Indian Dimchiya dowry chest with ornately carved decoration. Single small central door
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19th Century Indian Bohemian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood
West African Berber Medium Dowry Chest
Located in Alton, GB
A medium sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately
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19th Century African Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Brass, Copper
Teak and Iron Damchiya Dowry Chest, circa 1870
Located in Hudson, NY
Damchiya, or dowry chests (often indicated by wheeled feet), were used to store and deliver fine
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
Italian Walnut and Marquetry Dowry Chest or Cassone
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A dowry chest or cassone, from the second half of the 18th century, the front of somewhat
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Walnut
West African Berber Large Dowry Chest
Located in Alton, GB
A larger sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately
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Early 19th Century African Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Brass, Copper
Hungarian Dowry Chest, in Beech, with Carved and Painted Decorative Design
Located in Raalte, NL
Beautiful designed Old Hungarian dowry chest with carved and painted geometric motifs and a wrought
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Beech
Indian Dowry Chest Carved Detailing with Wheeled Base
Located in Old Romney, Kent
This wheeled dowry chest is beautifully carved but very delicate in structure suffering
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1860s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood
Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"
Located in Memphis, TN
Old world Swedish domed-top dowry chest painted black with floral motif and date "1910". This
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest from the Holy Town of Varanasi
Located in Houston, TX
This 1810s solid teak wood superbly crafted dowry chest comes from the holy town of Varanasi in
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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Teak
Dowry Chest from India
Located in Hudson, NY
A Dowry storage chest. Steeple shaped box.
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1920s Indian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood
17th Century Oak Dowry Chest, Coffer, Trunk
Located in Alella, ES
Rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved case with rosettes, foliate pattern and geometric motifs over a scalloped apron, molded panelled sides, the whole retaining traces ...
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Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood
Monumental and Unusual 19th Century Teak and Iron Bound Dowry Chest c. 1840
Located in Heathfield, GB
A most unusual and very large silver or dowry chest made entirely from solid and thickly hewn teak
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1770s Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
19th Century India Iron-Bound Hardwood Dowry Chest
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful 19th century, Anglo-Indian solid teak trunk with original iron bindings.
It has a hinged top with two iron hasps that would have been pinned close with an iron or steel pi...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed
By British Colonial
Located in Houston, TX
This chest was originally crafted as dowry chest in the 19th century but later modified as a
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Teak
Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860
Located in Memphis, TN
Green Swedish domed-top dowry chest with hand-painted flourishes and date ca. 1860. Old world
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Houston, TX
This chest was custom-made for a rich landlord and is reinforced with hand beaten iron bars. The
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19th Century Indian Antique Dowry Chest
200 Years Old Solid Teakwood Dowry Chest from Goa, India
Located in Houston, TX
This is a quintessential example of old world carpentry. Made in the early 19th century it has all the features of great cabinetry such as dovetail joints, reinforced by hand forged ...
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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Teak
Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest on Four Wooden Wheels
Located in Houston, TX
This chest was custom-made for a wealthy landlord and is reinforced with hand beaten iron bars
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood
18th Century Cherry and Chestnut Basque Arms Chest "Kutxa"
Located in Santa Fe, NM
imposing arms / dowry chests on the property.
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Early 18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Danish Antique Hand-Carved Oak Camphor or Blanket Chest, circa 1708
Located in Birmingham, AL
AD 1708 carved by Claus Kron. This Danish hand-carved blanket, camphor, family jewels, Dowry chest
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Early 18th Century Danish Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Metal
Antique Teak and Brass Trunk/Chest
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Handsome metal trunk/dowry chest with wheels,brass strapping, hand stamped geometric design amidst
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19th Century Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
Green Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Tan Colored Initials, c.1830
Located in Memphis, TN
initials "ADS" and date "1882". Swedish dowry chest features a domed top with original steel trim, hardware
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood, Paint
Grand Scale 19th Century Syrian Wedding Chest
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Impressive, grand scale 19th century Syrian dowry wedding chest, beautifully inlaid with mother of
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19th Century Syrian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Lead
Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Floral Motif, Scripted "ANNO", c.1823
Located in Memphis, TN
. This dowry chest features a wood-grain painted effect along with a wreath of flowers and vines
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1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Pine Marriage Trunk with Gorgeous Wood Graining, Dovetail, 19th Century
Located in Memphis, TN
dovetailed corners and edges of this dowry chest. The hardware, handles, lock, and lid knob are all original
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Pine
Original Painted Dowry Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small late 19th C original painted dowry chest. 1890.
Dimensions
27.5 inches (70 cms) wide
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19th Century Romanian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Beech
Geometric Dowry Chest, England 1716
Located in Culver City, CA
Geometric Dowry Chest, England 1716
Constructed in pine, chest with single drawer on bottom
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18th Century English Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Brass
Pakistani Carved Dowry Chest, 19th c
Located in San Marino, CA
Pakistani finely carved two door dowry chest, front with carved inset panels depicting a variety of
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19th Century Pakistani Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Teak
18th Century Swedish Dowry Chest, Dated 1774
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish flat topped dowry chest in it's original colour and dated 1774.
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Pine
Diminutive 18th Century American Oak Dowry Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Early American diminutive oak dowry chest, carved with floral arches and flowering urn.
Great
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Early 18th Century American Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Oak
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a well documented history as icons of the Eastern
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Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Other Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1842
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baltic dowry chest in original paint. Decorated with symbolic "Tree of Life" (for prosperity
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19th Century Latvian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Pine
Antique 19th Century Damchiya Anglo-Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
Monumental antique Anglo-Indian Damchiya, or dowry chest. Carved Burmese teak with hand forged iron
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
Large Japanese Lacquered Dowry Chest, Late Edo Period
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large Japanese lacquered dowry chest from the Edo period, early to mid-19th century, with the
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood
Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest in Pine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall dowry chest in pine with wrought iron hinges. Great patina.
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19th Century Estonian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Original Painted Dowry Chest Trunk or Luggage, Dated 1840
Located in Manhasset, NY
A dated, signed, inscribed 1840 incredibly detailed original painted dowry chest or trunk with
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Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Dowry Chest
Early 20th Circa Pakistani Painted Dowry Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
A Pakistani painted dowry chest with two centered doors enclosing one shelf, having an exterior
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Early 20th Century Pakistani Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wood
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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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Brass
Islamic Dowry Chest Storage Antique Box Brass Inlay Arab Interiors, 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Unique Islamic dowry chest
Profusely decorated with brassware and other metal.
Depicting
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1820s Syrian Islamic Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Brass
18th Century Dutch Baroque Period Carved Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
An elaborately carved Baroque period Dutch dowry chest with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily
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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Brown Elmwood Dowry Chest Decorative Box with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese brown elmwood dowry chest from the 19th century, with bronze hardware. Born in
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19th Century Chinese Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Bronze
Antique Inlaid Mother of Pearl Syrian Marriage Dowry Chest Coffer Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, antique 19th century Syrian inlaid walnut dowry chest, circa 1880. This Damascus work chest
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Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Folk Art and Lower Drawer
Located in Northport, MI
19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Motifs and Lower Drawer
A richly decorative
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
19th c Large Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Coffee Table
Located in Milford, NH
generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. The box is most likely
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19th Century Indian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique German Baroque Inlaid Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer Trunk Seat Bench 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique German Baroque inlaid marquetry walnut dowry chest coffer circa 1700.
The coffer
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Early 1700s German Baroque Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut
18th Century Anglo-Indian Damchiya Dowry Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 18th century Indian Damchiya dowry hope chest sitting on Primitive wheels and featuring iron
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Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
French Provincial Dowry Chest, Toile De Jouy Lined, Early 19th-Late 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Gorgeous 18th-19th century French Provincial marriage or dowry chest of a nice, smaller size
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wood
Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1864. Coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming hope chest in a beautiful blue color with orange floral design and great hardware. All
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19th Century Swedish Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th c Small Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Small Side or End Table
Located in Milford, NH
generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. The box is most likely
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Dowry Chest
Materials
Iron
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Antique Dowry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique dowry chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and pine, every antique dowry chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique dowry chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique dowry chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Folk Art and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Antique Dowry Chest?
Prices for an antique dowry chest start at $278 and top out at $16,500 with the average selling for $2,775.
Questions About Antique Dowry Chest
- What is an Indian dowry chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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