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Persian Carved Mahogany and Damscene Four-Drawer Dowry Chest, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Persian dowry chest offers mahogany construction with scroll and foliate Damascene brass
Category
20th Century Syrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Blanket Chests
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Blanket Chests
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
1980s Pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture
By Monarch Furniture, Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture. Excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s American Beaux Arts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1869
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Older style chest (1780-1820) that was repainted in 1869 to celebrate a wedding. Decorated with a
Category
20th Century Latvian Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual pair of inlaid dowry or wedding chests. Beautiful inlay of different color glass
Category
20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,600 / set
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests
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
Category
Antique Early 1700s German Baroque Blanket Chests
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought 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
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wood
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
Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
A Late 18th Century Continental Original Painted Dowry Chest, Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An antique hand painted marriage or dowry chest originating from Northern Europe and dating from
Category
Antique 18th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Paint
Large Wood and Brass Pagoda Dowry Chest Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive peaked hardwood dowry or jewelry box. This ornate piece features all brass hardware and
Category
Early 20th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Folk Art Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box, Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional and colorful chest is dated 1897 but dates back to the early 19th century. It was
Category
Antique 19th Century Estonian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Birch
Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1847
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted wedding chest featuring a pair of birds and floral design from the south of Sweden. All
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
19th C .iron
Brass Bound Teak Whelled Dowry Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bound in Iron and Brass with Brass decoration to the front
and domed lid , heavy iron hardware complete this fabulous piece.
from Northwest India.
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique c19th Century Carved Turkman Dowry Chest, Afghanistan, Central Asia
Located in Hitchin, England
An amazing antique c19th century chest originating from the Turkman people of Afghanistan, Central
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Afghan Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Hope Chest, Blanket Box Dated 1869
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dowry chest in original paint dated 1869 to celebrate wedding. Great hardware! Interior candle box.
Category
Antique 19th Century Baltic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hope Chest dated 1874
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dowry chest in original black paint with the initials AA dated 1874. Great hardware and interior
Category
Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,650
Chinese Trunk or Dowry or Blanket Chest
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine antique dowry chest or trunk. Chinese depicting an Asian scene. The overall truck case
Category
Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage
Chip-Carved German Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
Located in Austin, TX
German Pennsylvania also known as Pennsylvania Dutch dowry chest, blanket chest or coffer. Large
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
19th Century Syrian Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale oak dowry chest inlaid with mother of pearl. All sides, top and bottom are each one
Category
Antique 19th Century Syrian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak, Mother-of-Pearl
$14,373
Tibetan Dowry Cabinet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Tibetan dowry chest cabinet, polychrome floral designs hand-painted in front.
Very
Category
20th Century Tibetan Bohemian Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Wood
$3,500
Carved Pennsylvania Dutch Dowry Box on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Carved wood Pennsylvania Dutch dowry chest and matching stand. Chest has domed hinged lid and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
White Syrian Wedding Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs.
Dowry chest
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Tibetan Dowry Hand Painted Cabinet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Tibetan dowry chest cabinet, polychrome floral designs hand painted in front.
Very
Category
20th Century Tibetan Bohemian Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
floral ottoman designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with
Category
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Syrian Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother of Pearl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Islamic and floral Ottoman designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also
Category
20th Century Syrian Islamic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Large Antique Hope Chest, Blanket Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial dowry chest with great hardware and interior candle box. Original lock still works
Category
Antique 19th Century Latvian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
White Wedding Syrian Chest of Drawers with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
intricate Islamic and floral Ottoman designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are
Category
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Asian Indian Hand Painted Tile Front Dowry Cabinet Chest Case Piece
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautifully decorated and intricately carved hardwood bride's dowry chest or damchiya. The front
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Paint
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with
Category
20th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel bone
Category
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
White Inlay Moorish Moroccan Nightstands a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Islamic designs.
Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moorish designs
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
$15,000 / set
Syrian White Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs.
Dowry chest
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
$9,850 / item
Moorish Moroccan White Nightstand Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moorish designs.
Hand carved
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
$7,500 / item
White Inlay Moorish Moroccan Nightstand Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moorish designs.
Hand carved
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
$7,500 / item
Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell, ebony and bone.
Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs.
Dowry
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Wedding Chest From Circa 1820
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry chest made circa 1820 for one Anna Bertha Holderegger. Hand painted with beautiful
Category
Antique 1820s German Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
Pair of Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dressers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
designs.
Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Islamic designs.
Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moroccan camel
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$14,500 / set
Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Syrian Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
intricate Islamic designs.
Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
$14,500 / set
Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Syrian Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
intricate Islamic designs.
Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with
Category
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
$14,500 / set
Austrian Folk Painted Marriage Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Colorful and architectural Austrian folk painted dowry chest, the top with three shaped lozenges
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Folk Art Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
German Wedding Chest from 1842
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Picturesque German dowry chest made in 1842. These chests were typically part of a young woman's
Category
Antique 1840s German Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century German Oak Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
traditionally also used as dowry chests. They were used to transport the bride's trousseau or dowry to the newly
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
19th Century Rosewood Wine Cooler. Rococo Lead Lined.
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 19th century rosewood Rococo carved wine cooler that can be used dowry chest. The strong and
Category
Antique 1860s Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century German Baroque Oak Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
used as dowry chests. They were used to bring the bride's trousseau or dowry into the newly formed
Category
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Wedding Chest From Circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry chest made of pine, circa 1850. Hand painted with beautiful fine details. The text on
Category
Antique 1850s German Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Late 18th Century Antique Original Wedding Trunk Dated 1785
Located in Bochum, NRW
An original condition 18th century domed-top dowry chest, painted with floral motif and dated "1785
Category
Antique 1780s European Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Lexington Bob Timberlake Cherry Paneled Dowry Trunk Blanket Chest 36"
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lexington Furniture Bob Timberlake Cherry Dowry Trunk #833-949
Dimensions:
36" x 20" x 21
Category
20th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Cherry
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Manhasset, NY
1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest by J. L. George
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Early 20th century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Swedish Dowry/Wedding Trunk Dated 1841
Located in Evergreen, CO
Metal bands and corners lend protection and style to this dome top trunk. A name and a date of 1841 has been painted on the front. A green background with pink flowers and birds deco...
Category
Antique 1840s Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
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Find a variety of dowry chests available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and pine, all dowry chests available were constructed with great care. Dowry chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Dowry chests bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,700, while they’re typically $590 on the low end and $11,995 highest priced.
Questions About Dowry Chests
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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