German Dowry Chest
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
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Antique 1840s German Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
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
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Antique 1820s German Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
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Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated
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Materials
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H 30 in W 70 in D 33 in
Very Good & Unique Biedermeier Period Inlaid Ash Commode, Germany Circa 1825
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
rectilinear parquetry motifs in German walnut, surrounding a heart-shaped marquetry motif centred by a
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H 33.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Late 18th Century Hand Painted Bavarian Dowry Chest Dated 1767
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th century hand painted Bavarian dowry chest dated 1767
Offered for sale is a Bavarian
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Wedding Chest From 1802
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry box made for one Friedrich Eggiman in 1802. Hand painted with beautiful fine details
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Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Painted Furniture
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Pine
Austrian Hand Painted Armoire
Located in London, GB
This Magnificently charming Tyrolean dowry wardrobe is most likely crafted by a local cabinet maker
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Antique 1820s Austrian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German wedding chest made in 1817. These chests were typically part of a young woman's dowry
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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Wedding Chest From 1887
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry box made for one Friedrich Burgi in 1887. Hand painted with beautiful fine details
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19th Century German Folk Art Painted Pine Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
a dowry for the women at the wedding (as an alternative to the chest furniture), they were often
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Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
Located in London, GB
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German Pine Wedding Chest from 1842
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Picturesque German dowry chest made for one Anna Barbara Hegi in 1842. These chests were typically
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Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Marquetry Commode, circa 1750
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bronze escutcheons and handles.
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- 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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