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What is a marriage chest?
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A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Korean Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Korean Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Indian Vintage Wedding Chest with Brass Foliage Décor and Multiple Compartments
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Indian wedding chest from the mid 20th century, with brass accents, multiple jewelry compartments
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Japanese Vintage Wedding Chest with Red Lacquer and Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Japanese oxblood red lacquered wedding chest from the mid 20th century, with hand-painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Rope, Wood
Japanese Vintage Wedding Chest with Brown Lacquer and Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Japanese reddish brown lacquered wedding chest from the mid 20th century, with hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off