Beds & Chests

The Dower Chest, predecessor of the Hope Chest, was designed to serve a romantic as well as functional purpose. Carefully constructed and lavishly decorated, Dower chests were generally three to four feet long, and situated in the maiden's bedroom. As the maiden learned to sew, linens and laces were carefully stored in anticipation of her wedding day.

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French Louis XV Style Walnut Bed Inside: D 65" c. 1890 W 57/54" D 79/75" H "... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,850.00
Anglo Indian Teak Low Bed c. 1850 W 58" D 84" H 17"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,850.00
Pair Italian Walnut Day Bed Ends c. 1820 W 80" (with rails) D 34-1/2" H 35-1/4"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,850.00
American Maple King SizeTester Bed Comprising four faceted pencil posts dating from the 18th century, this bed has been enlarged to sli... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,875.00
Large Portuguese Colonial Teak Storage Box Now with a newer finish, this lovely, big box was hand crafted with a lift lid and extensive and mos... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,950.00
Portuguese Pine Iron Mounted Trunk Very likely a church coffer, this very heavy piece displays hand forged iron straps and the unusual ... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,950.00
Chinese ShanXi Elm Two Drawer Coffer Hand crafted with a double door cabinet beneath the drawers, this piece features a floating panel to... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,950.00
Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers Hand fashioned in classic simplicity, this small chest of three drawers was made with an applied lip... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $1,950.00
Gustavian Mahogany and Birch Commode Hand fashioned, with simple lines, this small, two-drawer chest features inlaid, birch crossbanding ... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $2,250.00
Portuguese Leather Studded Trunk This very early trunk was hand fashioned with an arched top that opens to reveal a very old, linen-l... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $2,250.00