18th Century Swedish Wedding Chest
Originally used as a marriage or dowry chest gifted to a newly married couple in Sweden, this beautiful antique hand-painted chest is a perfect storage piece for the modern home. The chest is decorated with a lovely kurbits floral motif, common to the Swedish folk art style, and begs to be kept in a room for all to see. Whether used for stowing away throw blankets and sweaters during the warmer months or hiding children’s toys year-round, the chest is perfect in size to use as a stylish coffee table.
Found in Sweden, dated 1767
The exterior of the chest has been hand-painted in shades of deep blue, green, and red with a wreath and floral motif decorating the front and red tulips on the ends
“ANNO 1767” (“in the year 1767”) has been hand-painted on the front
The Interior of the lid has been painted with red tulips, which represents a declaration of love, and further includes the year 1767
The chest is of solid pine construction
Original decorative hand-forged iron strap hinges, lock (not in working condition; no key), and handles at each end are present
The Interior of the chest is still fitted with the original candle box (very rare to find!)
Scratches, wood separation, and wear, consistent with age and use
Approximately 32 1/2” W x 22 3/4” D x 15 3/4” H
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
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Originally used as a marriage or dowry chest gifted to a newly married couple in Sweden, this beautiful antique hand-painted chest is a perfect storage piece for the modern home. The chest is decorated with a lovely kurbits floral motif, common to the Swedish folk art style, and begs to be kept in a room for all to see. Whether used for stowing away throw blankets and sweaters during the warmer months or hiding children’s toys year-round, the chest is perfect in size to use as a stylish coffee table.
Found in Sweden, dated 1767
The exterior of the chest has been hand-painted in shades of deep blue, green, and red with a wreath and floral motif decorating the front and red tulips on the ends
“ANNO 1767” (“in the year 1767”) has been hand-painted on the front
The Interior of the lid has been painted with red tulips, which represents a declaration of love, and further includes the year 1767
The chest is of solid pine construction
Original decorative hand-forged iron strap hinges, lock (not in working condition; no key), and handles at each end are present
The Interior of the chest is still fitted with the original candle box (very rare to find!)
Scratches, wood separation, and wear, consistent with age and use
Approximately 32 1/2” W x 22 3/4” D x 15 3/4” H
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
This item requires either freight shipping or white glove delivery service.
Request a shipping quote here.
Need help with an item? Email Us
Request a trade discount here.
Originally used as a marriage or dowry chest gifted to a newly married couple in Sweden, this beautiful antique hand-painted chest is a perfect storage piece for the modern home. The chest is decorated with a lovely kurbits floral motif, common to the Swedish folk art style, and begs to be kept in a room for all to see. Whether used for stowing away throw blankets and sweaters during the warmer months or hiding children’s toys year-round, the chest is perfect in size to use as a stylish coffee table.
Found in Sweden, dated 1767
The exterior of the chest has been hand-painted in shades of deep blue, green, and red with a wreath and floral motif decorating the front and red tulips on the ends
“ANNO 1767” (“in the year 1767”) has been hand-painted on the front
The Interior of the lid has been painted with red tulips, which represents a declaration of love, and further includes the year 1767
The chest is of solid pine construction
Original decorative hand-forged iron strap hinges, lock (not in working condition; no key), and handles at each end are present
The Interior of the chest is still fitted with the original candle box (very rare to find!)
Scratches, wood separation, and wear, consistent with age and use
Approximately 32 1/2” W x 22 3/4” D x 15 3/4” H
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
This item requires either freight shipping or white glove delivery service.
Request a shipping quote here.
Need help with an item? Email Us
Request a trade discount here.