Wooden dowry chest with carved geometric patterns.
Wooden dowry chest front view with patterns.
Wooden dowry chest with dark folk art patterns.
Wooden dowry chest from three-quarter view.
Wooden dowry chest showing side panel texture.
Close-up detail of the wooden chest lid edge.
Open wooden dowry chest showing interior.
Interior view of the wooden dowry chest.
Detail of the chest hardware and decorative band.
Wooden dowry chest with dark folk art patterns.
Close-up of the wooden chest side panel.
Wooden dowry chest with peaked lid and patterns.
Chairish

Mid-19th Century Carpathian Folk Art Dowry Chest

$2,850.00

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A vintage Carpathian dowry chest from the mid-19th century, featuring a peaked lid and incised geometric decoration in carbon-black pigment on heavy plank boards. The piece retains its original hand-forged iron strap hasp and shows traditional joinery, suggesting Romanian rural craftsmanship circa 1840–1860. Suitable as a hall or bedroom storage and as an architectural accent piece, reflecting Carpathian folk art and functional design of its era.

Details

Category
Hope Chests
Pattern
Chevron, Geometric
Furniture Fixture Material
Iron, Wood
Interior Lining Material
No lining

Questions & answers

How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
This Chairish hope chest is sold by 1 retailer for $2,850.00. Available at chairish.com.
Is it in stock?
Yes, it's currently in stock.
What pattern options are available?
Its pattern options are chevron and geometric.