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A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand
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A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand

1900 - 1920
Sold by Elmgarden
Sold 13 August 2026 · Elmgarden
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A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand

This Marriage Chest is a bright and colourful piece, the chest is in Fire Red and painted with large stylised chrysanthemum flowers

The chest has 4 carrying handles and has its own stand, the interior is very clean and lined in oriental print

This is an old piece and has some signs of a previous life, the box would make a very attractive coffee table, it is 32” long, 24” deep, 17” high on its stand

ZX70

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Chinoiserie Marriage Chest Stand to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1102356
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ZX70
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A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand
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This Marriage Chest is a bright and colourful piece, the chest is in Fire Red and painted with large stylised chrysanthemum flowers.
Elmgarden

The chest has 4 carrying handles and has its own stand, the interior is very clean and lined in oriental print

This is an old piece and has some signs of a previous life, the box would make a very attractive coffee table, it is 32” long, 24” deep, 17” high on its stand

ZX70

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Chinoiserie Marriage Chest Stand to the 1920s.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1102356
Dealers Internal Ref
ZX70
Elmgarden
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A red painted Chinoiserie marriage chest decorated with lotus motifs, raised on a low timber stand with brass clasps. SOLD13 AUG 26
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Archive I A red painted Chinoiserie marriage chest decorated with lotus motifs, raised on a low timber stand with brass clasps. SOLD13 AUG 26

A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand

Archive II A red painted Chinoiserie marriage chest decorated with lotus motifs, raised on a low timber stand with brass clasps. View II
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A red painted Chinoiserie marriage chest decorated with lotus motifs, raised on a low timber stand with brass clasps.
A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand
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A red painted Chinoiserie marriage chest decorated with lotus motifs, raised on a low timber stand with brass clasps.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Brass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsLotus motif, Brass faceplates, Scalloped apron base, Hand-painted lacquer
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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Traditional Asian marriage chests were presented as part of a brides dowry to store textiles and family heirlooms, featuring decorative hand-painted motifs representing prosperity, long life, and harmony.

These chests are constructed from native timber, coated in multiple layers of hand-applied lacquer or paint, and fitted with etched or hand-cut brass faceplates and clasps.

Authentic examples exhibit hand-painted botanical or figurative motifs, natural surface craquelure, aged timber joints, and hand-cut brass hardware secured with traditional split pins.

A painted trunk on a stand serves as a central coffee table, a hallway accent piece, or end-of-bed storage, providing visual contrast against modern neutral walls and clean-lined furniture.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to avoid lacquer cracking, and clean the surface using a soft, dry microfibre cloth without harsh chemicals.
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