Indian Sideboards and Dowry Chests

Gujarat, 19th century This antique dowry chest is in a style known as a kothla majus in India. Made from heavy teak wood, it has been reduced in de...

Gujarat, circa 1920 This wonderful wooden chest, referred to as a damchiya in India, is typical of those traditionally given as a dowry gift from a...

Rajvari, circa 1920 This lovely lidded chest dates from the early 20th century, originating from Rajvari in northern India. It was produced as a do...

This distinctive sideboard is newly made, with eight panels on the doors in brass depicting birds and flowers. The brass contrasts with the four ce...

This gorgeous Damchiya chest hails from the state of Gujarat in India, decorated with intricate details and designs. Traditionally used as a dowry ...

This magnificent, heavy sideboard features intricately designed doors from Rajasthan, dating to the early 20th century. The doors are complete with...

Gujarat, circa 1880 This beautifully carved Indian dowry chest is a lovely example of a style that was distinctive to the province of Gujarat in No...

This ornately decorated chest is from Kutch in India's Gujarat province and is known as a Damchiya. It would have been filled with gifts and presen...

Gujarat, circa 1880 This extraordinary chest was produced in Gujarat province in India around the early part of the twentieth century. It would hav...

This lovely sideboard is made from old mango wood, the three doors each with a distinctive slatted design. These open out to a single space inside ...

The heavy, panelled doors on this striking sideboard were produced in Rajasthan in the early 20th century and still have their original ironwork an...