Oak Gabled Dowry Chest, c.1800

A beautiful early 19th-century oak chest, sourced from an old barn in Normandy, France. It features traditional dovetail construction, a distinctive pitched lid, iron hardware and a warm natural oak finish.

Originally made for practical storage, the simple construction and more than two centuries of age give this piece wonderful character. Beautiful at the end of a bed, beneath a window or used as a coffee table, with generous hidden storage inside.

Origin: Normandy, France
Circa: 1800
Material: Oak & iron
Dimensions: 49" L × 20" W × 26.5" H