Antique Swedish Oak Kista Dowry Chest c. 1841 jenny lind lamp upholstered in rich burgundy leather

upholstered in rich burgundy leather

6h x 24w x 10d

or even a bohemian-inspired living room

creamy handle—likely ivorine—topped with ornate silver-plated collars and finials that add a pleasing contrast to the highly detailed blades

capturing a gentle woodland scene full of movement and life

Antique Swedish Oak Kista Dowry Chest c. 1841 jenny lind lamp upholstered in rich burgundy leatherThis really great Swedish painted kista, or dowry chest, dates to 1841 and beautifully reflects the rich folk art traditions of rural Sweden. Traditionally given as a wedding gift, these chests were used to store linens and household goods, often decorated with symbolic motifs and personalized details. This example is especially interesting in that the original monogram and date were painted over and replaced with a new setpresumably when the chest