Antique Swedish Oak Kista Dowry Chest c. 1841 Rag carpet or small plants in Victorian

or small plants in Victorian interiors

this Ghoum rug brings with it a touch of the exotic and a dash of sophistication

all exuding the understated sophistication characteristic of the period

The hillside village emerges organically

This antique Chinese porcelain vase is decorated in the Famille Rose palette and dates to the Qing Dynasty

Antique Swedish Oak Kista Dowry Chest c. 1841 Rag carpet or small plants in VictorianThis 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