Vintage Rajasthan hand-painted bridal chest/bridal treasure chest/travel chest made of metal with a secret compartment in one side.
Unique!
Great color combination, lovely bohemian vibe:
~with metal handles on the side & top,
~with a small mirror and a metal tray under the mirror in the lid,
~with a secret compartment on the front with an extra metal pocket,
~closes securely,
~officially a chest for a dowry, subsequently symbolic and decorative in the home, also used for travel,
~(if you like it) includes a set of Rajasthan (wood with traditional fabric) figures of a man & a woman on red cord; traditionally, the wooden man is given to the woman when she travels (and vice versa), to maintain the connection (visually) during the journey as well; upon returning home, they are tied together again. Nice decorative vintage (antique?) mood setter, nice next to the sofa to put blankets in, nice in the children's room for toys, etc...
Width 72 cm, height 24.5 cm, depth 42 cm.
6.6 kg.
In good vintage condition, naturally with all kinds of imperfections that are part of wear and tear; see the photos.
Welcome to my Vintage Leven shop, where mainly unique and rare antique Art Nouveau & Art Deco, vintage & retro items are sold.
These items are pre-loved, making them sustainable, but above all a living echo of bygone eras. Up-to-date in the here and now and hipper than ever.
A home trend for 2026 is cherishing the imperfections of pre-loved interior items, appreciating and also showcasing the imperfection that makes an item tangibly interesting. This aligns directly with what you can realistically expect from items that are 25, 50, 75 years old or older; expect imperfections and feel good about it.
Perhaps a shift in mindset; instead of owning an item, prefer to let it be a guest for as long as it lives with you, to care for it and cherish it until it travels on to the next...
If you have questions or wonder about these predominantly one-of-a-kind items, you are most welcome to get in touch.
Packaging is done carefully, and in the interest of sustainability, recycled packaging is used whenever possible.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsPurple, Silver, Turquoise, Red, Gold, Green, Pink, BlueMaterialGlass, MetalNumber of items1Height25 cmWidth72 cmDepth42 cmSigns of usageScratches, Discoloring, Dents, Stains