Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798 Hartford trolley 29h x 17w x 18d

29h x 17w x 18d closed

restrained proportions typical of authentic Louis XVI furniture

creating a harmonious and inviting rural landscape

and the hand-knotted construction is evident throughout

while the sturdy seat and legs showcase the solid construction that Hitchcock Furniture has long been celebrated for

Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798 Hartford trolley 29h x 17w x 18dThis wonderful antique Swedish marriage box dates to 1798 and is a beautiful example of Scandinavian folk art from the late 18th century. Traditionally, these painted boxes were often created to commemorate a marriage and used to hold treasured personal belongings, textiles, keepsakes, or household items. Pieces like this were highly personal objects, with their painted decoration reflecting regional traditions, symbolism, and the hand of the