A Louis Philippe Fake Marble Lacquered Wood Sicilian Wedding Blanket Chest

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A 19th Century Sicilian Wedding Blanket Chest is a beautiful and historically rich piece of furniture with specific design features … Read more A 19th Century Sicilian Wedding Blanket Chest is a beautiful and historically rich piece of furniture with specific design features and cultural significance. The Wedding Blanket Chests have been traditionally used in Sicilian weddings. These chests were often presented to brides as a part of their dowry and were used to store valuable items and textiles, including blankets and linens, The use of a chest in weddings was symbolic of starting a new life together and was an important cultural tradition in Sicily. The fake marble lacquered finish on this chest gives it a refined appearance and protect the wood from wear and tear. There are some geometric decorative elements, the blanket chest has consistent signs of use and age visible on the photos See less