Antique Hope Chests
By the 17th century right through Germany and Austria, the painted hope chest had become significant as a display of the social status of a bride and her family. The hope chests were used to store linens, needlework, and household accessories that a girl acquired in preparation for her marriage.
Additional chests were given as essential wedding gifts, with the amount and manner of ornament reflecting the bride's social place. Today antique hope chests are highly sought after for their charm, beauty and elegance.
You can find antique hope chests in many different finishes and to match any d2cor on eBay! Whether you are starting one for your daughter, a female relative or one of your own, eBay has exactly what you are looking for.