antique furniture: coffers

Items of furniture usually made from oak for storage of items of value.

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  18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  18th century carved oak coffer finely carved detail to the panels and frieze, panelled sides, standing on stile feet. A fantastic example. Lovely color and condition H 72 cm x W 137 cm x D...

  £1,185.00

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  Large Antique Coffer, French, Chestnut, Window Seat, Linen Chest, Georgian, 1800

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.6927

  This is a large antique coffer. A French, chestnut window seat or linen chest, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. 

  • Wonderfully low and wide of proportion
  • Displays a desirable aged patina
  • Select chestnut offers fine grain interest
  • Rich caramel hues a delight beneath a wax polish finish

  • Generously sized lid aids access within
  • The width and height making it ideal for placement beneath a large window
  • This profile also offers itself as a linen chest at the end of a large bed
  • Trio of field panels to the front fascia with beaded decoration

  • Shaped front apron with serpentine forms
  • Raised upon squat cabriole legs to front with pronounced knee
  • Wide stile feet to rear of the coffer
  • Remnants of period French labels decorate the rear

  This is a large and attractive antique coffer, with further appeal as an elegant window seat or at the end of a grand bed for linen storage. The French chestnut affords wonderful colouration and striking grin interest. Solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 186.5cm (73.5'')
  Max Depth: 58cm (22.75'')
  Max Height: 57cm (22.5'')

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  Large Antique Coffer, French, Chestnut, Window Seat, Linen Chest, Georgian, 1800

  £2,250.00

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• Oak Coffer carved front circa 1680

  sovereign antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom

  Old Coffer, oak construction pit sawn back panels, has suffered old worm and dry rot to legs in its lifetime has one repair to right facing leg two old replacement bottom panels original hinges missing...

  £395.00

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• Early 19th Century teak and ebony chest

  martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom

  Early 19th Century Ceylonese teak and ebony chest / coffer, the hinged lift up top, with ebony moulding, opening to reveal a large compartment space, the outside of the top sections having original brass carrying...

  £2,350.00

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• Carved Oak Coffer Panel

  potter antiques, eastbourne, united kingdom

  An interesting mid eighteenth century carved oak coffer panel depicting the portrait of a warrior with feathered head dress. Traditionally feathers were highly prized in many cultures where they could not be worn unless awarded...

  £475.00

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• Antique Chest, Ships Trunk c.1700

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 10.1481

  This is an antique chest dating to the late 17th century. 

  Raised on the extended stiles, this chest is of panelled construction held within robust 40mm thick, oak stock displaying carved detail to the front; the four panels featuring stylised flora in geometric mounts with Celtic overtones. The stiles repeating the theme beneath fluted detailing.

  The dual panelled ends are dressed with the original iron loop handles and the back finished in four plain panels. Desirable hand-cut clasp nails visible in the lid construction.

  The original key and lock still work and release the lid which lifts on the original iron strap hinges. Inside offers voluminous storage with a candle box to one end and a tantalisingly indistinct label to the rear.

  Strong and heavy with solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 122cm (48'')
  Max Depth: 57cm (22.5'')
  Max Height: 74cm (29.25'')

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  Antique Chest, Ships Trunk c.1700

  £1,850.00

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• Coffer - Carved Oak - Seventeenth Century

  potter antiques, eastbourne, united kingdom

  A fine Seventeenth Century carved oak, three paneled coffer, each of the similar panels depicting two stags beneath the umbrella of the Tree of Life. The stag was considered King of the Forest, a symbol...

  £1,750.00

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• 17th Century carved oak coffer

  martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom

  17th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top above a three panelled front with carved decoration, a wonderfully carved top rail above the three panelled front, standing on square legs. Circa 1680.

  £1,150.00

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• 18th Century oak plank coffer

  martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom

  18th Century oak plank coffer with the hinged top above a three panelled front with carved decoration, wonderfully carved rails, standing on square legs. Circa 1720.

  £1,220.00

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• 17th Century carved oak coffer

  martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom

  17th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top above a three panelled front with carved decoration, a wonderfully carved top rail above the three panelled front, standing on square legs. Circa 1680.

  £1,080.00

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• 18th Century Oak Coffer

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Early 1700s, oak coffer. The twin plank top has iron wire hinges and opens up to reveal an interior with its original candle box. It has a panelled front with original carvings, including the date...

  £890.00

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• Neat Oak Coffer

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1700, neat size oak coffer. With two panels to the top and front, and single panelled sides. It has its original carving and stands on full-length original feet. It has an excellent colour and...

  £890.00

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• A MID 17TH CENTURY OAK COFFER. ENGLISH. CIRCA 1630

  period oak antiques, near askham, united kingdom

  THIS SUBSTANTIALLY MADE COFFER HAS A TWO PLNK TOP ABOVE A THREE PANELLED FRONT, THE ARCHADED CARVED PANELS WITH CENTRAL TREE OF LIFE CARVING. For more details contact : 01931 713506 sales@periodoakantiques.com Visit at:- http://www.periodoakantiques.co.uk/antique-chests-coffers/a-mid-17th-century-oak-coffer-english-circa-1630-8-stockno-1407/

  £2,450.00

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• A SMALL MID 16TH CENTURY ENGLISH OAK ARK. CIRCA 1550

  period oak antiques, near askham, united kingdom

  THIS FINE AND SMALL OAK ARK HAS A THREE PLANK CLEATED TOP WITH BROAD SHAPED CLEATED ENDS ABOVE A SINGLE PLANK FRONT WITH TWO OLD LOCK HOLES. For more details contact : 01931 713506 sales@periodoakantiques.com Visit at:- http://www.periodoakantiques.co.uk/antique-chests-coffers/a-small-mid-16th-century-english-oak-ark-circa-1550-8-stockno-1346/

  £6,850.00

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• Geometric Coffer

  arcadia antiques, leamington spa, united kingdom

  Early 18th C Geometric oak coffer. 1730 For more details contact : 019266 119 231 jackharness@aol.com Visit at:- http://www.arcadiaantiques.co.uk/antique-chests-and-coffers/geometric-coffer-10-0-refno-4390.html

  £750.00

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• A LATE 15TH/EARLY 16TH CENTURY ENGLISH LEATHER AND IRONBOUND STANDARD. CIRCA 1480-1500

  period oak antiques, near askham, united kingdom

  THIS FINE CHEST IS IN AMAZING CONDITION CONSIDERING ITS AGE, IT HAS A WOOD CARCASS BOUND IN LEATHER WITH IRON BINDINGS. - For more details contact : 01931 713506 sales@periodoakantiques.com Visit at:- http://www.periodoakantiques.co.uk/antique-chests-coffers/a-late-15th-early-16th-century-english-leather-and-ironbound-standard-circa-14801500-8-stockno-1393/

  £4,950.00

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• Carved Oak Coffer

  arcadia antiques, leamington spa, united kingdom

  18th C carved oak coffer with a three panel front and frieze decorated with stylised flowers and scrolls. 1730 For more details contact : 019266 119 231 jackharness@aol.com Visit at : http://www.arcadiaantiques.co.uk/antique-chests-and-coffers/carved-oak-coffer-10-0-refno-4375.html

  £975.00

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• GERMAN 17thc COFFER

  dysart, derby, united kingdom

  THIS IS A WONDERFUL 17thc OAK COFFER FROM NORTHERN GERMANY WITH LOVELY IRONWORK HANDLES TO THE SIDES. THE FRONT IS DELIGHTFULLY CARVED WITH TWO PANEL. ORIGINAL LOCK (NO KEY). THE SLIGHTLY DOMED TOP HAS GOOD...

  £500.00

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• Antique 19th century teak iron bound sea chest

  potter antiques, eastbourne, united kingdom

  Original 19th century dome topped solid teak and iron banded oriental ships chest with original blacksmith made carrying handles, lock and hasps. Ironwork partially engraved. Nice colour and good structural condition.

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• Antique Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

  john howkins antiques, hempnall green, united kingdom

  A good late 19th. Century camphor wood campaign travelling trunk with protective brass straps, corners and escutcheon plates. The lid is lifted by a sunken brass handle and the void interior offers a large storage...

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• A Early 18th Century Oak Three Panelled Kist

  windsor house antiques, barnwell, united kingdom

  A early 18th century oak three panelled Kist with a well carved top border. Replaced hinges. A Kist ( also called Coffer or Chest ) is one of the oldest forms of furniture. It is...

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• Antique Oak Coffer Chest Box Trunk English Georgian c1750

  such gorgeous antiques ltd, taunton, united kingdom

  Antique Oak Coffer Chest Box Trunk English Georgian c1750

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• Georgian 19C Pine coffer blanket box log basket chest 3935

  prior and willis antiques, wisbech, united kingdom

  Antique Georgian early 19C pine coffer, chest or blanket box. Solid, heavy and strong, with no loose joints. Unusual narrow size....it would make an amazing large log basket (or for any other kind of storage)...

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• 17thc Oak Spice box

  roger grimes antiques, westport, county mayo., united kingdom

  A charming oak spice box from the mid to the late 17thc containing drawers and a lock which was replaced sometime in the late 19thc but still retaining it`s original iron escutchion plate. Spices were...

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• Antique Small Oak Coffer

  the antique shop, sutton bridge, united kingdom

  Oak Small Coffer, This lovely small antique oak panelled coffer / blanket chest is of most unusual size, having a panelled top and front with reeded decoration to the front leg supports a wonderful size...

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