How were 17th-century oak coffers constructed?

These coffers were crafted using solid oak planks or framed panels joined with wooden dowels and pegs, fitted with hand-forged iron hinges and escutcheon lock plates.

How can an antique oak coffer be styled in a modern interior?

An antique coffer can be situated in an entryway, hallway, or living space to add historical texture alongside contemporary decor while offering concealed storage.

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Small 17th Century Oak Coffer

Name: Small 17th Century Oak Coffer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1028119
Price: 1400 GBP
Availability: InStock

17th century

For Sale by Holmes Antiques

Description

A very honest 17th Century Oak Coffer of good small proportions having wonderful glowing rich warm colour and patina. The front with nicely carved decoration featuring lunette pattern to the top rail and lozenge to the panel. The coffer has original ring hinges, candle box and all boards throughout, the plank ends with shaped feet.

Physical Dimensions

Height

57cm (22.44")

Width

107cm (42.13")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1028119

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

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Description

A very honest 17th Century Oak Coffer of good small proportions having wonderful glowing rich warm colour and patina.

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The front with nicely carved decoration featuring lunette pattern to the top rail and lozenge to the panel.

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The coffer has original ring hinges, candle box and all boards throughout, the plank ends with shaped feet.

Physical Dimensions

Height

57cm (22.44")

Width

107cm (42.13")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1028119

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Holmes Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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A 17th-century oak coffer is a wooden storage chest constructed using mortise and tenon joinery typical of the period, traditionally featuring hand-carved decorative motifs across the front panels.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, uneven peg ends, natural age-related shrinkage across the wood grain, and genuine patination near original metalwork.

Maintain period oak by keeping it away from direct heat sources and applying a high-quality clear beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber and patinated surface.

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