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Fabulous 17th Century Italian Carved Cedarwood Coffer
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Fabulous 17th Century Italian Carved Cedarwood Coffer

17th century
Sold 4 July 2025 · Eclectic Antiques
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Description

Late 17th Century Italian coffer in Cedarwood of great proportions & carved in a classic Italian style to the front, featuring mystical beasts in three carved arch features.

A truly magnificent piece of furniture of great presence and character. Condition for its age is fairly described as exceptional. Inspection recommended.

Internal measurements are 136cm x 50cm including the area of a fitted candle box.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Eclectic Antiques has dated this Carved Cedarwood Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1031473
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Description
Late 17th Century Italian coffer in Cedarwood of great proportions & carved in a classic Italian style to the front, featuring mystical beasts in three carved arch features.

A truly magnificent piece of furniture of great presence and character. Condition for its age is fairly described as exceptional. Inspection recommended.

Internal measurements are 136cm x 50cm including the area of a fitted candle box.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Eclectic Antiques has dated this Carved Cedarwood Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1031473
Eclectic Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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Archive I A rectangular wooden coffer features elaborate hand-carved panels depicting mythological motifs and arch architectural details across its front face. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous 17th Century Italian Carved Cedarwood Coffer

Archive II A rectangular wooden coffer features elaborate hand-carved panels depicting mythological motifs and arch architectural details across its front face. View II
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A rectangular wooden coffer features elaborate hand-carved panels depicting mythological motifs and arch architectural details across its front face.
Fabulous 17th Century Italian Carved Cedarwood Coffer
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A rectangular wooden coffer features elaborate hand-carved panels depicting mythological motifs and arch architectural details across its front face.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialCedarwood, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved panels, Arcade motifs, Mythological figures, Iron lockplate
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

FAQs

Seventeenth-century Italian coffers, or cassoni, were traditionally commissioned for wealthy households to store valuable textiles, garments, and dowry items, often serving both utilitarian and decorative purposes in grand interiors.

These pieces were typically constructed from durable local woods such as cedar, walnut, or chestnut, featuring hand-carved panels, dovetail joints, and hand-forged iron hardware to ensure structural longevity.

Authenticity is assessed by examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, the consistency of wear patterns around handling points, period-appropriate joinery, and the natural oxidisation of the wood over centuries.

A historical chest functions effectively as an anchor piece in a living room or hallway, providing functional storage while introducing rich texture and historical contrast to modern minimalist or transitional schemes.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber splitting, and occasionally treating the wood with microcrystalline wax while avoiding modern silicone-based polishes.
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