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Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
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Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

18th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
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Description

A beautiful 18th-century coffer in oak, showcasing exquisite carving and exceptional attention to detail. This piece is a testament to fine craftsmanship, with its beautifully carved panels and intricate designs.

The coffer features a green felt interior with a candle box, offering both functionality and charm. It stands on square legs, adding to its classic and sturdy appeal. The oak's gorgeous grain and rich colour enhance its historical elegance.

In good condition, this coffer combines high quality with a timeless design, making it a striking addition to any collection or home decor.

Product Reference : AF - 3458

Measurements : 137cm Width x 57cm Depth x 63cm Height

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Antique Oak Coffer to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1091575
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3458
Description
A beautiful 18th-century coffer in oak, showcasing exquisite carving and exceptional attention to detail.
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This piece is a testament to fine craftsmanship, with its beautifully carved panels and intricate designs.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved scrollwork and panelled front construction.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

The coffer features a green felt interior with a candle box, offering both functionality and charm. It stands on square legs, adding to its classic and sturdy appeal. The oak's gorgeous grain and rich colour enhance its historical elegance.

fig 2. An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved scrollwork and panelled front construction.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

In good condition, this coffer combines high quality with a timeless design, making it a striking addition to any collection or home decor.

Product Reference : AF - 3458

Measurements : 137cm Width x 57cm Depth x 63cm Height

fig 3. An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved scrollwork and panelled front construction.
fig 3. Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

fig 4. An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved scrollwork and panelled front construction.
fig 4. Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 5. An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved scrollwork and panelled front construction.
fig 5. Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 6. An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved scrollwork and panelled front construction.
fig 6. Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

fig 7. An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved scrollwork and panelled front construction.
fig 7. Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Antique Oak Coffer to the Georgian era.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091575
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3458
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2023
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An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved scrollwork and panelled front construction.
Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
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An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved scrollwork and panelled front construction.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Coffers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScrollwork carving, Panelled front, Central pilaster, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

Coffers were among the most versatile pieces of furniture in medieval and early modern households, primarily used for secure storage of valuables, documents, and textiles before the widespread use of wardrobes and chests of drawers.

Authentic period coffers are traditionally constructed from solid English oak using frame-and-panel construction, pegged joints, and hand-carved ornamentation rather than modern fasteners.

Authentication involves examining hand-tool marks, traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon with wooden pegs, natural timber oxidisation, and signs of age-related wear rather than machine production.

An antique coffer functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room, a blanket box at the foot of a bed, or a statement storage piece in a hallway, contrasting well against contemporary minimalist decor.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally treating the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.
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