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Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak
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Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

18th century
Sold 9 February 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
This “Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak” found a buyer.

It was listed by ActFurniture LTD. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This remarkable 18th-century oak coffer is a true testament to exceptional craftsmanship and enduring beauty.

Stood on square legs, the piece offers a striking presence, with the most stunning grain and rich colour that runs throughout the entire coffer, showcasing the natural beauty of the oak.

The spacious central storage compartment provides ample room for keeping cherished items, linens, or other valuables, offering both function and style. In excellent condition, this coffer is a rare find, embodying the charm and character of a bygone era while remaining highly practical for modern use.

The exceptional quality and timeless design make this oak coffer a perfect addition to any home, blending seamlessly into both traditional and contemporary interiors. It is a true piece of history that will continue to stand the test of time.

Product Reference : AF - 3668

Measurements : 111.5cm Width x 51cm 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 most of 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
111.5cm (43.90")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122337
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3668
Description
This remarkable 18th-century oak coffer is a true testament to exceptional craftsmanship and enduring beauty.
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Stood on square legs, the piece offers a striking presence, with the most stunning grain and rich colour that runs throughout the entire coffer, showcasing the natural beauty of the oak.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A rectangular 18th-century oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a dark brown waxed finish.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

The spacious central storage compartment provides ample room for keeping cherished items, linens, or other valuables, offering both function and style. In excellent condition, this coffer is a rare find, embodying the charm and character of a bygone era while remaining highly practical for modern use.

fig 2. A rectangular 18th-century oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a dark brown waxed finish.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

The exceptional quality and timeless design make this oak coffer a perfect addition to any home, blending seamlessly into both traditional and contemporary interiors. It is a true piece of history that will continue to stand the test of time.

fig 3. A rectangular 18th-century oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a dark brown waxed finish.
fig 3. Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

Product Reference : AF - 3668

Measurements : 111.5cm Width x 51cm 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.

fig 4. A rectangular 18th-century oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a dark brown waxed finish.
fig 4. Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

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. A rectangular 18th-century oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a dark brown waxed finish.
fig 5. Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

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. A rectangular 18th-century oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a dark brown waxed finish.
fig 6. Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

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 most of 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. A rectangular 18th-century oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a dark brown waxed finish.
fig 7. Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

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
111.5cm (43.90")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122337
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3668
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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A rectangular 18th-century oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a dark brown waxed finish.
Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box In Oak
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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRecessed panels, Pegged joints, Square stiles
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 111.5 cm (44 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

Coffers rank among the earliest forms of domestic furniture, primarily utilised in medieval and post-medieval households for storing valuables, linens, and documents before fitted wardrobes became common.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid English oak using frame-and-panel joinery to accommodate the natural seasonal expansion and contraction of timber, often secured with pegged joints rather than metal nails.

Authenticity indicators include hand-planed surfaces, irregular tool marks, period-appropriate hand-forged iron butterfly hinges or lock plates, and natural oxidisation or patina accumulated over centuries of use.

An oak coffer functions effectively as a grounding element in modern spaces, serving as a functional coffee table in a living room, extra seating at the foot of a bed, or a statement storage piece in an entryway.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying pure beeswax to nourish the dry wood grain.
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