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Antique 19th Century Blanket Box / Coffer in Oak
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Box / Coffer in Oak

19th century
Sold 23 February 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
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Description

This antique 19th-century blanket box is a charming and rustic piece, crafted from solid oak and standing on small bracket feet. With its timeless appeal and sturdy construction, it is both a practical and decorative addition to any home.

Featuring metal carrying handles on both sides, this box is designed for ease of movement while maintaining its traditional aesthetic. The spacious central storage compartment provides ample room for blankets, linens, or other household items.

With a rich, warm colour and beautifully aged patina, this piece exudes character and history. A true classic, perfect for adding vintage charm to any space.

Product Reference : AF - 3688

Measurements : 96cm Width x 50.5cm Depth x 50cm 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 Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125189
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3688
Description
This antique 19th-century blanket box is a charming and rustic piece, crafted from solid oak and standing on small bracket feet.
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With its timeless appeal and sturdy construction, it is both a practical and decorative addition to any home.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A rectangular antique oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, dark wood grain, and aged iron strap hinges against a plain backdrop.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Blanket Box / Coffer in Oak

Featuring metal carrying handles on both sides, this box is designed for ease of movement while maintaining its traditional aesthetic. The spacious central storage compartment provides ample room for blankets, linens, or other household items.

fig 2. A rectangular antique oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, dark wood grain, and aged iron strap hinges against a plain backdrop.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Blanket Box / Coffer in Oak

With a rich, warm colour and beautifully aged patina, this piece exudes character and history. A true classic, perfect for adding vintage charm to any space.

Product Reference : AF - 3688

Measurements : 96cm Width x 50.5cm Depth x 50cm Height

fig 3. A rectangular antique oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, dark wood grain, and aged iron strap hinges against a plain backdrop.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Blanket Box / Coffer in Oak

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 antique oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, dark wood grain, and aged iron strap hinges against a plain backdrop.
fig 4. Antique 19th Century Blanket Box / Coffer 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 antique oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, dark wood grain, and aged iron strap hinges against a plain backdrop.
fig 5. Antique 19th Century Blanket Box / Coffer 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 antique oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, dark wood grain, and aged iron strap hinges against a plain backdrop.
fig 6. Antique 19th Century Blanket Box / Coffer 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 antique oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, dark wood grain, and aged iron strap hinges against a plain backdrop.
fig 7. Antique 19th Century Blanket Box / Coffer 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 Victorian era.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125189
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3688
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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ActFurniture LTD
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Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
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A rectangular antique oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, dark wood grain, and aged iron strap hinges against a plain backdrop.
Antique 19th Century Blanket Box / Coffer In Oak
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A rectangular antique oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, dark wood grain, and aged iron strap hinges against a plain backdrop.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional Country
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Iron strapwork, Pegged joints, Plank construction
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 50.5 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Coffers and blanket boxes date back centuries, originally utilised in households for storing valuables, textiles, and documents before built-in closets became common. Over time, regional craftsmanship evolved, reflecting the prevailing furniture styles of their respective eras.

Traditional coffers are predominantly crafted from solid English oak, often joined using pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed panels, and robust forged iron hinges or strapwork. These construction techniques ensured durability and longevity across generations.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining hand-cut joints, irregularities in the wood grain indicating hand-tooling, period-appropriate ironmongery, and natural patina resulting from decades of oxidisation and wear.

An antique coffer serves as functional furniture that grounds a contemporary space, frequently deployed at the foot of a bed, as a living room coffee table alternative, or as a statement hallway storage piece.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and occasionally treating the wood with natural beeswax to nourish the dry grain.
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