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Antique 17th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak
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Antique 17th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

17th century
Sold 26 April 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
This “Antique 17th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak” found a buyer.

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Description

This exquisite antique 17th-century oak coffer is a remarkable piece of history, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless charm. Of a very attractive and rare small size, it stands on sturdy square legs, emphasising its solid and well-built structure.

The beautifully carved front adds a touch of elegance, featuring intricate detailing that reflects the skill of its period artisans.

Designed for both function and beauty, the coffer offers a spacious central storage compartment, perfect for keeping linens, valuables, or other household items. Inside, a charming candle box sits to the right, a practical feature commonly found in pieces of this era. The rich oak patina has developed beautifully over the centuries, enhancing its warm and inviting character.

In great condition for its age, this coffer is a stunning and authentic piece of early furniture history, ideal for collectors or those looking to add a unique, centuries-old charm to their home.

Product Reference : AF - 3736

Measurements : 106cm Width x 49.5cm Depth x 60.5cm 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 Seventeenth Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
60.5cm (23.82")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1129445
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3736
Description
This exquisite antique 17th-century oak coffer is a remarkable piece of history, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless charm.
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Of a very attractive and rare small size, it stands on sturdy square legs, emphasising its solid and well-built structure.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A rectangular seventeenth-century dark oak coffer featuring carved lunette motifs along the top rail and geometric diamond panels on the front.
fig 1. Antique 17th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

The beautifully carved front adds a touch of elegance, featuring intricate detailing that reflects the skill of its period artisans.

Designed for both function and beauty, the coffer offers a spacious central storage compartment, perfect for keeping linens, valuables, or other household items. Inside, a charming candle box sits to the right, a practical feature commonly found in pieces of this era. The rich oak patina has developed beautifully over the centuries, enhancing its warm and inviting character.

fig 2. A rectangular seventeenth-century dark oak coffer featuring carved lunette motifs along the top rail and geometric diamond panels on the front.
fig 2. Antique 17th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

In great condition for its age, this coffer is a stunning and authentic piece of early furniture history, ideal for collectors or those looking to add a unique, centuries-old charm to their home.

Product Reference : AF - 3736

fig 3. A rectangular seventeenth-century dark oak coffer featuring carved lunette motifs along the top rail and geometric diamond panels on the front.
fig 3. Antique 17th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak

Measurements : 106cm Width x 49.5cm Depth x 60.5cm 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 seventeenth-century dark oak coffer featuring carved lunette motifs along the top rail and geometric diamond panels on the front.
fig 4. Antique 17th 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 seventeenth-century dark oak coffer featuring carved lunette motifs along the top rail and geometric diamond panels on the front.
fig 5. Antique 17th 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 seventeenth-century dark oak coffer featuring carved lunette motifs along the top rail and geometric diamond panels on the front.
fig 6. Antique 17th 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 seventeenth-century dark oak coffer featuring carved lunette motifs along the top rail and geometric diamond panels on the front.
fig 7. Antique 17th 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 Seventeenth Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Height
60.5cm (23.82")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129445
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3736
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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Location
Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 443
Items Sold 2,250
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Verified Since Apr 2023
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Location: Unit 4, Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR6 5JE, United Kingdom
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For Sale
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Sold
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A rectangular seventeenth-century dark oak coffer featuring carved lunette motifs along the top rail and geometric diamond panels on the front.
Antique 17th Century Fine Quality Coffer / Blanket Box In Oak
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A rectangular seventeenth-century dark oak coffer featuring carved lunette motifs along the top rail and geometric diamond panels on the front.
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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric panels, Lunette carving, Strapwork, Iron lockplate
  • SizeH 60.5 cm (24 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

Seventeenth-century English furniture is characterised by heavy timber construction, pegged joints, and geometric or arcaded carved detailing reflecting the Jacobean and early Stuart eras.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak using frame-and-panel techniques joined with wooden pegs, often featuring hand- forged iron hinges and locks.

Authentic pieces display hand-adzed tool marks, historical timber shrinkage, irregular dovetails or pegged joints, and genuine patina consistent with centuries of use.

Position the piece as a functional storage element in a living area or hallway, using the top surface to display minimal ceramics or modern lighting to create contrast.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels away from direct heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the dry timber surface.
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