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17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

17th century
Sold 4 December 2025 · FB Antiques
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Description

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Item Code: LC1254

A fine example of early English craftsmanship, this 17th Century oak coffer features a richly patinated surface and intricate hand-carved decoration. The front is divided into three panels, each adorned with stylised foliate and geometric motifs, framed by moulded rails. The top is plain and hinged, opening to a spacious storage compartment, supported on sturdy stile feet. The warm, deep colour and time-worn character bear testament to its age and authenticity, making it a desirable addition for collectors and period interiors alike.

Key Features:

* Period: 17th Century

* Solid oak with rich patina

* Hand-carved foliate and geometric panels

* Sturdy stile legs

* Hinged lid with generous interior storage

* Ideal for use as a blanket chest, coffee table, or decorative storage

Dimensions:

* Width: 122 cm

* Depth: 51 cm

* Height: 71 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1160366
Dealers Internal Reference
LC1254A
Description
17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Item Code: LC1254

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A fine example of early English craftsmanship, this 17th Century oak coffer features a richly patinated surface and intricate hand-carved decoration.
FB Antiques

The front is divided into three panels, each adorned with stylised foliate and geometric motifs, framed by moulded rails. The top is plain and hinged, opening to a spacious storage compartment, supported on sturdy stile feet. The warm, deep colour and time-worn character bear testament to its age and authenticity, making it a desirable addition for collectors and period interiors alike.

fig 1. A rectangular seventeenth-century oak coffer featuring intricate carved panels and geometric motifs on an isolated grey background.
fig 1. 17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Key Features:

Period: 17th Century

Solid oak with rich patina

Hand-carved foliate and geometric panels

Sturdy stile legs

Hinged lid with generous interior storage

Ideal for use as a blanket chest, coffee table, or decorative storage

Dimensions:

Width: 122 cm

Depth: 51 cm

Height: 71 cm

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160366
Dealers Internal Ref
LC1254A
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

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Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
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CM3 8DY
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A rectangular seventeenth-century oak coffer featuring intricate carved panels and geometric motifs on an isolated grey background.
17th Century Carved Oak Coffer
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A rectangular seventeenth-century oak coffer featuring intricate carved panels and geometric motifs on an isolated grey background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric lozenge carving, Lunette frieze, Frame and panel construction, Exposed pegged joinery
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A 17th-century oak coffer is a heavy wooden chest used historically for storing valuable textiles, documents, and household goods before the widespread use of wardrobes and drawers.

These pieces were typically constructed using frame-and-panel joinery with pegged mortise and tenon joints, allowing the solid oak to expand and contract with environmental changes without splitting.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut joints, traditional hand-carved motifs like lozenges or lunettes, uneven hand-planed board surfaces, and natural iron or wrought iron hinges rather than modern machine-made hardware.

An antique oak coffer functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room, a blanket box at the foot of a bed, or a striking entryway piece topped with minimalist ceramic vessels.

Preserve the wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and apply occasional applications of quality beeswax to nourish the dry timber while avoiding modern liquid silicon polishes.
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