Antique Oak Panelled Coffer 18th Century

Name: 18th Century Oak Panelled Coffer with Candle Box, Circa 1780
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1166779
Price: 575 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An 18th-century oak panelled coffer featuring four recessed front panels, carved frieze detailing along the top rail, and a central brass escutcheon.

18th Century Oak Panelled Coffer with Candle Box, Circa 1780

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A coffer is a heavy wooden storage chest with a hinged lid, historically used to secure valuables, linens, and clothing. Panelled oak coffers were standard domestic storage pieces throughout the 17th and 18th centuries in Britain.

Coffers from this period were crafted using mortise and tenon joinery held together with wooden pegs. They typically feature frame-and-panel construction to allow timber expansion, raised stiles acting as legs, and internal till or candle boxes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed surfaces, irregular pegging around joints, original iron or brass lock plates, and natural shrinkage across wide timber boards. Oxidation and dark patination in non-exposed areas also indicate genuine age.

An oak coffer functions as a statement hallway bench, a end-of-bed linen store, or a low coffee table in a living area. Pairing dark oak timber with modern textiles or neutral walls creates a balanced visual contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the patination. Avoid placed heat sources, excessive moisture, and harsh chemical cleaners.

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18th Century Oak Panelled Coffer with Candle Box, Circa 1780