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Panelled Oak Coffer with Carved Decoration, C.1900
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Panelled Oak Coffer with Carved Decoration, C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A substantial panelled oak coffer dating from circa 1900, featuring richly carved decorative detailing and geometric inlay to the front panels. The façade is framed by bold foliate carving, with a continuous carved frieze and a further carved band running along the lower edge.

The hinged lid opens to reveal a generous storage interior, fitted with original iron hinges and retaining its interior chain support. The coffer stands on stout block legs, giving it a strong, architectural presence.

A highly decorative and practical antique coffer, suitable for use as blanket storage, hallway seating, or at the foot of a bed, and well suited to both traditional and period interiors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Carved Panelled Oak Coffer to the 1900s.

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SA1192904
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C2707
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Description
A substantial panelled oak coffer dating from circa 1900, featuring richly carved decorative detailing and geometric inlay to the front panels.
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The façade is framed by bold foliate carving, with a continuous carved frieze and a further carved band running along the lower edge.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A dark oak panelled storage coffer featuring three carved front panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette border details.
fig 1. Panelled Oak Coffer with Carved Decoration, C.1900

The hinged lid opens to reveal a generous storage interior, fitted with original iron hinges and retaining its interior chain support. The coffer stands on stout block legs, giving it a strong, architectural presence.

A highly decorative and practical antique coffer, suitable for use as blanket storage, hallway seating, or at the foot of a bed, and well suited to both traditional and period interiors.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Carved Panelled Oak Coffer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192904
Dealers Internal Ref
C2707
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Panelled Oak Coffer with Carved Decoration, c.1900

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A dark oak panelled storage coffer featuring three carved front panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette border details.
Panelled Oak Coffer with Carved Decoration, c.1900
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A dark oak panelled storage coffer featuring three carved front panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette border details.
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A panelled oak coffer is a wooden storage chest featuring a hinged lid and structured frame-and-panel construction. Frequently decorated with carved reliefs, these functional storage items were widely produced from medieval times through the early twentieth-century revival movements.

Traditional coffers are constructed from solid hardwoods, primarily oak, using mortise and tenon joinery to hold floating wooden panels within a sturdy frame. Decorative detailing often includes hand-carved friezes, incised geometric patterns, and turned or square stile legs.

Pieces from around 1900 typically combine historic style elements, such as Jacobean lunettes and geometric lozenges, with precise joinery techniques. Authentic period items display a natural depth of patina, soft edge wear, and visible oxidation around iron fittings or joints.

An oak coffer serves as practical storage placed at the foot of a bed, within an entryway, or along a hallway landing. It can also function as a central coffee table alternative in living spaces when paired with contemporary soft furnishings.

Dust the woodwork regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a paste beeswax once or twice a year to preserve the surface patina. Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and position the item away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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