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18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
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18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

18th century
Sold 22 February 2026 · Rawlings Antiques
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18th Century Carved Oak Coffer with Lift-Up Top

A wonderful and characterful 18th century carved oak coffer, rich in period charm and traditional craftsmanship.

The front is beautifully decorated with bold geometric and foliate carving, including a central lozenge panel with carved rosette motif, flanked by stylised designs and framed by a continuous carved frieze. The deep, hand-carved detailing gives the piece strong presence and wonderful texture, showcasing the skill of the original craftsman.

The coffer features a traditional hinged lift-up lid, opening to reveal a generous storage compartment — ideal for blankets, linens, clothing, or general household storage. The interior retains a lovely aged patina consistent with its age.

Constructed in solid oak with pegged joints, the piece stands on sturdy stile supports and has developed a rich, warm colour over centuries, with natural wear adding to its authenticity and appeal.

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship world wide

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Rawlings Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197326
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18th Century Carved Oak Coffer with Lift-Up Top
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A wonderful and characterful 18th century carved oak coffer, rich in period charm and traditional craftsmanship.
Rawlings Antiques

The front is beautifully decorated with bold geometric and foliate carving, including a central lozenge panel with carved rosette motif, flanked by stylised designs and framed by a continuous carved frieze. The deep, hand-carved detailing gives the piece strong presence and wonderful texture, showcasing the skill of the original craftsman.

fig 1. An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricate carved guilloche patterns, panelled construction, and initials carved into the central panel.
fig 1. 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

The coffer features a traditional hinged lift-up lid, opening to reveal a generous storage compartment — ideal for blankets, linens, clothing, or general household storage. The interior retains a lovely aged patina consistent with its age.

fig 2. An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricate carved guilloche patterns, panelled construction, and initials carved into the central panel.
fig 2. 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Constructed in solid oak with pegged joints, the piece stands on sturdy stile supports and has developed a rich, warm colour over centuries, with natural wear adding to its authenticity and appeal.

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship world wide

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197326
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Archive I An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricate carved guilloche patterns, panelled construction, and initials carved into the central panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Archive II An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricate carved guilloche patterns, panelled construction, and initials carved into the central panel. View II
Archive III An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricate carved guilloche patterns, panelled construction, and initials carved into the central panel. View III
Archive IV An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricate carved guilloche patterns, panelled construction, and initials carved into the central panel. View IV
Archive V An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricate carved guilloche patterns, panelled construction, and initials carved into the central panel. View V
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Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
Verified Since Aug 2017
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Location: Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
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An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricate carved guilloche patterns, panelled construction, and initials carved into the central panel.
18th century carved oak coffer
Ref: SA1197326
An 18th century dark oak coffer featuring intricate carved guilloche patterns, panelled construction, and initials carved into the central panel.
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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsGuilloche carving, Geometric panels, Carved initials, Nulling pattern
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

Coffers were among the most essential pieces of furniture in medieval and post-medieval households, primarily used for storing valuables, textiles, and documents before fitted wardrobes and drawers became common.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak using frame-and-panel construction to accommodate the natural expansion and contraction of timber, joined with pegged mortise and tenon joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details, tool marks from adzes or chisels, hand-cut dovetails or boarded bases, and natural oxidation or patination of the timber over centuries.

An antique coffer provides textural contrast and functional storage, working well as a coffee table substitute in a living room or placed at the foot of a bed in a minimalist bedroom.

Keep wooden coffers away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent splitting, and occasionally feed the timber with traditional beeswax to maintain the surface finish without trapping moisture.
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