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

18th century
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18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

A charming 18th century carved oak coffer with excellent colour and rich, well-aged patina. The front is decorated with three hand-carved geometric panels featuring diamond and circular motifs, beneath a carved frieze of repeating fan arches, typical of traditional country craftsmanship.

The coffer has a plank top that lifts to reveal generous storage, making it both decorative and practical. Raised on simple sturdy supports, it has pleasing proportions and plenty of character.

A classic period oak piece, ideal for use as a blanket chest, hallway coffer, or decorative storage in a traditional or modern interior.

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship world wide please enquire for our competitive prices

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

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

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SA1201507
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Description
18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

A charming 18th century carved oak coffer with excellent colour and rich, well-aged patina.

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The front is decorated with three hand-carved geometric panels featuring diamond and circular motifs, beneath a carved frieze of repeating fan arches, typical of traditional country craftsmanship.
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fig 1. An 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring three carved geometric front panels and a carved lunette frieze resting on stile feet.
fig 1. 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

The coffer has a plank top that lifts to reveal generous storage, making it both decorative and practical. Raised on simple sturdy supports, it has pleasing proportions and plenty of character.

A classic period oak piece, ideal for use as a blanket chest, hallway coffer, or decorative storage in a traditional or modern interior.

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship world wide please enquire for our competitive prices

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1201507
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An 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring three carved geometric front panels and a carved lunette frieze resting on stile feet.
18th century carved oak coffer
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An 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring three carved geometric front panels and a carved lunette frieze resting on stile feet.
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  • ObjectCoffers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved lunette frieze, Lozenge panel carving, Stile feet, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This 18th century Georgian coffer is made from solid dark brown oak with visible pegged joinery and a rich, well-aged patina on the plank top. The front showcases three hand-carved geometric panels with diamond and circular motifs, set beneath a carved lunette frieze of repeating fan arches and finished with a dark iron keyhole escutcheon above simple stile feet. The piece measures 63 cm high, 111 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, with a lid that lifts to provide deep interior storage. In a modern or traditional home, it functions well as a blanket chest in a bedroom, a storage bench in a hallway, or an accent chest in a living room.

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Regular dusting with a dry lint-free cloth and an annual application of clear beeswax polish will protect the original timber finish and prevent the oak from drying out.

An oak coffer functions as functional storage at the foot of a bed, as a hallway bench, or as a textured low centrepiece in a contemporary living area.

Authentic period coffers display hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular hand-cut peg joints, original iron staple hinges, and age-consistent oxidation on the underside and interior.

These pieces were constructed using solid native oak with mortise and tenon joinery secured by wooden pegs, featuring hand-carved front panels and fitted iron hardware.

Oak coffers served as primary storage vessels in European households from the medieval period through the 18th century, utilised for safeguarding textiles, bedding, and household valuables.
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