Mid 17th Century Oak Panelled Coffer

Name: Mid 17th Century Oak Panelled Coffer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217185
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCoffers & Chests
Period17th century
StyleJacobean
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved arch panels, Lunette frieze, Guilloche carved stiles
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This mid-17th-century Jacobean coffer is made from dark brown oak with a rich patination and finish. The piece displays a three-panel front decorated with carved arch panels, a carved lunette frieze, and vertical guilloche carving on the stiles, standing on extended stile feet. Visible details include a central keyhole escutcheon on the frieze and raised rectangular mouldings enclosing the carved panels. The coffer measures 74 cm high, 140 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, providing substantial internal storage. Suitable for use as a functional storage chest, this piece integrates well into an English country house interior, functioning at the foot of a bed, in a hallway, or as a living room focal point for storing blankets, linens, or household items while offering a sturdy surface.

FAQs

A 17th-century oak coffer is a wooden storage chest constructed with joinery techniques typical of the Jacobean and Commonwealth eras. These pieces were primarily designed to store valuable textiles, linens, and household possessions.

Coffers from this period were crafted using solid oak joined with mortise and tenon joints held together by wooden pegs. They feature panelled sides and fronts, often decorated with hand-carved motifs such as arches, guilloche patterns, or lunettes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-hewn oak surfaces, irregular peg placements, hand-forged iron hinges, and signs of historical wear around the base and handles. Oxidation around old ironwork and shrinkage in the wood grain over centuries are key indicators of genuine age.

An antique oak coffer functions well as a focal storage piece in a hallway, at the foot of a bed, or along a main living room wall. Pairing its dark wood and detailed carving with contemporary lighting or neutral wall shades creates a balanced visual contrast.

Keep the wood dusted using a dry, soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to feed the oak and preserve its patina. Position the coffer away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent timber warping or splitting.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Mid 17th Century Oak Panelled Coffer