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Fine Antique 18th Century French Oak Coffer
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for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

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Fine Antique 18th Century French Oak Coffer

18th century
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Antique 18th Century French Provincial Oak Coffer Chest

A handsome and highly decorative 18th century French provincial oak coffer of impressive long proportions, retaining excellent colour and rich period character throughout. The front formed with four deeply moulded fielded panels, each centred with a stylised carved flowerhead within shaped reserves and further enriched with brass stud decoration.

The substantial three-plank top opens to a generous storage interior, the underside retaining old pegged construction and historic timber repairs consistent with age and use. Raised on integral stile feet with shaped cut-away brackets, the chest displays the robust craftsmanship associated with provincial French country furniture of the period.

The oak has developed a deep, warm patina over centuries of use, with age-related wear, surface marks, shrinkage to the top boards and old repairs all contributing to its authentic appearance and character.

Dimensions:

Height: 62 cm

Width: 175 cm

Depth: 63 cm

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Antique French Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

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SA1234988
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Antique 18th Century French Provincial Oak Coffer Chest
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A handsome and highly decorative 18th century French provincial oak coffer of impressive long proportions, retaining excellent colour and rich period character throughout.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

The front formed with four deeply moulded fielded panels, each centred with a stylised carved flowerhead within shaped reserves and further enriched with brass stud decoration.

fig 1. An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid.
fig 1. Fine Antique 18th Century French Oak Coffer

The substantial three-plank top opens to a generous storage interior, the underside retaining old pegged construction and historic timber repairs consistent with age and use. Raised on integral stile feet with shaped cut-away brackets, the chest displays the robust craftsmanship associated with provincial French country furniture of the period.

fig 2. An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid.
fig 2. Fine Antique 18th Century French Oak Coffer

The oak has developed a deep, warm patina over centuries of use, with age-related wear, surface marks, shrinkage to the top boards and old repairs all contributing to its authentic appearance and character.

Dimensions:

Height: 62 cm

Width: 175 cm

Depth: 63 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Antique French Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234988
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2025

Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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Archive I An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid.

Fine Antique 18th Century French Oak Coffer

Archive II An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View II
Archive III An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid. View XV
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Telephone 01905 799928
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50 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/treasuretroveworcester
Verified Since Apr 2025
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid.
Fine Antique 18th Century French Oak Coffer
Ref: SA1234988
An 18th-century dark oak French coffer with four carved fielded panels, central rosette motifs, brass stud details, and a solid plank lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoffers & Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved rosette panels, Fielded geometric panels, Brass stud detailing, Plank top lid

FAQs

A French oak coffer, or coffre, served as a primary storage vessel in 18th-century households, used to keep linens, clothing, and domestic valuables secure. These sturdy wooden trunks were frequently constructed as part of a marriage dowry and remained central elements of provincial living spaces.

Traditional 18th-century coffers were built using solid oak panels fitted into a pegged mortise and tenon frame. Construction methods included hand-hewn plank tops, hand-carved decorative fielded panels, and iron or brass stud detailing.

Authentic period coffers feature hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular wooden dowel pegs, and age-related shrinkage around frame joins. Original iron hinges, hand-carved relief decoration, and natural wear patterns around the feet and base further indicate period authenticity.

An antique oak coffer functions as functional storage at the foot of a bed, in an entrance hall, or beneath a low window sill. Positioning dark carved oak alongside light upholstery and modern wall colours highlights the historical texture of the wood.

Preserve an antique oak chest by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and applying clear beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent timber warping or cracking.
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