Antique Carved Oak Coffer 17th Century

Name: Oak Coffer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236524
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCoffers & Storage Chests
Period17th century
StyleJacobean
MaterialOak, Iron
ColourDark Brown
MotifsDiamond panels, Carved rosettes, Frame and panel lid, Stile feet
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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An antique oak coffer is a wooden storage chest constructed with panelled sides and a hinged lid, historically used in European homes for storing textiles, valuables, and household linens.

Traditional coffers were crafted using solid oak timbers joinered with mortise and tenon joints, held together with wooden dowels or pegs, featuring frame-and-panel construction to allow for natural timber movement.

Authentic period coffers feature hand-planed wood surfaces, peg joinery, original iron strap or wire loop hinges, and genuine patination built up over centuries of use.

An oak coffer functions as a hallway bench, a central coffee table, or blanket storage at the foot of a bed, bringing warmth, texture, and historic context to modern spaces.

Preserve the wood by applying a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding direct placement near radiators or heat sources, and dusting regularly with a clean, dry cloth.

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