Antique Oak Coffer Chest 18th Century

Name: Good Late 17th / Early 18th Century Oak Coffer.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237223
Price: 450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A late seventeenth-century dark oak coffer featuring carved frieze detailing, two front panels, and a hinged plank top.

Good late 17th / early 18th century oak coffer.

Ref: SA1237223

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ObjectCoffers & Chests
Period18th century
Style17th Century British
MaterialOak, Iron
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved frieze, Panelled front, Stile feet, Iron escutcheon
SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Originating as one of the primary forms of furniture in medieval and early modern Britain, oak coffers served as secure storage vessels for valuables, linens, and personal possessions. Their robust construction made them central to domestic life throughout the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.

Traditional coffers were crafted from native English oak using joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden pegs, or trenails. They typically feature framed panel construction with carved friezes, iron hinges, and hand-forged lock plates.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-hewn wood marks, irregular pegs, hand-forged ironwork, and genuine wear around the feet and edges. Look for pegged joinery rather than modern screws or nails, along with a deep, natural patina developed over centuries.

An oak coffer functions as a statement piece at the foot of a bed, beneath a hallway mirror, or as a characterful central table in a living space. Pairing its dark wood and textured carvings with neutral linens and contemporary lighting creates an engaging contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timbers moisture and lustre. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent wood warping or splitting.

Stalham Antique Gallery

Good Late 17th / Early 18th Century Oak Coffer.