Antique Oak Storage Chest 19th Century

Name: Stunning Fine Antique 19th Century English Oak Coffer Storage Chest Trunk Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240467
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCoffers & Trunks
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPanelled front, Hinged lid, Brass escutcheon, Straight block feet

This nineteenth-century English oak coffer provides practical storage for the home, designed in an English country style with a rectangular form. Constructed from solid timber with a dark brown finish displaying natural grain patterns, the piece features a hinged flat top lid that opens to a spacious interior compartment. The front elevation is detailed with a panelled construction and a central brass diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon, supported by straight block feet at the base. Measuring 130 cm wide by 48.5 cm deep and 72 cm high, this sturdy storage chest works well in an entrance hall, living room, or at the foot of a bed for linens and blankets. It integrates seamlessly into traditional or rustic interiors as a functional accent furniture item.

FAQs

A coffer is a traditional wooden storage chest featuring a hinged lid, historically utilised throughout Europe for storing valuable textiles, bedding, and personal belongings.

Traditional coffers were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or elm using mortise and tenon joinery, pegged timber joints, and hand-forged iron or brass hardware.

Authentic 19th-century pieces exhibit structural signs of historic craft, such as hand-planed wood surfaces, natural timber shrinkage, historic wear to the base, and original joinery techniques.

An antique coffer functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room, a functional storage unit at the foot of a bed, or a bench in an entryway or hallway.

Solid oak coffers should be dusted regularly with a dry cloth and treated periodically with natural beeswax polish to protect the timber surface and maintain the existing patina.

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Stunning Fine Antique 19th Century English Oak Coffer Storage Chest Trunk Box