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Welsh Oak Coffor Bach or Miniature Chest, Circa 1760
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Welsh Oak Coffor Bach or Miniature Chest, Circa 1760

18th century
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Wonderful Welsh oak coffor bach, or miniature chest, with a beautiful untouched reddish surface finish.

The coffor bach was a miniature version of the large chests used in every farmhouse in Wales to hold the blankets and quilts. Both ful size and small versions were associated with marriages, and taken by the bride to her new home.

At only 20 inches wide, this example is small even by coffor bach standards. It has a pair of deeply and crisply cut gothic-shaped panels over a pair of tiny drawers, and is raised on bracket feet.

The handles have been repaced at some point, and the former fragile pin hinges replaced with wrought iron hinges. Onr of thr side feet has been replaced.

From Carmarthenshire, west Wales, circa 1760

Width: 20 inches (51 cms); max: 21.25 inches (54 cms)

Height: 17.75 inches(45 cms)

Depth: 13.25 inches(33.5 cms); max: 14 inches (35.5 cms)

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Coffor Bach to the 1750s.

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SA265503
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Wonderful Welsh oak coffor bach, or miniature chest, with a beautiful untouched reddish surface finish.
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The coffor bach was a miniature version of the large chests used in every farmhouse in Wales to hold the blankets and quilts.
WelshAntiques

Both ful size and small versions were associated with marriages, and taken by the bride to her new home.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Welsh Oak Coffor Bach or Miniature Chest, Circa 1760

At only 20 inches wide, this example is small even by coffor bach standards. It has a pair of deeply and crisply cut gothic-shaped panels over a pair of tiny drawers, and is raised on bracket feet.

The handles have been repaced at some point, and the former fragile pin hinges replaced with wrought iron hinges. Onr of thr side feet has been replaced.

From Carmarthenshire, west Wales, circa 1760

Width: 20 inches (51 cms); max: 21.25 inches (54 cms)

Height: 17.75 inches(45 cms)

Depth: 13.25 inches(33.5 cms); max: 14 inches (35.5 cms)

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Coffor Bach to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA265503
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Archive I An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.

Welsh Oak Coffor Bach or Miniature Chest, Circa 1760

Archive II An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View X
Archive XI An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View XI
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An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
Welsh oak coffor bach or miniature chest, circa 1760
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An eighteenth-century dark oak miniature chest featuring a hinged top lid, two arched ogee panels, two lower drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
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A coffor bach is a distinct miniature coffer originating in Wales during the eighteenth century. Traditionally associated with wedding gifts, these small chests were designed to hold personal valuables, linens, or small household items.

These pieces were crafted primarily from native Welsh or English oak using joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints held with wooden pegs. Hardware typically featured cast brass escutcheons and swan-neck drawer handles.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples exhibit signs of hand-planed timber, irregular wooden peg joinery, and natural wear around the base and handles. Regional detailing often includes raised panels with ogee-arched tops.

A miniature coffer serves as a decorative focal point when placed on top of a sideboard, console table, or desk. It combines historical architectural interest with practical tabletop storage.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity changes to prevent cracking. Apply high-quality clear beeswax periodically with a soft cloth to maintain the natural patination.
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