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Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800
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Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800

19th century
Sold 26 April 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique chest, a French coffer in oak dating to the early 19th century circa 1800.

Expertly and solidly crafted in stout stocks of oak

Attractive colour displaying grain interest throughout

Desirable aged patina in the wax polished finish

Three plank, patinated top lifts on iron strap hinges

Iron lock present with key absent

Broad upper frieze features twin field panels with dentil moulding over

Punctuated by carved decoration with ebonised roundels

A pair of elaborate, geometrically decorated, door panels

Flanked by pairs of turned half column appliqué

Standing upon full depth, shaped feet with panelled ends and back

The doors open to reveal voluminous storage within

A shelf divides the space in two with the upper also accessed via the lid

A candle box to one end provides a handy lid support when open

A superior quality piece to be welcomed into any location. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 124.5cm (49'')

Max Depth: 56cm (22'')

Max Height: 67cm (26.5'')

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 11.3486

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this French Oak Coffer to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA533394
Dealers Internal Reference
11.3486
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Description
This is an antique chest, a French coffer in oak dating to the early 19th century circa 1800.

Expertly and solidly crafted in stout stocks of oak

Attractive colour displaying grain interest throughout

Desirable aged patina in the wax polished finish

fig 1. An early 19th-century French oak coffer featuring geometric raised panelling, turned column details, and brass hardware against a neutral background.
fig 1. Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800

Three plank, patinated top lifts on iron strap hinges

Iron lock present with key absent

Broad upper frieze features twin field panels with dentil moulding over

Punctuated by carved decoration with ebonised roundels

fig 2. An early 19th-century French oak coffer featuring geometric raised panelling, turned column details, and brass hardware against a neutral background.
fig 2. Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800

A pair of elaborate, geometrically decorated, door panels

Flanked by pairs of turned half column appliqué

Standing upon full depth, shaped feet with panelled ends and back

The doors open to reveal voluminous storage within

fig 3. An early 19th-century French oak coffer featuring geometric raised panelling, turned column details, and brass hardware against a neutral background.
fig 3. Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800

A shelf divides the space in two with the upper also accessed via the lid

A candle box to one end provides a handy lid support when open

A superior quality piece to be welcomed into any location. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. An early 19th-century French oak coffer featuring geometric raised panelling, turned column details, and brass hardware against a neutral background.
fig 4. Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800

Dimensions:

Max Width: 124.5cm (49'')

Max Depth: 56cm (22'')

Max Height: 67cm (26.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

“
We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 5. An early 19th-century French oak coffer featuring geometric raised panelling, turned column details, and brass hardware against a neutral background.
fig 5. Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 11.3486

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this French Oak Coffer to the 19th Century.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA533394
Dealers Internal Ref
11.3486
London Fine Antiques
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Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800

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An early 19th-century French oak coffer featuring geometric raised panelling, turned column details, and brass hardware against a neutral background.
Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800
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An early 19th-century French oak coffer featuring geometric raised panelling, turned column details, and brass hardware against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests and Coffers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric panelling, Turned columns, Moulded frieze
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Early 19th-century French coffers typically feature robust timber construction, regional geometric panelling, and traditional joinery techniques characteristic of provincial French cabinetry.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid regional hardwoods such as oak or chestnut, assembled using hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, pegged frames, and hand- forged iron or brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct tool marks, hand-planed surfaces, natural timber oxidisation, hand- cut joinery, and consistent wear patterns appropriate to their age.

This piece works effectively as a foundational storage element in living spaces or hallways, offering textural contrast against neutral walls and minimalist modern furnishings.

Maintain the timber by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive heat fluctuations. Periodically apply microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood and preserve the surface finish without altering the patina.
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