Large Antique Coffer, French, Chestnut, Window Seat, Linen Chest, Georgian, 1800

Name: Large Antique Coffer, French, Chestnut, Window Seat, Linen Chest, Georgian, 1800
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA752953
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is a large antique coffer. A French, chestnut window seat or linen chest, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Wonderfully low and wide of proportion

Displays a desirable aged patina

Select chestnut offers fine grain interest

Rich caramel hues a delight beneath a wax polish finish

Generously sized lid aids access within

The width and height making it ideal for placement beneath a large window

This profile also offers itself as a linen chest at the end of a large bed

Trio of field panels to the front fascia with beaded decoration

Shaped front apron with serpentine forms

Raised upon squat cabriole legs to front with pronounced knee

Wide stile feet to rear of the coffer

Remnants of period French labels decorate the rear

This is a large and attractive antique coffer, with further appeal as an elegant window seat or at the end of a grand bed for linen storage. The French chestnut affords wonderful colouration and striking grin interest. Solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 186.5cm (73.5'')

Max Depth: 58cm (22.75'')

Max Height: 57cm (22.5'')

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Our Ref: 18.6927

Physical Dimensions

Height

57cm (22.44")

Width

186.5cm (73.43")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA752953

Dealers Internal Reference

18.6927

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a large antique coffer. A French, chestnut window seat or linen chest, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Wonderfully low and wide of proportion

Displays a desirable aged patina

Select chestnut offers fine grain interest

fig 1. Large Antique Coffer, French, Chestnut, Window Seat, Linen Chest, Georgian, 1800

Rich caramel hues a delight beneath a wax polish finish

Generously sized lid aids access within

The width and height making it ideal for placement beneath a large window

This profile also offers itself as a linen chest at the end of a large bed

fig 2. Large Antique Coffer, French, Chestnut, Window Seat, Linen Chest, Georgian, 1800

Trio of field panels to the front fascia with beaded decoration

Shaped front apron with serpentine forms

Raised upon squat cabriole legs to front with pronounced knee

Wide stile feet to rear of the coffer

fig 3. Large Antique Coffer, French, Chestnut, Window Seat, Linen Chest, Georgian, 1800

Remnants of period French labels decorate the rear

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This is a large and attractive antique coffer, with further appeal as an elegant window seat or at the end of a grand bed for linen storage.

London Fine Antiques

The French chestnut affords wonderful colouration and striking grin interest. Solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.