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Antique Painted Pine Box 1800s
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Antique Painted Pine Box 1800s

19th century
For Sale by Pinefinders
Description

A Very Old Large Pine Box which is painted with floral decoration and village scenes on the whole of the exterior including the back and has a dark painted interior. The date painted on the front of the box is 1823.

Dating from the mid 1800s, this rare and very unusual piece has iron handles to both ends and a lovely large key to the lock.

Price £627

Height 19.5”, Width 42”, Depth 22.5”

Physical Dimensions
Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Pinefinders has dated this Antique Painted Pine Coffer to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA766444
Dealers Internal Reference
G3408C
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Description
A Very Old Large Pine Box which is painted with floral decoration and village scenes on the whole of the exterior including the back and has a dark painted interior. The date painted on the front of the box is 1823.
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Dating from the mid 1800s, this rare and very unusual piece has iron handles to both ends and a lovely large key to the lock.
Pinefinders

Price £627

Height 19.5”, Width 42”, Depth 22.5”

Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Pinefinders has dated this Antique Painted Pine Coffer to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA766444
Dealers Internal Ref
G3408C
Pinefinders
Pinefinders
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Serving pine lovers across the UK through our online store and showroom.

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A 19th-century hand-painted pine storage coffer featuring yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond motif, and a scalloped base.
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Archive I A 19th-century hand-painted pine storage coffer featuring yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond motif, and a scalloped base.

Antique Painted Pine Box 1800s

Archive II A 19th-century hand-painted pine storage coffer featuring yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond motif, and a scalloped base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century hand-painted pine storage coffer featuring yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond motif, and a scalloped base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century hand-painted pine storage coffer featuring yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond motif, and a scalloped base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century hand-painted pine storage coffer featuring yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond motif, and a scalloped base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century hand-painted pine storage coffer featuring yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond motif, and a scalloped base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century hand-painted pine storage coffer featuring yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond motif, and a scalloped base. View VII
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Telephone 01844 291 231
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Unit 7a Alexander House
Thame Rd Industrial Estate
Thame Rd
Haddenham
Aylesbury
Bucks
HP17 8BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pinefinders
Verified Since Nov 2012
Items For Sale 31
Items Sold 1,969
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A 19th-century hand-painted pine storage coffer featuring yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond motif, and a scalloped base.
Antique Painted Pine Box 1800s
Ref: SA766444
A 19th-century hand-painted pine storage coffer featuring yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond motif, and a scalloped base.
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  • ObjectBlanket Boxes & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialPine, Paint, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral cartouches, diamond panel, scalloped apron, painted panels
  • SizeH 49.5 cm (19 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This antique painted pine box from the mid-1800s is styled in traditional folk art with a rustic farmhouse design vibe. The exterior has a warm brown finish complemented by yellow and brown floral cartouches, a central diamond panel, and painted panels, all applied over pine timber with a dark painted interior. Visible details include a metal lock with a large key, moulded framing around the panels, diagonal stripes on the overhanging lid edge, and a scalloped apron with rectangular dark panels at the lower base. The box measures 49.5 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. Practical for everyday storage, this piece sits well in a bedroom at the foot of a bed for linens, or functions as a decorative storage chest in a hallway, living room, or utility space. The sturdy wooden construction provides a reliable surface on top while keeping stored items enclosed securely inside.

FAQs

A folk art painted pine coffer is a traditional timber storage chest decorated with hand-painted regional motifs, decorative cartouches, or geometric borders. Historically crafted throughout rural Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces were frequently created as marriage chests or dowry boxes.

These chests were predominantly constructed from softwoods such as pine or fir, using hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery. Decorators applied milk paint or oil-based pigments directly to the wood, often finishing with a wax or varnish layer to protect the painted details.

Authentic pieces exhibit uneven paint wear consistent with natural handling, particularly around edges, lockplates, and handles. Inspecting the interior and back for hand-sawn timber marks, original iron hardware, and natural timber shrinkage further confirms period age.

A painted pine trunk functions effectively as a focal coffee table, hallway bench, or foot-of-bed storage unit. Its graphic painted motifs offer a grounding, textural contrast alongside contemporary upholstered furniture and neutral wall palettes.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean, soft microfibre cloth without harsh liquid cleaners. To preserve original paintwork, avoid direct sunlight and maintain stable humidity levels, applying a clear beeswax polish sparingly over unpainted or sealed timber areas.
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