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Welsh Oak Inlaid Coffer, Circa 1770
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for sale €3,744     $4,064
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Welsh Oak Inlaid Coffer, Circa 1770

18th century
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Description

Superb Welsh oak coffer with a massive lid enclosing a panelled chest made from heavy oak planks. The front has four gothic-shaped raised and fielded panels above a pair of drawers, decorated with inlay patterns of a distinctive style associated with west Wales. The panels feature flowing plant forms emanating from vases and Celtic pinwheels, the drawers having a chequered line terminating in lozenges.

Towy Valley, Carmarthenshire, west Wales, circa 1770

(The handles, pin-hinges and parts of the drawer linings have been replaced, and the stile feet have been cut flush with the bottom rail)

For similar examples, see "Welsh Furniture 1250-1950; A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design" (Saer 2007), Vol 11 plates 746, 769, 770, 783.

Height: 33 inches; 84 cms. (22.5 inches; 57 cms high internal)

Width: 58.25 inches; 148 cms (53 inches; 135 cms wide internal)

Depth: 22.5 inches; 57 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Inlaid Coffer to the Georgian era.

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SA813104
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Description
Superb Welsh oak coffer with a massive lid enclosing a panelled chest made from heavy oak planks.
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The front has four gothic-shaped raised and fielded panels above a pair of drawers, decorated with inlay patterns of a distinctive style associated with west Wales.
WelshAntiques

The panels feature flowing plant forms emanating from vases and Celtic pinwheels, the drawers having a chequered line terminating in lozenges.

fig 1. An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer featuring four arched inlaid panels above two drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. Welsh Oak Inlaid Coffer, Circa 1770

Towy Valley, Carmarthenshire, west Wales, circa 1770

(The handles, pin-hinges and parts of the drawer linings have been replaced, and the stile feet have been cut flush with the bottom rail)

For similar examples, see "Welsh Furniture 1250-1950; A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design" (Saer 2007), Vol 11 plates 746, 769, 770, 783.

Height: 33 inches; 84 cms. (22.5 inches; 57 cms high internal)

Width: 58.25 inches; 148 cms (53 inches; 135 cms wide internal)

Depth: 22.5 inches; 57 cms

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Inlaid Coffer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA813104
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Archive I An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer featuring four arched inlaid panels above two drawers with brass handles.

Welsh Oak Inlaid Coffer, circa 1770

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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer featuring four arched inlaid panels above two drawers with brass handles.
Welsh Oak Inlaid Coffer, circa 1770
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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer featuring four arched inlaid panels above two drawers with brass handles.
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A Welsh inlaid coffer is a traditional wooden storage chest produced in Wales during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. These chests typically feature regional inlay work using contrasting fruitwoods or holly, often incorporating botanical or geometric motifs alongside panelled construction.

Eighteenth-century coffers were primarily constructed from solid native oak, joined using mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs. Decorative elements often used contrasting fruitwoods, boxwood, or holly for inlay, complemented by cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period coffers display hand-sawn wood marks, hand-cut dovetails on base drawers, and pegged timber joinery. Evidence of natural wood shrinkage over time, original brassware fittings, and genuine patination in crevices help confirm eighteenth-century origin.

An antique coffer serves as a functional focal point when placed in an entryway, hallway, or at the foot of a bed. Its substantial wood tone balances contemporary upholstery and minimalist architectural elements while offering practical internal storage.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and maintain steady humidity to prevent wood warping or splitting.
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