What is an antique oak coffer?

An antique oak coffer is a wooden storage chest featuring a hinged lid, historically used in European households from the medieval period through the 18th century to store linens, clothing, and household valuables.

How were 18th century oak coffers constructed?

18th century coffers were typically constructed using native oak timbers joined with mortise and tenon joints held together by wooden pegs, often featuring inset recessed panels and extended vertical stiles forming the feet.

How can you identify an authentic period oak coffer?

Authentic period oak coffers demonstrate hand-hewn timber marks, irregular hand-turned pegging around the frame, original hand-forged iron hinges, and natural timber shrinkage or surface wear consistent with age.

How do you style an antique oak coffer in modern interiors?

Position the coffer at the foot of a bed for linen storage, place it in an entrance hall as a bench, or utilise it in a living space as a low coffee table paired with modern upholstery.

How should an antique oak coffer be maintained and preserved?

Preserve the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice yearly, while keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and extreme damp.

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18th Century English Oak Coffer

Name: 18th Century English Oak Coffer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA948004
Price: 575 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Jorvik Antiques

Description

A fabulous early 18th century antique English carved oak coffer. This antique coffer has its original snipe hinges to the lid which opens to reveal a spacious interior. It has a panelled front and sides with decorative carved detail throughout. This is a beautiful example of a well constructed oak coffer.

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 25” Width – 56” Depth – 22”

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks, scratches and fading. There is evidence of historic woodworm, however this is now long gone and has been fully treated as a precaution. The antique oak coffer remains structurally solid and sound. Overall, a great example of its kind. We ask that you take the time to look at all the photos as they form part of the description and condition report of the item.

FREE DELIVERY WITHIN ENGLAND (For Scotland and Wales please contact for price)

Local Collection possible

Our Terms of Sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendor fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with us a pleasurable one.

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect the photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything listed , and then again upon delivery or pickup.

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller a question on the listing page of the Site.

Please note that we love vintage items with Original Patina and in as original condition as possible and are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is NOT sufficient grounds for a refund.

Historical worm, foxed glass and old repairs are not sufficient for a refund as by the very nature of buying antiques you as the customer and we as the vendor expect this to be commonly accepted things that come with buying antique furniture. These are not sufficient grounds for a refund.

DELIVERY IS FREE WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND, WALES AND UP TO EDINBURGH/GLASGOW. IT WILL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIALIST ANTIQUE FURNITURE COURIERS WHO WILL ARRANGE DELIVERY DIRECT WITH YOU THE CUSTOMER. THEY WILL ENDEAVOUR TO GET YOUR ITEM TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT PATIENCE IS TO BE REQUIRED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE PURCHASE.

FOR DELIVERY TO THE REST OF SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN ISLAND PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOAT

REFUNDS are possible but are only given if the item is damaged, and only if we cannot fix or repair it first, if this is not possible then a full refund will be given upon safe return of the item(s).

Return of the item(s) is the Customers responsibility (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we have incorporated this cost and offer it as a Discount to the customer as our way of saying Thankyou for your Purchase.

If you wish to return an item the refund will NOT include this as arranging free delivery takes time and money including wrapping costs which we pay for and therefore you would be charged for the initial free delivery AND return courier fee.

Physical Dimensions

Height

63cm (24.80")

Width

142cm (55.91")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Jorvik Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA948004

Description

A fabulous early 18th century antique English carved oak coffer.

“

This antique coffer has its original snipe hinges to the lid which opens to reveal a spacious interior.

Jorvik Antiques

It has a panelled front and sides with decorative carved detail throughout. This is a beautiful example of a well constructed oak coffer.

fig 1. An 18th-century dark oak coffer with a flat rectangular top and four recessed front panels resting on extended stile feet. — fig 1. 18th Century English Oak Coffer

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 25” Width – 56” Depth – 22”

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks, scratches and fading. There is evidence of historic woodworm, however this is now long gone and has been fully treated as a precaution. The antique oak coffer remains structurally solid and sound. Overall, a great example of its kind. We ask that you take the time to look at all the photos as they form part of the description and condition report of the item.

fig 2. An 18th-century dark oak coffer with a flat rectangular top and four recessed front panels resting on extended stile feet. — fig 2. 18th Century English Oak Coffer

FREE DELIVERY WITHIN ENGLAND (For Scotland and Wales please contact for price)

Local Collection possible

Our Terms of Sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendor fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with us a pleasurable one.

fig 3. An 18th-century dark oak coffer with a flat rectangular top and four recessed front panels resting on extended stile feet. — fig 3. 18th Century English Oak Coffer

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect the photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything listed , and then again upon delivery or pickup.

fig 4. An 18th-century dark oak coffer with a flat rectangular top and four recessed front panels resting on extended stile feet. — fig 4. 18th Century English Oak Coffer

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller a question on the listing page of the Site.

fig 5. An 18th-century dark oak coffer with a flat rectangular top and four recessed front panels resting on extended stile feet. — fig 5. 18th Century English Oak Coffer

Please note that we love vintage items with Original Patina and in as original condition as possible and are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is NOT sufficient grounds for a refund.

fig 6. An 18th-century dark oak coffer with a flat rectangular top and four recessed front panels resting on extended stile feet. — fig 6. 18th Century English Oak Coffer

Historical worm, foxed glass and old repairs are not sufficient for a refund as by the very nature of buying antiques you as the customer and we as the vendor expect this to be commonly accepted things that come with buying antique furniture. These are not sufficient grounds for a refund.

fig 7. An 18th-century dark oak coffer with a flat rectangular top and four recessed front panels resting on extended stile feet. — fig 7. 18th Century English Oak Coffer

DELIVERY IS FREE WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND, WALES AND UP TO EDINBURGH/GLASGOW. IT WILL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIALIST ANTIQUE FURNITURE COURIERS WHO WILL ARRANGE DELIVERY DIRECT WITH YOU THE CUSTOMER. THEY WILL ENDEAVOUR TO GET YOUR ITEM TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT PATIENCE IS TO BE REQUIRED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE PURCHASE.

fig 8. An 18th-century dark oak coffer with a flat rectangular top and four recessed front panels resting on extended stile feet. — fig 8. 18th Century English Oak Coffer

FOR DELIVERY TO THE REST OF SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN ISLAND PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOAT

REFUNDS are possible but are only given if the item is damaged, and only if we cannot fix or repair it first, if this is not possible then a full refund will be given upon safe return of the item(s).

fig 9. An 18th-century dark oak coffer with a flat rectangular top and four recessed front panels resting on extended stile feet. — fig 9. 18th Century English Oak Coffer

Return of the item(s) is the Customers responsibility (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we have incorporated this cost and offer it as a Discount to the customer as our way of saying Thankyou for your Purchase.

fig 10. An 18th-century dark oak coffer with a flat rectangular top and four recessed front panels resting on extended stile feet. — fig 10. 18th Century English Oak Coffer

If you wish to return an item the refund will NOT include this as arranging free delivery takes time and money including wrapping costs which we pay for and therefore you would be charged for the initial free delivery AND return courier fee.