Name: 16th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Chest Coffer Circa 1580
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA978097
Price: 2500 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

16th century

Sold by School House Antiques

Sold 4 December 2024 · School House Antiques

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Description

Elizabethan carved oak chest , Circa 1580 . exceptional colour and patination ,

retaining all its original boards , three arcaded panels with carved decoration . A lovely chest in very good antique condition.

130 cm w x 55.5 cm d x 75 cm h

UK Delivery: £60

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this Elizabethan Carved Oak Coffer to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA978097

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Description

Elizabethan carved oak chest , Circa 1580 . exceptional colour and patination ,

retaining all its original boards , three arcaded panels with carved decoration . A lovely chest in very good antique condition.

130 cm w x 55.5 cm d x 75 cm h

UK Delivery: £60

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this Elizabethan Carved Oak Coffer to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA978097

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ObjectChests and Coffers
Period16th century
StyleElizabethan
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsArcaded panels, Foliate carvings, Chip-carved borders, Nulling decoration

FAQs

Elizabethan furniture, spanning the late 16th century, is characterised by heavy proportions, robust construction, and intricate geometric or architectural carvings influenced by the English Renaissance.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid English oak, often joined using traditional mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs, reflecting exceptional durability.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-carved details, adze marks on interior surfaces, period-appropriate ironwork or locksmithing, and natural patination indicative of centuries of oxidisation.

An antique coffer functions effectively as a focal point or storage solution in contemporary spaces, providing a textural contrast when paired with minimalist or neutral modern furnishings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally treating the wood with microcrystalline wax to nourish the surface.