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Continental Antique 18th Oak Bench/coffer
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Continental Antique 18th Oak Bench/coffer

18th century
Sold 11 July 2025 · Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd
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Description

This is a rare and outstanding Continental 18th century Oak Coffer/ Bench.

The Bench features superstructure the top with a lifting lid with the original wrought iron hinges, scroll end supports and panelled side and front with the single door with charming brass decorations.

The furniture is structurally sound, offered in unrestored condition, with full of age characters.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Bench Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1011410
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Description
This is a rare and outstanding Continental 18th century Oak Coffer/ Bench.
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The Bench features superstructure the top with a lifting lid with the original wrought iron hinges, scroll end supports and panelled side and front with the single door with charming brass decorations.
Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

The furniture is structurally sound, offered in unrestored condition, with full of age characters.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Bench Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1011410
Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2022

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Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd
Telephone 07521 666758 or 01299 513168
Location
3 Ward Road
Sandy Lane Industrial Estate
Stourport-on-Severn
Worcestershire
DY13 9QB
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century continental oak bench coffer featuring panelled woodwork, hinged lids, and brass hardware.
Continental Antique 18th Oak Bench/Coffer
Ref: SA1011410
An 18th-century continental oak bench coffer featuring panelled woodwork, hinged lids, and brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches & Coffers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleContinental Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRaised panelling, Brass escutcheons, Curved apron, Hinged seat lids
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 175 cm (69 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A bench coffer is a hybrid piece of furniture combining a seated bench with a lidded storage chest underneath. Historically used in European households, it served as secure storage for valuables, linens, and garments while providing dual-purpose seating in communal spaces.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid oak using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon frames, hand-cut dovetails, and pegged joints. Iron or brass hardware, including HL hinges and escutcheons, are typical of the period.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age-related wear, hand-planed surfaces, irregular tool marks, and shrinkage cracks in the timber. The patination should be deep and consistent with centuries of handling and wax polishing.

An antique coffer functions effectively as a grounding focal point in an entryway, at the foot of a bed, or as living room storage. Its natural timber texture contrasts well against modern neutral walls and minimalist decor.

Maintain antique oak by placing it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting. Regularly nourish the timber with traditional beeswax and avoid using modern liquid polishes or chemical cleaners.
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