17thc Oak Coffer C1680 17th Century

Name: 17thc Oak Coffer C1680
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1101844
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCoffers & Chests
Period17th century
Style17th Century
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved frieze, Panelled front, Stile feet, Pegged joinery
SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This seventeenth-century oak coffer, dating from around 1680, exemplifies traditional English country house style in a dark brown timber. The construction incorporates pegged joinery, a panelled top lid, a panelled front divided into three sections, and extended stile feet. A carved frieze runs horizontally across the upper front section below the lid. The surface displays visible grain patterns and natural wear appropriate to its age. The dimensions measure 62 cm high, 103 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this coffer suits placement in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. The interior provides enclosed storage for blankets, linens, or household items, while the flat top surface functions as a display shelf for decorative objects or books.

FAQs

A 17th-century oak coffer is a wooden storage chest constructed with a hinged lid and panelled sides, widely produced in England during the Jacobean and Carolean eras. These utility pieces served as the primary method for storing household linens, textiles, and valuables.

Coffers from this era were constructed using solid oak members joined via mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden pegs. The panels were set into grooved frames to allow timber expansion, and decorative friezes were frequently carved by hand into the top rail.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-driven wooden dowels, irregular hand-planed timber surfaces, and original iron staple hinges or wire loop hinges. Shrinkage across the grain and historical wear around the base stiles also indicate genuine age.

An antique coffer can be positioned in an entryway, placed at the foot of a bed, or used as a low hallway console. Pairing dark, textured period oak with light walls and contemporary textiles creates a balanced contrast within modern schemes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber patina. Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood shrinkage or splitting.

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17thc Oak Coffer C1680