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French Walnut Coffer

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 August 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

French walnut coffer having carved gothic tracery decoration to the front and sides , with a lift up top for storage , having decorative brass hinges , raised on

Height

64 cm / 25 "

Width

106.5 cm / 42"

Depth

47.5 cm / 18 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this French Walnut Coffer to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Reference Numbers
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SA1139784
Dealers Internal Reference
378183
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Description
French walnut coffer having carved gothic tracery decoration to the front and sides , with a lift up top for storage , having decorative brass hinges , raised on

Height

64 cm / 25 "

Width

106.5 cm / 42"

Depth

fig 1. An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid.
fig 1. French Walnut Coffer

47.5 cm / 18 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this French Walnut Coffer to the 1920s.

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139784
Dealers Internal Ref
378183
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Walnut Coffer

Archive II An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. View II
Archive III An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. View III
Archive IV An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. View IV
Archive V An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. View V
Archive VI An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. View VI
Archive VII An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. View IX
Archive X An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. View X
Archive XI An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid. View XI
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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 187
Items Sold 6,464
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Worboys Antiques
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An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid.
French Walnut Coffer
Ref: SA1139784
An antique French walnut coffer featuring intricate linenfold and geometric tracery carving on the front panels and brass strap hinges on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Trunks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTracery carving, Panelled construction, Geometric mouldings, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 106.5 cm (42 in) x D 47.5 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Coffers originated in medieval Europe as secure storage containers for valuables, documents, and textiles, eventually evolving into standard domestic furniture for bedding and garments.

Traditional coffers are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like walnut or oak using frame-and-panel joinery, pegged joints, and hand-forged iron or brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-cut joinery such as dovetails or mortise-and-tenon joints, natural timber shrinkage, and consistent patination appropriate to the age of the wood.

A traditional coffer functions effectively as a structural anchor in contemporary living spaces, serving as a coffee table substitute, hallway storage bench, or bedroom end-of-bed accent piece.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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