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18th Century Oak Coffer / Blanket Chest
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18th Century Oak Coffer / Blanket Chest

18th century
Sold 2 March 2026 · Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd
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Description

A charming 18th Century oak coffer, full of character, history, and traditional craftsmanship. Featuring three carved panel fronts, original ironwork details, and a rich, warm patina that has developed beautifully over time, this piece embodies the true rustic elegance of early English country furniture.

The interior includes the classic small candle or document compartment, a traditional feature found in coffers of this period. Constructed in solid oak throughout, with pegged joints and hand-planed surfaces, its age and authenticity are evident in every detail.

This coffer has been gently cleaned and wax-finished in our workshop, enhancing the natural grain while preserving its original surface and integrity.

Perfect for use as a coffee table, hallway bench with storage, blanket chest at the foot of a bed, or simply as a characterful statement piece in any historic or modern interior.

An honest, timeless antique with presence and soul.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1181210
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Description
A charming 18th Century oak coffer, full of character, history, and traditional craftsmanship. Featuring three carved panel fronts, original ironwork details, and a rich, warm patina that has developed beautifully over time, this piece embodies the true rustic elegance of early English country furniture.
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The interior includes the classic small candle or document compartment, a traditional feature found in coffers of this period.
Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

Constructed in solid oak throughout, with pegged joints and hand-planed surfaces, its age and authenticity are evident in every detail.

fig 1. An 18th-century rectangular oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, fielded panel front, and brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. 18th Century Oak Coffer / Blanket Chest

This coffer has been gently cleaned and wax-finished in our workshop, enhancing the natural grain while preserving its original surface and integrity.

Perfect for use as a coffee table, hallway bench with storage, blanket chest at the foot of a bed, or simply as a characterful statement piece in any historic or modern interior.

An honest, timeless antique with presence and soul.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1181210
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18th Century Oak Coffer / Blanket Chest

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Sandy Lane Industrial Estate
Stourport-on-Severn
Worcestershire
DY13 9QB
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2022
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An 18th-century rectangular oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, fielded panel front, and brass keyhole escutcheon.
18th Century Oak Coffer / Blanket Chest
Ref: SA1181210
An 18th-century rectangular oak coffer featuring a hinged lid, fielded panel front, and brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, Hinged lid, Brass escutcheon, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

An oak coffer is a traditional form of storage furniture that dates back to the medieval period, initially used for storing valuables, documents, and textiles before closets became common.

Authentic period coffers are constructed from solid English oak, typically featuring frame-and-panel joinery, hand-cut dovetails, and pegged joints to allow the timber to move naturally with changes in humidity.

Authentication involves examining the timber patination, tool marks, hand-forged iron hardware, and construction methods such as pegged joints and uneven hand-planed surfaces that indicate pre-industrial manufacturing.

An antique oak coffer functions effectively as a practical coffee table substitute, an end-of-bed storage bench, or a statement piece in a hallway, contrasting against contemporary minimalist architecture.

Preservation requires keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish and protect the finish.
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