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Jacobean Oak Coffer
Located in Essex, MA
With panelled hinged lid over a case with geometric inlays and carved panels raised on square section legs.
Category

Antique 1680s English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Oak Coffer
Jacobean Oak Coffer
H 26.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
Jacobean Oak Coffer
Located in Essex, MA
Nice small proportions with paneled hinged lid over a conforming case with three panels with carved detail, square section legs.
Category

Antique 1680s English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Oak Coffer
Jacobean Oak Coffer
H 24.13 in W 39.25 in D 16.38 in
17th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 17th century oak coffer, having a hinged lid above four inlaid panels
Category

Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Coffer
17th Century Oak Coffer
H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 14.97 in
Charles II Oak Coffer
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A 17th century oak coffer, that has later been converted to a fall front blanket chest, the
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Charles II Oak Coffer
Charles II Oak Coffer
H 27 in W 41 in D 21 in
18th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 18th century oak coffer, having a hinged and paneled lid, above a
Category

Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Coffer
18th Century Oak Coffer
H 23.63 in W 42.13 in D 20.48 in
Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Oak Coffer. A lovely small proportioned oak antique coffer or chest from the 18th century
Category

Antique 1780s British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
H 27.75 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
18th Century oak coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large compartment
Category

Antique 1740s British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century oak coffer
18th Century oak coffer
H 21.5 in W 44 in D 19 in
18th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A nice style, 18th century oak coffer. Having three fielded panels to the top with moulded edge
Category

Antique 18th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Coffer
18th Century Oak Coffer
H 25.6 in W 58.27 in D 22.84 in
Heavy Rustic Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A heavy rustic oak coffer This is a very solid and heavy piece it is made from solid oak, the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Heavy Rustic Oak Coffer
Heavy Rustic Oak Coffer
H 27 in W 48 in D 24 in
Small French oak coffer
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes pride in presenting an exquisite French antique oak coffer, dating
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Small French oak coffer
Small French oak coffer
H 26.38 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
17th Century Antique Oak Coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
17th Century oak coffer of narrow proportions, the lift up top having iron strap hinges above a
Category

Antique 1670s English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

17th Century Antique Oak Coffer
17th Century Antique Oak Coffer
H 19.5 in W 40 in D 15 in
Antique 18th century quality oak coffer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 18th century quality oak coffer having a quality oak lift up lid opening to reveal a large
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th century quality oak coffer
Antique 18th century quality oak coffer
H 24.02 in W 55.91 in D 19.3 in
18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 18th century carved oak coffer, with a triple panel hinged top and
Category

Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
H 28.35 in W 50.01 in D 20.87 in
Early 18th Century oak coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
A nice quality early 18th Century oak coffer, the hinged moulded edge top lifting up to reveal a
Category

Antique 1740s British Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century oak coffer
Early 18th Century oak coffer
H 25.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
Early 18th Century oak coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large
Category

Antique 1720s British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century oak coffer
Early 18th Century oak coffer
H 20 in W 37.5 in D 18.75 in
17th Century Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Kettering, GB
A large 17th century oak coffer with a beautiful five panelled front with stiff leaf carved arcade
Category

Antique 17th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer
17th Century Carved Oak Coffer
H 25.6 in W 60.24 in D 23.23 in
Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Georgian 5 plank oak coffer These charming chests are known as 5 plank because it takes 5
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer
Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer
H 24 in W 33 in D 16 in
Early 18th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak coffer with a wonderful figured top that lifts up to reveal a large
Category

Antique 1740s British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Oak Coffer
Early 18th Century Oak Coffer
H 33.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C bleached oak coffer. 1720. Dimensions 45 inches (114 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms
Category

Antique Early 18th Century George I Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
H 22.5 in W 45 in D 19 in
18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C bleached oak coffer. 1720. Dimensions 45 inches (114 cms) Wide 19 inches (48 cms
Category

Antique Early 18th Century George I Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
H 28 in W 57 in D 22.5 in
17th Century Yorkshire Oak Coffer.
Located in Skipton, GB
A superb example of a 17th Century English coffer. Having a planked lid, the front with a finely
Category

Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Yorkshire Oak Coffer.
17th Century Yorkshire Oak Coffer.
H 30.32 in W 56.3 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Stamford, CT
An oak coffer of good color with original black & red painted decoration with scratch carved
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

17th Century Oak Coffer
17th Century Oak Coffer
H 27 in W 43.25 in D 18 in
18th Century English Oak Coffer
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century English Oak Coffer with iron ring hinge, iron lockplate (no key), and bootjack legs
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century English Oak Coffer
18th Century English Oak Coffer
H 22.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
Located in Houston, TX
17th century joined oak triple panel top coffer with hinged triple panel top. Hand-carved
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
H 25 in W 40 in D 17 in
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is an 19th century English oak coffer chest, similar to what we in the states would describe
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
H 34 in W 57 in D 23.75 in
English Oak Coffer, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Period Edwardian oak small coffee from England with a lift top which has a lovely beveled edge
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Oak Coffer, c. 1900
English Oak Coffer, c. 1900
H 19 in W 26 in D 13.88 in
Miniature George III Oak Coffer
Located in Essex, MA
Simple piece with hinged lid opening to a storage compartment over a drawer, bracket feet.
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Miniature George III Oak Coffer
Miniature George III Oak Coffer
H 15.25 in W 23.25 in D 12.63 in
A Heavy French Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Heavy French Panelled Oak Coffer The chest has 2 moulded panels on the front and 1 more on each
Category

Antique Early 1800s Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

A Charles II Oak Carved Coffer
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A wonderful Charles II Carved Oak Coffer Circa 1670, with three front plain panels sitting below a
Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

A Charles II Oak Carved Coffer
A Charles II Oak Carved Coffer
H 25.5 in W 42.5 in D 18.5 in
Late 17th Century Dutch Oak Coffer
Located in London, GB
Late 17th century Dutch Coffer in Oak A 17th-century Dutch oak coffer with black painted panels
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wood

Late 17th Century Dutch Oak Coffer
Late 17th Century Dutch Oak Coffer
H 27.37 in W 58.08 in D 27.37 in
Large 17th Century Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large 17th century carved oak coffer This is a lovely old piece in a medium color, with a
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Panelled Oak Coffer This is a lovely old piece, with a good patina, the chest
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved Paneled Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century carved paneled oak coffer This is a lovely old piece, with a good patina, the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
17th century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top above a three panelled front with carved
Category

Antique 1680s British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
17th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
H 22.5 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
A Small 17th Century Oak Coffer.
Located in Skipton, GB
A good transitional oak coffer, combining the earlier planked construction with the more
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

A Small 17th Century Oak Coffer.
A Small 17th Century Oak Coffer.
H 27.17 in W 43.71 in D 18.12 in
18th century small English oak coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century small English oak coffer circa 1790. 3 fielded panels to the front each flanked by a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th century small English oak coffer
18th century small English oak coffer
H 24.25 in W 44.25 in D 19.25 in
18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Suffolk, GB
18th century antique carved oak coffer having a lift up plank top lid with a moulded edge opening
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
H 21.66 in W 49.02 in D 15.95 in
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Marriage Chest or Carved Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Marriage Chest or Carved Coffer This is a lovely old piece, and is in
Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Oak Quality Panelled Coffer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century oak quality panelled coffer having a quality oak lift up lid with original
Category

Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Oak Quality Panelled Coffer
Antique 18th Century Oak Quality Panelled Coffer
H 26.78 in W 46.86 in D 21.66 in
English 17th Century Boarded Oak Ark Coffer
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An English 17th century oak boarded and joined clap front coffer or ark chest with later
Category

Antique 17th Century English Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English 17th Century Boarded Oak Ark Coffer
English 17th Century Boarded Oak Ark Coffer
H 15.75 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in
Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th century antique panelled oak coffer/chest with three panels to the front, two panels
Category

Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
H 26.19 in W 48.82 in D 21.07 in
17th Century English Two Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Skipton, GB
An excellent 17th Century Two Panelled Oak Coffer in good clean original condition, having good
Category

Antique 1640s English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Two Panelled Oak Coffer
17th Century English Two Panelled Oak Coffer
H 26.78 in W 46.46 in D 20.87 in
17th Century Large Scale English Oak Coffer
Located in Southampton, GB
Extraordinary scale and gauge, 17th century oak coffer. Primitive iron mongery. Simple, diamond
Category

Antique 1650s British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Dutch 19th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Dutch solid oak paneled and carved coffer is from the 1800’s. The sturdy trunk opens on hand
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Oak

Dutch 19th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer
Dutch 19th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer
H 21.5 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in
Rare 17th Century Oak Coffer / Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
The rectangular plank top mounted with iron strap hinges, dated 1650.  
Category

Antique 1650s Spanish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Arts and Crafts Panelled Oak Coffer This is a lovely piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Panelled Oak Coffer This is a lovely piece, with a good patina, the chest has two
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Danish oak dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century danish oak dome top coffer circa 1790. Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

18th Century Danish oak dome top coffer
18th Century Danish oak dome top coffer
H 30.5 in W 53 in D 25.5 in
Antique Oak Coffer Chest 17th Century Box
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful 17th Century three panel coffer or box Hand crafted fro oak inset with strung ebony
Category

Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Swedish 19th century hand painted oak coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century hand painted oak coffer circa 1831. Fine quality piece of swedish folk art
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Paint

Large 17th Century German Continental Oak Coffer Chest.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolute beautiful 17th century continental carved oak coffer, circa 1692. Fine quality
Category

Antique 17th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A provincial Spanish oak paneled coffer made circa the 17th century. Retaining original snipe
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This solid oak coffer from the 1720s is full of gorgeous hand carved details and a wonderful patina
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

French 18th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer
French 18th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer
H 32.25 in W 55.5 in D 24.5 in
Spanish late Gothic 16th century and later oak coffer / chest
Located in Troy, NY
Lift top chest with typical carved Gothic tracery work adorning the front panel, of rather small proportion, beautiful color and extraordinary condition. Maintaining original hardwar...
Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Early Antique 18th Century Small Welsh Oak Coffer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Early Antique 18th century small Welsh oak coffer having a quality oak removable lid with a moulded
Category

Antique 18th Century Welsh Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique early 18th century carved oak coffer/chest having finely carved detail to the panels and
Category

Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian oak mule chest coffer 18th Century Solid and strong, with no loose
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large 17th Century Antique Quality Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique quality carved oak coffer having a hinged top opening to reveal a storage space and
Category

Antique 17th Century European Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Mid 19th century hand painted Swedish oak coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century hand painted Swedish oak coffer circa 1852. Beautiful dome top coffer made from
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Paint

Carved English Oak Three-Panel Box or Coffer
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small three-panel oak box with stylized carvings on the front. Excellent small storage and very
Category

Early 20th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Boxes

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
H 12 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
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Oak And Coffer For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic oak and coffer available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every oak and coffer was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer oak and coffer, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An oak and coffer, designed in the Georgian, Baroque or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made oak and coffer over the years, but those crafted by Robert (Mouseman) Thompson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oak And Coffer?

An oak and coffer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,363, while the lowest priced sells for $333 and the highest can go for as much as $31,125.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Oak And Coffer
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A coffer box is a wooden box that is covered in leather, studded nails, and has carrying handles on the side. It was used in the Middle ages to carry clothes, valuables, and other goods. Find a collection of antique and vintage wooden furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Although oak is more efficient due to the way the lumber is cut, quarter sawn oak is more stable and structurally sound than oak. Find a variety of vintage and antique quarter sawn oak furniture such as chairs, tables, bookcases and much more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    American oak comes from oak trees that grow in America (as opposed to in Europe). While both are pale, American oaks have a slightly pink undertone and European oaks have a honey-hued undertone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Contrary to its name, tiger oak is not a type of wood, rather, it's the product of a specific milling process called quarter sawing. The woods has a distinctive grain pattern that's considered quite high-end.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are a few differences between the AP Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore. First, the Offshore is bigger than the classic Royal Oak. Offshore models start at 42 millimeters, while the classic Royal Oak is 41 millimeters or less. The Offshore also has bolder details, such as a larger Tapisserie pattern on the dial. In addition, the Offshore is available in materials not commonly used to produce the classic Royal Oak, such as rubber and ceramic. Find a wide range of Audemars Piguet watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best finish for oak must help prevent the wood from swelling and cracking, protect it from stains, and strengthen its appearance. Shop a wide array of oak tables, seating furniture, storage cabinets and more on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oak furniture can indeed be refinished. First, clean the oak, then sand down the existing finish with coarse sandpaper, then apply a coat of sealant. Finish your DIY project by staining or painting the wood. You can also save the hassle by shopping a collection of oak furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Some of the best woods for turning include birch, ash, maple and walnut usually because they can turn quite well. Oak can be good for turning if you take time on the drying process, as oak will sometimes check or crack.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether oak is good for tabletops is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, hardwoods like oak typically resist scratching, and many people find the color and grain pattern of oak to be visually appealing. Shop a collection of oak tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No, walnut is not harder than oak. On the Janka hardwood hardness scale, walnut's rating is 1010. By comparison, red oak's rating is 1290, and white oak's rating is 1335. The Janka scale tests the amount of force required to embed a steel ball of a certain size into a hardwood species, and the higher the number, the denser and harder the wood. On this scale, oak ranks significantly higher than walnut. Explore a wide range of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tiger oak furniture refers to tables, case goods, seating and other furnishings produced out of a specific type of wood called tiger oak. It is conventional oak wood that undergoes quarter sawing to create a striped grain pattern. Find a variety of tiger oak furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, oak wood is good for furniture. Due to its density, oak furniture is sturdy and can stand the test of time. The wood is also fairly resistant to rot, mold and mildew, especially when given a protective finish. As a result, it can even be used to make outdoor furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of wood furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, oak furniture can be of good quality. As a dense, strong hardwood, oak can make for sturdy furniture that is capable of standing the test of time. However, the methods used to craft furniture and the strength of the hardware and adhesives that go into it also impacts the overall quality. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of oak furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Many colors go with oak furniture. To bring out the warmth of the material, pair it with reds, oranges, yellows or earthy greens. Cooler blues and purples can make an appealing contrast with oak, while neutrals like white and gray combined with oak furnishings are popular for minimalist interiors. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of oak furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tiger oak furniture dates back to the 19th century, so it may be hard to pinpoint the exact age. The best way to date tiger oak furniture is to work with an appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted tiger oak furniture and other wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Quarter sawn oak furniture is furniture made of wood cut so that angular growth rings intersect the face of the board at a 60 to 90 degree angle. Quarter sawn oak furniture was a hallmark of the 20th century Arts & Crafts style. Shop elegant and traditionally beautiful quarter sawn oak furniture 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    How much a Royal Oak Offshore wristwatch will cost depends on model, condition and more. It is visibly larger than a Royal Oak wristwatch. It measures 42mm in diameter while a Royal Oak measures 41mm. Their prices can range from $21,000 to $32,000. Some models can even go as high as $55,000. On 1stDibs, the price ranges from under $30,000 to over $45,000. Find a range of antique and vintage wristwatches here today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.
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    Audemars Piguet (AP) has a great variety of wristwatches under their Royal Oak collection, which was first introduced in 1972. An AP Royal Oak wristwatch could cost from $15,000 to $82,000 and is considered a highly desirable watch. On 1stDibs, find a wide and unique range of AP Royal Oak collections.

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