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What is a coffer box?

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What is a coffer box?
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 12, 2021
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Antique 18th C. Gothic Renaissance Chestnut Large Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 18th C. Gothic Renaissance Chestnut Large Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features hand
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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. With six drawers and a large interior, this grand altar coffer is a fantastic storage solution for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Chinese Herdsman's Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this early 20th-century six door coffer has a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Large French 19thC Fruitwood Coffer
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large French 19thC Fruitwood Coffer sku 1963 W135 x D66 x H75 cm Weight 82 kg
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer
By Richard Charles
Located in Dereham, GB
Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer Commissioned by the previous owners Great
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Antique 1880s British Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

French 19th Century Large Inlay Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large French solid oak paneled coffer. The front side has geometric inlay designs of ebonized
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Antique 19th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

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