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What is a coffer box?
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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
Gothic Renaissance Chestnut Large Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features hand carved detailing on the front panel, hand wrought iron hardware, a very thick and solid carved wood l...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Renaissance Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Category
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 Grandfather circa 1870s/80s
to be housed in a Scottish Castle
Front of coffer carving showin...
Category
Antique 1880s British Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
Materials
Hardwood
$3,260 Sale Price
20% Off
Large, 19th Century, Italian, Wood Coffer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand, lidded, hinge-top, richly carved walnut coffer embellished with four panels of reliefs featuring shields bordered by foliate scrolls. The whole atop paw feet.
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Large 17th Century Inlaid Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large 17th century inlaid panelled oak coffer.
Category
Antique 17th Century Gothic Blanket Chests
Large Early Baroque Alpine Architecturally Inlaid Coffer/Chest
Located in Troy, NY
Large Early Baroque Alpine Architecturally Inlaid Coffer/Chest, the front featuring two arched panels inlaid with town scenes, the paneled top also inlaid and adorned with decorative...
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Antique Early 17th Century Austrian Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine, Fruitwood
