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What is an antique coffer?
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Diminutive Welsh Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scarce Welsh small coffer or "coffer bach" having hinged lid over two arch panels over two drawers
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
$3,900
Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Chinese altar table coffer fronted by a single drawer with a large metal brass lock plate
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,400 Sale Price
39% Off
Giled Wedding Coffer
Located in Pasadena, TX
Gilded Wedding Coffer
51”x22”x37”
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,300
Red Lacquer Altar Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red Lacquer Altar Coffer with two drawers and pair of doors and pierce carvings of stylize dragons.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,500 / item
Carved Mahogany Coffer
Located in Vista, CA
French carved Mahogany coffer, applied carved center panel with medallion, relief linenfold carved
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
$4,800
Coffer in Marqueterie
Located in Vista, CA
Trunk or coffer in marqueterie, either Swiss or German.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
$8,495