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What is an antique coffer?

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What is an antique coffer?
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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Lacquer Coffer
Located in Camarate, PT
A Japanese lacquer coffer of long rectangular form with hinged semi- circular lid. The lacquer
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Gilded Wedding Coffer
Located in Pasadena, TX
Gilded Wedding Coffer 51”x22”x37”
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gilded Wedding Coffer
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
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

English Georgian Oak Coffer
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 English Georgian Oak Coffer sku 2106B W 119cm D 50cm H 68cm Weight 42kg
Category

Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Red Lacquer Altar Coffer
$2,415 Sale Price
31% Off
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

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