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16th Century Coffer

German 16th Century Oak Coffer
German 16th Century Oak Coffer

German 16th Century Oak Coffer

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An enormous German coffer-trunk from the 16th century (possibly the oldest antique in our entire 18,000 sqft. showroom!)

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Antique 16th Century German Medieval Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

16th Century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest / Coffer
16th Century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest / Coffer

16th Century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest / Coffer

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A 16th-century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest, circa 1540, is a rare example. Made from solid oak boards, the chest features a four-panel lid retaining its original iron stra...

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Antique 16th Century British Tudor Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Rare Hispano-Moresque / Mudejar Painted Coffer
Rare Hispano-Moresque / Mudejar Painted Coffer

Rare Hispano-Moresque / Mudejar Painted Coffer

Located in Troy, NY

A very rare late 16th century "Mudejar" coffer, the front, both sides and top intricately painted with Hispano-Moresque designs.

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Islamic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key
Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key

Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key

Located in Doha, QA

An extraordinarily rare and visually striking 16th-century Venetian iron treasure coffer, showcasing the height of Renaissance artistry and engineering.

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Iron

Japanese Namban Lacquer and Inlay Coffer Momoyama Period
Japanese Namban Lacquer and Inlay Coffer Momoyama Period

Japanese Namban Lacquer and Inlay Coffer Momoyama Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare Japanese Namban (or Nanban) Lacquer domed coffer circa 1570-1610s of Azuchi-Momoyama to early Edo period. These types of lacquer ware were made for export to European Market a...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Monumental French Renaissance Iron-Bound Treasury Coffer, ca 1570
Large Monumental French Renaissance Iron-Bound Treasury Coffer, ca 1570

Large Monumental French Renaissance Iron-Bound Treasury Coffer, ca 1570

Located in Doha, QA

Though Renaissance taste was spreading through France in the 16th century, many provincial château workshops retained Gothic forms well into the period, making this chest a superb ex...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600
Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600

Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

Spanish Gothic Cathedral Chest, Circa 1600, decorated with Gothic motifs and a central cross. Built from solid oak , showcasing a beautiful aged patina. It shows reassuring signs of ...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540
Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540

Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Tudor/Elizabethan oak six plank boarded coffer/sword chest, circa 1540. The coffer from the period of King Henry VIII having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area lined with...

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Antique 16th Century English Tudor Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

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An antique Gothic Coffer
An antique Gothic Coffer

An antique Gothic Coffer

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H 35.04 in W 62.21 in D 26.78 in

An antique Gothic Coffer

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful antique French Gothic Coffer in bleached oak, the coffer has the typical Gothic Paneled front and side decorations, nice patina and shine of the Wood, very decorative pice ...

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Antique 16th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

16th Century, Gothic Oak Chest, Normandy, France, Circa 1500
16th Century, Gothic Oak Chest, Normandy, France, Circa 1500

16th Century, Gothic Oak Chest, Normandy, France, Circa 1500

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H 34.63 in W 70.88 in D 29.5 in

16th Century, Gothic Oak Chest, Normandy, France, Circa 1500

Located in Leominster, GB

An impressive early 16th Century oak coffer, Normandy, circa 1500, having a deep plank hinged top, above a series of four Gothic tracery carved panels, each of different design withi...

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French Renaissance Oak Coffer, irca 1580
French Renaissance Oak Coffer, irca 1580

French Renaissance Oak Coffer, irca 1580

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H 37.41 in W 53.15 in D 24.81 in

French Renaissance Oak Coffer, irca 1580

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

French Renaissance Oak Coffre Circa 1580 Rare safe renaissance arched top in solid oak. The facade consists of four panels and three cross intricately carved complex geometric trac...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Oak Small Coffer with Parchemin Panels, French, circa 1500
Oak Small Coffer with Parchemin Panels, French, circa 1500

Oak Small Coffer with Parchemin Panels, French, circa 1500

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H 24.02 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 in

Oak Small Coffer with Parchemin Panels, French, circa 1500

Located in London, GB

Retaining the the original wrought iron lock plate and lock. Lacking key. French, 16th century, circa 1500

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Antique 16th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580
English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580

English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580

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H 29.14 in W 50.4 in D 22.05 in

English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580

Located in East Sussex, GB

A 16th century Elizabethan period oak linen fold coffer dating from circa 1580.

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Antique 16th Century English Elizabethan Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Coffer, 16th Century
Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Coffer, 16th Century

Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Coffer, 16th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Walnut trunk with punched and carved Gothic details including florals, birds, and patterns.

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Walnut

16th Century antique oak coffer, England
16th Century antique oak coffer, England

16th Century antique oak coffer, England

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H 18.51 in W 14.97 in D 77.56 in

16th Century antique oak coffer, England

Located in London, GB

This oak coffer, finished with its original metal lock case, is an excellent example of a coffer or trunk made in England in the 16th Century.

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Antique 16th Century British Dressers

Materials

Oak

Flemish Carved Walnut Coffer, 16th Century
Flemish Carved Walnut Coffer, 16th Century

Flemish Carved Walnut Coffer, 16th Century

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H 30 in W 63 in D 26.5 in

Flemish Carved Walnut Coffer, 16th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Elizabethan period walnut linenfold blanket chest/trunk dating from the late 16th century. The thick four-panel top with original iron hinges and lock rasp above a linen fold carv...

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Antique 16th Century Dutch Elizabethan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Walnut

Early 16th Century Gothic Coffer Strongbox
Early 16th Century Gothic Coffer Strongbox

Early 16th Century Gothic Coffer Strongbox

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H 26.78 in W 38.19 in D 25.6 in

Early 16th Century Gothic Coffer Strongbox

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A fantastic medieval coffer. Made from 6 wide dovetailed planks from the same chestnut tree this coffer is a great example of haute epoque furniture. Strongbox coffers like these wer...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Chestnut

16th Century Pearwood Coffer Depicting Diana and Actaeon
16th Century Pearwood Coffer Depicting Diana and Actaeon

16th Century Pearwood Coffer Depicting Diana and Actaeon

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine 16th century carved pear or boxwood coffer, the lid and sides chip carved with fleur-de-lis pattern, the front carved with a depiction of Diana and Actaeon, the noble hunte...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Pearwood

16th Century Late Medieval Oak Linen Fold Coffer
16th Century Late Medieval Oak Linen Fold Coffer

16th Century Late Medieval Oak Linen Fold Coffer

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H 24.41 in W 60.63 in D 22.45 in

16th Century Late Medieval Oak Linen Fold Coffer

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A late medieval oak coffer , circa 1500 original planked lid , four panel early linen fold carved front , a nicely patinated honest coffer that hasn’t been restored , retaining all...

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Antique 16th Century British Medieval Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

16th Century Westphalian Oak and Iron Coffer
16th Century Westphalian Oak and Iron Coffer

16th Century Westphalian Oak and Iron Coffer

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare 16th Century German (Westphalian) oak coffer or "stollentruhe" of massive proportions, with original iron strapwork, hooks, escutcheon and lock and possessing deep, rich color.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

16th Century Flemish Gothic Oak Coffer Original Carvings Netherlands
16th Century Flemish Gothic Oak Coffer Original Carvings Netherlands

16th Century Flemish Gothic Oak Coffer Original Carvings Netherlands

Located in High Point, NC

This extremely rare Flemish Gothic coffer survives in remarkable, untouched condition, retaining its original color and surface—an exceptional rarity for a chest of this age. The fro...

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Antique 16th Century Dutch Gothic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Oak

Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer
Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer

Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer This very old chest is made in Oak, it dates back to the time of HenryVIII The front of the chest is carved with a running ...

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Antique 16th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Elizabethan Late c.16th Heavily Carved Oak Coffer c1590 (Tudor Chest Kist)
Elizabethan Late c.16th Heavily Carved Oak Coffer c1590 (Tudor Chest Kist)

Elizabethan Late c.16th Heavily Carved Oak Coffer c1590 (Tudor Chest Kist)

Located in Leeds, GB

This remarkably rare and deeply carved Elizabethan oak coffer is a striking example of West Country design, dating to the late 16th century (circa 1590-1600).

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Antique 16th Century English Elizabethan Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer
French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer

French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer

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H 19 in W 49 in D 17 in

French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer

Located in Stamford, CT

The body of the chest 16th century. The beautifully carved plinth likely of a later date, 17th or 18th century.

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

French Gothic walnut coffer chest
French Gothic walnut coffer chest

French Gothic walnut coffer chest

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H 25 in W 43.5 in D 20 in

French Gothic walnut coffer chest

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

French Gothic walnut coffer chest. 16th century panels that were integrated into a chest in the early 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Super Early Large British Oak Coffer Trunk Dated 1591
Super Early Large British Oak Coffer Trunk Dated 1591

Super Early Large British Oak Coffer Trunk Dated 1591

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very early British plank-top coffer of good color, with the original date of 1591. Inlaid detail within paneling below beautifully carved frieze including the initials E and H. In...

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Antique 16th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique circa 1550-1600 Elizabethan Jacobean Limed Oak Trunk Chest or Coffer
Antique circa 1550-1600 Elizabethan Jacobean Limed Oak Trunk Chest or Coffer

Antique circa 1550-1600 Elizabethan Jacobean Limed Oak Trunk Chest or Coffer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Limed Oak six plank coffer trunk dating to circa 1550-1600 the Elizabethan to Jacobean era. A nicely made genuine 420-...

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Antique 16th Century English Elizabethan Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French Gothic Chest
French Gothic Chest

French Gothic Chest

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H 17 in W 40.5 in D 18.25 in

French Gothic Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

16th century French Gothic carved walnut coffer or blanket chest.

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

18th- 19th  Century , Large Pine and Oak Chest / Trunk
18th- 19th  Century , Large Pine and Oak Chest / Trunk

18th- 19th Century , Large Pine and Oak Chest / Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Later 16th Century, probl. Italian Coffer, or Vestment chest, with a domed lid, where the finest garmet's would have been stored.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Large English Gothic Early 16th Century Coffer Trunk Chest Bo Hand-Carved Wood
Large English Gothic Early 16th Century Coffer Trunk Chest Bo Hand-Carved Wood

Large English Gothic Early 16th Century Coffer Trunk Chest Bo Hand-Carved Wood

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade in England early 16th century Gothic coffer / chest. There are multiple high definition super-sized pictures at the botto...

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Antique 16th Century British Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Early 16th Century Carved Walnut Coffer of Small Proportions
Early 16th Century Carved Walnut Coffer of Small Proportions

Early 16th Century Carved Walnut Coffer of Small Proportions

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

An early 16th-century Flemish walnut coffer from the Renaissance period showcases a rich color and a well-preserved, original, untouched patina.

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Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Spanish late Gothic 16th century and later oak coffer / chest
Spanish late Gothic 16th century and later oak coffer / chest

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...

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

16th Century Belgian Coffer - B
16th Century Belgian Coffer - B

16th Century Belgian Coffer - B

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H 21 in W 54 in D 13.75 in

16th Century Belgian Coffer - B

Located in Charlotte, NC

A coffer originating in Belgium in the 16th Century.

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Antique 16th Century Belgian Medieval Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Antique 16th Century Belgian Coffer - A
Antique 16th Century Belgian Coffer - A

Antique 16th Century Belgian Coffer - A

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H 25 in W 51 in D 18 in

Antique 16th Century Belgian Coffer - A

Located in Charlotte, NC

A coffer originating in Belgium in the 16th century.

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Antique 16th Century Belgian Medieval Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Medieval 16th Century Solid Walnut Gothic Carved Coffer c. 1580
Medieval 16th Century Solid Walnut Gothic Carved Coffer c. 1580

Medieval 16th Century Solid Walnut Gothic Carved Coffer c. 1580

Located in Heathfield, GB

An extremely rare, large and beautiful 16th century medieval solid walnut coffer with superbly carved Gothic tracery to the front panel.

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Antique 16th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

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16th Century Coffer For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 16th century coffer available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and hardwood, every 16th century coffer was constructed with great care. Each 16th century coffer bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a 16th Century Coffer?

A 16th century coffer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,950, while the lowest priced sells for $2,208 and the highest can go for as much as $67,553.

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Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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.

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