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17th Century Coffre Fort

Early 17th Century Italian Coffre Fort
Early 17th Century Italian Coffre Fort

Early 17th Century Italian Coffre Fort

$9,950

H 29.5 in W 56.75 in D 22 in

Early 17th Century Italian Coffre Fort

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome early 17th century Trunk - Coffre Fort from the Lombardy region of Italy

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Antique 17th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Walnut

Ebony Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century
Ebony Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century

Ebony Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

died in London in 1675. Flanders or France, late 17th/early 18th century Behind the fall front

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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17th Century, Walnut Coffre-Fort
17th Century, Walnut Coffre-Fort

17th Century, Walnut Coffre-Fort

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H 11 in W 20.25 in D 13.25 in

17th Century, Walnut Coffre-Fort

Located in Cambridge, GB

17th century, walnut coffre-fort; the heavily constructed box elaborately mounted with cut-steel

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Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests

17th-Century Dutch Maritime Strong Box
17th-Century Dutch Maritime Strong Box

17th-Century Dutch Maritime Strong Box

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H 13.75 in W 21.25 in D 13.75 in

17th-Century Dutch Maritime Strong Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Maritime Strong Box Circa 1670 This 17th-century coffre fort, or strong box, is an exceptional

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Antique 17th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

King Wood Coffre Fort
King Wood Coffre Fort

King Wood Coffre Fort

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

King Wood Coffre Fort

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine example of an oyster veneer kingwood coffer fort with original gilt brass mounts.Superb

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Antique Late 17th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

17th Century William & Mary Walnut Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1680-1700
17th Century William & Mary Walnut Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1680-1700

17th Century William & Mary Walnut Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1680-1700

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

17th century William and Mary Period walnut strongbox or coffre fort. A fine and rare walnut

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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments
17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments

17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The unique 17th-century William and Mary rosewood coffre forte, circa 1690, raised on George I

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Oyster Strongbox or Coffre Fort
17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Oyster Strongbox or Coffre Fort

17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Oyster Strongbox or Coffre Fort

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine large and rare kingwood oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare 17th Century English Coffre Fort or Strong Box, circa 1690
Rare 17th Century English Coffre Fort or Strong Box, circa 1690

Rare 17th Century English Coffre Fort or Strong Box, circa 1690

Located in Milford, NH

A rare English coffre fort or strong box of princeswood (later known as kingwood) with brass

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Antique 1690s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets
17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A superb William and Mary Kingwood / Princes Oyster strongbox or coffre fort of small proportions

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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675
Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675

Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675

By Gerrit Jensen

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A rare and important 17th-century Charles II burr walnut coffre fort adorned in highly decorative

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Burl

17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690
17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690

17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England

Category

Antique 17th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England

Category

Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A William and Mary Kingwood / Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England

Category

Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A William and Mary Kingwood / Princes Oyster Strongbox or Coffre Fort of Diminutive Proportions

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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

Fine Kingwood Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century
Fine Kingwood Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century

Fine Kingwood Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Louis Quatorze strongbox with a beautiful veneer of Kingwood. This strongbox contains several secret compartments to hide the most important notes. A strongbox was a type of tra...

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Walnut Veneer on Oak Strong Box 'Coffre Fort' or 'Captain's Chest, 17th Century
Walnut Veneer on Oak Strong Box 'Coffre Fort' or 'Captain's Chest, 17th Century

Walnut Veneer on Oak Strong Box 'Coffre Fort' or 'Captain's Chest, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A walnut veneer on oak strong box (Coffre Fort) or 'captain's chest with brass mounts North-West

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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Strong Box / Coffre Fort on George
17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Strong Box / Coffre Fort on George

17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Strong Box / Coffre Fort on George

Located in Benington, Herts

An Exceptional 17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Strong Box or Coffre Fort of Excellent

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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

Northern European Kingwood And Brass Mounted Coffre-Fort
Northern European Kingwood And Brass Mounted Coffre-Fort

Northern European Kingwood And Brass Mounted Coffre-Fort

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular hinged lid with overall brass strapping and conforming case with similar brass work, carrying handles, fall front exposing drawers and well.

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Antique Late 17th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

17th Century Oyster Veneered Kingwood and Brass Mounted Coffre Fort or Casket
17th Century Oyster Veneered Kingwood and Brass Mounted Coffre Fort or Casket

17th Century Oyster Veneered Kingwood and Brass Mounted Coffre Fort or Casket

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A late C17th oyster veneered kingwood and brass mounted coffre fort / casket; the rectangular top

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English William and Mary Trunks and Lug...

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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18th Century Italian Iron Safe - Coffre Forte

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Located in Round Top, TX

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17th Century Coffre Fort For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 17th century coffre fort you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 17th century coffre fort — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. When you’re browsing for the right 17th century coffre fort, those designed in Baroque styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a 17th Century Coffre Fort?

Prices for a 17th century coffre fort can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,476 and can go as high as $17,749, while the average can fetch as much as $9,644.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

Questions About 17th Century Coffre Fort
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.