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Coffer in Marqueterie
Located in Vista, CA
Trunk or coffer in marqueterie, either Swiss or German.
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Coffer in Marqueterie
Coffer in Marqueterie
H 25 in W 55 in D 25 in
Iron Bound Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large Anglo-Indian iron bound elm coffer, 1860. Dimensions 49 inches (124 cms) wide 27 inches
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19th Century Indian Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Bound Coffer
Iron Bound Coffer
H 32.5 in W 49 in D 27 in
English Bleached Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century stripped and bleached carved oak coffer, 1720. Dimensions: 47.5 inches (121
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique English Bleached Coffer
English Bleached Coffer
H 25 in W 47.5 in D 21.5 in
Chip Carved Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Anglo-Indian chip carved coffer. Would make a wonderful log bin, 1890. Dimensions
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19th Century Indian Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Chip Carved Coffer
Chip Carved Coffer
H 29.5 in W 35 in D 23 in
Red Lacquer Altar Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer altar coffer with carved stylize dragons spandrels.
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Red Lacquer Altar Coffer
Red Lacquer Altar Coffer
H 33.5 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Low Table Coffer
Located in New York, NY
Antique Low Table with three drawers. Very nice Elm wood low table coffer with drawers, keyed
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1890s Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Low Table Coffer
Antique Low Table Coffer
H 16 in W 44 in D 16.5 in
19th Century French Coffer Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an amazing antique piece! Dating to the early 19th century, this bench/coffer combo has a
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1880s French Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 19th Century French Coffer Bench
19th Century French Coffer Bench
H 37 in W 41.5 in D 22 in
Jacobean Oak Coffer
Located in Essex, MA
Nice small proportions with paneled hinged lid over a conforming case with three panels with carved detail, square section legs.
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1680s English Jacobean Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Jacobean Oak Coffer
Jacobean Oak Coffer
H 24.13 in W 39.25 in D 16.38 in
Jacobean Oak Coffer
Located in Essex, MA
With panelled hinged lid over a case with geometric inlays and carved panels raised on square section legs.
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1680s English Jacobean Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Jacobean Oak Coffer
Jacobean Oak Coffer
H 26.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
17th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 17th century oak coffer, having a hinged lid above four inlaid panels
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17th Century English Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Coffer
17th Century Oak Coffer
H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 14.97 in
18th Century oak coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large compartment
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1740s British Georgian Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century oak coffer
18th Century oak coffer
H 21.5 in W 44 in D 19 in
Small French oak coffer
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes pride in presenting an exquisite French antique oak coffer, dating
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Small French oak coffer
Small French oak coffer
H 26.38 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
Charles II Oak Coffer
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A 17th century oak coffer, that has later been converted to a fall front blanket chest, the
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Late 17th Century Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Charles II Oak Coffer
Charles II Oak Coffer
H 27 in W 41 in D 21 in
18th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 18th century oak coffer, having a hinged and paneled lid, above a
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18th Century English Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Coffer
18th Century Oak Coffer
H 23.63 in W 42.13 in D 20.48 in
Austrian Original Painted Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C Austrian original painted pine coffer. 1840. Can colour match the sides of the coffer
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19th Century Austrian Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Austrian Original Painted Coffer
Austrian Original Painted Coffer
H 21 in W 102.5 in D 18.5 in
Provincial Chinese Dongbei Coffer Table
Located in Chicago, IL
rustic coffer. Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this sideboard was once used as a home
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Provincial Chinese Dongbei Coffer Table
Provincial Chinese Dongbei Coffer Table
H 33.5 in W 82.5 in D 21.25 in
Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese (18th Century) rosewood (Hongmu) coffer sideboard with 3 drawers over a Pair of doors
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18th Century Chinese Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard
Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard
H 33 in W 74 in D 21 in
Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Oak Coffer. A lovely small proportioned oak antique coffer or chest from the 18th century
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1780s British Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
H 27.75 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
Antique French Cherry Coffer
Located in Port Chester, NY
A pretty cherry coffer or bench with a removable (non-attached) top and plenty of storage within
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry Coffer
Antique French Cherry Coffer
H 20 in W 73 in D 19.25 in
18th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A nice style, 18th century oak coffer. Having three fielded panels to the top with moulded edge
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18th Century Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Coffer
18th Century Oak Coffer
H 25.6 in W 58.27 in D 22.84 in
Heavy Rustic Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A heavy rustic oak coffer This is a very solid and heavy piece it is made from solid oak, the
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Mid-19th Century Country Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Heavy Rustic Oak Coffer
Heavy Rustic Oak Coffer
H 27 in W 48 in D 24 in
17th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Stamford, CT
An oak coffer of good color with original black & red painted decoration with scratch carved
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

17th Century Oak Coffer
17th Century Oak Coffer
H 27 in W 43.25 in D 18 in
Arts & Crafts Coffer /Jewelry Box
Located in NYC, NY
A beautifully crafted coffer / jewelry box with metal strapwork set with Jade cabochons on top of
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Coffer /Jewelry Box
Arts & Crafts Coffer /Jewelry Box
H 7.5 in W 14 in D 9 in
French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
H 12 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Large Antique Pine Coffer
Located in Port Chester, NY
This is a terrific multipurpose piece, to be used at the end of the bed or up against a wall, as storage and a seat, and sometimes as a long narrow coffee table when there is just a ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Pine Coffer
Large Antique Pine Coffer
H 23.75 in W 70.5 in D 22.5 in
Mongolian Walnut Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Mongolian storage coffer balances a streamlined silhouette with textured, wabi
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Mid-19th Century Mongolian Qing Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mongolian Walnut Coffer, c. 1850
Mongolian Walnut Coffer, c. 1850
H 32.5 in W 62.25 in D 18 in
17th Century Antique Oak Coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
17th Century oak coffer of narrow proportions, the lift up top having iron strap hinges above a
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1670s English Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

17th Century Antique Oak Coffer
17th Century Antique Oak Coffer
H 19.5 in W 40 in D 15 in
Early 18th Century oak coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
A nice quality early 18th Century oak coffer, the hinged moulded edge top lifting up to reveal a
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1740s British Georgian Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century oak coffer
Early 18th Century oak coffer
H 25.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
Antique Moroccan Coffer, Trunk or Box
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Moroccan coffer, trunk or box. This stunning large Moroccan box is inlaid with a variety of
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1920s Moroccan Islamic Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Moroccan Coffer, Trunk or Box
Antique Moroccan Coffer, Trunk or Box
H 16.25 in W 19.82 in D 12 in
Breton Coffer in Chestnut
Located in Port Chester, NY
This is a terrific multipurpose piece, to be used at the end of the bed or up against a wall, as storage and a seat, and sometimes as a long narrow coffee table when there is just a ...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Breton Coffer in Chestnut
Breton Coffer in Chestnut
H 22.75 in W 69.5 in D 16 in
Painted Mongolian Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century coffer from Mongolia was painted by hand with auspicious fruits and
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Mongolian Coffer, c. 1900
Painted Mongolian Coffer, c. 1900
H 33 in W 68.75 in D 20 in
Large 18th century Marquetry coffer
Located in Malton, GB
This a stunning 18th century French coffer with beautiful marquetry detail throughout. The piece is
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18th Century Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large 18th century Marquetry coffer
Large 18th century Marquetry coffer
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 24.81 in
French Coffer Bench 19th Century
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Discover the elegance and utility of our 19th Century French Coffer Bench. Spanning an impressive
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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Coffer Bench 19th Century
French Coffer Bench 19th Century
H 18 in W 91 in D 16 in
Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese artisans often weave stories and symbolism into their furniture designs. In Mandarin, the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850
Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850
H 37 in W 81.5 in D 26.25 in
17th Century, French, Walnut Coffer
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful, large scale 17th century French walnut coffer with mother of pearl inlay. Having a
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17th Century Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

17th Century, French, Walnut Coffer
17th Century, French, Walnut Coffer
H 25.2 in W 62.21 in D 25.2 in
French Gothic country house coffer
Located in Cheltenham, GB
French coffer meticulously crafted from earlier panels set within a 19th-century frame. This masterpiece
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18th Century French Gothic Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

French Gothic country house coffer
French Gothic country house coffer
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Early 18th Century oak coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large
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1720s British Georgian Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century oak coffer
Early 18th Century oak coffer
H 20 in W 37.5 in D 18.75 in
Antique Painted Table Coffer, Dated 1915
Located in Dallas, TX
A rather unique painted chest from Europe, this table coffer was commissioned in 1915. The right
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Painted Table Coffer, Dated 1915
Antique Painted Table Coffer, Dated 1915
H 17.25 in W 23.375 in D 11 in
Chinese Playful Wisdom Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous black lacquer coffer from China's Hebei province may have begun its life as part of a
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century quality oak coffer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 18th century quality oak coffer having a quality oak lift up lid opening to reveal a large
Category

Early 18th Century Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th century quality oak coffer
Antique 18th century quality oak coffer
H 24.02 in W 55.91 in D 19.3 in
18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 18th century carved oak coffer, with a triple panel hinged top and
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18th Century English Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
H 28.35 in W 50.01 in D 20.87 in
17th Century Yorkshire Oak Coffer.
Located in Skipton, GB
A superb example of a 17th Century English coffer. Having a planked lid, the front with a finely
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

17th Century Yorkshire Oak Coffer.
17th Century Yorkshire Oak Coffer.
H 30.32 in W 56.3 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Kettering, GB
A large 17th century oak coffer with a beautiful five panelled front with stiff leaf carved arcade
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17th Century British Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer
17th Century Carved Oak Coffer
H 25.6 in W 60.24 in D 23.23 in
18th Century Italian Pine Coffer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pine coffer / trunk with hinged lid, octagonal carved designs, and bracket feet, 18th century.
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18th Century Italian Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Italian Pine Coffer
18th Century Italian Pine Coffer
H 14 in W 30 in D 13.75 in
18th Century English Oak Coffer
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century English Oak Coffer with iron ring hinge, iron lockplate (no key), and bootjack legs
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Late 18th Century English Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

18th Century English Oak Coffer
18th Century English Oak Coffer
H 22.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C bleached oak coffer. 1720. Dimensions 45 inches (114 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms
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Early 18th Century George I Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
H 22.5 in W 45 in D 19 in
18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C bleached oak coffer. 1720. Dimensions 45 inches (114 cms) Wide 19 inches (48 cms
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Early 18th Century George I Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
H 28 in W 57 in D 22.5 in
Late 19th Century Shanxi Coffer Table
Located in Singapore, SG
A late 19th century antique coffer table from Shanxi province, China, with excellent patina and
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Shanxi Coffer Table
Late 19th Century Shanxi Coffer Table
H 33.08 in W 38.39 in D 16.74 in
Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Georgian 5 plank oak coffer These charming chests are known as 5 plank because it takes 5
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer
Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer
H 24 in W 33 in D 16 in
17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
Located in Houston, TX
17th century joined oak triple panel top coffer with hinged triple panel top. Hand-carved
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Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
H 25 in W 40 in D 17 in
Large, 19th Century, Italian, Wood Coffer
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Grand, lidded, hinge-top, richly carved walnut coffer embellished with four panels of reliefs
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1880s Italian Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Large, 19th Century, Italian, Wood Coffer
Large, 19th Century, Italian, Wood Coffer
H 14.25 in W 25.25 in D 20.25 in
Early 18th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak coffer with a wonderful figured top that lifts up to reveal a large
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1740s British Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Oak Coffer
Early 18th Century Oak Coffer
H 33.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
Tibetan Mountain Landscape Coffer, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This low two-drawer chest is a 19th-century coffer from northern China or Mongolia and was
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Hide, Wood, Paint

Tibetan Mountain Landscape Coffer, circa 1850
Tibetan Mountain Landscape Coffer, circa 1850
H 20.5 in W 26.5 in D 24.75 in
Late 19th Century Repousse Coffer
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th Century Repousse Coffer, with red velvet lining and mirrored interior lid, with
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19th Century Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Late 19th Century Repousse Coffer
Late 19th Century Repousse Coffer
H 19.75 in W 28 in D 14 in
Chinese Herdsman Coffer, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this early 20th-century herdsman's chest has a clean lined design with charming rustic appeal. The square corner cabinet features t...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Chinese Herdsman Coffer, c. 1880
Chinese Herdsman Coffer, c. 1880
H 35.5 in W 102.5 in D 18 in
19th Century French Miniature Coffer Marquetry
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century miniature French coffer, or small hinged box, made of solid walnut with
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French  Miniature  Coffer Marquetry
19th Century French  Miniature  Coffer Marquetry
H 11.75 in W 19.5 in D 13.25 in
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is an 19th century English oak coffer chest, similar to what we in the states would describe
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
H 34 in W 57 in D 23.75 in
Provincial Chinese Dongbei Coffer Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dongbei coffer table. Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this table was once used to honor
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Late 17th Century Dutch Oak Coffer
Located in London, GB
Late 17th century Dutch Coffer in Oak A 17th-century Dutch oak coffer with black painted panels
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Wood

Late 17th Century Dutch Oak Coffer
Late 17th Century Dutch Oak Coffer
H 27.37 in W 58.08 in D 27.37 in
Miniature George III Oak Coffer
Located in Essex, MA
Simple piece with hinged lid opening to a storage compartment over a drawer, bracket feet.
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1770s English George III Antique Coffer Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Miniature George III Oak Coffer
Miniature George III Oak Coffer
H 15.25 in W 23.25 in D 12.63 in
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Antique Coffer Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique coffer antique furniture for your home. An item from our selection of antique coffer antique furniture — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique coffer antique furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique coffer antique furniture, designed in the Georgian, Baroque or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of antique coffer antique furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A. Klein and Klein are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Coffer Antique Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique coffer antique furniture start at $248 and top out at $260,968 with the average selling for $2,989.
Questions About Antique Coffer Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

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