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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffer Sideboard with Everted Ends
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffer Sideboard with Everted Ends

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffer Sideboard with Everted Ends

Located in Singapore, SG

An elmwood coffer sideboard with everted ends from Beijing, China. Finished with a clear matte

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Pine

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

and ends. The charming cabinet has all the features of a traditional Chinese coffer - straight

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Elm

Chinese Altar Coffer
Chinese Altar Coffer

Chinese Altar Coffer

$1,400Sale Price|39% Off

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

Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard
Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard

Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese (18th Century) rosewood (Hongmu) coffer sideboard with 3 drawers over a Pair of doors

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Chinese Playful Wisdom Coffer, c. 1850
Chinese Playful Wisdom Coffer, c. 1850

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850
Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850

Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese artisans often weave stories and symbolism into their furniture designs. In Mandarin, the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Carnelian Keeper's Coffer, c. 1850
Chinese Carnelian Keeper's Coffer, c. 1850

Chinese Carnelian Keeper's Coffer, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century storage chest balances a streamlined silhouette with vibrant color and wabi-sabi textures. Originally configured to open from the top, the cabinet's paneled front h...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Chinese Great Plains Coffer, c. 1880
Chinese Great Plains Coffer, c. 1880

Chinese Great Plains Coffer, c. 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this late 19th-century herdsman's chest has a straightforward design and plenty of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open fro...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Chinese Marigold Yellow Storage Coffer, c. 1900
Chinese Marigold Yellow Storage Coffer, c. 1900

Chinese Marigold Yellow Storage Coffer, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

While most Chinese lacquered furniture is black or red in color, this 19th-century storage coffer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pastoral Chinese Trailing Vines Coffer, c. 1920
Pastoral Chinese Trailing Vines Coffer, c. 1920

Pastoral Chinese Trailing Vines Coffer, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic four-door coffer from the early 20th century balances modern simplicity with humble

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Chinese Four Door Herdsman Coffer, circa 1880
Chinese Four Door Herdsman Coffer, circa 1880

Chinese Four Door Herdsman Coffer, circa 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

one continuous shelf. The coffer has been refinished to reveal the natural texture and pattern of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Pine

18th century Chinese hard wood coffer chest
18th century Chinese hard wood coffer chest

18th century Chinese hard wood coffer chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare 18th century perhaps earlier hard wood coffer, circa 1790. Presented in original un-restored

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer
Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer

Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer

By Richard Charles

Located in Dereham, GB

Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer Commissioned by the previous owners Great

Category

Antique 1880s British Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Raw Pine Herdsman's Coffer, c. 1900
Chinese Raw Pine Herdsman's Coffer, c. 1900

Chinese Raw Pine Herdsman's Coffer, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this early 20th-century herdsman's chest has a modern design of simple lines and rustic texture. Originally configured to open from...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Antique Chinese Beech Hardwood Single Drawer Carved Coffer Table
Antique Chinese Beech Hardwood Single Drawer Carved Coffer Table

Antique Chinese Beech Hardwood Single Drawer Carved Coffer Table

Located in Danville, CA

Antique Chinese beech hardwood single drawer carved coffer table Here we are offering an antique

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Beech

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Coffer, Cabinet, Side Table
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Coffer, Cabinet, Side Table

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Coffer, Cabinet, Side Table

Located in Pomona, CA

x 11in D Origin: China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Original finished

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Carved Camphor wood Trunk Coffer 20th Century
Antique Chinese Carved Camphor wood Trunk Coffer 20th Century

Antique Chinese Carved Camphor wood Trunk Coffer 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique Chinese camphor wood trunk with brass fittings, and featuring an

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer
Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer

Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chinese Mythology The condition is sublime, it has loads of patination but looks absolutely perfect

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900

Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the late 19th century, this vibrant red coffer was likely used as both an altar for

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench
19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench

19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench Measures 45" in width, 15" in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Gilded Wedding Coffer
Gilded Wedding Coffer

Gilded Wedding Coffer

$1,840Sale Price|20% Off

Gilded Wedding Coffer

Located in Pasadena, TX

Gilded Wedding Coffer 51”x22”x37”

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Paint

Red Lacquer Altar Coffer
Red Lacquer Altar Coffer

Red Lacquer Altar Coffer

$2,415Sale Price|31% Off

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

Antique Chinese Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Coffee Table 19th C
Antique Chinese Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Coffee Table 19th C

Antique Chinese Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Coffee Table 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is beautifully carved antique Chinese camphorwood bedding trunk or coffer, circa 1880 in date

Category

Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Red Lacquer Altar Coffer
Red Lacquer Altar Coffer

Red Lacquer Altar Coffer

$2,600Sale Price|25% Off

Red Lacquer Altar Coffer

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer altar coffer with carved stylize dragons spandrels.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th C. Chinese Two Drawer Altar Coffer with Floral Brass Door Pulls
19th C. Chinese Two Drawer Altar Coffer with Floral Brass Door Pulls

19th C. Chinese Two Drawer Altar Coffer with Floral Brass Door Pulls

Located in Morristown, NJ

Qing Dynasty (19th c), an elm wood, two drawer, altar coffer with brass flower-shaped ring pulls

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Carved Shanxi Province Coffer Sideboard
Antique Hand Carved Shanxi Province Coffer Sideboard

Antique Hand Carved Shanxi Province Coffer Sideboard

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Hand Carved Shanxi Province Coffer Sideboard With Drawers The Antique Hand Carved Shanxi

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Untitled (Red Door Coffer), c. 1900
Untitled (Red Door Coffer), c. 1900

Untitled (Red Door Coffer), c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century coffer from Shanxi province has a streamlined design and plenty of rustic

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Tibetan Mountain Landscape Coffer, circa 1850
Tibetan Mountain Landscape Coffer, circa 1850

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Hide, Wood, Paint

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period coffer from the 19th century, with brown lacquer, brass

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Asian Hardwood Trunk, Bronzed-Mounted Chest, Coffer, Late 20th Century
Asian Hardwood Trunk, Bronzed-Mounted Chest, Coffer, Late 20th Century

Asian Hardwood Trunk, Bronzed-Mounted Chest, Coffer, Late 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an Asian hardwood trunk, a bronzed metal mounted chest or coffer dating to the late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Central Asian Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Miniature Huanghuali Wood Chinese Sideboard
Miniature Huanghuali Wood Chinese Sideboard

Miniature Huanghuali Wood Chinese Sideboard

Located in New York, NY

antique sideboard coffer. Chinese Huanghuali furniture is extremely rare and highly coveted, and refers to

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese 19th C. Leather Wrapped Trunk on Wood Base 'or Great Drinks Table'
Chinese 19th C. Leather Wrapped Trunk on Wood Base 'or Great Drinks Table'

Chinese 19th C. Leather Wrapped Trunk on Wood Base 'or Great Drinks Table'

Located in Atlanta, GA

raised on a vintage wood stand. This coffer from China has a rectangular-shape body, decorated with brass

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Silhouette Chinese Coffer / Sideboard
Silhouette Chinese Coffer / Sideboard

Silhouette Chinese Coffer / Sideboard

Located in Washington, DC

Unusually styled Chinese two-drawer coffer in a striking red lacquer finish. Perfect entry or foyer

Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Antique Chinese Coffer with Original Lacquer
Antique Chinese Coffer with Original Lacquer

Antique Chinese Coffer with Original Lacquer

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Antique Chinese elmwood coffer with original lacquer with rich chestnut tones. The Asian cabinet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Elmwood Coffer, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Elmwood Coffer, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Elmwood Coffer, Early 20th Century

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Outstanding hand-carved elmwood antique Chinese coffer. Cabinet has original lacquer finish with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Elmwood Coffer
18th Century Chinese Elmwood Coffer

18th Century Chinese Elmwood Coffer

Located in Central, HK

Coffer with three drawers with convex moulding, drawer pane, front door, small frame panels, open

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Coffer
19th Century Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Coffer

19th Century Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Coffer

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese carved elm and red lacquer coffer. Measures: H: 35" W: 47" D: 18" After 43 years of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese 19th Century Altar Coffer Console Cabinet
Chinese 19th Century Altar Coffer Console Cabinet

Chinese 19th Century Altar Coffer Console Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Beijing China, late 18th early 19th century elmwood altar coffer console cabinet depicting a double

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

18TH CENTURY CHINESE 3 DRAWER COFFER TABLE
18TH CENTURY CHINESE 3 DRAWER COFFER TABLE

18TH CENTURY CHINESE 3 DRAWER COFFER TABLE

Located in New York, NY

EARLY 18TH CENTURY CHINESE 3 DRAWER COFFER TABLE MADE OF NORTHERN ELMWOOD WITH FIGURED BRASS

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Coffer
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Coffer

Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Coffer

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Antique Chinese elmwood coffer with original lacquer from the mid-19th century. The Asian cabinet

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Altar Coffer Console Cabinet
Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Altar Coffer Console Cabinet

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Altar Coffer Console Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood altar coffer console cabinet, with its original untouched deep red

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

18th Century Chinese Long Coffer with Everted Ends
18th Century Chinese Long Coffer with Everted Ends

18th Century Chinese Long Coffer with Everted Ends

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The superb altar coffer with a floating panel top, inserted within the rectangular frame ending

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquered Raised Coffer with Decorative Brass Fittings
Antique Chinese Lacquered Raised Coffer with Decorative Brass Fittings

Antique Chinese Lacquered Raised Coffer with Decorative Brass Fittings

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The superb raised coffer featuring a floating top panel inset within an ice-plate edged frame

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Tianqi Lacquer Coffer with Phoenix Patterns
Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Tianqi Lacquer Coffer with Phoenix Patterns

Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Tianqi Lacquer Coffer with Phoenix Patterns

Located in Paris, FR

The coffer with an ocher yellow lacquered ground, engraved with phoenix, birds flyng among the

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Leather and Brass Coffer
19th Century Chinese Export Leather and Brass Coffer

19th Century Chinese Export Leather and Brass Coffer

Located in Salisbury, GB

An early 19th century export leather and brass bound coffer/trunk with original lining paper, now

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Blanket Chests

Excellent Chinese, 18th Century Qianlong Qing Period Altar Coffer Sideboard
Excellent Chinese, 18th Century Qianlong Qing Period Altar Coffer Sideboard

Excellent Chinese, 18th Century Qianlong Qing Period Altar Coffer Sideboard

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

Stunning Shanxi Province walnut wood three-drawer sideboard dating to the 18th century Qianlong period. Simple elegant design with original hardware. Clear lines with simple carvin...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Elegant Chinese 18th Century Elmwood Coffer Sideboard With Drawers Ma Weidu
Elegant Chinese 18th Century Elmwood Coffer Sideboard With Drawers Ma Weidu

Elegant Chinese 18th Century Elmwood Coffer Sideboard With Drawers Ma Weidu

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

makes this piece of vernacular Chinese furniture particularly charming. Provenance: From the property

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Low Coffer
19th Century Low Coffer

19th Century Low Coffer

Unavailable|$1,890

19th Century Low Coffer

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th century Elm wood Low Coffer three drawers, Key feet, carved lower apron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Asian Footed Coffer or Kindling Box
Asian Footed Coffer or Kindling Box

Asian Footed Coffer or Kindling Box

Located in Woodbury, CT

A primitive provincial slatted-elm Suzhou coffer on turned tassel feet, with a lockable hatch door

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Primitive Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

18th Century Coffer table in excellent condition.
18th Century Coffer table in excellent condition.

18th Century Coffer table in excellent condition.

Located in Westport, CT

Exceedingly rare old table cabinet from Northern China. Excellent condition. Elm wood construction

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest, Ottoman, Coffer, Blanket Chest
Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest, Ottoman, Coffer, Blanket Chest

Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest, Ottoman, Coffer, Blanket Chest

Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire

A very good carved Chinese camphor wood chest, carved on all sides, very good color and condition

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

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Chinese Coffer For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese coffer you’re looking for. Each Chinese coffer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese coffer, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese coffer is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire and Georgian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chinese Coffer?

Prices for a Chinese coffer can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $575 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,905.

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