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English 17thC Oak Marriage Coffer Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1690 English 17thC Oak Marriage Coffer Chest sku 1876 W80 x D32 x H57 cm Weight 17 kg
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17th Century Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Antique English 17thC Oak Marriage Coffer Chest
English 17thC Oak Marriage Coffer Chest
H 22.45 in W 31.5 in D 12.6 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 Chest

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Oak

Antique English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
H 34 in W 57 in D 23.75 in
French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Queens, 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 Chest

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Iron

Antique French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
H 12 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th century antique panelled oak coffer/chest with three panels to the front, two panels
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17th Century English Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
H 26.19 in W 48.82 in D 21.07 in
Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique early 18th century carved oak coffer/chest having finely carved detail to the panels and
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18th Century English Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Dome Top Marriage Coffer / Chest, Circa 1836
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19th C Dutch marquetry inlaid marriage coffer \ chest c.1836. It is inlaid in various
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Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Coffer Chest

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Wood

Rare Antique Queen Anne Carved Elm Childs Coffer Chest Dated Ex Christie's 1706
Located in Portland, OR
An extremely rare English Queen Anne period child's carved elm plank coffer chest, dated 1706, Ex
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Early 1700s English Queen Anne Antique Coffer Chest

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Elm

Super Early Antique 18th Century French Carved Coffer Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exceptional early French coffer chest having a single plank top faced with a moulded edge and with
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18th Century French Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
Located in London, GB
A 17th century coffer constructed from richly patinated oak timber. Charming traditional carvings
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17th Century English Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Antique 17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
H 18.9 in W 40.56 in D 15.36 in
Antique Oak Coffer Chest 17th Century Box
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful 17th Century three panel coffer or box Hand crafted fro oak inset with strung ebony
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17th Century Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Indian/ Oriental hardwood coffer or chest. Later 19th Century corner posts
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18th Century Indian Antique Coffer Chest

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Hardwood

Antique Oak German Coffer / Chest From The 18th. Century.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolute beautiful 18th century continental carved oak coffer. Fine quality continental carved oak
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18th Century German Gothic Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Stunning 18th Century Highly Carved Paneled French Coffer Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous rare early 18th century highly carved and paneled French coffer, with four panels to the
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18th Century French Antique Coffer Chest

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Wood

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfectly proportioned for its petite size, this low elmwood chest is the ideal place to stow odds
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Coffer Chest

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Wood, Lacquer, Elm

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
H 15.5 in W 20.25 in D 13.75 in
Rare Antique 18th Century Paneled and Carved Scottish Coffer Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
18th century paneled oak Scottish coffer, with three panels to the front, two panels to each side
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18th Century Scottish Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

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
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Coffer Chest

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Hardwood

Antique French Gothic Revival Carved Oak Dowry Coffer Chest Bench Seat 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French Gothic Revival carved oak dowry chjest/coffer, circa 1820. The chest having a
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1820s French Gothic Revival Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

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
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16th Century English Tudor Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Georgian 18th Century Elm Coffer, Chest, Blanket Box, Trunk with a Hinged Lid
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest, blanket box has a nice patina, the condition is very good can be used as coffee table
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1820s English George III Antique Coffer Chest

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Elm

17th Century French Leather Coffer with Nailhead Detail
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French leather coffer, chest or trunk with nailhead detail from burgundy on newer
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Coffer Chest

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Brass

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Painted Walnut Iron Coffer Chest Trunk 1784
Located in Portland, OR
Antique German Baroque dome top painted walnut sea chest, dated 1784. The chest having a hinged
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1780s German Baroque Antique Coffer Chest

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Iron

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chest of Drawers with Mirror Top
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
. Solid walnut as well as veneered on pine. Side coffered chest of drawers with 4 large drawers under a
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Coffer Chest

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Mirror, Walnut, Pine, Plywood

Dutch Colonial Chest / Coffer, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
This 18th-century antique chest, probably from Northern Europe or a Dutch colony, is made of elm
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18th Century European Dutch Colonial Antique Coffer Chest

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Brass

Dutch Colonial Chest / Coffer, circa 1800
Dutch Colonial Chest / Coffer, circa 1800
H 25.2 in W 44.49 in D 24.02 in
Chinoiserie/Japanned Coffer or Chest, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a George II/George III Chest or Trunk that retains its original red Japanned surface. The
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Coffer Chest

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Brass

1875 Large Antique Original Paint Hungarian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original
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1870s Hungarian High Victorian Antique Coffer Chest

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Pine

Oak Sabre Chest Or Plank Coffer Circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb oak chest called sabre chest or plank coffer from the beginning of the 17th century from
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Early 17th Century British Jacobean Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Oak Sabre Chest Or Plank Coffer Circa 1600
Oak Sabre Chest Or Plank Coffer Circa 1600
H 24.02 in W 44.1 in D 15.36 in
Stunning circa 1900 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest. I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Coffer Chest

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Pine

Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front I have recently purchased a very large
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Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Coffer Chest

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Pine

Antique 19th Century Painted Coffer Box Marriage Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th century painted coffer box marriage chest. Dated 1860. These are now quite sought
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19th Century Antique Coffer Chest

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Pine

Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian oak mule chest coffer 18th Century Solid and strong, with no loose
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18th Century Georgian Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding Chest
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique English Trunk coffer blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer table. Direct from
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1820s British Jacobean Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

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
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16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Coffer or blanket chest in oak, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / coffer / oak / rustic / Mid-century A rustic coffer or blanket chest in black
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1850s French Rustic Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

19th Century Little Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French coffer or chest made in the 19th century. The many brass parts give this item a unique
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19th Century French Antique Coffer Chest

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Brass

1875 Large Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk + Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with rare base drawer I have recently purchased a very large
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1870s European High Victorian Antique Coffer Chest

Materials

Pine

circa 1900 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest depicting Children's portraits and floral paintings I have recently purchased a
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Early 1900s European High Victorian Antique Coffer Chest

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Pine

Antique 1880 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front. I have recently purchased a very large
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Coffer Chest

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Pine

Circa 1880 Antique Original Paint Campaign Handle Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique
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1880s Romanian High Victorian Antique Coffer Chest

Materials

Pine

18th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest or Coffer
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome 18th century oak coffer with a hinged top features three hand carved cathedral panels
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18th Century Georgian Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

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
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16th Century British Tudor Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Louis XVI walnut coffer or blanket chest. 18th century French Louis XVI
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Coffer Chest

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Walnut

Extra Large Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk c. 1800
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting. I have recently purchased a very
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Coffer Chest

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Pine

circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting I have recently purchased a very
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Coffer Chest

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Pine

1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
painted European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased a very large
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Coffer Chest

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Pine

Antique Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Syrian Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak (possibly walnut) Wood & Brass Mounted Syrian Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features
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Early 1900s Islamic Antique Coffer Chest

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Brass

Exceptional 18th-century French oak coffer - dated 1722 - Blanket Chest
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exceptional 18th-century French oak coffer, dated 1722, is a true testament to the
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1720s Louis XV Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

French Baroque 17th Century Iron Bound Leather Chest or Coffer
Located in Troy, NY
Decorative rare Coffer / Blanket Chest. Covered with the Original Leather and beautiful, Decorative
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Coffer Chest

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Wrought Iron

Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely cassone with classical form, the beautiful figuring of the oak creates subtle, decorative patterning and the simple mouldings give a light, contemporary feel. The rich, lustr...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Coffer Chest

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Walnut

Arcon, Chest, Coffer, Leather, Spanish, Baroque, Brass Studwork, Domed, Travel
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional, early 17th century, Spanish, leather, ‘Arcon’ or domed travelling coffer ornamented
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1620s Spanish Baroque Antique Coffer Chest

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Leather

1901 Dated Love Heart Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large love heart with flowers I have recently purchased a
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Coffer Chest

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Pine

Monumental Antique Georgian Joined Oak Mule Dowry Chest Coffer Yorkshire 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A very good, monumental antique oak mule chest, dowry coffer, Yorkshire, England circa 1720. This
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1720s English George I Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest Coffer 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century mahogany blanket chest / storage trunk or coffer featuring rustic hand
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Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Coffer Chest

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Mahogany

Antique 18th C. Gothic Renaissance Chestnut Large Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 18th C. Gothic Renaissance Chestnut Large Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features hand
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Coffer Chest

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Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century Coffer / Mule Chest In Oak ( REF AF-3195 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Transport your living space to a bygone era with this exquisite 18th century oak coffer, crafted
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18th Century Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

19th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, French Gothic Revival Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
French coffer or chest assembled circa 1960 with panels made circa 1850. All All the walls of the
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated
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1720s German Baroque Antique Coffer Chest

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Iron

Antique Fine Quality Chinoiserie Chinese Brass Covered Camphor Wood Chest Coffer
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Chinoiserie or Chinese brass bound/covered camphor wood chest or coffer. So
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19th Century Antique Coffer Chest

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Brass

Antique Victorian American Oak Paneled Coffer Trunk Storage Box Blanket Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional American Victorian Oak blanket chest. French inspired with paneled front and sides
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Coffer Chest

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Oak

Large 17th Century Figural Carved Griffin Gothic Coffer or Blanket Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Gothic coffer / bench, believed to date back to the 1600s. Item features ornate, hand-carved
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17th Century European Gothic Antique Coffer Chest

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb Georgian period mule chest, offering grand proportions and high country house
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1780s British Georgian Antique Coffer Chest

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Brass

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Antique Coffer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique coffer chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique coffer chest — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique coffer chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique coffer chest bearing Georgian, Baroque or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Coffer Chest?

Prices for an antique coffer chest start at $267 and top out at $64,035 with the average selling for $2,600.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Coffer Chest
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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