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Coffre Fort

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

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. Beautifully constructed from walnut with wonderful iron hardware.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Walnut

A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort
A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort

A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th-century burr elm and metal strap mounted coffre fort made in China for the export market.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm

Fine Large Example Of A Kingwood Oyster Veneer Coffre Fort
Fine Large Example Of A Kingwood Oyster Veneer Coffre Fort

Fine Large Example Of A Kingwood Oyster Veneer Coffre Fort

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A superb early 18th century kingwood oyster veneered coffre fort with fine gilt brass metal work, the fall front opens to reveal three drawers and three hidden compartments.

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Antique Early 18th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 17th c English Oyster Kingwood Coffre Fort or Strong Box
Late 17th c English Oyster Kingwood Coffre Fort or Strong Box

Late 17th c English Oyster Kingwood Coffre Fort or Strong Box

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful example of an English coffre fort or strong box in oyster kingwood veneer, with brass hinges and straps, with the front opening to three hidden fitted drawers.

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Antique Late 17th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

William And Mary Kingwood Coffre-Fort
William And Mary Kingwood Coffre-Fort

William And Mary Kingwood Coffre-Fort

Located in Essex, MA

With rectangular hinged top with brass strap mounting. When open the front folds down to expose hidden compartments and wells. Case mounted the same as the lid. Side carry handles. I...

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Antique Early 18th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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 diminutive William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. This small scale example is adorned with highly decorative gilt brass stra...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

William and Mary Kingwood Strong Box or Coffre Fort Converted to a Teacaddy
William and Mary Kingwood Strong Box or Coffre Fort Converted to a Teacaddy

William and Mary Kingwood Strong Box or Coffre Fort Converted to a Teacaddy

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular with brass strapping and side handles. Lock plate and flap. Fitted sometime in the 19th century as a tea caddy. Labeled Orange Pekoe and Black tea. Turned wood covers.

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Antique 1690s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

20th Century Antique Cast Iron Safe, Industrial Style, 50x33cm
20th Century Antique Cast Iron Safe, Industrial Style, 50x33cm

20th Century Antique Cast Iron Safe, Industrial Style, 50x33cm

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique Incombustible Cast Iron Safe Safe - Antique - Coffre-fort Measures : 50x33cm H:38cm Wear consistent with age and use : See Photos

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20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique safe, Incombustible BAUCHE early 20th century
Antique safe, Incombustible BAUCHE early 20th century

Antique safe, Incombustible BAUCHE early 20th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique safe, "Incombustible BAUCHE," early 20th century Safe - Antique - Coffre-fort Antique safe, "Incombustible BAUCHE," early 20th century, interior safe.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre by Louis Moreau
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre by Louis Moreau

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre by Louis Moreau

Located in London, GB

With three frieze drawers below the veined marble top, the cylinder enclosing a pull-out writing surface with its original green morocco leather above four drawers around a kneehole,...

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Antique 18th Century Desks

Materials

Ormolu

16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut
16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut

16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A quite large 16th century Italian so called 'coffre fort' . Coffers or chest like these were specifically made for cities or large villages to safegueard the gold and valuables.

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Antique 16th Century Italian Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Secrétaire en Cabinet by Jean-Francois Leleu
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Secrétaire en Cabinet by Jean-Francois Leleu

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Secrétaire en Cabinet by Jean-Francois Leleu

By Jean-François Leleu

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The later breccia marble top over two paneled doors opening to reveal shelves, above a drawer over a fall front with an interior fitted with drawers and compartments, and two further...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination
19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

Weighing 78 pounds, the cast iron coffre-fort is clad in riveted steel strapping with hobnail studs and decorative floral medallions on each side.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Francois Linke Bureau Plat, circa 1900
Francois Linke Bureau Plat, circa 1900

Francois Linke Bureau Plat, circa 1900

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Amarante, quarter-veneer satine, loupe d'amboine, ebene and buis stringing, gilt-tooled green leather-lined top, one central frieze drawer flanked by two small drawers on each side, ...

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Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

Located in New York, NY

Honoré de Balzac described her as "Iris in light blue, the golden haired Ambassadress". This splendid coffre-fort or strong box conceived in the neo renaissance style of the late 183...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Steel

19th Century French Iron Safe with Walnut Veneer & Marble Top by Verstaen, Paris
19th Century French Iron Safe with Walnut Veneer & Marble Top by Verstaen, Paris

19th Century French Iron Safe with Walnut Veneer & Marble Top by Verstaen, Paris

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Paris circa 1870 by Verstaen, this "Coffre-Fort" incombustible combines the refinement of fine French cabinetry with the security of a fireproof safe.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Iron

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Very Special and Palatial Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Bois Satine Parquetry Bureau a Cylindre By François Linke François Linke – Index Numbe...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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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 straps, handles and hasp; the interior with a compartment within the lid and a pair o...

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Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests

Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood
Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood

Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood

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H 53.15 in W 13.78 in D 33.47 in

Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood

Located in Paris, Sanit - Ouen

The superstructure of bombé form with four small drawers centered by an open compartment, on serpentine rectangular Stand with brass banded edge over frieze drawer fitted with Coffre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Important Louis XVI Bureau a Cylindre, French, 18th Century

Important Louis XVI Bureau a Cylindre, French, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

An important Louis XVI ormolu-mounted acajou mouchete and mahogany "Bureau à Cylindre" The galleried white and grey veined marble top above four frieze drawers and a cylinder enclosi...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Coffre fort
Coffre fort

Coffre fort

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H 7.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in

Coffre fort

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A rare small example of a king wood oyster veneer brass mounted coffre fort, the brass with wonderfull engraving.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Materials

Brass

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 colour and patination.

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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 strongbox or coffre fort of unusual small proportions, adorned with highly decorative...

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Antique 17th Century European 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 strapping and side handles.

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Antique 1690s English 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. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strap work and decorated entirely in knife cut ...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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 gilt brass mounts and strapwork concealing six secret compartments.

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Burr Walnut Brass Mounted Strongbox Coffre Fort 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Brass Mounted Strongbox Coffre Fort 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Brass Mounted Strongbox Coffre Fort 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Dimensions in cm: Height 17 cm x Width 28.5 cm x Depth 19.5 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 8 inches A strongbox or strong box / coffre fort  is ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

Dimensions: Coffre fort. width 38.5 cm, depth 23 cm, height 26 cm.

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated in knife cut oysters ...

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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 of Diminutive Proportions, Circa 1680-1700, England.

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Antique 17th Century British 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. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated entirely in knife cut...

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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. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated entirely in knife c...

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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

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, circa 1680-1700, England.

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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

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. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated in knife-cut oysters ...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

Antique Louis XIV Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Strongbox Coffre Fort, 17th Century
Antique Louis XIV Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Strongbox Coffre Fort, 17th Century

Antique Louis XIV Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Strongbox Coffre Fort, 17th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent, unusual and rare antique Louis XIV kingwood, satinwood banded and gilt bronze mounted strongbox dating from the late 17th century. This splendid large stron...

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Antique 1690s French Louis XIV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Ebony and Brass Mounted Box, in the Style of a Coffre Fort
19th Century English Ebony and Brass Mounted Box, in the Style of a Coffre Fort

19th Century English Ebony and Brass Mounted Box, in the Style of a Coffre Fort

By William Leuchars

Located in London, GB

A beautiful brass mounted box, bearing the initials WJB on the centre plaque, with cut brass straps ad bindings and dummy hinges, brass side handles, the interior lined in original b...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Steel Safe by Bauche
French Steel Safe by Bauche

French Steel Safe by Bauche

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H 44.1 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in

French Steel Safe by Bauche

By Bauche

Located in Labrit, Landes

Bauche Coffre Fort French safe with keys Early 20th century Two tumbler combination lock In good working order.  

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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

French Steel Safe by Bauche, Late 19th Century
French Steel Safe by Bauche, Late 19th Century

French Steel Safe by Bauche, Late 19th Century

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H 44.1 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in

French Steel Safe by Bauche, Late 19th Century

By Bauche

Located in Labrit, Landes

Bauche Coffre fort French safe with keys, late 19th century Unusual lower compartment with key Two tumbler combination lock In good working order General marks of use this could...

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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Louis XVI Brass Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Plat Stamped Hazard
Louis XVI Brass Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Plat Stamped Hazard

Louis XVI Brass Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Plat Stamped Hazard

By Hazard

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Stamped Hazard twice The rectangular top inset with a dark green leather and brass edges, over a large frieze drawer flanked on each side with a single smaller drawer, the right dra...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Neoclassical Desks and Writing T...

19th Century French Polished Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Royal Coat of Arms
19th Century French Polished Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Royal Coat of Arms

19th Century French Polished Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Royal Coat of Arms

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

Constructed in heavy cast iron and weighing 45 pounds, the coffre-fort features a two-tone finish with polished steel trim contrasting against black painted panels.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

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 maritime treasure.

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Antique 17th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

18th Century Louis XVI Period Bureau à Cylindre or Cylinder Desk
18th Century Louis XVI Period Bureau à Cylindre or Cylinder Desk

18th Century Louis XVI Period Bureau à Cylindre or Cylinder Desk

Located in Birmingham, AL

Below is a kneehole drawer with ormolu keyhole escutcheon flanked by two drawers on the left that lock and a single drawer on the right faced as two drawers to match the left side, c...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Belgian Iron Combination Safe by L. Duvilers
Belgian Iron Combination Safe by L. Duvilers

Belgian Iron Combination Safe by L. Duvilers

Located in New Orleans, LA

Plaque on the interior reads "Coffre Fort Incombustible / L. Duvilers / 27 Rue Aux Vaches, Gand." joined by the coat of arms of Belgium, circa 1875 Measures: 26" wide x 20 1/4"...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Brass Mounted Kingwood Coffre Fort
Early 18th Century Brass Mounted Kingwood Coffre Fort

Early 18th Century Brass Mounted Kingwood Coffre Fort

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An early 18th century oyster veneer king wood Coffre Fort, with the original brass mounts. The fall front opens to reveal two small drawers and two secret ones.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century 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 Europe, late 17th century Behind the fall front two drawers with secret boxes abov...

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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Coffre Fort For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffre fort for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every coffre fort was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffre fort, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A coffre fort, designed in the Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. William Leuchars each produced at least one beautiful coffre fort that is worth considering.

How Much is a Coffre Fort?

Prices for a coffre fort can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,499 and can go as high as $17,062, while the average can fetch as much as $10,062.