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1642 Dated Charles I / Jacobean Hand Carved English Oak Coffer Linen Chest Trunk
1642 Dated Charles I / Jacobean Hand Carved English Oak Coffer Linen Chest Trunk

1642 Dated Charles I / Jacobean Hand Carved English Oak Coffer Linen Chest Trunk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sympathetically restored, 1642 Charles I / Jacobean, hand carved English oak coffer, trunk or chest This piece is stunning, its hand carved t...

Category

Antique 1640s British Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Coffer
Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Coffer

Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Coffer

Located in Miami, FL

This solid oak chest from the 1900s is full of gorgeous hand-carved details and a wonderful patina. Inside there are two small drawers, ideal for items that are easily lost, and a sh...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Antique Linen Chest, English, Carved Oak, Coffer, Bay Window Seat, William III
Antique Linen Chest, English, Carved Oak, Coffer, Bay Window Seat, William III

Antique Linen Chest, English, Carved Oak, Coffer, Bay Window Seat, William III

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique linen chest. An English, carved oak three panel coffer or bay window seat, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.

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Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780
Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780

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 appeal, circa 1780. Crafted in solid oak, this handsome antique coffer features hidden ...

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Antique 1780s British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

17th Century Joined Oak Lancashire Coffer
17th Century Joined Oak Lancashire Coffer

17th Century Joined Oak Lancashire Coffer

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Charming 17th-Century Joined Oak Coffer with Stunning Patina, Lancashire, c.1678 A superb quality 17th-century joined oak coffer from Lancashire, circa 1678, displaying wonderful ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Very Small Oak Inlaid Coffer
Very Small Oak Inlaid Coffer

Very Small Oak Inlaid Coffer

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A tiny carved oak two panel oak coffer with inlay detailing to the front, excellent colour and condition. 21" high 24"x 17" You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, pleas...

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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Oak Box
Oak Box

Oak Box

$1,052

Oak Box

Located in London, England

Small sized 2 panel oak coffer. Circa 1760 H 51cm x W 78cm x D 45cm

Category

Antique 1760s Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Chest Coffer, 24\" Wide, 1900
Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Chest Coffer, 24\" Wide, 1900

Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Chest Coffer, 24\" Wide, 1900

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Small carved oak chest or shoe box coffer The chest has 2 carved panels to the front and and decorative nailed and scalloped corners, inside is clean and it has blacksmith made ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Footstools

Materials

Oak

Small Charles II Period Oak Paneled Coffer
Small Charles II Period Oak Paneled Coffer

Small Charles II Period Oak Paneled Coffer

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A Charles II period oak coffer of paneled construction and small size.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest or Coffer
18th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest or Coffer

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 in front with six demi lune carvings above.

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Solid Oak Carved Coffer
French 19th Century Solid Oak Carved Coffer

French 19th Century Solid Oak Carved Coffer

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French, solid oak coffer from the 1800s, this heavy storage trunk has a paneled exterior counterbalanced with hand-carved patterns scrolling across the frieze which adds to the rus...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Solid Oak Carved Coffer
French 18th Century Solid Oak Carved Coffer

French 18th Century Solid Oak Carved Coffer

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French, solid oak coffer from the 1700s, the heavy storage trunk has a paneled construction graced by various hand-carved patterns such as roses along the upper trim, and more abst...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Charles II Oak Panel Coffer Chest Circa 1680
Charles II Oak Panel Coffer Chest Circa 1680

Charles II Oak Panel Coffer Chest Circa 1680

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Late 17th‑century English oak coffer. Charles II period. Circa 1680. The coffer having a four panel front, framed in moulded rails, with lunette carved frieze.

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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th Century Georgian Paneled Lift up Lid Oak Mule Chest Coffer 1760
Antique 18th Century Georgian Paneled Lift up Lid Oak Mule Chest Coffer 1760

Antique 18th Century Georgian Paneled Lift up Lid Oak Mule Chest Coffer 1760

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Georgian paneled oak coffer mule chest, circa 1760. The lift up lid with a thumb molded edge, the top locks and there is the original brass oval escutcheon to the fron...

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box
17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box

17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box A Very Rare piece, this Oak Coffer was made in the 16th Century in 3” thick Oak, lined inside and strengthened thro...

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Antique 17th Century Elizabethan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Oak

19th Century Gothic Hall Seat with Green Man Motif in Golden Oak
19th Century Gothic Hall Seat with Green Man Motif in Golden Oak

19th Century Gothic Hall Seat with Green Man Motif in Golden Oak

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat This is a lovely old piece and a very useful Hall Bench, it has storage under the seat, the coffer has a carved front showing the face of the gr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Coffer Trunk Now Fahsioned as a Bench
19th Century French Coffer Trunk Now Fahsioned as a Bench

19th Century French Coffer Trunk Now Fahsioned as a Bench

Located in Forney, TX

A unique, one of a kind, French antique oak coffer trunk from the late 19th century, now fashioned as a bench with later upholstery faux cushioned seat with printed three dimensional...

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Antique Late 19th Century Benches

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William III, Circa 1700
Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William III, Circa 1700

Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William III, Circa 1700

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique carved coffer. An English, oak blanket or linen chest, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.

Category

Antique Early 1700s British William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Small George II / George III Oak Panelled Coffer, c.1730–1770
Small George II / George III Oak Panelled Coffer, c.1730–1770

Small George II / George III Oak Panelled Coffer, c.1730–1770

Located in Leeds, GB

Small George II / George III Oak Panelled Coffer, c.1730–1770 A pleasing small George II / George III oak panelled coffer, dating to around c.1730–1770.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique French Victorian Trompe-l'œil Carved Oak Blanket Chest Ottoman Bench
Antique French Victorian Trompe-l'œil Carved Oak Blanket Chest Ottoman Bench

Antique French Victorian Trompe-l'œil Carved Oak Blanket Chest Ottoman Bench

Located in Forney, TX

A rare, one of a kind late 19th century French carved oak coffer now fashioned as a functional bench as well, featuring modern purple trompe-l'œil faux cushioned seat upholstery with...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Early 18thC English Oak Carved Coffer
Early 18thC English Oak Carved Coffer

Early 18thC English Oak Carved Coffer

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1720 Early 18thC English Oak Carved Coffer An exceptional example sku 1939 W131 x D62 x H64 cm Weight 44 kg

Category

Antique 18th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Dutch 19th Century Oak Paneled Coffer
Dutch 19th Century Oak Paneled Coffer

Dutch 19th Century Oak Paneled Coffer

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A solid oak paneled coffer from the Netherlands, circa 1800.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Spanish Oak Sideboard with Coffered Doors, 1950s
Spanish Oak Sideboard with Coffered Doors, 1950s

Spanish Oak Sideboard with Coffered Doors, 1950s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

The case stands on eight small square-section legs arranged in pairs flanking each door bay, lifting the substantial mass of the carcase off the floor with a clean, unelaborate stanc...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Iron

18thC Irish Oak Bible Box Coffer Stool
18thC Irish Oak Bible Box Coffer Stool

18thC Irish Oak Bible Box Coffer Stool

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1790 18thC Irish Oak Bible Box Stool sku 1822 W54 x D29 x H48 cm Weight 8 kg

Category

Antique 18th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Trunk or Coffer, Denmark
18th Century Oak Trunk or Coffer, Denmark

18th Century Oak Trunk or Coffer, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the beautiful hand-carved details that make this oak trunk or "coffer" so impressive. Please examine detailed photos to appreciate the craftsmanship that went into the impressi...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Oak

English 17th Century Boarded Oak Ark Coffer
English 17th Century Boarded Oak Ark Coffer

English 17th Century Boarded Oak Ark Coffer

Located in London, Charterhouse Square

An English 17th century oak boarded and joined clap front coffer or ark chest with later replacement hinged lid.

Category

Antique 17th Century English Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer
18th century Danish oak dome top coffer

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer circa 1790. Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak, and decorated with ornate strap work. 

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century
Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century

Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A provincial Spanish oak paneled coffer made circa the 17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century
Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century

Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality Georgian oak mule chest coffer 18th Century Solid and strong, with no loose joints.

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600
Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600

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 from solid oak , showcasing a beautiful aged patina. It shows reassuring signs of ...

Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Coffer or blanket chest in oak, France ca. 1850
Coffer or blanket chest in oak, France ca. 1850

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 painted wood with original patina.

Category

Antique 1850s French Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Charles II Carved Oak Marriage Coffer, Dated 1684
English Charles II Carved Oak Marriage Coffer, Dated 1684

English Charles II Carved Oak Marriage Coffer, Dated 1684

Located in Southampton, NY

English Charles II carved oak marriage coffer, dated 1684. Three paneled chest, top rail hand carved with initials and marriage year: 'MI, 1684'.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

16th Century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest / Coffer
16th Century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest / Coffer

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 solid oak boards, the chest features a four-panel lid retaining its original iron stra...

Category

Antique 16th Century British Tudor Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian
Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian

Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique apprentice mule chest. An English, oak miniature desktop coffer, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1800.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

Monumental 17th century Richly Ornamented and Coffered Flemish Oak Cabinet
Monumental 17th century Richly Ornamented and Coffered Flemish Oak Cabinet

Monumental 17th century Richly Ornamented and Coffered Flemish Oak Cabinet

Located in Leesburg, VA

Anonymous Belgium; early-to-mid-17th century Oak, Iron mounts Approximate size: 77.5 (h) x 72 (w) x 26 (d) in.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer circa 1852. Vibrant and beautiful dome top trunk of grand proportions. 

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Carved Oak Panels  17th Century English Coffer Panels
Pair of Antique Carved Oak Panels  17th Century English Coffer Panels

Pair of Antique Carved Oak Panels 17th Century English Coffer Panels

Located in Lincoln, GB

A Pair of Antique Carved Oak Panels This is a magnificent pair of antique carved oak panels, rich in both detail and history.

Category

Antique 17th Century British Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Style Natural Oak Cabinet with Coffered Panels and Glass Doors
Art Deco Style Natural Oak Cabinet with Coffered Panels and Glass Doors

Art Deco Style Natural Oak Cabinet with Coffered Panels and Glass Doors

By Crate & Barrel

Located in Chicago, IL

Inspired by vintage 1930s Art Deco designs, the Crate x Athena "Honore" tall cerused oak cabinet features subtle ridge detailing, glass-panel upper doors, stretcher bar supports and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Neogothic Oak Side Table, Little Coffer or Stool, circa 1890
French Neogothic Oak Side Table, Little Coffer or Stool, circa 1890

French Neogothic Oak Side Table, Little Coffer or Stool, circa 1890

Located in Labrit, Landes

French oak stool This small chest is multifunctional: in your living room, bedroom, or entryway, it can serve as a small side table, stool, or storage unit, depending on your needs. ...

Category

Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Stools

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Early 18th Century German Oak Paneled Trunk or Coffer
Small Antique Early 18th Century German Oak Paneled Trunk or Coffer

Small Antique Early 18th Century German Oak Paneled Trunk or Coffer

Located in Casteren, NL

On the interior, there is a small candle box. The coffer rests on two sculpted feet. It was completely made in quarter sawn oak with a beautiful grain pattern. .

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Antique French Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Chest Coffer 17th Century Panels 1679
Antique French Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Chest Coffer 17th Century Panels 1679

Antique French Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Chest Coffer 17th Century Panels 1679

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique 17th century French Gothic carved oak lidded chest or coffer, dated 1679. The chest was assembled in the mid 19th century with original carved panels from the 1600s.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Charles II Dark Oak Carved Coffer Chest 1680
Antique 17th Century Jacobean Charles II Dark Oak Carved Coffer Chest 1680

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Charles II Dark Oak Carved Coffer Chest 1680

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique English carved oak, 17th century coffer or chest, from the reign of King Charles II, circa 1660.

Category

Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Carved Trunk, Window Seat, William III, 1700
Large Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Carved Trunk, Window Seat, William III, 1700

Large Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Carved Trunk, Window Seat, William III, 1700

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique 4 panel coffer. An English, oak carved trunk or window seat, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723
Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723

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 1723. The chest of a rare & unusual size, the top with a lift up lid with hand-forged ...

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Antique 1720s German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique English Trunk Chest Blanket Box Storage Coffer Oak c. 1900s-1920s
Antique English Trunk Chest Blanket Box Storage Coffer Oak c. 1900s-1920s

Antique English Trunk Chest Blanket Box Storage Coffer Oak c. 1900s-1920s

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique English Trunk, Chest, Blanket Box, Coffer, or Coffee Table with Lift-Top Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED~~c. 1900-1920s SPECTACULAR design~~carved center panels wi...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

1900 Little Rustic Chest or Coffer Gothic Carved Oak & Wrought Iron, French
1900 Little Rustic Chest or Coffer Gothic Carved Oak & Wrought Iron, French

1900 Little Rustic Chest or Coffer Gothic Carved Oak & Wrought Iron, French

Located in Labrit, Landes

French coffer or chest made circa 1900. Decorated with carved flowers style. The design of this chest is deliberately rustic. The interior is lined with fabric. Very decorative and ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 4 Panel Coffer, English, Oak, Linen, Mule Chest, Country House, Georgian
Antique 4 Panel Coffer, English, Oak, Linen, Mule Chest, Country House, Georgian

Antique 4 Panel Coffer, English, Oak, Linen, Mule Chest, Country House, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique four panel coffer. An English, oak linen or mule chest, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1750.

Category

Antique 1750s British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Very large English antique solid oak mule chest coffer with drawers from 1790
Very large English antique solid oak mule chest coffer with drawers from 1790

Very large English antique solid oak mule chest coffer with drawers from 1790

Located in Leicester, GB

Made in solid oak with iron hinges and nails. There are two slim drawers at the base and they can be locked from inside by placing something into the custom-made slats inside the mai...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Medieval Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial

18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial

Located in Labrit, Landes

Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak French Provincial country house Very decorative and full of character Decorated with geometrical and vegetal motifs This chest has the ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Coffer, English, Oak, Linen Chest, Window Seat, William III, 1700
Antique Carved Coffer, English, Oak, Linen Chest, Window Seat, William III, 1700

Antique Carved Coffer, English, Oak, Linen Chest, Window Seat, William III, 1700

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique carved coffer. An English, oak linen chest or window seat, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.

Category

Antique Early 1700s British William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820
Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820

Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century Antique English Trunk coffer blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer table. Direct from England, a wonderfully hand carved English “coffer”, “mule chest” or trunk!

Category

Antique 1820s British Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

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Oak Coffer For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oak coffer you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every oak coffer was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an oak coffer, we have 859 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer oak coffer, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An oak coffer made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made oak coffer over the years, but those crafted by Michael Harris, Richard Riemerschmid and Robert (Mouseman) Thompson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oak Coffer?

An oak coffer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,580, while the lowest priced sells for $336 and the highest can go for as much as $616,277.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

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