What is an antique coffer?

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.

Coffer Furniture

Painted Coffer

Georgian Coffer

18th Century Carved Blanket Chest

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Antique Late 19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Long French Pine Seat or Coffer with Lift Lid

$3,250

19th Century Fruit Wood Louis XV Style Castle Coffer

Located in Lannebert, FR

Long castle coffer in fruitwood.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Blanket Chests

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Fruit Wood Louis XV Style Castle Coffer

$2,948

Early 19th Century Oak Coffer with Rectangular Shaped Top

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th century oak coffer with rectangular shaped top, panelled body and straight column front

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Early 19th Century Oak Coffer with Rectangular Shaped Top

$3,200

19th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms

Located in Alella, ES

Rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved case decorated with central cross, surrounded with panels and chip-carved frieze, panelling on both sides, original iron shield loc...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms

$2,842

17th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms

Located in Alella, ES

Rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved conforming case, front panel with thirteen geometric rosette motifs, centred by large chip carved cross, flanks carved with vertica...

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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

17th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms

$2,960

18th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms

Located in Alella, ES

Rectangular hinged top over a deeply carved conforming case, front panel with geometric rosette motifs, centered by large chip carved cross, over scalloped apron, flanks carved with ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

18th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms

$3,256

Carved English Oak Three-Panel Box or Coffer

Located in Port Chester, NY

A small three-panel oak box with stylized carvings on the front. Excellent small storage and very clean inside.

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Early 20th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Carved English Oak Three-Panel Box or Coffer

$1,900

Late 17th-Early 18th Century English Oak Coffer

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Close to your chest: A splendid late 1600s-early 1700s English oak chest with later paint finish. Having a quadruple panelled front, stile feet, iron side carrying handles, working l...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Late 17th-Early 18th Century English Oak Coffer

$3,755

Charles II Oak Coffer Blanket Chest, circa 1650

Located in Louisville, KY

with hinged molded lid, the front with four carved decorated panels, raised on a beaded edge post and foot, opening to reveal an interior with the original covered till box.

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Antique 17th Century English Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Charles II Oak Coffer Blanket Chest, circa 1650

$2,800

Antique circa 1800 Georgian Scumble Coffer or Mule Chest

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique circa 1800 Georgian coffer or mule chest. A quality piece made from pine with original

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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Antique circa 1800 Georgian Scumble Coffer or Mule Chest

$812

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

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Tianqi Lacquer Coffer with Phoenix Patterns

$21,317

18th Century Fine Quality Coffer In Oak ( REF AF-3255 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

Immerse yourself in the rich history and timeless charm of this exquisite 18th Century oak coffer

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Antique 18th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Fine Quality Coffer In Oak ( REF AF-3255 )

$1,843

A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600

Located in Heathfield, GB

With a lovely colour and rich patina, this superb English oak coffer dates from c. 1600. Set on

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Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600

$2,308

English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580

Located in East Sussex, GB

A 16th century Elizabethan period oak linen fold coffer dating from circa 1580. The thick four

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Antique 16th Century English Elizabethan Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580

$5,326

old polychrome wooden coffered ceiling tiles dating from the 19th century

By Cabine

Located in Somme-Leuze, BE

century in polychrome wood set of 12 coffered ceiling tiles in polychrome woodwork with plaster rosette in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Art

Materials

Oak

old polychrome wooden coffered ceiling tiles dating from the 19th century

$10,185

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...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

$8,053

RARE FRENCH RENAISSANCE PERIOD LEATHER AND IRON DOME-TOP COFFER

Located in San Francisco, CA

With elaborate strapwork and locking mechanisms.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

Materials

Iron

RARE FRENCH RENAISSANCE PERIOD LEATHER AND IRON DOME-TOP COFFER

$17,800

Antique Handsome Oak Dower Chest or Coffer, circa 1900

Located in Glencarse, GB

A handsome oak dower chest. Beautifully carved with poly-chrome decoration and brass studs. The gables also are attractively carved with heavy handsome brass lifting handles. The int...

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Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Dressers

Antique Handsome Oak Dower Chest or Coffer, circa 1900

$7,511

English Charles II Oak Coffer with Arcaded Panels, circa 1650

Located in Barrington, IL

Antique English Charles II period oak coffer with fluted frieze over 3 arcaded panels. Outstanding

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Antique Mid-17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Charles II Oak Coffer with Arcaded Panels, circa 1650

$3,920

18th Carved Oak Panelled Coffer, Trunk, Chest, Freestanding, Scotland 1780, H666

Located in Vancouver, BC

18th carved oak panelled coffer, trunk, chest, freestanding, Scotland 1780, H666 Scotland 1780

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Antique 1780s Scottish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Carved Oak Panelled Coffer, Trunk, Chest, Freestanding, Scotland 1780, H666

$2,650

18th Century George III Oak Mule Chest Storage Coffer

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

George III period paneled oak mule chest. The lift lid enclosed abundant storage and fitted drawers below. England, circa 1780.

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Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century George III Oak Mule Chest Storage Coffer

$710

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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Antique 18th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Coffer / Mule Chest In Oak ( REF AF-3195 )

$1,160

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, can be used as a coffee table. Measure: 41" length 20" depth 20" high.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

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

$1,638

Antique 18th Century Good Quality Coffer In Oak ( REF AF-3518 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

durability of fine period furniture. Standing on sturdy square legs, the coffer is designed for both

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Antique 18th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Good Quality Coffer In Oak ( REF AF-3518 )

$1,352

A French Oak Linen-fold Panelled Coffer, 15th Century

Located in Long Island City, NY

Of plank construction, the rectangular hinged-top above carved linen-fold panelled front and sides, the open interior with a small side hinged-compartment, with original metal lock. ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Blanket Chests

A French Oak Linen-fold Panelled Coffer, 15th Century

$31,125

Antique Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique large 18th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Solid and strong, with no loose

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest

$1,358

Antique 18th Century Georgian Carved Oak Coffer or Mule Chest

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique 18th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Oak panelled front, back and sides, with

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Georgian Carved Oak Coffer or Mule Chest

$1,085

21st Century Sideroid Azimuth Coffer in Yellow Resin - Nikos Sideris and CTRLZAK

By CTRLZAK Studio, JCP UNIVERSE

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

encapsulated in a block of resin. Like a fossil, silent witness to another dimension." Sideroid Azimuth Coffer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

21st Century Sideroid Azimuth Coffer in Yellow Resin - Nikos Sideris and CTRLZAK

$4,140 / item

Antique 18th Century Good Quality Coffer In Oak ( REF AF-3511 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

This stunning 18th-century antique coffer, crafted from rich golden oak, is a remarkable piece that

Category

Antique 18th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Good Quality Coffer In Oak ( REF AF-3511 )

$1,352

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

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

of vernacular Shanxi furniture. The top is made from beautifully grained and nicely patinated

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

$5,779

Mid-Late 19th century Q ing Dyasty Red Lacquered Altar Coffer

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mid-late 19th century. Q'ing dynasty Jiangsu red lacquered single drawer altar coffer.

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Antique 1860s Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Mid-Late 19th century Q ing Dyasty Red Lacquered Altar Coffer

$1,575

Silver Coffer with Lapis Lazuli Plaques by Ventrella, Rome, 20th Century

By Ventrella

Located in Rome, IT

A silver coffer with lapis lazuli plaques signed by Ventrella, Rome, 20th century.

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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Silver Coffer with Lapis Lazuli Plaques by Ventrella, Rome, 20th Century

$53,294

Q ing Dynasty Shanxi Three-Drawer Lacquered Altar Coffer with Iron Trim

Located in East Hampton, NY

Q'ing dynasty Shanxi three-drawer altar coffer.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Q ing Dynasty Shanxi Three-Drawer Lacquered Altar Coffer with Iron Trim

$2,700

Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer / Blanket Box ( REF AF-1985 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

Elegant Heavily Carved Georgian Coffer / Blanket Box In oak The piece is stood on sturdy square

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Antique 18th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer / Blanket Box ( REF AF-1985 )

$1,160

Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Shanxi 2 -drawer cabinet, a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty

$3,200

17th Century William and Mary Period Oak Antique Coffer Blanket Box

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

17th century antique oak coffer dating from the William and Mary period. This coffer has good

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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century William and Mary Period Oak Antique Coffer Blanket Box

$3,823

Antique 18th Century Coffer / Blanket Box Of Small Proportions ( REF AF-3329 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of this exquisite antique 18th century coffer / blanket box

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Antique 18th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Coffer / Blanket Box Of Small Proportions ( REF AF-3329 )

$1,270

Antique 18th Century Coffer Of Unusual Size In Oak ( REF AF-3338 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

Add a unique and charming piece to your collection with this antique 18th-century oak coffer of

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Antique 18th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Coffer Of Unusual Size In Oak ( REF AF-3338 )

$2,171

Antique Carved Oak Dutch Trunk, Dowry/Blanket Box, Coffer, Holland 1790, H346

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique carved oak Dutch trunk, dowry or blanket box, coffer, Holland 1790, H346 Holland 1790

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Antique 1790s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Dutch Trunk, Dowry/Blanket Box, Coffer, Holland 1790, H346

$1,850

Antique Georgian 18th Century and Later Oak Coffer or Mule Chest

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique 18th century and later Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Solid and strong, with no

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian 18th Century and Later Oak Coffer or Mule Chest

$744

A black and gilt Japanned Coffer On Stand, Circa 1730.

Located in Avington, Hampshire

The moulded top, front, sides and back decorated with chinoiserie vistas all within a broad speckled gilt boarder, the sides with carrying handles, on a black-Japanned and parcel-gil...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Blanket Chests

A black and gilt Japanned Coffer On Stand, Circa 1730.

$12,018

Mid-18th Century Oak Coffer Chest with Three-Panel Decorative Front

Located in Old Romney, Kent

This sturdy oak joined coffer believed to date from the mid-18th century. Decorative carved front

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Mid-18th Century Oak Coffer Chest with Three-Panel Decorative Front

$409

Antique Georgian 19th Century Pine Coffer Blanket Box Log Basket Chest

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Georgian early 19th century pine coffer, chest or blanket box. Solid, heavy and strong

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Antique Georgian 19th Century Pine Coffer Blanket Box Log Basket Chest

$607

Antique 17th Century Coffer Of Excellent Quality In Oak ( REF AF-3542 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

This antique 17th-century oak coffer is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing exquisite

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Antique 17th Century English James II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 17th Century Coffer Of Excellent Quality In Oak ( REF AF-3542 )

$887

French 17th Century Carved Walnut Coffer with Arches, Trees and Flower Motifs

Located in Wells, ME

French 17th century baroque carved walnut coffer or blanket chest. This quite early coffer is

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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

French 17th Century Carved Walnut Coffer with Arches, Trees and Flower Motifs

$2,550

Rare 17th Century Small Oak Two-Panel Coffer with Original Carved Decoration

Located in London, west Sussex

This rare and marvelous 17th century small oak two-panel coffer features original carved decoration

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Rare 17th Century Small Oak Two-Panel Coffer with Original Carved Decoration

$2,253

Antique Georgian Lancashire Oak Coffer Mule Chest of Drawers, circa 1800

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique large Georgian Lancashire mahogany crossbanded oak coffer mule chest of drawers, circa 1800

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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Lancashire Oak Coffer Mule Chest of Drawers, circa 1800

$2,041

Rare Mid-Late 17th Century Oak Moulded Front Coffer with Fine Patina

Located in Suffolk, GB

A rare mid-late 17th century, circa 1670 oak moulded front coffer with fine patina (color). This

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Antique Late 17th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Rare Mid-Late 17th Century Oak Moulded Front Coffer with Fine Patina

$2,458

English James I Joined Elm Four Panel Guillouche Carved Coffer, circa 1610

Located in East Sussex, GB

A very large joined elm four-panel carved coffer retaining all the original and substantial timbers

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Great Britain (UK) Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

English James I Joined Elm Four Panel Guillouche Carved Coffer, circa 1610

$3,960

Antique Large Georgian Three-Panel Oak Mule Chest Coffer Ottoman Log Basket

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique 18th century oak chest or coffer. This item could have a number of uses, including that of

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Large Georgian Three-Panel Oak Mule Chest Coffer Ottoman Log Basket

$812

Very Good 17th Century Oak Coffer Boldly Carved, Initialled and Dated 1675

Located in Dallington, East Sussex

A very good 17th century three panel Lancashire oak coffer with original foliate carved lozenges to

Category

Antique 1670s Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Very Good 17th Century Oak Coffer Boldly Carved, Initialled and Dated 1675

$1,570

Little 19th Century Swedish Marriage Coffer with Orig Folk Art Paintwork

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Hearts & Flowers: Charming little marriage chest with original walnut-colored ground (simulating a finer wood than the actual Provincial Nordic pine used to make the piece) and furth...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Little 19th Century Swedish Marriage Coffer with Orig Folk Art Paintwork

$887

English William and Mary 17th Century Oak Coffer with Bootjack Ends Small Size

Located in Wells, ME

English William and Mary oak six plank coffer with shaped boot jack ends, interior till, molded

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

English William and Mary 17th Century Oak Coffer with Bootjack Ends Small Size

$1,750

Georgian 18th Century Six-Plank Oak Mule Chest Coffer Blanket Box Coffee Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Georgian 18th century six-plank oak coffer. Solid, heavy and strong, with no loose

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Georgian 18th Century Six-Plank Oak Mule Chest Coffer Blanket Box Coffee Table

$949

French Cast Bronze Jewelry Box Made in the Form of a Medieval Domed Top Coffer

Located in GB

form of a medieval domed topped coffer. It is superbly detailed with flowers and decorative strapwork

Category

Antique 19th Century French Medieval Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Cast Bronze Jewelry Box Made in the Form of a Medieval Domed Top Coffer

$710

17th Century Oak Coffer with Twin Panelled Front and Plank Top and Candle Box

Located in Salisbury, GB

A late 17th century oak coffer with twin panelled front and plank top. Original wire hinges and

Category

Antique 17th Century Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Coffer with Twin Panelled Front and Plank Top and Candle Box

$1,638

18th Century Antique Coffer, English Oak Furniture

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique coffer dating to the early 18th century. The fluted stiles extend through the

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

18th Century Antique Coffer, English Oak Furniture

$1,536

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Coffer Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of coffer furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. There are 839 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of coffer furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of coffer furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of coffer furniture, those designed in Georgian, Baroque and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of coffer furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but A. Klein, Alexandre Ferucci and James Deakin Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Coffer Furniture?

A piece of coffer furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,373, while the lowest priced sells for $288 and the highest can go for as much as $97,679.

Questions About Coffer Furniture

What is an antique coffer?
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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.

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