An antique coffer is a type of chest or box that is used for storage and dates back to ancient times.

In medieval times, coffers were used as a form of furniture and were placed in churches, castles, and manors. They were used to store valuable items such as documents, money, and jewellery. They were also used as a seating area, as the lid could be opened and used as a seat.

The term "coffer" is derived from the Latin word "cofia" which means "basket" and they were used for storing clothes and other personal items They were typically made of wood, oak, walnut, and pine. Oak was a popular choice for its durability, strength and resistance to decay. It was also used for its decorative properties as the wood grain can be very attractive. Walnut was also a desirable wood, as it was harder, more durable and more expensive more...

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An Italian walnut cassone, Tuscany, last quarter 16th century,…

16th Century Tuscan Walnut Cassone with Lion Paw Legs

An Italian walnut cassone, Tuscany, last quarter 16th century, the rising top above the panelled front and sides, on lion paw carved front legs. Width 184.5 cm, depth 60 cm, height 59 cm. Provenance: di Clemente, Florence, Italy. Leonard Joel, Sydney, the…

French provincial oak cassone, 18th century, the rectangular…

18th Century French Oak Cassone with Geometrical Motifs

French provincial oak cassone, 18th century, the rectangular chest decorated with geometrical motifs, height 66 cm width 145 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW

Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the rectangular trunk…

18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone

Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the rectangular trunk with a panelled front engraved with geometric motifs, on bracket feet, height 53 cm width 152 cm depth 53 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

19th century Spanish Colonial trunk, with domed cover, covered…

Studded Leather Spanish Colonial Trunk with Domed Cover

19th century Spanish Colonial trunk, with domed cover, covered in leather with stud decoration, a/f, 60 x 73 x 42 cm

An Italian cedar cassone, Adige region Northern Italy, 16th…

16th Century Italian Cedar Cassone with Carved Army Scene

An Italian cedar cassone, Adige region Northern Italy, 16th century, the exterior carved and decorated with a scene of an approaching army, the interior decorated with dragons and an eagle, 52 cm high, 147 cm wide, 48 cm deep

An antique French cabin trunk with stencilled Melbourne…

French Melbourne Stencilled Cabin Trunk Coffee Table

An antique French cabin trunk with stencilled Melbourne destination, converted to coffee table, circa 1880s, interior with original lining and labels, 54 cm high, 90 cm wide, 51 cm deep

Spanish iron bound casket, 17th century, with Burgundy silk…

17th Century Iron Casket with Burgundy Velvet Lining

Spanish iron bound casket, 17th century, with Burgundy silk velvet lining, raised on bracket feet, height 28 cm, width 43.5 cm, depth 21 cm. Provenance: John D. Dunn Antiques, Vic... The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney

Spanish iron bound oak chest, 17th century, the rectangular…

17th Century Iron Bound Oak Chest

Spanish iron bound oak chest, 17th century, the rectangular hinged plank lid enclosing a candle box with lock and lined with a fragment of a 17th-18th century verdure tapestry, iron bound with fleur-de-lis terminals, the front with square lock plate,…

Spanish iron bound chest, 17th/18th century, the domed hinged…

17th/18th Century Iron Bound Chest with Floral Decoration

Spanish iron bound chest, 17th/18th century, the domed hinged lid, over a rectangular body lined with green velvet, iron mounts with floral repousse decoration, raised on bracket feet, height 56 cm, width 129 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: John D. Dunn…

Spanish Basque oak coffer, 17th/18th century, the panelled…

Basque Oak Coffer with Geometric Design

Spanish Basque oak coffer, 17th/18th century, the panelled front carved with stylised Basque crosses and geometric design, above two short drawers, height 65 cm, width 125 cm, depth 53 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil Joel, Sydney

A rare Colonial Spanish studded trunk, 18th century mounted in…

18th Century Spanish Studded Trunk with Copper Panels

A rare Colonial Spanish studded trunk, 18th century mounted in velvet with plenished copper panels and studs, 60 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 58 cm high

A large Dutch walnut colonial coffer, late 18th/19th century,…

18th/19th Century Dutch Walnut Colonial Coffer

A large Dutch walnut colonial coffer, late 18th/19th century, 78.5 cm high, 166.5 cm wide, 68 cm deep

A walnut coffer, German, circa 1770, 60 cm high, 97 cm wide, 54…

18th Century German Walnut Coffer from Melbourne Collection

A walnut coffer, German, circa 1770, 60 cm high, 97 cm wide, 54 cm deep. Provenance: John Dunn, Melbourne

A large and unusual oak coffer, probably Westphalian, 17th…

17th Century Westphalian Oak Coffer

A large and unusual oak coffer, probably Westphalian, 17th century. 88 cm high, 212 cm wide, 60 cm deep

A large carved and gilt walnut chest, Spanish, circa 1600. 67…

Spanish Gilt Walnut Chest, 1600

A large carved and gilt walnut chest, Spanish, circa 1600. 67 cm high, 174 cm wide, 62 cm deep

A Roman faded walnut and marquetry inlaid gilded cassone,…

17th Century Roman Marquetry Gilded Cassone

A Roman faded walnut and marquetry inlaid gilded cassone, Italian, 17th century. 62 cm high, 190 cm wide, 64 cm deep

A rare Florentine walnut and gilt cassone, Italian, late…

Florentine Walnut and Gilt Cassone, Late 15th/16th Century

A rare Florentine walnut and gilt cassone, Italian, late 15th/16th century. 71 cm high, 175 cm wide, 58 cm deep. Note: 'Italian Cassoni, from the Art Collections of Soviet Museums by Aurora Art Publishers. Leningrad' plates 68-72 for almost identical…

A rare gilt, polychromed and carved sarcophagus shaped cassone,…

Gilt Cassone from 16th/17th Century Northern Italy

A rare gilt, polychromed and carved sarcophagus shaped cassone, Northern Italian, 16th/17th century. Provenance: The Elizabeth Dangar Collection, Sothebys, June 2001, Sydney

Continental pine sarcophagus shaped lime washed blanket box.…

19th Century Continental Pine Blanket Box

Continental pine sarcophagus shaped lime washed blanket box. 19th century. 90 cm x 57 cm x 60 cm

Large Colonial Dutch trunk on bun feet, with applied priced…

Colonial Dutch Trunk with Brass Stapwork and Bun Feet

Large Colonial Dutch trunk on bun feet, with applied priced brass stapwork, approx 86 cm high, 132 cm wide

A late 19th century Italian Renaissance style walnut and pine…

Italian Renaissance Walnut Cassone with Carvings

A late 19th century Italian Renaissance style walnut and pine carved cassone, the rectangular hinged top with carved edge above a foliate carved panel with dogs heads and female heads, centered by a shield cartouche and flanked by lion mask pillasters…