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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Jacobean oak coffer, with carved & panel front, moulded stiles…

Jacobean Oak Coffer with Carved Front and Initials

Jacobean oak coffer, with carved & panel front, moulded stiles with the initials 'IG' carved in front, 155 cm wide, 60.5 cm deep, 73 cm high, later interior lining added

An oak panelled coffer, English, 18th century, 84 cm high, 139…

18th Century English Oak Panelled Coffer

An oak panelled coffer, English, 18th century, 84 cm high, 139 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A 17th century style oak coffer, English, 19th century, 62 cm…

19th Century English Oak Coffer in 17th Century Style

A 17th century style oak coffer, English, 19th century, 62 cm high, 95 cm wide, 39 cm deep

An oak carved panelled coffer, English, 18th century, 58 cm…

18th Century Oak Carved Panelled Coffer

An oak carved panelled coffer, English, 18th century, 58 cm high, 103 cm wide, 41 cm deep

A carved oak panelled coffer, English, 18th century, with…

18th Century English Oak Coffer with Iron Hardware

A carved oak panelled coffer, English, 18th century, with original iron hardware, 65 cm high, 127 cm wide, 61 cm deep

A carved elm plank coffer, English, 17th century, 60 cm high,…

17th Century English Elm Coffer

A carved elm plank coffer, English, 17th century, 60 cm high, 128 cm wide, 39 cm deep

17th century oak coffer, with carved panels depicting stylised…

Stylised Flora Oak Coffer

17th century oak coffer, with carved panels depicting stylised flora against punched and starred background, 137 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 66 cm high approx

An antique oak coffer, early 19th century, a rustic item of…

Antique Oak Coffer with Iron Hardware

An antique oak coffer, early 19th century, a rustic item of pegged construction with a low domed lid, shaped fielded panels to the front, an iron lock and long iron hinges, the interior with a removable tray and a hinged box to one short end, height 55 cm…

A James II oak coffer, typical in design featured a geometric…

Geometric Oak Coffer from James II Era

A James II oak coffer, typical in design featured a geometric panelled front

17th century English oak coffer, with 4 panel top and carved 4…

17th Century English Oak Carved Coffer

17th century English oak coffer, with 4 panel top and carved 4 panel front, circa late 1600's, 144 cm x 55 cm, 67 cm high

A Charles II oak coffer 17th century the front with carved in…

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer with Candle Box

A Charles II oak coffer 17th century the front with carved in relief upper frieze over three panel lower section, the interior with candle box height 68 cm, width 119 cm, depth 56 cm

17th century oak coffer, with panelled construction and carved…

Carved Oak Coffer, 17th Century

17th century oak coffer, with panelled construction and carved front, 114 cm wide

Late 17th century oak coffer, with panelled construction and…

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Late 17th century oak coffer, with panelled construction and carved front, 114 cm wide

A rare late 18th century English oak coffer, original finish &…

18th Century Oak Coffer with Original Faceted Lock

A rare late 18th century English oak coffer, original finish & original faceted lock in tact, along with a larger fitted lock, 60 x 165 x 63 cm

Early 18th century oak coffer with three panel top, applied…

18th Century Oak Coffer with Lozenge Mouldings

Early 18th century oak coffer with three panel top, applied lozenge mouldings to the front

Carved coffer, English, 17th century, 54 cm high, 94 cm wide,…

17th Century English Carved Coffer

Carved coffer, English, 17th century, 54 cm high, 94 cm wide, 53 cm deep

18th century English oak carved coffer

English Oak Carved Coffer, 18th Century

18th century English oak carved coffer

18th century English oak coffer

18th Century English Oak Coffer

18th century English oak coffer

Oak coffer. Carved decoration to front. (split to lid).

Carved Oak Coffer with Lid Split

Oak coffer. Carved decoration to front. (split to lid).

An 18th century oak coffer with arcaded panels

18th Century Oak Arcaded Coffer

An 18th century oak coffer with arcaded panels

Late 17th century oak coffer small proportions, traditional…

Small Oak Coffer, Late 17th Century

Late 17th century oak coffer small proportions, traditional planked construction

Early 18th century oak coffer of planked construction, the four…

18th Century Oak Coffer with Incised Roundels

Early 18th century oak coffer of planked construction, the four front panel incised with roundels

An oak coffer with a tapestry upholstered seat

Tapestry Oak Coffer Seat

An oak coffer with a tapestry upholstered seat

An 18th century English oak coffer, the panelled lid and body,…

English Oak Coffer, 18th Century

An 18th century English oak coffer, the panelled lid and body, supported by four feet, 68 x 116 x 54 cm

A late 17th century oak sword box / coffer with a rectangular…

17th Century Oak Sword Coffer

A late 17th century oak sword box / coffer with a rectangular hinged top, moulded edge, the front with iron key escutcheon and dentil border, 48 cm high, 104 cm wide, 34 cm deep

A nice example of an 18th century English oak coffer with three…

18th Century English Oak Coffer with Carved Panels

A nice example of an 18th century English oak coffer with three carved decorative panels to front and three plain panels to top, 66 cm high, 125 cm wide, 53 cm deep

An 18th century English oak coffer, three central diamond…

18th Century English Oak Coffer with Diamond Motifs

An 18th century English oak coffer, three central diamond motifs and a carved scrollwork border above a hinged top, 104 x 64 x 54 cm

Large antique 19th century coffer

19th Century Antique Coffer

Large antique 19th century coffer

An antique English oak coffer. 17th / 18th century, with iron…

Antique English Oak Coffer with Iron Hardware

An antique English oak coffer. 17th / 18th century, with iron blacksmith hardware, hinges and lock. Height 62.5 cm. Length 119 cm. Width 50 cm

A small 18th century English oak coffer with two plank top with…

18th Century English Oak Coffer with Incised Carving and Inlay

A small 18th century English oak coffer with two plank top with reeded edges and clenched ends, panelled front, sides and back, incised carving to the front, candle tray to the interior, raised on stile feet. The front with three inlaid rondels and…

An antique English oak coffer. Late 18th / early 19th century,…

Antique English Oak Coffer with Carved Front Panel

An antique English oak coffer. Late 18th / early 19th century, with pegged joined construction and carved decorated front panel. Height 64 cm; length 113 cm; Depth 46 cm

Antique English oak coffer, approx 68 cm high, 110 cm wide, 56…

Antique English Oak Coffer - 68x110x56cm

Antique English oak coffer, approx 68 cm high, 110 cm wide, 56 cm deep

Antique miniature oak coffer

Miniature Oak Coffer: Antique Treasure

Antique miniature oak coffer

An 18th century oak coffer with fielded panels 63 cm high, 125…

18th Century Oak Coffer with Fielded Panels

An 18th century oak coffer with fielded panels 63 cm high, 125 cm wide, 52

An 18th century oak coffer of small proportions on elevated…

18th Century Oak Coffer on Legs

An 18th century oak coffer of small proportions on elevated legs, fielded panels to the top and four sides 60 cm high, 107 cm wide, 48 cm deep

An 18th century oak coffer with relief carved frieze and panels…

18th Century Oak Coffer with Carved Dragons and Initials

An 18th century oak coffer with relief carved frieze and panels centred by initials 'EB' flanked by opposing dragons; the central armorial panel flanked by coin-moulded stiles. Width 135 cm

Vintage English oak three panelled front coffer, approx 61 cm…

English Oak Three-Panelled Front Coffer

Vintage English oak three panelled front coffer, approx 61 cm high, 124 cm wide, 48 cm deep

Antique English oak coffer well carved panel front, approx 59…

Carved English Oak Coffer, 59x115x47cm

Antique English oak coffer well carved panel front, approx 59 cm high, 115 cm wide, 47 cm deep

An early 18th century oak coffer dated 1704 with later lid.…

1704 Oak Coffer with Later Lid

An early 18th century oak coffer dated 1704 with later lid. Height 70 cm, width 139 cm, depth 53 cm.

An 18th century oak coffer, of attractive small proportions,…

18th Century Oak Coffer with Carved Panels and Candle Box

An 18th century oak coffer, of attractive small proportions, the three panelled hinged lid opening to reveal an interior with candle box to one end, the fascia again with three panels each carved with an astragal trellis and with small raised bosses in…

Oak coffer with red leather top, approx 42 cm high, 132 cm wide,…

Oak Coffer with Red Leather Top

Oak coffer with red leather top, approx 42 cm high, 132 cm wide, 39 cm deep

Antique 17th century English oak three panel top coffer, carved…

17th Century English Oak Carved Coffer

Antique 17th century English oak three panel top coffer, carved front frieze and panels to the front, approx 63 cm high, 124 cm long, 57 cm deep

A heavily carved oak coffer, incorporating 16th century…

16th Century-Inspired Oak Coffer with Intricate Carvings

A heavily carved oak coffer, incorporating 16th century elements, 69 cm high, 98 cm wide and 52 cm deep

An 18th century rustic oak coffer with carved detailing, age…

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer with Wear

An 18th century rustic oak coffer with carved detailing, age related wear. Height 68 cm. Width 130 cm. Depth 52 cm

An eigtheenth century English oak coffer

18th Century Oak Coffer

An eigtheenth century English oak coffer

Early 18th century English oak coffer, the four panel front…

1702 Carved Oak Coffer

Early 18th century English oak coffer, the four panel front with carved decoration dated 1702, approx 69 cm high, wide 140 cm

Rare New Zealand 1940 Centennial Exhibition oversize coffer,…

NZ Centennial Exhibition Oversize Coffer with Carvings and Paua Eyes

Rare New Zealand 1940 Centennial Exhibition oversize coffer, the front carved with the Centennial insignia to the centre and haehae and pataki notching framed by four tiki figures with paua shell eyes the front carved with a pare form with tiki and manaia…

English carved oak coffer, approx 56 cm high, 116 cm wide, 41…

Carved Oak Coffer - English, 56x116x41cm

English carved oak coffer, approx 56 cm high, 116 cm wide, 41 cm depth

Antique 18th century carved English oak panelled coffer, with…

18th Century English Oak Coffer with Pine Interior

Antique 18th century carved English oak panelled coffer, with fitted pine interior approx 70 cm high, 122 cm long

English oak coffer, 18th century

18th Century English Oak Coffer

English oak coffer, 18th century

Antique 18th century English oak coffer, circa 1750's, 122 cm…

18th Century English Oak Coffer (10 words)

Antique 18th century English oak coffer, circa 1750's, 122 cm wide, 65 cm high, 57.5 cm depth

18th century oak coffer with the frieze carved with roundels,…

Geometric Oak Coffer with Carved Roundels

18th century oak coffer with the frieze carved with roundels, three raised geometric panels below

An 18th century English oak five plank coffer or sword chest,…

18th Century English Oak Coffer with Iron Lock

An 18th century English oak five plank coffer or sword chest, plain country style with boarded ends, moulded top edge and notching on the front edges, strap hinges and iron lock. Good colour and patina. Some moulding missing. 110 cm x 37 cm x 60 cm

A good quality 17th/18th century English oak coffer, with…

English Oak Carved Coffer with Painted Interior

A good quality 17th/18th century English oak coffer, with panelled front, back, sides and top, the front with beautifully carved interlace panels beneath a carved frieze, the pale ochre painted interior with candle tray, pegged joints and stile feet. Good…

An 18th century English oak coffer with panelled sides and…

18th Century English Oak Coffer with Panelled Sides

An 18th century English oak coffer with panelled sides and block supports, 126.5 x 74 x 62 cm

An early 18th century oak coffer the rectangular hinged top…

18th Century Oak Coffer with Carved Panels

An early 18th century oak coffer the rectangular hinged top enclosing a candle box to one end above a stylised foliate frieze and three conforming panels with carved stills, restorations. 142 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 74 cm high

Antique 18th century English oak coffer. 130 cm wide, 75 cm high

18th Century English Oak Coffer - 130x75cm

Antique 18th century English oak coffer. 130 cm wide, 75 cm high

An 18th century English oak coffer, three plain panels to the…

English Oak Coffer with Three Panels

An 18th century English oak coffer, three plain panels to the front. 91 x 46 x 53 cm

Carved oak coffer, English 18th century. Height 67 cm. Depth 53…

18th Century English Oak Coffer from Garling Family Home

Carved oak coffer, English 18th century. Height 67 cm. Depth 53 cm. Length 113 cm. Provenance: 'Wanganui', Longueville, the home of the Garling Family

Oak coffer, English, 17th century, front panel decorated with…

17th Century English Oak Coffer with Carved Wheels and Stars

Oak coffer, English, 17th century, front panel decorated with carved wheels and stars, metal lock, plank top. Height 65 cm. Width 116 cm. Depth 52 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a Lady, NSW

An English oak coffer, circa 19th century and later. The coffer…

Elizabethan-style Oak Coffer with Cupboard Doors

An English oak coffer, circa 19th century and later. The coffer is decorated with carving styles from the Elizabethan period, with two side cupboard doors and upper back board panel. Height 116 cm (with back board), width 99 cm. Depth 56 cm

An 18th century coffer, with oak plank top, pine side and…

18th Century Oak and Pine Coffer

An 18th century coffer, with oak plank top, pine side and original iron hardware. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Malvern. Receipts dated 1973. 69 cm high, 122 cm wide, 44 cm deep

A small 17th century oak plank topped coffer, with plank sides…

17th Century Oak Plank Coffer with Iron Hardware

A small 17th century oak plank topped coffer, with plank sides and iron hardware. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Malvern. Receipts date 1973. 48 cm high, 61 cm wide, 38 cm deep

A 17th century coffer, with plank top, the front with three…

17th Century Coffer with Iron Hardware

A 17th century coffer, with plank top, the front with three panels, iron hardware and square legs. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Malvern. Receipts dated 1973. 70 cm high, 126 cm wide, 44 cm deep

A 18th century oak coffer with fluted columns and carved front…

18th Century Oak Fluted Coffer with Carved Panels

A 18th century oak coffer with fluted columns and carved front and rear panels. Width 134 cm

Early oak coffer, probably 17th century Lid detached. As…

17th Century Oak Coffer with Detached Lid

Early oak coffer, probably 17th century Lid detached. As inspected. Height 61 cm. Width 100 cm. cm. Depth 47 cm