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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Miniature French Brittany trunk, approx 10 cm high, 21 cm wide,…

Mini French Brittany Trunk - 10cm x 21cm x 11cm

Miniature French Brittany trunk, approx 10 cm high, 21 cm wide, 11 cm deep

Antique French domed top trunk

French Domed Top Antique Trunk

Antique French domed top trunk

Antique French canvas and wood strapped trunk, approx 56 cm x…

French Antique Canvas Trunk with Wood Straps

Antique French canvas and wood strapped trunk, approx 56 cm x 70 cm wide, 44 cm deep

An unusual decorated marriage trunk, French, early 19th century.…

French 19th Century Decorated Marriage Trunk

An unusual decorated marriage trunk, French, early 19th century. 42 cm high, 80 cm wide, 44 cm deep

German enamel trunk, of rectangular form, with latch and handle,…

German Enamel Trunk, Rectangular, White, 47cm

German enamel trunk, of rectangular form, with latch and handle, in white, length 47 cm

Antique French cane trunk with fitted metal locks

French Cane Trunk with Metal Locks

Antique French cane trunk with fitted metal locks

A French oak coffer in the Renaissance manner, early 20th…

Renaissance-style French Oak Coffer with Iron Nail Decoration

A French oak coffer in the Renaissance manner, early 20th century, the hinged coffer with large square iron nail decoration to the lid, three, linen fold panels to the front within rail and stile frames, feathered, decorative borders, and fielded panels…

Continental painted pine blanket box 19th century, 41.5 cm…

19th Century Continental Pine Blanket Box

Continental painted pine blanket box 19th century, 41.5 cm height, 78 cm length, 47 cm depth

Antique French trunk, has key, approx 45 cm high, 71 cm wide,…

Antique French Trunk with Key - 45x71x43cm

Antique French trunk, has key, approx 45 cm high, 71 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Antique French dome topped trunk, approx 63 cm high, 76 cm wide,…

French Dome Topped Trunk - Antique

Antique French dome topped trunk, approx 63 cm high, 76 cm wide, 51 cm deep

Antique French domed top metal bound trunk, approx 58 cm high,…

French Domed Metal Trunk - Antique

Antique French domed top metal bound trunk, approx 58 cm high, 71 cm wide

A large woven wicker basket / trunk, French, circa 1900. 45 cm…

French Wicker Trunk, Circa 1900

A large woven wicker basket / trunk, French, circa 1900. 45 cm high, 103 cm long approximately

A 19th century pine Dutch storage box, the hinged lid opening…

19th Century Dutch Pine Storage Box with Brass Escutcheon

A 19th century pine Dutch storage box, the hinged lid opening to reveal a candle tray, the front panelled with octagonal mouldings flanking a large brass escutcheon with original key. 104 x 56 x 50 cm

Antique French oak trunk / coffer, 67 cm high, 130 cm wide, 55…

Antique French Oak Trunk/Coffer - 67x130x55cm

Antique French oak trunk / coffer, 67 cm high, 130 cm wide, 55 cm deep

French twin handled cane basket/trunk

Twin Handled French Cane Trunk

French twin handled cane basket/trunk

Antique French trunk, approx 68 cm high, 90 cm wide, 58 cm deep

Antique French Trunk - 68x90x58 cm

Antique French trunk, approx 68 cm high, 90 cm wide, 58 cm deep

Antique French trunk, approx 110 cm long,  51 cm high, 48 cm…

French Antique Trunk - 110cm Long

Antique French trunk, approx 110 cm long, 51 cm high, 48 cm wide

Antique French small scale oak coffer

French Oak Coffer - Antique Small Scale

Antique French small scale oak coffer

A European peg joined oak coffer, 19th century with a lovely…

19th Century European Oak Coffer with Rustic Patina

A European peg joined oak coffer, 19th century with a lovely patina, the rustic plank lift top over a box with two rectangular reserves to the front above a shaped apron, raised on square legs. Height 77 cm, width 130 cm, depth 65 cm

Antique French leather bound and studded trim dome topped trunk,…

French Leather Dome Trunk with Studded Trim

Antique French leather bound and studded trim dome topped trunk, 62 cm wide, 46 high

Antique French Louis XVI style oak double lock rent trunk,…

Louis XVI Oak Double Lock Rent Trunk

Antique French Louis XVI style oak double lock rent trunk, approx 49 cm high, 82 cm wide, 47 cm deep

Antique French shipping trunk

French Antique Shipping Trunk

Antique French shipping trunk

W.M.F German wine cooler, brass, circa 1910, 24 cm high

Antique Brass German Wine Cooler, 1910

W.M.F German wine cooler, brass, circa 1910, 24 cm high

A French oak country style chest, circa 1950, the trapezoid…

French Oak Chest with Provincial Geometric Panels

A French oak country style chest, circa 1950, the trapezoid shaped long chest with a hinged top having three provincial style geometric panels to the front and upholstered to the lid in red and stylised floral linen. Height 53 cm. Width 160 cm. Depth 35 cm

French oak chest fitted with a hinged lid and geometric carved…

Renaissance-style French Oak Carved Chest with Hinged Lid

French oak chest fitted with a hinged lid and geometric carved panels, Renaissance style

A large late 19th century Continental dome top trunk bound with…

19th Century Continental Dome Top Trunk with Decoupage Interior

A large late 19th century Continental dome top trunk bound with oak and pressed alloy scroll mounts and studded with tin panels, enclosed with decoupage compartmental interior 55 x 93 x 74

Saratoga trunk, late 19th century European timber ribbed with…

European Saratoga Trunk with Leather Handles

Saratoga trunk, late 19th century European timber ribbed with leather handles and edging a/f tear to handle, height 59 cm, length 80 cm, depth 48 cm

A small 18th/19th century French travelling trunk, pine with…

French Polychrome Painted Travel Trunk with Label

A small 18th/19th century French travelling trunk, pine with decorative polychrome painted finish, the hinged domed top with an old label: 'Monsieur Lacolley...'. 50 cm x 36 cm x 34 cm.

Antique French carved oak coffer, carved in relief to the…

French Carved Oak Coffer with Figure on Horseback

Antique French carved oak coffer, carved in relief to the central front panel with a figure on horse back, approx 60 cm high, 86 cm wide, 48 cm deep

Antique 18th century French coffer

18th Century French Coffer

Antique 18th century French coffer

Antique French Louis XIII style chest seat, with side candle…

French Louis XIII Chest Seat with Candle Boxes

Antique French Louis XIII style chest seat, with side candle boxes

An antique Spanish brass-studded red-velvet covered domed-top…

An antique Spanish brass-studded red-velvet covered domed-top trunk 60 cm wide 42 cm deep,60 cm high

Antique French cherry wood coffer, with stepped fitted interior,…

French Cherry Wood Cofffer with Fitted Interior

Antique French cherry wood coffer, with stepped fitted interior, 57 x 120 cm

Antique 18th & 19th century French Brittany coffer

French Brittany Coffer, 18th-19th Century

Antique 18th & 19th century French Brittany coffer

Stinkwood brass banded Swazl carved wood blanket chest, Cape…

Cape Dutch Stinkwood Brass Chest, 1860

Stinkwood brass banded Swazl carved wood blanket chest, Cape Dutch, c. 1860, with brass strap hinges, ornate brass escutcheon, raised on large ball feet. Height 79 cm. Length 135 cm. Depth 60 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alida Haskins widow of…

Antique French wrought iron strong box, with original key,…

Antique French Wrought Iron Strong Box with Key & Handles

Antique French wrought iron strong box, with original key, carry handles to the sides, very heavy

Antique French trunk. Approx 62 cm high, 76 cm wide, 43 cm deep

French Antique Trunk - 62x76x43 cm

Antique French trunk. Approx 62 cm high, 76 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Antique French oak and walnut coffer, approx 72 cm high, 106 cm…

French Oak & Walnut Coffer, 72cm x 106cm

Antique French oak and walnut coffer, approx 72 cm high, 106 cm wide

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

An antique iron bound trunk, European, early 19th century, the…

19th Century European Iron Bound Trunk with Gold Decoration

An antique iron bound trunk, European, early 19th century, the slightly domed rising top revealing a velvet lined interior, the exterior decorated with panels of iron lattice work with gold floral and geometric decoration. Height 49 cm, width 87 cm, depth…

An early 19th century Italian domed top pony skin trunk, 60 cm…

Italian Pony Skin Domed Top Trunk from 19th Century

An early 19th century Italian domed top pony skin trunk, 60 cm high, 113 cm wide, 55 cm deep

An antique Continental oak country coffer, of plain design,…

Antique Continental Oak Country Coffer: Simple Design, Substantial Legs

An antique Continental oak country coffer, of plain design, plank top with clenched ends, raised on substantial square section legs. 145 x 63 x 72 cm.

18th century Continental oak dome top coffer of large…

Large 18th Century Oak Dome Top Coffer

18th century Continental oak dome top coffer of large proportions

French walnut dome top chest with dove tail joins and bun feet,…

French walnut dome top chest with dove tail joins and bun feet, crack to top and 5 cm loss to left side lid, width 53 x depth 32 x height 32 cm

18th century French walnut coffer, approx 73 cm high, 115 cm…

French Walnut Coffer, 18th Century

18th century French walnut coffer, approx 73 cm high, 115 cm wide, 60 cm deep, circa 1870

A 19th century Continental small coffer, the painted pine…

Continental Painted Pine Coffer with Bird and Flower Motifs

A 19th century Continental small coffer, the painted pine exterior with colourful birds and flowers in circular panels on green ground, the interior with two candle boxes, raised on bracket feet, characterful old patina. 86 cm x 50 cm x 63 cm. Provenance:…

Antique 18th century Spanish Gothic coffer, 112 cm wide

18th Century Spanish Gothic Coffer, 112 cm Wide

Antique 18th century Spanish Gothic coffer, 112 cm wide

Antique French Gothic style trunk, approx 67 cm high, 122 cm…

Antique French Gothic Trunk - 67x122x46cm

Antique French Gothic style trunk, approx 67 cm high, 122 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Antique late 18th century French carved oak panelled front…

18th Century French Oak Panelled Coffer

Antique late 18th century French carved oak panelled front coffer, approx 84 cm wide

Antique French Renaissance style carved walnut and oak coffer…

French Renaissance Carved Walnut Coffer on Stand

Antique French Renaissance style carved walnut and oak coffer on stand, approx 76 cm high, 49 cm wide, 36 cm deep

A French oak carved chest, circa mid 20th century, in warm…

Carved French Oak Chest with Millet-Inspired Relief Carving

A French oak carved chest, circa mid 20th century, in warm honey tones with a pegged plank top, relief carved to the façade with a scene of gleaners in the field echoing Millet's 1857 painting of the same subject, and flanked by decorative heads of wheat,…

A Continental fruitwood coffer, 18th century, with plank top,…

18th Century Fruitwood Coffer with Antique Hardware

A Continental fruitwood coffer, 18th century, with plank top, antique hinges and lock, a decorative shaped skirt, legs probably later, 52 cm high, 113 cm wide, 42 cm deep

Antique 18th century French carved oak coffer, fitted with…

18th Century French Carved Oak Coffer with Alterations

Antique 18th century French carved oak coffer, fitted with carved panels to the front, alterations and restorations, 109 cm long, 73 cm high

Antique French Renaissance style carved oak lift top coffer,…

French Renaissance Oak Coffer with Iron Handles

Antique French Renaissance style carved oak lift top coffer, fitted with large strap work hinges and iron carry handles to the sides

Hexagonal antique French cellarette with dark blue velvet…

Antique French Hexagonal Cellarette with Velvet Lining & Gilt Bronze

Hexagonal antique French cellarette with dark blue velvet lining, brass recessed handles, original key & gilt bronze carrier, 38 cm high, 43 wide approx

A Spanish chest with top opening & original iron fittings, 19th…

19th Century Spanish Chest with Iron Fittings

A Spanish chest with top opening & original iron fittings, 19th century, height, length W

Dome top trunk late 19th century, with Spanish influence,…

Spanish-Influenced Walnut Dome Top Trunk with Brass Fittings

Dome top trunk late 19th century, with Spanish influence, walnut with oak interior, and large brass fittings, height 84 cm, length 124 cm, depth 64 cm

Antique French Rennianance style carved walnut chest seat

Renaissance Walnut Chest Seat

Antique French Rennianance style carved walnut chest seat

Carriage trunk European painted, c1886 with Sloped sides,…

European Painted Carriage Trunk, c. 1886

Carriage trunk European painted, c1886 with Sloped sides, height 46 cm, length 93 cm, depth 47 cm

Antique 18th century French oak coffer

18th Century French Oak Coffer

Antique 18th century French oak coffer

18th century French carved oak coffer. 157 cm long, 84 cm high,…

French Oak Carved Coffer, 18th Century

18th century French carved oak coffer. 157 cm long, 84 cm high, 58 cm deep

French carved walnut coffer, 57 cm high, 101 cm wide, 47 cm deep

French Walnut Carved Coffer (or French Carved Walnut Coffer)

French carved walnut coffer, 57 cm high, 101 cm wide, 47 cm deep

Antique French carved oak trunk

Carved French Oak Trunk

Antique French carved oak trunk

A mid-19th century Italian cassone, long low form, hinged lid,…

Italian Marquetry Cassone with Floral Inlay

A mid-19th century Italian cassone, long low form, hinged lid, the panelled front with marquetry floral inlay framed by parquetry bands, the three front feet of wide scrolling form. 170 x 54 x 66 cm.

Antique northern European blanket box with red floral folkart…

Red Floral Folkart Blanket Box with Key

Antique northern European blanket box with red floral folkart decoration with key. 116 x 59 x 68 cm

An impressive 19th century Spanish oak chest, the domed top and…

Elaborate 19th Century Spanish Oak Chest with Iron Strapping

An impressive 19th century Spanish oak chest, the domed top and front with elaborate cut iron strapping, ornate lock furniture, with large iron handles to each side, requires minor repair to part of the front detail. 114 cm x 59 cm x 65 cm.

Antique 17th century French carved oak coffer / sideboard,…

17th Century French Oak Carved Coffer/Sideboard with Gothic Panels

Antique 17th century French carved oak coffer / sideboard, carved inscription to the frieze reads FA ET PARPERSENAL G VILLA ME 1643, lift up top revealing carved gothic panels with fold out supports, the base with original central lock, and carved panels,…

Antique French Louis XV marble topped chest

Louis XV Marble Chest

Antique French Louis XV marble topped chest

Antique French Louis XV style marble topped chest, 100 cm high,…

French Louis XV Marble Chest - Antique

Antique French Louis XV style marble topped chest, 100 cm high, 126 cm wide, 54 cm deep

Antique French 17th century walnut Gothic coffer/sword trunk,…

17th Century French Gothic Walnut Coffer/Sword Trunk

Antique French 17th century walnut Gothic coffer/sword trunk, carved recessed Gothic arches and central quatrefoil, 175 cm long x 67 cm deep, south west France Loire Valley area, possibly earlier than quoted, approx 55 cm high, 173 cm wide, 65.5 cm deep

Antique early 19th century French cherrywood three panelled…

19th Century French Cherrywood Coffe

Antique early 19th century French cherrywood three panelled front coffer, approx 71 cm high, 148 cm long, 58 cm deep

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

Antique northern European blanket box. Hand painted folkart…

Folkart Floral Blanket Box with Key

Antique northern European blanket box. Hand painted folkart floral decoration on green background with original key. 114 cm x 65 cm x 69 cm

A mid-19th century Italian cassone, long low form, hinged lid,…

19th Century Italian Floral Inlay Cassone

A mid-19th century Italian cassone, long low form, hinged lid, the panelled front with marquetry floral inlay framed by parquetry bands, the three front feet of wide scrolling form, width 170 cm, depth 54 cm, height 66 cm.

A Continental dowry chest, hand painted leather with iron studs,…

18th Century Hand-Painted Leather Continental Dowry Chest

A Continental dowry chest, hand painted leather with iron studs, 18th century, 41 cm high, 88 cm wide, 48 cm deep

A small Spanish walnut coffer 40 cm high, 71 cm wide, 33 cm deep

Spanish Walnut Coffer - Small and Elegant

A small Spanish walnut coffer 40 cm high, 71 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A Continental painted pine coffer, probably Austrian, 19th…

19th Century Painted Pine Austrian Coffer with Drawer

A Continental painted pine coffer, probably Austrian, 19th century the hinged lift top above a painted frieze and single long drawer 60 cm high, 149 cm wide, 62 cm deep

A Continental oak trunk. Having lift up top and fitted with…

Continental Oak Trunk with Drawers

A Continental oak trunk. Having lift up top and fitted with drawers below. Height 106 cm, width 144 cm, depth 53 cm.

18th century German oak coffer with ornately carved front…

1766 German Oak Carved Coffer

18th century German oak coffer with ornately carved front including date 1766, 138 cm x 52 cm, 76 cm high

A Dutch oak and ebony veneered chest (Kussenkast) 17th/18th…

Dutch Oak and Ebony Chest (17th/18th Century)

A Dutch oak and ebony veneered chest (Kussenkast) 17th/18th century

An Italian marquetry inlay cassone, late 17/18th century, 59 cm…

Italian Marquetry Cassone, Late 17/18th Century

An Italian marquetry inlay cassone, late 17/18th century, 59 cm high, 109 cm wide, 53 cm deep

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

Antique French Louis XV style marble topped dressing chest,…

French Louis XV Marble Dressing Chest, 210x117cm

Antique French Louis XV style marble topped dressing chest, approx 210 cm high, 117 cm wide

A French 19th century oak coffer, with a plank top, the front…

19th Century French Oak Flower Carved Coffer

A French 19th century oak coffer, with a plank top, the front carved with flowers, above a shaped apron on turned feet. 74 cm high, 133 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A French panelled ice chest, with a makers plaque, circa 1920s.…

French Panelled Ice Chest, 1920s

A French panelled ice chest, with a makers plaque, circa 1920s. 181 cm high, 110 cm wide, 69 cm deep

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

A walnut coffer with original metal hardware, Spanish,…

17th/18th Century Spanish Walnut Coffer with Metal Hardware

A walnut coffer with original metal hardware, Spanish, 17th/18th century 83 cm wide, 33.5 cm deep, 51 cm high

Early 19th century European mahogany cellarette sarcophagus…

Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette with Brass Handles

Early 19th century European mahogany cellarette sarcophagus shape with sturdy brass handles, nine section interior (some veneer faults), 78 x 71 x 60 cm

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 Spanish mule chest converted to a buffet, late 19th…

Spanish Mule Chest Buffet Conversion

A large Spanish mule chest converted to a buffet, late 19th century, the shaped hinged top opening to a microsuade lined interior, above two doors opening to microsuade lined interiors. The whole carved in shallow relief. 108 cm high, 210 cm wide, 65 cm…

Early 19th century European oak dome top trunk of plain…

Antique Oak Trunk with Engraved Lock Plate

Early 19th century European oak dome top trunk of plain construction, with original brass and steel handle and engraved and dated brass shield shaped lock plate

An 18th/19th century European cassone, the ornate front with…

Ornate European Cassone with Radiating Flowerhead Design

An 18th/19th century European cassone, the ornate front with three main panels, the arched central panel with plain keyhole escutcheon, including tapered feathered panels, flanked by tapered leaf columns, the two flanking panels with radiating circular…

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…

An Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the hinged open top…

18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Carved Motifs

An Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the hinged open top with carved archways, stylised bird and floral motifs to the front, 57 cm high, 135.5 cm long, 52.5 cm deep, 58 x 135 x 52.5, 58 cm x 135 cm x 52.5 cm

A French walnut coffer, late 16th/17th century, 72 cm high, 140…

French Walnut Coffer, Late 16th/17th Century, 72cm High

A French walnut coffer, late 16th/17th century, 72 cm high, 140 cm wide, 64 cm deep

An antique French heavily carved walnut coffer. Depicting…

French Mythological Walnut Coffer with Heraldic Shield

An antique French heavily carved walnut coffer. Depicting unusual mythological scenes. Bearing a heraldic shield to lid, 65.5 cm high, 105 cm wide, 58 cm deep