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 oak five plank coffer, late 17th century, the rising top…

17th Century Oak Coffer with Incised Arcaded Pattern

An oak five plank coffer, late 17th century, the rising top revealing internal candlebox, the front panel with incised arcaded pattern, height 54 cm, width 105 cm, depth 50 cm. Provenance: Austiques, Parramatta, acquired from the above circa 2012

18th century English oak coffer, panelled construction

English Oak Panelled Coffer

18th century English oak coffer, panelled construction

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

Late 17th century oak coffer with hinged lid, scroll and dragon…

Dragon Carved Oak Coffer with Drawers

Late 17th century oak coffer with hinged lid, scroll and dragon carved front and two drawers below

Early 18th century oak coffer, with four panel top and front

18th Century Oak Coffer with Four Panels

Early 18th century oak coffer, with four panel top and front

English oak coffer, late 17th century, front panel carved and…

17th Century English Oak Coffer with Carved Front Panel

English oak coffer, late 17th century, front panel carved and moulded with scrolling vines and fruits, raised on bun feet, height 51 cm width 73 cm depth 43 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…

An 18th century country oak coffer, four plain panels to the…

18th Century Oak Coffer with Three-Plank Top

An 18th century country oak coffer, four plain panels to the front, three plank top, sides require minor attention. 127 x 52 x 73 cm.

An antique English oak coffer with peg joint construction, 18th…

18th Century English Oak Coffer with Peg Joint Construction

An antique English oak coffer with peg joint construction, 18th century, 68 cm high, 128 cm wide, 52 cm deep

An English coffer, carved oak with brass handles, 18th century,…

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer with Brass Handles

An English coffer, carved oak with brass handles, 18th century, 69 cm high, 110 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Early 18th century oak coffer, of traditional form, the front…

18th Century Oak Carved Coffer

Early 18th century oak coffer, of traditional form, the front panels carved with lozenges and rosettes

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 William and Mary oak coffer, late 17th century, of typical…

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer

A William and Mary oak coffer, late 17th century, of typical form, the hinged top enclosing an open interior, the front and sides panelled, the front rails and stiles with carved decoration, 62 cm high, 120 cm wide, 53.5 cm deep

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

Early 18th century oak coffer of traditional planked…

18th Century Oak Coffer with Original Steel Hinges

Early 18th century oak coffer of traditional planked construction, with original steel hinges

An antique carved English oak coffer, 18th/19th century, 69 cm…

18th/19th Century English Oak Carved Coffer

An antique carved English oak coffer, 18th/19th century, 69 cm high, 121 cm wide, 51 cm deep

Late 17th century oak coffer small proportions, traditional…

Small Oak Coffer, Late 17th Century

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

18th century English oak coffer with extensive carvings and…

Elaborate English Oak Coffer with Carvings and Inlays

18th century English oak coffer with extensive carvings and inlays

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

Late Victorian Gothic revival oak coffer the hinged top with…

Victorian Gothic Oak Coffer with Carved Panels

Late Victorian Gothic revival oak coffer the hinged top with four Gothic panels and metal strapwork, four carved panels to the front with fluted sides on stump feet

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

English oak coffer, 18th century panelled sections with pegged…

18th Century English Oak Coffer

English oak coffer, 18th century panelled sections with pegged construction

A carved oak coffer, English, 19th century, with a four…

19th Century English Oak Coffer with Floral Diamond Panels

A carved oak coffer, English, 19th century, with a four panelled top above blind fret borders and diamond patterned panels centred with flower heads, with stile legs and block feet, 60 cm high, 125 cm wide, 26 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 primitive 18th century oak coffer, the front carved in low…

18th Century Oak Carved Coffer with Vine Relief

A primitive 18th century oak coffer, the front carved in low relief with trailing vines, shaped apron and sides, an old repair to the lock area. 116 x 50 x 60 cm.

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 Victorian Gothic carved walnut coffer 50 cm high, 92 cm wide,…

Victorian Gothic Walnut Carved Coffer

A Victorian Gothic carved walnut coffer 50 cm high, 92 cm wide, 46 cm deep

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

An 18th century oak coffer, the fascia and top with carved…

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer with Fluted Detail

An 18th century oak coffer, the fascia and top with carved decoration, the frame and stile feet with fluted detail, similar panelling and framing to the sides and back. 112 cm x 48 cm x 66 cm

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

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 Juniper wood coffer, Portugese, early 17th century, 44 cm…

17th Century Portuguese Juniper Wood Coffer

A Juniper wood coffer, Portugese, early 17th century, 44 cm high, 106 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Early English oak coffer, 18th century of pegged construction…

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer

Early English oak coffer, 18th century of pegged construction with carved decorations to the front panelling

Early English oak coffer with carved front, 129 cm x 54 cm x 65…

Carved Oak Coffer, 13th Century

Early English oak coffer with carved front, 129 cm x 54 cm x 65 cm (H)

A large early 19th century fruit wood coffer, six panelled top…

19th Century Fruit Wood Coffer with Patina

A large early 19th century fruit wood coffer, six panelled top and front, double panelled sides, with some old borer and good faded patina of age, replacement bracket feet. 130 cm x 62.5 cm x 71 cm. Provenance: The R.B. Williamson Estate Collection.

17th century East Anglian oak coffer with ornately carved front…

Ornate 17th Century Oak Coffer with Original Hardware

17th century East Anglian oak coffer with ornately carved front and 4 panel top, original hinges and hasp

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 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 James II oak coffer, 17th century the front panel inscribed…

17th Century Gothic Oak Coffer with Inscription

A James II oak coffer, 17th century the front panel inscribed 'M.S.' above three carved gothic panels 65 cm high by 147 cm wide and 60 cm deep

A rustic James II oak coffer, 17th century, of pegged…

17th Century Oak Coffer with Moulded Panels

A rustic James II oak coffer, 17th century, of pegged construction, the hinged top opening to reveal an interior with a small lidded compartment, the front comprising four moulded panels, 59 cm high, 119 cm wide, 52 cm deep

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

Late c. 17th oak coffer with single plank lid, 4 panel front…

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer with Chevron Decoration

Late c. 17th oak coffer with single plank lid, 4 panel front with carved chevron decoration on stile feet, 147 cm width

A Charles II oak coffer, 17th century, with much patina having…

17th Century Oak Coffer with Geometric Designs & Drawers

A Charles II oak coffer, 17th century, with much patina having a hinged lid and void interior, the triple panelled, and framed front with geometric designs above two drawers, inscribed below, lid with maker's name and date 1673 and raised on stile legs,…

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

An oak coffer; late 16th/early 17th century, the panelled…

16th/17th Century Oak Coffer with Candle Box

An oak coffer; late 16th/early 17th century, the panelled rising top revealing a candle box to the interior, having panelled sides and later iron handles. Height 53 cm, width 97 cm, depth 42 cm

English oak coffer, 18th century

18th Century English Oak Coffer

English oak coffer, 18th century

Good Elizabethan oak coffer, c.1585, of rectangular form, set…

Elizabethan Oak Coffer with Inlaid Motifs, c.1585

Good Elizabethan oak coffer, c.1585, of rectangular form, set with two paneled doors with moldings and inlaid diamond and star motifs and dated 1585 in fruitwood, opening to shelves with original locks, with central carved linen fold, raised on four legs,…

An Anglo-Indian oak coffer, 19th century, the hinged lid above…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Oak Coffer

An Anglo-Indian oak coffer, 19th century, the hinged lid above a geometric carved frieze and plinth base, 53 cm high, 146 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A 17th century oak coffer, the rectangular hinged plank top…

17th Century Oak Carved Coffer

A 17th century oak coffer, the rectangular hinged plank top above a carved frieze with guilloche band of flower heads among scrolling and three arched recessed panels each centred with a diamond and between palm leaf stiles, raised on block feet. 116 cm…

A 17th century oak coffer, dated: AD 1620, the rectangular…

17th Century Oak Coffer with Carved Floral Panels

A 17th century oak coffer, dated: AD 1620, the rectangular hinged top above carved floral panels within diamonds and lettering 'AD 1620', square iron lock plate, raised on block feet. 91 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 51 cm high

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

A 17th century oak coffer, the rectangular hinged top above a…

17th Century Oak Fleur-de-Lys Coffer

A 17th century oak coffer, the rectangular hinged top above a carved front of opposing fleur-de-lys connected by scrolls, square iron lock plate, raised on block feet. 86 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 47 cm high

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

Elizabethan antique English oak monk's coffer with original…

Elizabethan Oak Monk's Coffer with Iron Lock and Carvings

Elizabethan antique English oak monk's coffer with original iron lock, shackle hinges and carved front, late 16th century, 76 cm high, 154 cm wide, 60 cm deep

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…

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

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 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

18th century English oak lift top coffer 66 cm high, 140 cm…

English Oak Lift Top Coffer, 18th Century

18th century English oak lift top coffer 66 cm high, 140 cm wide, 55 cm deep,

An English late 17th century coffer. Carved oak with original…

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer with Original Motif

An English late 17th century coffer. Carved oak with original carvings banded around the top and the three panels in a circular motif. With a candle box at the left hand side of the interior, on square block legs, 65 cm, high, 112 cm wide, 47 cm deep.

An 18th century oak coffer, three panels to the front decorated…

Jacobean Style Oak Coffer with Primitive Hinges

An 18th century oak coffer, three panels to the front decorated in Jacobean style carving, the lids also panelled, primitive hinges and lock, raised on square feet. 124 x 50 x 63 cm.

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

A 17th century oak coffer, the large rectangular hinged top…

17th Century Oak Zigzag Carved Coffer

A 17th century oak coffer, the large rectangular hinged top with deeply carved zigzag and gadrooned bands to the sides, above a carved frieze and panel of similar zigzag carving and square iron lock plate, flanked by plain panels, raised on block feet.…

A Charles II oak joined chest or coffer, the rising plank top…

Charles II Oak Coffer with Carved Decoration

A Charles II oak joined chest or coffer, the rising plank top above a panelled front with carved decoration to the frieze of scrolls and flowerheads above three panels, the central panel with flowerheads in an interlocking device flanked by lozenges,…