This coffer displays the rich colour and deep patina for which early English oak is prized, with hand-tooled surfaces and centuries of natural wear. It is not a pristine example, but a highly collectible survivor, embodying the rustic character and authenticity of 17th-century English joinery.
English oak coffers such as this formed an essential part of domestic life in the Jacobean period, used for storage of linen, valuables, and household goods. Today, they are valued for their heritage and presence, bridging the worlds of functional furniture and cultural history.
This piece would suit farmhouse, medieval revival, or rustic interiors, and equally serves as a rare, atmospheric statement piece in a contemporary home.
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Vintage Design
This coffer displays the rich colour and deep patina for which early English oak is prized, with hand-tooled surfaces and centuries of natural wear. It is not a pristine example, but a highly collectible survivor, embodying the rustic character and authenticity of 17th-century English joinery.
English oak coffers such as this formed an essential part of domestic life in the Jacobean period, used for storage of linen, valuables, and household goods. Today, they are valued for their heritage and presence, bridging the worlds of functional furniture and cultural history.
This piece would suit farmhouse, medieval revival, or rustic interiors, and equally serves as a rare, atmospheric statement piece in a contemporary home.
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| Creator | English joiner |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Unknown England Jacobean |
| Design Period | Before 1890 |
| Year | 1650 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | English, Farmhouse, Jacobean, Antique, Hand-Crafted, Rustic |
| Detailed Condition | Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Heavy signs of use, Structural solid & sound. Minor historic reinforcement to the lid, early nail reinforcements, embedded into the oak, as centuries of repairs & continued use. Some wormholes and surface irregularities to sides & feet, condition is stable and ready for use. |
| Product Code | RTQ-2344967 |
| Materials | Metal, Oak, Wood |
| Color | Brown |
| Width | 108 cm 42.5 inch |
| Depth | 46 cm 17.9 inch |
| Height | 60 cm 23.6 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |




































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