Antique 17th Century English Oak Coffer/Trunk

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Antique 17th Century English Oak Coffer/Trunk
Built to work hard and age honestly, this English oak coffer has spent nearly … Read more Antique 17th Century English Oak Coffer/Trunk
Built to work hard and age honestly, this English oak coffer has spent nearly four centuries doing exactly that. The sunken three-panel lid and plain three-panel front are quietly confident details that speak to the no-nonsense craftsmanship of mid-17th century England. Coffers like this were household essentials, used daily for storing linens, grain, and valuables long before furniture became decorative. This one carries its age beautifully, with a rich, deep patina that only centuries of use and handling can produce.

Dimensions: W 45" D 19" H 21"

Origin: England

Circa Date: 1650

Condition: There are the expected marks of a long life, all of which add character rather than detract from it. Use it as a blanket box, a coffee table, or simply let it anchor a room the way only something genuinely old can. See less