antique furniture: benches

A piece of furniture which typically offers seating for several people.

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  Large Antique Pew, Scottish, Oak, Ecclesiastic, Bench Seat, After Pugin, C.1850

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8150

  This is a large antique pew. A Scottish, oak ecclesiastical bench seat with Pugin-esque taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

  • Superb in proportion and finish, with overtones of Augustus Pugin's gothic revival sensibilities
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
  • Strong Scottish oak shows fine grain interest and an abundance of medullary rays
  • Beautiful caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

  • Prominent carved trefoils adorn the apex of the stout stile supports
  • Twenty panel back rest beneath a full-width top rail with rolled edge
  • Lower legs finished with subtle shoulder carvings
  • Standing upon a trio of deep trestle feet, the central leg with concave profile

  This is a delightful antique pew, with large proportion and superb seat width and height for several people to sit comfortably. Ideal for an institution, a hall way or in front of a large dining table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 214.5cm (84.5'')
  Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')
  Max Height: 109cm (43'')

  Seat Width: 197cm (77.5'')
  Seat Depth: 36cm (14.25'')
  Seat Height: 43.5cm (17.25'') 

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  £3,850.00

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  A Large Victorian Carved Oak Hall Bench

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1870. A Victorian carved oak hall bench, the tall back with well carved foliate pediment, back with five various panels with further foliate sections separating each panel. The large solid hinged seat opens to...

  £1,150.00

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• Victorian Mahogany Free-Standing Hall or Window Bench with Bolster Ends

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1870. Victorian mahogany free-standing hall or window bench with turned bolster sides and a lovely original rich colour and patina. The rectangular top with moulded edged and bolster turnings on each end over a...

  £1,450.00

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• Georgian English Oak Bench Settle

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1800 Georgian Oak Bench Settle Re-upholstered in Buttoned Linen sku 424 W190 x D68 x H97 cm Seat Height 50 cm

  £1,975.00

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• AN INDIAN CARVED TEAK FLOOR SEAT

  ebury trading, london, united kingdom

  An Indian ornately carved teak floor seat, with peacocks and foliage. Newly upholstered in linen. c.1900 Measures: 85cm high (back) x 26cm high (seat) x 101cm wide x 47cm deep Stock Code ET03760

  £950.00

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• Old English Pine Trestle c.1915

  pinefinders old pine furniture, aylesbury, united kingdom

  An old English pine trestle, dating from c.1915 There are four rungs either side and at the top are the original metal hinges, which allows it to fold flat for storage. It is in very...

  £125.00

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• A XIX CENTURY IRISH HALL SEAT

  ebury trading, london, united kingdom

  An Irish hall seat in finely carved and painted mahogany. Depicting mythological beasts, Neo-Classical elements and shamrock. Newly upholstered in raw linen. c.1840 Measures: 88cm high (back) x 42cm high (seat) x 145cm wide x...

  £2,400.00

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• 19thc English Bobbin Bench

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1890 19thc English Bobbin Bench for Upholstery sku 910B W116 x D43 x H73 cm

  £1,250.00

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• Large Antique Hall Settle, Italian, Pine, Walnut, Bench, Pew, Victorian, C.1850

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8033

  This is a large antique hall settle. An Italian, pine and walnut bench or pew with Oriental taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

  • Imposing in proportion and carved detail, ideal for the grand reception hall
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
  • Pine and walnut stocks show fine grain interest throughout
  • Presents rich caramel hues beneath a quality wax polish finish

  • Prominent surmount hosts a field panel with galleried rail to either side
  • Further accentuated with ball finials, carved beading and foliate patera
  • Large decorative panels to the back stand with relief carved dragon heads and scrolled foliage
  • Impressive brackets with dragon head forms reinforce the Oriental overtones

  • Seat base with inset lid decorated with demi-lune carvings to the rolled edge
  • Useful storage area set within the wide seat base
  • Corbel brackets frame a pair of carved field panels to centre
  • The whole standing upon a quartet of squat bun feet beneath a stout apron

  This is a striking antique hall settle, presenting quality Italian craftsmanship with Oriental motif inspiring the decorative flourishes. Wonderful colour and proportion a match for the largest of hallways. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 140cm (55'')
  Max Depth: 55cm (21.75'')
  Max Height: 183cm (72'')

  Bench Width: 122cm (48'')
  Bench Depth: 51.5cm (20.25'')
  Bench Height: 56cm (22'')

  Internal Width: 129cm (50.75'')
  Internal Depth: 39cm (15.25'')
  Internal Height: 43cm (17'') 

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  Large Antique Hall Settle, Italian, Pine, Walnut, Bench, Pew, Victorian, C.1850

  £3,850.00

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• Antique Fireside Foot Rest, English, Oak, Kneeling Stool, Victorian, Circa 1850

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7955

  This is an antique fireside foot rest. An English, oak and mahogany kneeling stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

  • Beautifully upholstered, generously sized and purposely angled for comfort
  • Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
  • Select oak and mahogany stocks show rich hues and fine grain interest
  • Quality, later velour upholstery with colourful foliate pattern
  • Over a metre wide, with comfortable foot rest proportion for two
  • Raised upon a trio of shaped stiles, decorative patera carved to the end sections

  This is an attractive antique fireside foot rest, a wonderful place to rest weary feet after a wintertime walk. Dressed with striking fabric, this rest is sure to enhance your room. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 123.5cm (48.5'')
  Max Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')
  Max Height: 21.5cm (8.5'') 

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  Antique Fireside Foot Rest, English, Oak, Kneeling Stool, Victorian, Circa 1850

  £895.00

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• Pair 19thC English Pine Chapel Benches

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1880 Pair 19thC English Pine Chapel Benches in original finish Price per pair (vat qualifying ) sku 889D W184 x D31 x H77 cm

  £1,975.00

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• 19thC English Pine Chapel Bench

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1880 19thC English Pine Chapel Bench in original finish sku 889E (vat qualifying ) W240 x D37 x H80 cm Seat height 43 cm

  £1,150.00

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• Pair 19thC English Pine Chapel Benches

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1880 Pair 19thC English Pine Chapel Benches in original finish Price per pair (vat qualifying ) (3 pairs available) sku 889A W240 x D37 x H80 cm Seat height 43 cm

  £2,475.00

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• Pair 19thC English Cast Iron Pitch Pine Benches

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1880 Pair 19thC English Cast Iron Pitch pine Benches with London makers stamp (‘G.M & Hammer Co London’) sku 884 Price for the pair W244 x D48 x H84 cm Seat Height 40cm

  £2,975.00

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• Pair 19thC Large English Oak Benches

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1890 Pair 19thC Large English Oak Benches sku 878B W200 x D30 x H44 cm

  £1,150.00

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• 18th Century oak settle

  martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom

  18th Century oak settle / bench the high back with five fielded oak panels flanked by down swept arms on turned supports enclosing the recently upholstered green leather seat with brass stud decoration, supported on...

  £2,850.00

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• LARGE VICTORIAN ENGLISH PINE SETTLE

  pinefinders old pine furniture, aylesbury, united kingdom

  A Late Victorian English pine settle, a very good condition for its age. Ideal in the kitchen if you have a large family with a long kitchen table or would look good in a hallway....

  £427.00

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• Pair 19thC English Cast Iron Benches

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1895 Pair 19thC English Cast Iron Benches in original paint - Bolts and Slats replaced with Sapele Wood Price is each sku 751 W245 x D61 x H65 cm Seat height 44cm vat qualifying (UK)

  £1,450.00

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• Early 20thC Primitive Painted Settle

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1900 a primitive painted settle. Great decorative form and size W193 X D44 X H88.5cm Seat Height H48cm

  £975.00

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• 19thC Large Welsh Pine ‘Waiting Room’ Bench

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1890 19thC Large Welsh Pine ‘Waiting Room’ Bench in original finish Excellent wear, shape and colour sku 828 W267 x D30 x H85 cm

  £1,250.00

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• Superb quality 19th Century oak box settle

  martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom

  A superb quality 19th Century Flemish oak box settle that is very well carved, the back having three carved panels depicting tavern scenes, the top of the back having two carved figure heads above a...

  £3,550.00

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• 1920s Neat Sized Oak Hall Bench

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1920, neat sized oak hall bench. The rectangular panelled top with simple foliate carving and panelling to the front, supported on shaped arms above turned supports. The cleated seat with brass hinges opening to...

  £590.00

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• Vintage quality wrought iron 5' garden or park bench

  prior and willis antiques, wisbech, united kingdom

  Vintage quality wrought iron 5' garden or park bench

  £995.00

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• Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Hall Bench

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1900, antique Chinese carved hardwood hall bench. The back with a pierced carved central panel with intertwined dragons and foliate decorations, with dragon shaped arms extending forward as dragon heads. The serpentine shaped seat...

  £2,200.00

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• Jacobean Style Oak Monks Bench

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1920, neat-sized Jacobean style, oak hall bench / monks bench. The folding top which is plain on the top (used as a table surface) and with moulded decorations beneath is supported on fluted arms...

  £575.00

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