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Description

Fabulous example of a late 19th century elm hall seat / bench

French circa 1880’s constructed from solid elm which we have cleaned and waxed

2.3 meters long

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Elm Hall Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1020960

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha059/7101/3022

Dealers Notes

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Description

Fabulous example of a late 19th century elm hall seat / bench

French circa 1880’s constructed from solid elm which we have cleaned and waxed

2.3 meters long

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Elm Hall Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1020960

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha059/7101/3022

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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A long, low-backed wooden hall bench made of polished elm featuring a single plank backrest and straight legs connected by stretchers.

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Merchant House Antiques

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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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ObjectBenches
Period19th century
StyleRustic Country
MaterialElm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPlank backrest, Straight wooden legs, Lower stretcher rail

FAQs

Wooden settles and benches date back centuries in British homes, traditionally placed in hallways or near hearths to block drafts and provide sturdy communal seating.

These pieces are typically constructed from domestic hardwoods like elm or oak, utilizing traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints with pegged construction for durability.

Authenticity is identified through natural wood ageing, tool marks indicating hand-working, appropriate patination, and construction characteristics consistent with historical cabinet-making.

Pairing a wooden bench with minimalist walls or softening the seat with a textured linen cushion creates a balanced contrast between historical character and modern minimalism.

Maintain elm furniture by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodically applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber and preserve the historic surface patination.