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19th Century French Oak Bench Upholstered in Vaas by Emma Grant
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19th Century French Oak Bench Upholstered in Vaas by Emma Grant

19th century
Description

This is a very stylish, late 19th century French hall bench. Upholstered beautifully in Vaas by Emma Grant. The Vaas fabric is inspired by a Dutch 18th century tin glazed ceramic Emma found years ago.

Made from oak with a great shaped stretcher. The quality is very high and the design is classic that I believe will work well in a great number of interiors. The shaped arm and tactile feel is what drew me to this in the first place as well as the back that tapers outward at the sides which is a wonderful detail.

Measurements Height 124cm Width 190cm Depth 80cm Depth of seat 47cm Height of seat 50cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this French Oak Upholstered Banquette to the 19th Century.

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SA1079555
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SKU00002034
Description
This is a very stylish, late 19th century French hall bench. Upholstered beautifully in Vaas by Emma Grant. The Vaas fabric is inspired by a Dutch 18th century tin glazed ceramic Emma found years ago.

Made from oak with a great shaped stretcher.

“
The quality is very high and the design is classic that I believe will work well in a great number of interiors.
TallBoy Interiors

The shaped arm and tactile feel is what drew me to this in the first place as well as the back that tapers outward at the sides which is a wonderful detail.

Measurements Height 124cm Width 190cm Depth 80cm Depth of seat 47cm Height of seat 50cm

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this French Oak Upholstered Banquette to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1079555
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002034
TallBoy Interiors
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A nineteenth-century French oak bench featuring a high back upholstered in off-white fabric decorated with burgundy vase motifs.
19th century French oak bench upholstered in Vaas by Emma Grant
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A nineteenth-century French oak bench featuring a high back upholstered in off-white fabric decorated with burgundy vase motifs.
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Originating in French country and manor homes, upholstered banquettes and benches provided formal yet comfortable seating in dining areas and entry halls. During the nineteenth century, cabinetmakers crafted solid oak frames combined with woven fabrics to suit both practical utility and decorative tastes.

Frames were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods such as French oak, walnut, or beech. Upholstery traditionally incorporated natural fibres like linen, wool, or cotton, supported by webbing and horsehair stuffing.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery including mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved turned legs, and natural wear patterns along footrests and stretchers. Look for irregular tool marks and shrinkage consistent with aged hardwood.

A high-backed bench can serve as statement seating along a dining table, in a spacious hallway, or against a large expanse of wall. Pairing historical carved wood with contemporary patterned textiles creates visual contrast in minimalist or transitional spaces.

Dust timber frames regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood finish. Protect upholstery fabrics from direct sunlight to prevent fading and treat spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth without rubbing.
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