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19th Century Provencal Bench (Radassier)
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19th Century Provencal Bench (Radassier)

19th century
Sold 21 May 2025 · Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
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Description

A large French cherrywood rush seat bench ('Radassier'). Provence, late 19th century.

The seat is in near perfect condition. Lovely shaping the the ladder back frame.

Width 169cm (66.5")

Depth 58cm (22.75")

Height 106cm (41.75")

Seat Height 36cm (14.25")

*Price includes VAT.

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a delivery quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on 07834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

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Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this 19th Century Provencal Bench to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
169cm (66.54")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
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SA1081449
Description
A large French cherrywood rush seat bench ('Radassier'). Provence, late 19th century.

The seat is in near perfect condition. Lovely shaping the the ladder back frame.

Width 169cm (66.5")

Depth 58cm (22.75")

fig 1. A nineteenth century wooden Provencal bench featuring a multi-tiered ladder back, shaped stretchers, and a woven rush seat.
fig 1. 19th Century Provencal Bench (Radassier)

Height 106cm (41.75")

Seat Height 36cm (14.25")

Price includes VAT.

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If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a delivery quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on 07834728628.
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

fig 2. A nineteenth century wooden Provencal bench featuring a multi-tiered ladder back, shaped stretchers, and a woven rush seat.
fig 2. 19th Century Provencal Bench (Radassier)

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this 19th Century Provencal Bench to the 19th Century.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
169cm (66.54")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081449
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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Archive I A nineteenth century wooden Provencal bench featuring a multi-tiered ladder back, shaped stretchers, and a woven rush seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Provencal Bench (Radassier)

Archive II A nineteenth century wooden Provencal bench featuring a multi-tiered ladder back, shaped stretchers, and a woven rush seat. View II
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Archive V A nineteenth century wooden Provencal bench featuring a multi-tiered ladder back, shaped stretchers, and a woven rush seat. View V
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Archive VIII A nineteenth century wooden Provencal bench featuring a multi-tiered ladder back, shaped stretchers, and a woven rush seat. View VIII
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Telephone 07834 728628
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Near Heathfield
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Verified Since Feb 2024
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 394
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
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A nineteenth century wooden Provencal bench featuring a multi-tiered ladder back, shaped stretchers, and a woven rush seat.
19th Century Provencal Bench (Radassier)
Ref: SA1081449
A nineteenth century wooden Provencal bench featuring a multi-tiered ladder back, shaped stretchers, and a woven rush seat.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialFruitwood, Rush
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLadder back, Woven rush seat, Turned spindles, Curved crest rails
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 169 cm (67 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

A radassier is a traditional multi-seated bench originating from the Provence region of France, characterised by its high ladder-back construction and woven rush seat, designed for communal seating in domestic settings.

These benches are typically constructed from local regional hardwoods such as fruitwood, walnut, or oak, featuring mortise and tenon joinery, turned uprights, and hand-woven natural marsh grass or rush seating.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-carved details, traditional joinery methods, natural material wear consistent with age, the tightness of the rush weave, and the presence of patina developed over centuries.

It can be positioned against a plain wall as a focal point in a hallway, used alongside a rustic dining table, or paired with neutral textiles to balance historical weight with contemporary minimalism.

Keep the wood conditioned with appropriate furniture wax, protect the natural rush from excessive moisture and direct sunlight to prevent brittleness, and avoid placing heavy point-loads on the woven surface.
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