Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Executed throughout in walnut, it has simple square tapering legs joined by an H-form stretcher.
The motifs are further enhanced by having moulded edges, giving several levels of relief to the design. The back and arm rests are all treated in the same manner and are also angled, both for the comfort of the sitter and for additional aesthetic appeal. The splats are attached to the seat rails with turned baluster supports.
The bench, with its squab cushion, would be ideal for a hallway or used as a conventional settee. The style is timeless. Although created in the late 18th century neoclassical period, the motifs are remarkably refined and almost contemporary in manner.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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18th Century Italian Walnut Bench
