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19th C. Elm Pig Bench
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19th C. Elm Pig Bench

19th century
Sold 30 January 2025 · The Old Yard
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Description

A small 19th C. Elm Pig Bench.  This rustic piece is just the perfect size to stand in a hallway or bathroom or to use as a coffee table.

In original condition with wear and tear related with age and use.

Length 99 cm

Depth 23 cm

Height 47 cm.

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Elm Pig Bench to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120330
Dealers Internal Reference
4876
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Description
A small 19th C. Elm Pig Bench.
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  This rustic piece is just the perfect size to stand in a hallway or bathroom or to use as a coffee table.
The Old Yard

In original condition with wear and tear related with age and use.

Length 99 cm

Depth 23 cm

Height 47 cm.

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Elm Pig Bench to the 19th Century.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120330
Dealers Internal Ref
4876
The Old Yard
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Antique & vintage furniture, lighting and decorative pieces for your home and garden

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A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th C. Elm Pig Bench

Archive II A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. View II
Archive III A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. View III
Archive IV A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. View IV
Archive V A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. View V
Archive VI A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. View VI
Archive VII A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. View VII
Archive VIII A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. View VIII
Archive IX A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. View IX
Archive X A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. View X
Archive XI A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface. View XI
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Location
Oswestry
Shropshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2021
Items For Sale 66
Items Sold 282
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Location: Oswestry, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface.
19th C. Elm Pig Bench
Ref: SA1120330
A low, rectangular nineteenth-century elm pig bench with splayed wooden legs and a weathered, textured top surface.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialElm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSplayed legs, Adzed top, Pegged joints
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

Pig benches originated in 19th-century rural farmsteads, constructed specifically as functional, low-slung utility work tables or seating for agricultural tasks.

These pieces were typically handcrafted from dense hardwoods like elm or pine, featuring pegged mortise-and-tenon joints and splayed legs for stability on uneven farm floors.

Authenticity is indicated by heavy wear marks, hand-Adzed surface textures, shrinking cracks in the timber, and traditional tool marks consistent with nineteenth-century joinery.

Such pieces function effectively as minimalist display surfaces, occasional low seating, or bedside tables to add textural warmth and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct heat sources, and occasionally treating the timber with natural beeswax to nourish the dry wood.
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