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A Walnut and Brass Mounted Hall Bench by James Shoolbred & Co
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A Walnut and Brass Mounted Hall Bench by James Shoolbred & Co

19th century
Sold 20 March 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A walnut and brass mounted hall bench by James Shoolbred & Co. In very good and original condition and bearing the registered design mark on the back rail. 630mm high, 560mm wide and 330mm deep. English. Circa 1885.

James Shoolbred & Co was established in the 1820’s as a draper’s shop, at Tottenham Court Road, London. The company first began supplying textiles to the furniture trade. By the 1860’s, the company began designing, manufacturing and selling its own high quality furniture in their thriving and fashionable furniture shop. By the 1880’s, James Shoolbred had expanded to such an extent that the business had to move to larger premises, becoming one of the first large department stores in London, who would supply quality antique furniture and accessories for the Victorian home.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Walnut Hall Bench to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122460
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A walnut and brass mounted hall bench by James Shoolbred & Co. In very good and original condition and bearing the registered design mark on the back rail. 630mm high, 560mm wide and 330mm deep. English. Circa 1885.
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James Shoolbred & Co was established in the 1820’s as a draper’s shop, at Tottenham Court Road, London.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The company first began supplying textiles to the furniture trade. By the 1860’s, the company began designing, manufacturing and selling its own high quality furniture in their thriving and fashionable furniture shop. By the 1880’s, James Shoolbred had expanded to such an extent that the business had to move to larger premises, becoming one of the first large department stores in London, who would supply quality antique furniture and accessories for the Victorian home.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Walnut Hall Bench to the 1880s.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122460
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A Victorian walnut and brass-mounted hall bench featuring scrolled armrests and inset circular carved wooden panels.
A Walnut And Brass Mounted Hall Bench By James Shoolbred & Co
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A Victorian walnut and brass-mounted hall bench featuring scrolled armrests and inset circular carved wooden panels.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsScrolled arms, Brass mounts, Circular carved panels, Rail back
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

Victorian hall benches were designed for entrance halls and vestibules, serving as practical seating for guests and family members while removing or putting on outerwear.

Cabinet makers predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, frequently incorporating brass mountings, turned wooden elements, and hand-carved details.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting traditional joinery methods such as dovetailing and tenons, checking for period-appropriate patination, and locating maker marks or stamps from renowned firms.

Placing a vintage bench in a modern hallway provides a striking architectural contrast, functioning as a standalone statement piece or paired with minimalist wall art.

Maintain the timber using microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain, avoid placing pieces near direct heat sources, and clean brass components carefully with a soft cloth without abrasive chemicals.
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