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Carved Green Man Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat
Elmgarden
for sale €761     $826
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Carved Green Man Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Carved Green Man Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat

This is a lovely old piece and a very useful Hall Bench, it has storage under the seat, the coffer has a carved front showing the face of the green man and carve side panels with high arm rests

This is a very unusual and attractive piece, it is in good antique condition, it is sound and has a good patina

The Chest is 42” long, 19” deep, 31” high with a seat height of 19”

WE158

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Hall Bench to the 19th Century.

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SA1135070
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Description
Carved Green Man Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat
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This is a lovely old piece and a very useful Hall Bench, it has storage under the seat, the coffer has a carved front showing the face of the green man and carve side panels with high arm rests.
Elmgarden

This is a very unusual and attractive piece, it is in good antique condition, it is sound and has a good patina

The Chest is 42” long, 19” deep, 31” high with a seat height of 19”

WE158

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Hall Bench to the 19th Century.

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SA1135070
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we158
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Carved golden oak storage coffer hall seat featuring a central Green Man mask relief carving and raised turned baluster arm supports.
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Carved golden oak storage coffer hall seat featuring a central Green Man mask relief carving and raised turned baluster arm supports.
Carved Green Man Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat
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Carved golden oak storage coffer hall seat featuring a central Green Man mask relief carving and raised turned baluster arm supports.
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The Green Man is an ancient motif representing foliage sprouting from a human face, widely revived during the Victorian era on carved oak furniture. It symbolised rebirth, nature, and historic British folkloric traditions within 19th-century interiors.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid oak using mortise-and-tenon joinery, featuring hand-carved relief panels and turned baluster supports. The lids function as seats and are mounted with sturdy iron or steel strap hinges to access internal storage.

Look for hand-executed tool marks within the recessed carving work, age-appropriate wear around the turned armrests, and natural oxidation within the oak grain. Authentic period examples also demonstrate traditional joinery techniques and pegged construction rather than modern fasteners.

A carved oak hall seat is commonly placed in entryways, foyers, or wide corridors as a focal functional piece. Combining the rich dark wood with muted wall paint and modern lighting creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and contemporary space.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax paste along the wood grain twice yearly. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent the solid timber from warping or splitting.
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