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Large English 19th Century Antique J.p. White Garden Bench
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Large English 19th Century Antique J.p. White Garden Bench

19th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Large English 19th Century Antique J.P. White Garden Bench

A fabulous English Arts & Crafts antique garden bench seat by J.P.White of The Pyghtle Works, Bedford around 1880. Most of his garden bench designs were always painted white originally, as is this one. A decorative design, made in solid teak, a very rare model, all pegged construction and in superb, solid condition. A larger model that features wavy back slats with a central heart motif, along with a slatted seat and a wavy front apron. A lovely 19th century antique garden seat that would have graced a Gertrude Jekyll designed English country garden.

Dimensions

Height: 109cm (43.25")

Width: 183cm (72.62")

Depth: 61cm (24.21")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wooden Garden Bench to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135428
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Description
Large English 19th Century Antique J.P. White Garden Bench

A fabulous English Arts & Crafts antique garden bench seat by J.P.White of The Pyghtle Works, Bedford around 1880. Most of his garden bench designs were always painted white originally, as is this one.

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A decorative design, made in solid teak, a very rare model, all pegged construction and in superb, solid condition.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

A larger model that features wavy back slats with a central heart motif, along with a slatted seat and a wavy front apron. A lovely 19th century antique garden seat that would have graced a Gertrude Jekyll designed English country garden.

Dimensions

Height: 109cm (43.25")

Width: 183cm (72.62")

Depth: 61cm (24.21")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wooden Garden Bench to the 19th Century.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135428
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique white painted wooden garden bench featuring a slat back, shaped crest rail with a heart cut-out motif, and visible weathered patina.
Large English 19th Century Antique J.P. White Garden Bench
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An antique white painted wooden garden bench featuring a slat back, shaped crest rail with a heart cut-out motif, and visible weathered patina.
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  • ObjectGarden Benches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPine, Hardwood
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsSlat back, Heart cut-out, Shaped crest rail, H-stretcher base
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

Nineteenth-century English garden benches evolved from functional estate seating into decorative centrepieces for landscaped gardens, often featuring robust construction to withstand the British climate.

Preservation involves applying breathable exterior oils or waxes, avoiding harsh chemical strippers, and storing the piece under cover during harsh winter months to protect the historic finish.

An antique bench can serve as a striking focal point on a patio, conservatory, or hallway, paired with neutral textiles to highlight its weathered patina.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate weathering, layers of historic chipped paint, and structural wear consistent with age rather than artificial distress.

These benches were typically crafted from durable hardwoods or softwoods like oak, teak, or pine, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery and finished with protective lead-based or oil paints.
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