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A Mid 19th Mahogany Hall Bench Circa. 1850
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A Mid 19th Mahogany Hall Bench Circa. 1850

19th century
Sold 8 December 2025 · Macintosh Antiques
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A mid 19th mahogany hall bench circa. 1850 with bolstered roll ends on turned tapering legs .

Size: 60 inches wide 12.5 inches deep 23 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Hall Bench to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136344
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4215
Description
A mid 19th mahogany hall bench circa. 1850 with bolstered roll ends on turned tapering legs .

Size: 60 inches wide 12.5 inches deep 23 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Hall Bench to the 1850s.

Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136344
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4215
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A mid-19th-century mahogany hall bench featuring a long rectangular seat, turned legs, and carved bolster ends.
A mid 19th mahogany hall bench circa. 1850
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A mid-19th-century mahogany hall bench featuring a long rectangular seat, turned legs, and carved bolster ends.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Bolster arm rests, Rectangular plank seat, Apron underframe
  • SizeH 58.5 cm (23 in) x W 152.5 cm (60 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

Victorian hall benches were traditionally placed in the entranceways of grand houses to provide seating for visitors and domestic staff while waiting or removing outdoor wear.

These pieces were typically crafted from dense tropical hardwoods like mahogany or oak, utilising traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints alongside hand-turned legs.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate tool marks, patina developed over decades of oxidisation, solid wood construction without modern fixings, and traditional joint construction.

Pairing a dark wood antique bench with neutral walls and contemporary textiles creates a balanced contrast, functioning effectively in entryways or at the foot of a bed.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking, periodically applying natural beeswax, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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