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A 19th Century English Strap Iron and Wooden Bench C1870, 185cm French Blue
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A 19th Century English Strap Iron and Wooden Bench C1870, 185cm French Blue

19th century
Sold 15 October 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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Description

A 19th Century English Strap Iron and Wooden Bench C1870, 185cm French Blue.

A fine quality 19th century, English country house garden bench, recently restored and sympathetically painted to recreate a timeworn paint effect, with some new wooden slates and new bolts. Excellent structural condition.

A superbly stylish and structurally excellent 19th century antique hand forged wrought iron bench with wooden seat and back rest, showing a timeworn appearance with an elegant French blue, skilfully applied with weatherproof materials and aged to indicate a charming patination.

Dimensions

Width 185cm

Height 78cm

Depth 60cm

A wonderful antique bench of considerable decorative appeal, a country house garden design aesthetic for a classic or contemporary environment that can now withstand another lifetime of use.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £50 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can provide a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £100, please enquire for Scotland.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
185cm (72.83")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this French Blue Garden Bench to the 19th Century.

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SA1144398
Description
A 19th Century English Strap Iron and Wooden Bench C1870, 185cm French Blue.
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A fine quality 19th century, English country house garden bench, recently restored and sympathetically painted to recreate a timeworn paint effect, with some new wooden slates and new bolts.
Gilt and Gesso

Excellent structural condition.

fig 1. A 19th-century French blue garden bench featuring a strap iron frame and wooden slats.
fig 1. A 19th Century English Strap Iron and Wooden Bench C1870, 185cm French Blue

A superbly stylish and structurally excellent 19th century antique hand forged wrought iron bench with wooden seat and back rest, showing a timeworn appearance with an elegant French blue, skilfully applied with weatherproof materials and aged to indicate a charming patination.

fig 2. A 19th-century French blue garden bench featuring a strap iron frame and wooden slats.
fig 2. A 19th Century English Strap Iron and Wooden Bench C1870, 185cm French Blue

Dimensions

Width 185cm

Height 78cm

Depth 60cm

A wonderful antique bench of considerable decorative appeal, a country house garden design aesthetic for a classic or contemporary environment that can now withstand another lifetime of use.

fig 3. A 19th-century French blue garden bench featuring a strap iron frame and wooden slats.
fig 3. A 19th Century English Strap Iron and Wooden Bench C1870, 185cm French Blue

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £50 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can provide a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £100, please enquire for Scotland.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
185cm (72.83")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this French Blue Garden Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144398
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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BN21 1DJ
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A 19th-century French blue garden bench featuring a strap iron frame and wooden slats.
A 19th Century English Strap Iron and Wooden Bench C1870, 185cm French Blue
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A 19th-century French blue garden bench featuring a strap iron frame and wooden slats.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Timber
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsScroll armrests, Strap iron frame, Slatted backrest, Vertical support braces
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 185 cm (73 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century garden furniture frequently combined functional industrial materials like strap iron with durable timbers to withstand outdoor elements while offering structured aesthetic appeal.

These benches typically utilised a combination of forged strap iron for the structural frame and scrollwork, paired with seasoned hardwood slats for the seat and backrest.

Authenticity is usually determined by hand-forged iron construction marks, traditional joinery methods, appropriate weathering patterns, and period-correct oxidisation beneath layers of paint.

Such pieces can serve as a focal point on a modern patio, juxtaposed against minimalist landscaping, or repurposed inside an entrance hall or sunroom as functional seating.

Preservation involves regular cleaning with mild soap and water, monitoring for paint flaking, and applying protective coatings or breathable outdoor paints suited for wood and metal substrates.
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