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Unusual Window Seat or Hall Bench with Carved Elephants
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Unusual Window Seat or Hall Bench with Carved Elephants

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Unusual Window Seat or Hall Bench with Carved Elephants

This is a lovely piece, the bench has a long plank seat with a carved edge set on the backs of 2 handsome elephants, the elephants are hand carved in their formal dress

This is a good sturdy piece in very good condition, the bench comes into 3 for transportation, it is 15” high, 50”long and 20”deep back to front

HW142

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Elephant Hall Bench to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1154265
Dealers Internal Reference
HW142
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Unusual Window Seat or Hall Bench with Carved Elephants
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This is a lovely piece, the bench has a long plank seat with a carved edge set on the backs of 2 handsome elephants, the elephants are hand carved in their formal dress.
Elmgarden

This is a good sturdy piece in very good condition, the bench comes into 3 for transportation, it is 15” high, 50”long and 20”deep back to front

HW142

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Elephant Hall Bench to the 1900s.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154265
Dealers Internal Ref
HW142
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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A family run business since 1980, now on line world wide.

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A dark carved wood hall bench featuring a flat rectangular top supported by two detailed elephant figures with raised trunks.
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Archive I A dark carved wood hall bench featuring a flat rectangular top supported by two detailed elephant figures with raised trunks.

Unusual Window Seat or Hall Bench with Carved Elephants

Archive II A dark carved wood hall bench featuring a flat rectangular top supported by two detailed elephant figures with raised trunks. View II
Archive III A dark carved wood hall bench featuring a flat rectangular top supported by two detailed elephant figures with raised trunks. View III
Archive IV A dark carved wood hall bench featuring a flat rectangular top supported by two detailed elephant figures with raised trunks. View IV
Archive V A dark carved wood hall bench featuring a flat rectangular top supported by two detailed elephant figures with raised trunks. View V
Archive VI A dark carved wood hall bench featuring a flat rectangular top supported by two detailed elephant figures with raised trunks. View VI
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A dark carved wood hall bench featuring a flat rectangular top supported by two detailed elephant figures with raised trunks.
Unusual Window Seat or Hall Bench with Carved Elephants
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A dark carved wood hall bench featuring a flat rectangular top supported by two detailed elephant figures with raised trunks.
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  • ObjectHall Benches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialTeak, Bone Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved elephant supports, Curled trunk bases, Geometric border relief, Inlaid eye detail
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This unusual window seat or hall bench dates from 1900 in the Anglo-Indian style. Constructed from dark brown teak, it has a long flat rectangular plank top with a carved edge set on the backs of two hand-carved elephant figures in formal dress, featuring geometric border relief, inlaid bone eye detail, and curled trunk bases standing on rounded feet. The bench comes apart into three sections for transportation. Measuring 41 cm high, 153 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, it is a sturdy piece in very good condition. It suits a gentleman's library or placement beside the front door in a home today.

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Anglo-Indian furniture emerged during the British colonial period in India, blending traditional European shapes with intricate indigenous hand-carvings. Elephant motifs became prominent during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as decorative accent furniture was crafted for export and global collectors.

These benches were typically crafted from dense regional hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, or Padauk wood. Decorative accents, including the eyes or tusks, were frequently executed in bone, horn, or painted inlay.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle variations in chisel marks, minor asymmetries inherent to hand-carving, and accumulated patination within detailed relief areas. Original construction often displays traditional joinery, unrefined undersides, and natural wood oxidation.

Position the bench in an entryway, window alcove, or at the foot of a bed to serve as a sculptural focal point. Complement the dark timber with neutral upholstery, linen cushions, or minimal greenery to highlight the detailed woodwork.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to reach recessed areas. Apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber and preserve the patination, avoiding liquid spray cleaners.
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