What defines an early 20th-century rustic bench?

Early 20th-century rustic benches typically feature straightforward, functional construction with clean lines influenced by vernacular furniture traditions and utilitarian design.

What materials are traditionally used in antique wooden benches?

These pieces were commonly constructed using solid hardwoods or softwoods such as oak, pine, or elm, joined with simple mortise and tenon or pegged trestle supports for durability.

How can you identify an authentic antique wooden bench?

Authentic antique benches show natural surface wear, historic joinery marks, consistent age-related patination on the seat and base, and subtle timber movement over time.

How do you style a rustic wooden bench in a modern interior?

Place the bench in an entryway beneath coat hooks, position it along one side of a contemporary dining table, or set it at the foot of a bed to integrate warm timber textures.

How should you clean and preserve an antique timber bench?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality clear beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood and maintain its protective finish.

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Early 20th Century Bench

Name: Early 20th Century Bench
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1154521
Price: 195 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Bench.

Dating 1900 ish and all made in chunky proportion's in solid pine.

All raised on splayed supports with this chunky top / seat. Seat Height 46cm

Having its original finish and patina its this warm pine colour (please see pictures)

Solid in all joints with no woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, FREE delivery available England and Wales for the asking price, with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

46cm (18.11")

Width

138cm (54.33")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Rustic Wooden Trestle Bench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1154521

Dealers Internal Reference

00960

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Bench.

Dating 1900 ish and all made in chunky proportion's in solid pine.

All raised on splayed supports with this chunky top / seat. Seat Height 46cm

fig 1. A long, simple wooden bench featuring a rectangular plank seat and cut-out trestle legs in a warm brown timber finish. — fig 1. Early 20th Century Bench

Having its original finish and patina its this warm pine colour (please see pictures)

Solid in all joints with no woodworm.

Contact details

“

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730.

Brookside Antiques

fig 2. A long, simple wooden bench featuring a rectangular plank seat and cut-out trestle legs in a warm brown timber finish. — fig 2. Early 20th Century Bench

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A long, simple wooden bench featuring a rectangular plank seat and cut-out trestle legs in a warm brown timber finish. — fig 3. Early 20th Century Bench

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A long, simple wooden bench featuring a rectangular plank seat and cut-out trestle legs in a warm brown timber finish. — fig 4. Early 20th Century Bench

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, FREE delivery available England and Wales for the asking price, with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. A long, simple wooden bench featuring a rectangular plank seat and cut-out trestle legs in a warm brown timber finish. — fig 5. Early 20th Century Bench

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. A long, simple wooden bench featuring a rectangular plank seat and cut-out trestle legs in a warm brown timber finish. — fig 6. Early 20th Century Bench

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.