Small, authentic one hundred percent original. A small provincial county made bench just 37 inches in width. Mainly in pine with pearwood planked seat. In the original finish now having acquired a wonderful warm colour and rich patination. The front supports staked through the shaped arms. The seat frieze bearing the primitively chiselled initials “TI”. (Probably ownership).

English vernacular 1700-20

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

94cm (37.01")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

As Found Original Antiques has dated this Queen Anne Oak Bench to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1157776

Description

English vernacular 1700-20

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

94cm (37.01")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Date of Manufacture

As Found Original Antiques has dated this Queen Anne Oak Bench to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1157776

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A dark oak Queen Anne period bench featuring open armrests, a vertical spindle backrest, a wooden plank seat, and a shaped apron. View II

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Queen Anne period benches, originating in the early 18th century, are characterised by functional proportions, an emphasis on natural timber grain, and a transition from heavy 17th-century forms towards lighter, more refined joinery.

These benches were typically constructed from solid native timbers such as oak or walnut using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, wooden peg fixings, and hand-planed seat planks.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-worked timber surfaces, asymmetrical peg construction, natural surface patination from age, and structural features such as shaped aprons or spindle backrests.

An antique bench can be positioned in an entryway, hallway, or beneath a staircase window, where the aged wood creates visual texture when contrasted against neutral walls or contemporary artwork.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying clear beeswax polish annually, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.

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