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Pair of Victorian Cast Iron and Timber Garden Benches
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for sale €2,340     $2,540
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Pair of Victorian Cast Iron and Timber Garden Benches

19th century
Description

Circa 1870. A quality pair of cast iron and timber Victorian garden benches, the ends in the Coalbrookdale style, the uprights which issues a curvaceous arm with foliate casting beneath, with cabriole legs to the front and back, the legs to the back braced by a stylish configuration of foliate casting, downward facing finial and an arch with faux rope on the facing, the benches have recently had new timber slats.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Benches to the 1870s.

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SA1166468
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050
Description
Circa 1870. A quality pair of cast iron and timber Victorian garden benches, the ends in the Coalbrookdale style, the uprights which issues a curvaceous arm with foliate casting beneath, with cabriole legs to the front and back, the legs to the back braced by a stylish configuration of foliate casting, downward facing finial and an arch with faux rope on the facing, the benches have recently had new timber slats.
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Benches to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166468
Dealers Internal Ref
050
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A pair of Victorian garden benches featuring dark cast iron side frames with ornate foliage scrollwork and white painted timber slatted seats and backs.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian garden benches featuring dark cast iron side frames with ornate foliage scrollwork and white painted timber slatted seats and backs.

Pair of Victorian Cast Iron and Timber Garden Benches

Archive II A pair of Victorian garden benches featuring dark cast iron side frames with ornate foliage scrollwork and white painted timber slatted seats and backs. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian garden benches featuring dark cast iron side frames with ornate foliage scrollwork and white painted timber slatted seats and backs. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian garden benches featuring dark cast iron side frames with ornate foliage scrollwork and white painted timber slatted seats and backs. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian garden benches featuring dark cast iron side frames with ornate foliage scrollwork and white painted timber slatted seats and backs. View V
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A pair of Victorian garden benches featuring dark cast iron side frames with ornate foliage scrollwork and white painted timber slatted seats and backs.
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron and Timber Garden Benches
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A pair of Victorian garden benches featuring dark cast iron side frames with ornate foliage scrollwork and white painted timber slatted seats and backs.
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  • ObjectGarden Benches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Timber
  • ColourBlack, White
  • MotifsCast iron scrollwork, Foliage detail, Timber slats, Curved armrests
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 133 cm (52 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

These Victorian garden benches date from 1870 and follow a traditional style. Each piece pairs black cast iron framework with white painted timber slats across the seats and backs. The construction incorporates ornate foliage scrollwork on the side frames, curvaceous armrests, and cabriole legs at the front and back. The rear legs feature structural bracing with a downward facing finial and an arch displaying a faux rope pattern on the facing. The new timber slats provide a crisp contrast against the dark metal supports. Each bench measures 82 cm high, 133 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a garden setting or a sunlit conservatory, these matching seats offer practical outdoor or indoor seating. The sturdy iron and wood composition stands up to everyday use while maintaining a period aesthetic. Homeowners can arrange the pair together on a lawn, patio, or terrace, or place them in separate seating areas to create a unified look throughout the property.

FAQs

Victorian cast iron garden benches are nineteenth-century outdoor seating pieces characterised by heavy, decorative cast metal end frames paired with horizontal timber slats.

These pieces generally combine sand-cast iron frames for structural weight and stability with durable timber slats, fastened together with heavy iron fixings.

Authentic period examples often feature foundry marks or registration stamps cast into the inner frame, distinct casting seam lines, and evidence of historic paint layers.

A pair of cast iron benches can be arranged along a garden path, positioned inside a spacious conservatory, or set within a large hallway to introduce architectural structure.

Iron components require periodic application of rust-inhibiting paint or wax, while wooden slats should be sealed against moisture and stored under cover during severe winter weather.
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