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Late Victorian Pine Two Way Chapel Bench
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Late Victorian Pine Two Way Chapel Bench

19th century
Sold 26 April 2026 · The Old Yard
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Description

A late Victorian Two Way Pine Chapel Bench.  A well proportioned Pitch Pine and Cast Iron two way bench.  The back can be swung forwards and back meaning that it can be sat on from either side without moving the whole bench.  In chapel this meant that you could face the altar or the font (depending on the ceremony) without moving the entire bench.

Constructed of Pitch Pine and in good solid original condition, perfect for a kitchen, hallway or cloakroom.

Length 183 cm

Depth 32.5 cm

Height 77 cm

Seat Height 43 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Victorian Chapel Bench to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1183525
Dealers Internal Reference
5268
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A late Victorian Two Way Pine Chapel Bench.  A well proportioned Pitch Pine and Cast Iron two way bench.
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  The back can be swung forwards and back meaning that it can be sat on from either side without moving the whole bench.
The Old Yard

  In chapel this meant that you could face the altar or the font (depending on the ceremony) without moving the entire bench.

Constructed of Pitch Pine and in good solid original condition, perfect for a kitchen, hallway or cloakroom.

Length 183 cm

Depth 32.5 cm

Height 77 cm

Seat Height 43 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Victorian Chapel Bench to the Victorian era.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183525
Dealers Internal Ref
5268
The Old Yard
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A long Victorian wooden chapel bench featuring a reversible backrest, pine plank seat and shelf, supported by black cast iron legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A long Victorian wooden chapel bench featuring a reversible backrest, pine plank seat and shelf, supported by black cast iron legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late Victorian Pine Two Way Chapel Bench

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Oswestry
Shropshire
United Kingdom
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A long Victorian wooden chapel bench featuring a reversible backrest, pine plank seat and shelf, supported by black cast iron legs.
Late Victorian Pine Two Way Chapel Bench
Ref: SA1183525
A long Victorian wooden chapel bench featuring a reversible backrest, pine plank seat and shelf, supported by black cast iron legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPine, Cast Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsReversible backrest, Cast iron supports, Lower storage shelf, Plank seat
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 32.5 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Victorian chapel pews and benches typically feature utilitarian construction designed for ecclesiastical spaces, often incorporating pitch pine or yellow pine alongside durable cast iron supports.

Constructed primarily from durable timbers such as pine or pitch pine, these items frequently integrated cast iron frames or brackets to provide structural rigidity for heavy public use.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery, heavy patina on the timber surfaces, cast iron foundry marks, and structural wear consistent with long-term institutional use.

This type of seating works well positioned against a hallway wall, paired with a rustic dining table, or utilised to add architectural character and linear contrast to an open-plan living space.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a dry cloth and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the wood, whilst avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations.
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