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A Pale Bleached Oak Hall/ Window Bench/seat
Chapel Antiques
for sale €807     $876
£690

Chapel Antiques

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A Pale Bleached Oak Hall/ Window Bench/seat

19th century
For Sale by Chapel Antiques
Description

A very attractive hall bench made of solid oak with baluster ends and finely turned legs. The timber is quarter sawn oak and the pale colour highlights the figure. A very well made and excellent example of this type of bench.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Chapel Antiques has dated this Bleached Oak Window Bench to the 19th Century.

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SA1190448
Description
A very attractive hall bench made of solid oak with baluster ends and finely turned legs. The timber is quarter sawn oak and the pale colour highlights the figure. A very well made and excellent example of this type of bench.
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Chapel Antiques has dated this Bleached Oak Window Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190448
Chapel Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011
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A long rectangular pale bleached oak window bench featuring turned wooden legs and cylindrical side bolsters.
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Archive I A long rectangular pale bleached oak window bench featuring turned wooden legs and cylindrical side bolsters.

A Pale Bleached Oak Hall/ Window Bench/Seat

Archive II A long rectangular pale bleached oak window bench featuring turned wooden legs and cylindrical side bolsters. View II
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Chapel Antiques
Telephone 01749 675 956 or 07814 686 424
Location
The Old Chapel
Wookey Hole
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1BP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chapel
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 25
Items Sold 71
Chapel Antiques
Verified Since Feb 2011
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Location: The Old Chapel, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BP, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/chapel
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A long rectangular pale bleached oak window bench featuring turned wooden legs and cylindrical side bolsters.
A Pale Bleached Oak Hall/ Window Bench/Seat
Ref: SA1190448
A long rectangular pale bleached oak window bench featuring turned wooden legs and cylindrical side bolsters.
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Window benches were designed during the 18th and 19th centuries to fit into shallow recesses, bay windows, or narrow hallways. They provided low-profile seating that did not obstruct window light or passage in grand corridors.

Traditional hall benches were constructed primarily from native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany. Solid timber mortise and tenon joinery was used for structural support, often accented by hand-turned legs and side bolsters.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of historic craftsmanship, including hand-carved or turned legs, irregular wood grain patterns, and evidence of traditional joinery techniques. Historical wear patterns along the seat edge and stretchers also indicate genuine age.

Position the bench underneath a low window sill, within an entrance hall, or at the foot of a bed. The light, bleached timber tone pairs effectively with neutral colour palettes, natural linen textiles, and stone flooring.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a neutral beeswax paste annually to protect the bare wood surface. Keep the bench away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping or cracking.
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