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An Early South African Stinkwood Bench, First Quarter 19th Century
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An Early South African Stinkwood Bench, First Quarter 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

The leather straps are called riempie, an alternative to upholstery and termite resistant!

Structurally sound with wear to the frame as per images.

Reliable transport throughout the UK always available at cost price. Please let me know if you have any questions.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Stinkwood Riempie Bench to the 19th Century.

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SA1192319
Description
The leather straps are called riempie, an alternative to upholstery and termite resistant!

Structurally sound with wear to the frame as per images.

Reliable transport throughout the UK always available at cost price. Please let me know if you have any questions.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Stinkwood Riempie Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192319
Jeckyll & Co
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Instagram: jeckyllandco

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An early 19th-century South African stinkwood bench featuring a woven leather thong seat, curved armrests, and turned front legs.
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Archive I An early 19th-century South African stinkwood bench featuring a woven leather thong seat, curved armrests, and turned front legs.

An Early South African Stinkwood Bench, First Quarter 19th Century

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An early 19th-century South African stinkwood bench featuring a woven leather thong seat, curved armrests, and turned front legs.
An early South African stinkwood bench, first quarter 19th century
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An early 19th-century South African stinkwood bench featuring a woven leather thong seat, curved armrests, and turned front legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCape Dutch
  • MaterialStinkwood, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRiempie thonged seat, Turned front legs, Curved armrests, Slatted backrest
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 141 cm (56 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This early nineteenth-century Cape Dutch bench originates from South Africa and reflects a rustic farmhouse style. The dark brown stinkwood frame displays visible signs of age and wear, featuring turned front legs, curved armrests, a slatted backrest, and a traditional riempie woven leather thonged seat that provides a termite-resistant alternative to conventional upholstery. The structure includes stretcher rails connecting the legs for added stability and a straight top rail above the vertical slats on the backrest. The piece measures 87 cm high by 141 cm wide and 49 cm deep. Suitable for various spaces in a contemporary home, this bench functions effectively in a hallway, kitchen, conservatory, or living area as both a seating option and a decorative statement. The sturdy timber construction and practical dimensions allow it to fit alongside dining tables, against walls, or within entryways for daily use. Maintenance involves basic care appropriate for antique wooden furniture and leather thonging, ensuring the piece remains functional for everyday seating needs.

FAQs

A Cape Dutch riempie bench is a traditional colonial seating piece originating from South Africa, featuring a solid timber frame fitted with a seat woven from flexible raw leather thongs, known locally as riempies.

Furniture from this period was typically constructed from native hardwoods such as stinkwood and yellowwood, joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques and fitted with hand-cut hide thonging for seating.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-turned legs, pegged joints, historical wear patterns across the timber, and original patination on both the hardwood frame and the supple leather weave.

A timber bench provides texture and warmth when positioned in an entryway, hallway, or along a dining space, creating contrast against contemporary plaster work and modern art.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments, applying natural beeswax polish to the timber, and conditioning the leather thongs periodically to prevent desiccation.
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