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Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Oak / Elm Window Seat – Fine Quality
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,633     $1,773
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Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Oak / Elm Window Seat – Fine Quality

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Decorative Oak / Elm Window Seat – Fine Quality

This fine quality late 19th Century window seat is a rare decorative find that emanates charm and character. Its attractive age, colour, and patina give it a warm, rustic presence that make it a striking addition to any period, country, or contemporary interior. The seat features lovely fret-cut chunky ends, showcasing the craftsmanship of the period.

Features and craftsmanship

19th century, c. 1890

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Oak and elm construction

Exceptional Arts & Crafts styling

Condition

In very good antique condition overall; showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, or alterations consistent with period furniture. Some historic extinct woodworm holes have been treated for good measure.

Dimensions

110cm W x 38cm D x 61cm H

Additional Information

Stock No.: 8884

Versatile and attractive, this Arts & Crafts window seat combines practicality with a historical charm that adds character to any space.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Oak Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1195228
Dealers Internal Reference
8884
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Decorative Oak / Elm Window Seat – Fine Quality
This fine quality late 19th Century window seat is a rare decorative find that emanates charm and character.
Prior and Willis

Its attractive age, colour, and patina give it a warm, rustic presence that make it a striking addition to any period, country, or contemporary interior. The seat features lovely fret-cut chunky ends, showcasing the craftsmanship of the period.

fig 1. A 19th-century Arts and Crafts oak and elm window seat with pierced geometric gallery ends and solid shaped legs.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Oak / Elm Window Seat – Fine Quality

Features and craftsmanship

19th century, c. 1890

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Oak and elm construction

Exceptional Arts & Crafts styling

Condition

In very good antique condition overall; showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, or alterations consistent with period furniture. Some historic extinct woodworm holes have been treated for good measure.

fig 2. A 19th-century Arts and Crafts oak and elm window seat with pierced geometric gallery ends and solid shaped legs.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Oak / Elm Window Seat – Fine Quality

Dimensions

110cm W x 38cm D x 61cm H

Additional Information

Stock No.: 8884

Versatile and attractive, this Arts & Crafts window seat combines practicality with a historical charm that adds character to any space.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Oak Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195228
Dealers Internal Ref
8884
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Telephone 07866 705199
Location
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2015
Items For Sale 340
Items Sold 2,167
Prior and Willis
Verified Since Jan 2015
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Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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For Sale
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A 19th-century Arts and Crafts oak and elm window seat with pierced geometric gallery ends and solid shaped legs.
Antique 19th Century Arts & Crafts Oak / Elm Window Seat – Fine Quality
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A 19th-century Arts and Crafts oak and elm window seat with pierced geometric gallery ends and solid shaped legs.
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Emerging in the late 19th century, the Arts and Crafts movement rejected mass production in favour of traditional craftsmanship, honest joinery, and visible natural timber grain.

English oak and elm were frequently selected for their durability and distinctive grain patterns, often constructed using mortise and tenon joints with solid plank tops.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-crafted joinery, pierced geometric or stylized decoration, substantial timber construction, and a natural finish that highlights the wood grain.

An antique bench functions effectively in modern hallways, beneath low windows, or at the foot of a bed, introducing historical texture and architectural interest to contemporary rooms.

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