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Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle, Rosewood C1900
Richardsons Antiques
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Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle, Rosewood C1900

1900 - 1920
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Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle, Rosewood c1900

What can I say I was lucky to have found this a really nice piece, probably my favourite in this year, a magnificent profusely carved antique chinese dragon carved bench dating from the late 19th / early 20th century period and in really good condition for the year, please study the pictures.

Some minor points to note, our restoration team replaced a few misssing dragons 'eyes' on this piece as closely as we could do, if any more ever fall out please get in touch and we can post you some replacements. The settle spent much of its life on an uneven floor and as such has a slight warp which has been counteracted with a small rubber gromit under one of the settles feet (see last picture), theres a few minor losses and historic repairs but very few actually given its age its really survived very well indeed, you will not be dissapointed, any questions please do not hesitate to reach out, I have uploaded a large number of high resolution images for your perusal.

Depth: 630mm

Height: 1300mm

Width: 1550mm

Seat Height: 460mm

SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION

UK Mainland Man & Van Furniture Delivery: £120

Delivery within approximately 14 working days from purchase for furniture items, please ensure your mobile number on eBay is correct and can confirm delivery details via SMS

Delivery is by a single driver courier to the curb side or ground floor door way of your property

Excludes Scotland, Highlands & Islands - Please contact us to confirm price

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Richardsons Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Rosewood Settle to the 1900s.

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Description
Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle, Rosewood c1900

What can I say I was lucky to have found this a really nice piece, probably my favourite in this year, a magnificent profusely carved antique chinese dragon carved bench dating from the late 19th / early 20th century period and in really good condition for the year, please study the pictures.

fig 1. An intricately carved dark rosewood hall bench featuring dragon-head armrests, a detailed dragon backrest, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle, Rosewood C1900

Some minor points to note, our restoration team replaced a few misssing dragons 'eyes' on this piece as closely as we could do, if any more ever fall out please get in touch and we can post you some replacements. The settle spent much of its life on an uneven floor and as such has a slight warp which has been counteracted with a small rubber gromit under one of the settles feet (see last picture), theres a few minor losses and historic repairs but very few actually given its age its really survived very well indeed, you will not be dissapointed, any questions please do not hesitate to reach out, I have uploaded a large number of high resolution images for your perusal.

fig 2. An intricately carved dark rosewood hall bench featuring dragon-head armrests, a detailed dragon backrest, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle, Rosewood C1900

Depth: 630mm

Height: 1300mm

Width: 1550mm

Seat Height: 460mm

SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION

UK Mainland Man & Van Furniture Delivery: £120

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Delivery within approximately 14 working days from purchase for furniture items, please ensure your mobile number on eBay is correct and can confirm delivery details via SMS.
Richardsons Antiques

Delivery is by a single driver courier to the curb side or ground floor door way of your property

Excludes Scotland, Highlands & Islands - Please contact us to confirm price

Date of Manufacture

Richardsons Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Rosewood Settle to the 1900s.

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Richardsons Antiques
Telephone 01628 702698
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St Peters Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2026
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An intricately carved dark rosewood hall bench featuring dragon-head armrests, a detailed dragon backrest, and cabriole legs.
Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle, Rosewood c1900
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A Chinese carved dragon settle is an ornate wooden bench featuring elaborate low-relief and high-relief carvings, often depicting mythological dragons, clouds, and phoenixes. Commonly produced during the late Qing Dynasty and early twentieth century, these pieces were created both for domestic use and as luxury export furniture for western markets.

Traditional Chinese benches are predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, hongmu, or elm, constructed using mortise-and-tenon joinery without the reliance on metal fasteners. Elaborate motifs were executed by hand, occasionally incorporating inlaid bone or glass accents for dragon eyes.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit crisp hand-carved details alongside smooth, hand-planed undersides and traditional frame-and-panel seat construction. Signs of age include natural shrinkage along timber joints, dark patina within carved recesses, and subtle variations characteristic of hand tools.

A highly detailed carved bench serves as a focal anchor when placed in a spacious entryway, hallway, or behind a sofa. Pairing the piece with clean-lined contemporary artwork, neutral wall tones, and minimal accessories creates an engaging architectural contrast.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or fading. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the lustre and protect the carved detailing.
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