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Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle Dining Suite
Richardsons Antiques
for sale €4,622     $5,017
£3,950
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Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle Dining Suite

1920 - 1940
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Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle Dining Suite Consisting of 4x Armchairs & 1x Bench

Solid Marble & Rosewood Seating imported from Hong Kong by my clients in the 50s this is a truly magninficent statement piece of the highest quality, even the individual armchairs are a two person lift, this would look stunning in the hall way of a unique property, in a hotel reception or even a restaurant, I have been very lucky to be able to offer this suite and in such excellent condition also with no damage to note.

Early 20th Century

Please study the pictures of this suite as these consitute the description of the piece far better than I can describe.

Bench Seat:

Depth: 600mm

Height: 1130mm

Width: 1900mm

Seat Height: 390mm

Individual Armchairs:

Depth: 570mm

Height:1070mm

Width: 780mm

Seat Height: 390mm

SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION

UK Mainland Man & Van Furniture Delivery: £240

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 Carved Chinese Dragon Bench to the 1930s.

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SA1214989
Description
Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle Dining Suite Consisting of 4x Armchairs & 1x Bench

Solid Marble & Rosewood Seating imported from Hong Kong by my clients in the 50s this is a truly magninficent statement piece of the highest quality, even the individual armchairs are a two person lift, this would look stunning in the hall way of a unique property, in a hotel reception or even a restaurant, I have been very lucky to be able to offer this suite and in such excellent condition also with no damage to note.

fig 1. A dark hardwood Chinese hall bench with intricately carved dragon motifs, inset marble panels, and dragon-head armrests.
fig 1. Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle Dining Suite

Early 20th Century

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Please study the pictures of this suite as these consitute the description of the piece far better than I can describe.
Richardsons Antiques

Bench Seat:

Depth: 600mm

Height: 1130mm

Width: 1900mm

Seat Height: 390mm

fig 2. A dark hardwood Chinese hall bench with intricately carved dragon motifs, inset marble panels, and dragon-head armrests.
fig 2. Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle Dining Suite

Individual Armchairs:

Depth: 570mm

Height:1070mm

Width: 780mm

Seat Height: 390mm

SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION

UK Mainland Man & Van Furniture Delivery: £240

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

Date of Manufacture

Richardsons Antiques has dated this Carved Chinese Dragon Bench to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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Richardsons Antiques

Richardsons Antiques
Telephone 01628 702698
Location
St Peters Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/richardsons
Verified Since Mar 2026
Items For Sale 61
Items Sold 103
Richardsons Antiques
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A dark hardwood Chinese hall bench with intricately carved dragon motifs, inset marble panels, and dragon-head armrests.
Exceptional Antique Chinese Dragon Oriental Hall Bench or Settle Dining Suite
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A Chinese dragon hall bench is a traditional form of decorative seating originating from late Qing dynasty woodwork traditions, featuring elaborate relief carvings of dragons and ornamental marble backrest insets.

These settles are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as Hongmu or rosewood and are frequently inset with figured marble panels, known as dreamstones, chosen for their natural landscape-like patterns.

Authentic pieces feature traditional mortise and tenon joinery without metal nails, hand-carved detail work displaying subtle irregularities, and natural patination on both the timber and stone surfaces.

Position the bench as a statement architectural piece in an entrance hall or wide corridor, balancing its complex carved frame against neutral walls and minimalist surrounding elements.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking, clean carved areas with a soft dry brush, and apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically to preserve the finish.
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