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Sculptural Period Tree Seat
For sale by Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
for sale €497     $540
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd

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Sculptural Period Tree Seat

1900 - 1920
Description

Of great primitive form and in the style of David Nash, a heavy and very solid sculptural seat carved from a solid piece of Elm . Great primitive form.

Approx measurements:

Height : 85cm

Width : 48cm

Depth : 50cm

UK delivery £85 please message for international shipping quote

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Tree Log Seat to the Edwardian era.

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SA1217869
Description
Of great primitive form and in the style of David Nash, a heavy and very solid sculptural seat carved from a solid piece of Elm . Great primitive form.

Approx measurements:

Height : 85cm

Width : 48cm

Depth : 50cm

UK delivery £85 please message for international shipping quote

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Tree Log Seat to the Edwardian era.

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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A rustic single-piece wooden seat carved directly from a weathered tree trunk with an upright backrest and natural grain splits.
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Archive I A rustic single-piece wooden seat carved directly from a weathered tree trunk with an upright backrest and natural grain splits.

Sculptural Period Tree Seat

Archive II A rustic single-piece wooden seat carved directly from a weathered tree trunk with an upright backrest and natural grain splits. View II
Archive III A rustic single-piece wooden seat carved directly from a weathered tree trunk with an upright backrest and natural grain splits. View III
Archive IV A rustic single-piece wooden seat carved directly from a weathered tree trunk with an upright backrest and natural grain splits. View IV
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

Viewings by appointment only.
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Items For Sale 43
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
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A rustic single-piece wooden seat carved directly from a weathered tree trunk with an upright backrest and natural grain splits.
Sculptural period tree seat
Ref: SA1217869
A rustic single-piece wooden seat carved directly from a weathered tree trunk with an upright backrest and natural grain splits.
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  • ObjectChairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRustic Folk Art
  • MaterialOak, Timber
  • ColourNatural Brown, Moss Green
  • MotifsCarved log backrest, Tree trunk base, Natural grain splits, Adzed finish

This Edwardian rustic folk art chair takes the form of a sculptural tree seat, carved directly from a solid piece of timber with a heavy, solid construction. The piece displays a natural brown and moss green colour palette, accented by visible natural grain splits and an adzed finish across its surfaces. The chair features a cylindrical tree trunk base combined with an upright, roughly shaped carved log backrest. The visible details include vertical weathering cracks, a radial grain pattern on the seat top, and an uneven, earthy base. Measuring 85 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, this solid wooden chair works well as a decorative accent or a functional rustic seat in a hallway, porch, or country-style living room today.

FAQs

A carved tree trunk seat is an example of rustic folk art furniture, traditionally fashioned directly from a single section of timber or tree stump. Popular in estate gardens and rustic lodges, these pieces celebrate the natural grain and organic contours of raw wood.

These seats are typically crafted from durable hardwoods like oak, elm, or chestnut, chosen for their natural weather resistance. Craftsmen used adzes, chisels, and hand saws to hollow out seating surfaces and shape backrests directly from the tree log.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural drying splits, weathering, hand-tool marks, and genuine patination from historic outdoor exposure. Modern reproductions often show mechanical saw marks, uniform staining, or artificial ageing techniques.

A sculptural log seat acts as a striking focal point in a conservatory, hallway, or garden room, introducing natural texture against clean architectural lines. Pair it with woven textiles or place it beside minimalist stone surfaces to highlight its organic form.

To preserve outdoor timber seats, elevate them slightly off damp soil and clean off organic debris using a soft brush. Indoor pieces benefit from occasional application of breathable clear wax or natural oils to prevent excessive cracking in dry environments.
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