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A Pair of 20th Century Dug Out Garden Seats
Hobo Design
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
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A Pair of 20th Century Dug Out Garden Seats

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Hobo Design
Description

A pair of 20th century dug out tree root chairs.

Hobo loves because: these feel more like sculpture than furniture. I love that no attempt has been made to make them perfect. The irregularities are exactly what make them so good.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Hobo Design has dated these Dugout Wooden Garden Seats to the 1930s.

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SA1218158
Description
A pair of 20th century dug out tree root chairs.

Hobo loves because: these feel more like sculpture than furniture. I love that no attempt has been made to make them perfect. The irregularities are exactly what make them so good.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Hobo Design has dated these Dugout Wooden Garden Seats to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218158
Hobo Design
Hobo Design
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2025
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A pair of hand-carved dugout garden seats crafted from solid tree trunks with weathered timber surfaces.
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Archive I A pair of hand-carved dugout garden seats crafted from solid tree trunks with weathered timber surfaces.

A Pair of 20th Century Dug Out Garden Seats

Archive II A pair of hand-carved dugout garden seats crafted from solid tree trunks with weathered timber surfaces. View II
Archive III A pair of hand-carved dugout garden seats crafted from solid tree trunks with weathered timber surfaces. View III
Archive IV A pair of hand-carved dugout garden seats crafted from solid tree trunks with weathered timber surfaces. View IV
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Archive VII A pair of hand-carved dugout garden seats crafted from solid tree trunks with weathered timber surfaces. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of hand-carved dugout garden seats crafted from solid tree trunks with weathered timber surfaces. View VIII
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Hobo Design

Hobo Design
Telephone 07532 805696
Location
Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

Opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm
Or by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hobod
Verified Since Mar 2025
Items For Sale 49
Items Sold 30
Hobo Design
Hobo Design
Verified Since Mar 2025
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Location: Market Square, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AH, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm, Or by appointment.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/hobod
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A pair of hand-carved dugout garden seats crafted from solid tree trunks with weathered timber surfaces.
A Pair of 20th Century Dug Out Garden Seats
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A pair of hand-carved dugout garden seats crafted from solid tree trunks with weathered timber surfaces.
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Dugout seating represents one of the earliest forms of vernacular furniture making, where solid tree trunks or logs were hollowed out using hand axes and chisels to form a functional seat and backrest from a single piece of wood.

These pieces are typically carved from dense native hardwoods such as oak, elm, or chestnut, chosen for their structural strength and natural resistance to outdoor weather conditions.

Authentic pieces feature visible adze or chisel marks, natural drying fissures or checking along the timber grain, and uneven wear patterns consistent with long-term exposure to the elements.

Designers often place solid timber seats in hallways, conservatories, or garden rooms to introduce strong organic texture and sculptural form alongside cleaner contemporary architectural lines.

To preserve timber garden seats, clear away organic debris regularly, elevate the bases off damp soil, and treat the wood periodically with breathable oils or waxes to prevent excessive splitting.
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