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Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Window Seats
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
for sale €3,042     $3,302
£2,600
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

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Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Window Seats

19th century
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Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Window Seats

A Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Window Seats.

This lovely pair of walnut window seats or benches have outswept fretted end supports, the geometric detailing finely detailed and carved as a series of overlapping diamond motifs with roundel highlights. These supports flow into outswept legs, joined by plain rails. The seats have been fully upholstered in a striped fabric.

H 73.5cm x W 114cm x D 41cm


H 29” x W 45” x D 16¼”

Seat Height: 44cm

Seat Depth: 39cm

(#4034)

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these French Walnut Window Seats to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221911
Dealers Internal Reference
4034
Description
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Window Seats

A Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Window Seats.

This lovely pair of walnut window seats or benches have outswept fretted end supports, the geometric detailing finely detailed and carved as a series of overlapping diamond motifs with roundel highlights. These supports flow into outswept legs, joined by plain rails. The seats have been fully upholstered in a striped fabric.

H 73.5cm x W 114cm x D 41cm


H 29” x W 45” x D 16¼”

Seat Height: 44cm

Seat Depth: 39cm

(#4034)

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these French Walnut Window Seats to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221911
Dealers Internal Ref
4034
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 143
Items Sold 1,005
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Verified Since Nov 2018
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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A pair of 19th-century French walnut window seats with carved lattice ends and striped upholstered cushions.
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Window Seats
Ref: SA1221911
A pair of 19th-century French walnut window seats with carved lattice ends and striped upholstered cushions.
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A 19th-century French window seat is a narrow bench designed to fit within window recesses or corridors. Popularised during the Neoclassical and Directoire eras, these pieces often feature raised sides or open lattice end-panels to frame the seating area.

These benches are predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or fruitwood, secured with mortise and tenon joinery. The seating surfaces feature webbed frames padded and finished with woven textiles like linen, wool, or cotton upholstery.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved construction details, natural timber oxidisation, and hand-planing marks on non-exposed surfaces. Look for traditional pegging, mortise joinery, and natural patination consistent with historic age.

Position the seats symmetrically within architectural alcoves, alongside a wide hallway, or at the foot of a bed to establish balanced seating. Pair the timber frame with neutral textiles and complementary minimalist accents.

Apply a clear beeswax polish periodically along the grain to preserve the timber finish and prevent drying. Keep the items away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent wood movement and upholstery fading.
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