Search 0
6,457  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1221959
FOR SALE
£5,500
Email
Save
19th Century English Oak Gothic Bench
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
for sale €6,435     $6,985
£5,500
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2018
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA1221959
PDF SHARE
SAVE

19th Century English Oak Gothic Bench

19th century
Description

19th Century English Oak Gothic Bench

A 19th Century English Oak Gothic Bench with Leather Seat.

Of large and imposing scale, this grand bench has an excellent colour with great patination. It is constructed from oak, its impressive form enhanced with many gothic details. The rosebud form finials, presumably a reference to the Tudor rose of England, and the back of the bench is accented with lancet-form carving in high relief, the inspiration taken from large windows in church architecture. The bench's arms are deeply scrolled with floral detailing. The plain seat with inset leather rests upon a moulded frieze with applied roundel decoration. Beneath this are heavy panelled leg blocks which connect to a turned tapering baluster foot.

H 96cm x W 185cm x D 63cm


H 37¾” x W 72¾ ” x D 24¾”

Seat Height: 38cm

Seat Depth: 48cm

(#4102)

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
185cm (72.83")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Gothic Revival Oak Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221959
Dealers Internal Reference
4102
Description
19th Century English Oak Gothic Bench

A 19th Century English Oak Gothic Bench with Leather Seat.

Of large and imposing scale, this grand bench has an excellent colour with great patination. It is constructed from oak, its impressive form enhanced with many gothic details. The rosebud form finials, presumably a reference to the Tudor rose of England, and the back of the bench is accented with lancet-form carving in high relief, the inspiration taken from large windows in church architecture. The bench's arms are deeply scrolled with floral detailing. The plain seat with inset leather rests upon a moulded frieze with applied roundel decoration. Beneath this are heavy panelled leg blocks which connect to a turned tapering baluster foot.

H 96cm x W 185cm x D 63cm


H 37¾” x W 72¾ ” x D 24¾”

Seat Height: 38cm

Seat Depth: 48cm

(#4102)

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
185cm (72.83")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Gothic Revival Oak Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221959
Dealers Internal Ref
4102
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat.
1 / 10
Archive I A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat.

19th Century English Oak Gothic Bench

Archive II A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat. View X
Enlarged Archival View
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
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
View Dealer Info
Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified
Nov 2018
For Sale
143
Sold
1,005
A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat.
19th Century English Oak Gothic Bench
Ref: SA1221959
A nineteenth-century carved dark oak Gothic Revival bench featuring pointed arches on the backrest, scrolled armrests, and a fitted leather seat.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Gothic Revival furniture emerged in the mid-18th century and reached its peak during the 19th century. The style is characterised by architectural elements inspired by medieval Gothic cathedrals, including pointed arches, tracery, carved trefoils, and heavy timber construction.

Pieces from this era were primarily crafted from solid native timbers such as English oak. Construction techniques relied on traditional hand-cut joinery, including mortise and tenon joints, accompanied by hand-carved decorative motifs and occasionally leather or woven seats.

Authentic pieces display natural wear on areas of frequent contact, such as armrests and stretchers, along with hand-tool marks on unexposed surfaces. Look for original joinery techniques, aged timber patina, and structural weight consistent with solid hardwood construction.

A Gothic Revival bench functions as a grounding architectural statement when placed in an entry hall, foyer, or wide corridor. Combining dark oak furniture with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, or contemporary textiles creates a balanced contrast between historical structure and modern design.

Keep oak seating away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement or cracking. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually to nourish the wood and preserve the original surface patina.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories