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Regency Strapwork Garden Bench
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Regency Strapwork Garden Bench

19th century
Description

An elegantly proportioned original Regency strapwork garden bench.

Circa 1820

Crafted from riveted and reeded wrought iron, retaining its old crusty white paint.

SH 46cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Regency Strapwork Garden Bench to the Regency era.

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SA1227640
Description
An elegantly proportioned original Regency strapwork garden bench.

Circa 1820

Crafted from riveted and reeded wrought iron, retaining its old crusty white paint.

SH 46cm

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Regency Strapwork Garden Bench to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227640
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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An antique off-white painted wrought iron garden bench featuring arched strapwork back panels and a weathered patina.
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Archive I An antique off-white painted wrought iron garden bench featuring arched strapwork back panels and a weathered patina.

Regency Strapwork Garden Bench

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Archive III An antique off-white painted wrought iron garden bench featuring arched strapwork back panels and a weathered patina. View III
Archive IV An antique off-white painted wrought iron garden bench featuring arched strapwork back panels and a weathered patina. View IV
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Archive VII An antique off-white painted wrought iron garden bench featuring arched strapwork back panels and a weathered patina. View VII
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
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Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder
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William Carr Antiques
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An antique off-white painted wrought iron garden bench featuring arched strapwork back panels and a weathered patina.
Regency Strapwork Garden Bench
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An antique off-white painted wrought iron garden bench featuring arched strapwork back panels and a weathered patina.
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  • ObjectGarden Benches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Paint
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsStrapwork back, Arched cresting, Cross-braced stretcher, Curved armrests
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 155 cm (61 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This Regency garden bench exemplifies early nineteenth-century design with its distinct strapwork back, arched cresting, and cross-braced stretcher. Constructed from riveted and reeded wrought iron, the piece retains an old crusty off-white paint finish showing considerable weathering and wear to the surface. The frame includes curved armrests and straight vertical legs supporting a rectangular seat. Dimensions are 98 cm high, 155 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, with a seat height of 46 cm. Suitable for outdoor placement on a lawn or patio, this bench provides practical garden seating that harmonises with natural surroundings. The open metalwork construction allows foliage and light to pass through the backrest, integrating visually into traditional garden settings.

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Regency strapwork garden furniture is defined by flat metal bands wrought into openwork geometric or arched patterns. Originating in the early 19th century, this design allowed rainwater to drain freely while providing robust architectural seating for landscaped gardens.

Traditional strapwork benches were constructed primarily from wrought iron strips, hand-riveted or forged together by blacksmiths. The metal frames were historically painted to prevent rusting and to match the exterior decorative aesthetics of grand country estates.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-hammered rivets, slight asymmetry from manual forging, and accumulated layers of historic paint. Natural surface oxidisation and wear consistent with long-term outdoor exposure further indicate genuine age.

Iron garden benches are frequently placed in sunlit conservatories, garden rooms, or spacious hallways as accent seating. Their light, open framework adds architectural texture without visually overcrowding the surrounding space.

Preservation involves applying a clear wax or low-sheen sealant over the existing weathered patina to arrest active corrosion without stripping historical paint layers. Storing the piece under shelter or off damp ground during severe winter weather extends structural longevity.
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