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Early 19th Century English Antique Painted Pine Window Seat
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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Early 19th Century English Antique Painted Pine Window Seat

19th century
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Early 19th century English Antique Painted Pine Window Seat

A wonderful English early 19th century antique carved pine window seat or bench still in the original ebonised paint finish that has a lovely surface. Stands beautifully on four shapely legs, each one having original hand carvings. The upholstered seat has just been recovered with a fine period antique Kilim rug fabric. In very good condition, all very solid so perfect to perch upon. Would work well as an end of the bed too.

Dimensions

Height: 57cm (22.62")

Width: 107cm (42.46")

Depth: 40cm (15.87")

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Painted Window Seat to the 19th Century.

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Early 19th century English Antique Painted Pine Window Seat
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A wonderful English early 19th century antique carved pine window seat or bench still in the original ebonised paint finish that has a lovely surface.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Stands beautifully on four shapely legs, each one having original hand carvings. The upholstered seat has just been recovered with a fine period antique Kilim rug fabric. In very good condition, all very solid so perfect to perch upon. Would work well as an end of the bed too.

Dimensions

Height: 57cm (22.62")

Width: 107cm (42.46")

Depth: 40cm (15.87")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Painted Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227971
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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An early nineteenth-century black painted pine window seat featuring carved scroll legs decorated with repeating motifs and an upholstered geometric pad.
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century black painted pine window seat featuring carved scroll legs decorated with repeating motifs and an upholstered geometric pad.

Early 19th Century English Antique Painted Pine Window Seat

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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An early nineteenth-century black painted pine window seat featuring carved scroll legs decorated with repeating motifs and an upholstered geometric pad.
Early 19th century English Antique Painted Pine Window Seat
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An early nineteenth-century black painted pine window seat featuring carved scroll legs decorated with repeating motifs and an upholstered geometric pad.
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Early 19th-century English window seats, often dating from the late Georgian and Regency eras, were designed to fit into window recesses or along corridor walls. Characterised by classical proportions, low profiles, and ornamental details like scroll legs or turned supports, they provided both decorative symmetry and practical seating.

Country pieces were commonly constructed from regional softwoods such as pine or fir, which were painted or ebonised to protect the wood and imitate costlier hardwoods like rosewood or ebony. Seats were finished with drop-in or fixed upholstered pads using woven wools, needlework, or linens.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved details with subtle variations, traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, and organic wear to the paint finish where underlying timber shows through. Hardware and fixings beneath the frame typically display historical age, oxidation, and signs of hand crafting.

A painted window seat functions effectively at the foot of a bed, inside a deep bay window, or along an entrance hallway. Pairing the dark painted frame with patterned or geometric upholstery creates a focal point that bridges traditional architecture with modern decorative schemes.

Dust painted woodwork regularly with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes that could strip historic paint layers. Upholstered textiles should be vacuumed delicately using a soft brush attachment and kept out of direct, harsh sunlight to prevent fading.
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