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Large English 19th Century Antique Oak Window Seat
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Large English 19th Century Antique Oak Window Seat

19th century
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Large English 19th Century Antique Oak Window Seat

A lovely quality, solid English oak antique window or hallway seat that stands well on four turned legs with a moulded seat above with fabulous oak cylinder seat ends. In excellent strong condition and all in the original finish. English and dating to around 1850.

Dimensions

Height: 50cm (19.84")

Width: 92cm (36.51")

Depth: 32cm (12.70")

Declaration

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

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SA1228975
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Large English 19th Century Antique Oak Window Seat
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A lovely quality, solid English oak antique window or hallway seat that stands well on four turned legs with a moulded seat above with fabulous oak cylinder seat ends.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In excellent strong condition and all in the original finish. English and dating to around 1850.

Dimensions

Height: 50cm (19.84")

Width: 92cm (36.51")

Depth: 32cm (12.70")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1228975
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.

Dealer Profile

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

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century English oak window seat featuring cylindrical bolster armrests and four turned legs.
Large English 19th Century Antique Oak Window Seat
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A 19th-century English oak window seat featuring cylindrical bolster armrests and four turned legs.
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Window seats were introduced to English domestic interiors during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, specifically designed to fit neatly into deep window recesses or narrow corridors. They provided functional seating without blocking light or obstructing thoroughfares in grand country houses.

Nineteenth-century window seats were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut. Craftsmen used mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-turned legs and carved bolster end supports.

Authentic period examples exhibit signs of hand-planing on the underside, genuine age-related shrinkage in the timber, and hand-cut joinery. Original turned legs often show slight irregularities indicative of manual lathe work rather than modern mass production.

A wooden window seat can be styled beneath a bay window, placed at the foot of a bed, or positioned in an entrance hall. Pairing the timber surface with textured linen cushions or placing it over a woven area rug creates a balanced contemporary scheme.

Clean the wood surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Apply a thin coat of natural beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish, avoiding silicone-based sprays and direct placement near heat sources.
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