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Late Victorian Carved Oak Bench Seat
James R Millington Antiques
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James R Millington Antiques

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Late Victorian Carved Oak Bench Seat

19th century
Description

Late Victorian period carved oak bench seat dating to around the 1890s. With A top carved cresting rail , shaped arms in the form of lion heads . The bench has a lift lid with lower storage , carved decoration to the front back and base,

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Bench to the 1880s.

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SA1231877
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Description
Late Victorian period carved oak bench seat dating to around the 1890s. With A top carved cresting rail , shaped arms in the form of lion heads . The bench has a lift lid with lower storage , carved decoration to the front back and base,
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Bench to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231877
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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A late Victorian carved oak bench seat featuring relief grotesque masks, geometric lozenge panels, scrollwork cresting, and lion head armrest terminations.
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Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
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A late Victorian carved oak bench seat featuring relief grotesque masks, geometric lozenge panels, scrollwork cresting, and lion head armrest terminations.
Late Victorian carved oak bench seat
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A late Victorian carved oak bench seat featuring relief grotesque masks, geometric lozenge panels, scrollwork cresting, and lion head armrest terminations.
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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.

Victorian carved oak hall benches typically feature dark wood finishes, heavy structural framing, and elaborate hand-carved motifs drawn from Renaissance, Gothic, and Jacobean styles. Designed primarily for entryways, they often incorporate solid backs, carved masks, scrollwork crests, and panelled bases.

These benches were predominantly crafted from solid English or European oak, valued for its durability and rich grain. Construction relied on traditional joinery methods, including mortise and tenon joints, pegged construction, and hand-planed panels.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display signs of natural age, such as uneven wear on hand-carved surfaces, dark oxidised patina in recessed areas, and hand-cut joinery. Inspecting the underside and back panels for historical saw marks and original fixing methods also helps confirm age.

Place the bench in a spacious hallway, foyer, or wide corridor to create a focal point. Combining dark carved timber with light, neutral walls or contemporary artwork balances the visual weight of the historic woodwork.

Maintain the wood by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth along the carved details. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the oak and preserve the deep protective patina, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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