A very good vintage cast iron garden bench, well weathered and in very good overall condition.

31" high

51" length

24" overall depth

16" seat height

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage Garden UK has dated this Cast Iron Garden Bench to the 1930s.

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Description

A very good vintage cast iron garden bench, well weathered and in very good overall condition.

31" high

51" length

24" overall depth

16" seat height

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

fig 1. A slatted wooden garden bench with dark green cast iron scrollwork end frames sitting on grass. — fig 1. Cast Iron Garden Bench

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).

Vintage Garden UK

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Vintage Garden UK has dated this Cast Iron Garden Bench to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1238244

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Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom

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ObjectGarden Seating
Period1920 - 1940
StyleVictorian
MaterialCast Iron, Timber
ColourDark Green, Grey
MotifsScrollwork armrests, Slatted wooden seat, Cast iron end frames, Curved legs

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Slatted garden benches featuring cast iron end frames gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century in Britain. Mass production techniques allowed foundries to create intricate ornamental scrollwork, combining durable iron structures with comfortable wooden slatting for public parks and private estate gardens.

These benches consist of heavy cast iron side frames that provide structural weight and stability, combined with longitudinal wooden slats. Hardwoods such as oak or teak, alongside durable softwoods, were routinely secured to the metal frames using iron bolts.

Authentic period examples feature notable weight, crisp moulding detail in the iron scrollwork, and occasionally stamped foundry marks near the bolt fixings. Natural age produces surface oxidisation on iron and distinctive silver-grey weathering on timber slats.

Positioning the bench against textured stone walls, along garden pathways, or within formal lawn borders creates a structural focal point. In interior spaces, such as conservatories or garden rooms, it functions as architectural seating alongside potted greenery.

Timber slats require periodic treatment with breathable wood preservers or oils to prevent fungal decay while retaining natural patina. Cast iron elements should be checked for flaking paint or rust, which can be treated and sealed with an exterior metal coating.