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19th C Walnut Hall Bench by James Shoolbred
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19th C Walnut Hall Bench by James Shoolbred

19th century
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An iconic Walnut and brass mounted hall bench by James Shoolbred. Made in solid Walnut with a brass galleried top rail and gadrooned roundels. Superb original condition throughout with good colour. Stamped to the back rail, English, Circa 1880.

Dimensions: Height: 63 cm - 24 3/4 Inches, Width: 55.75 cm - 22 Inches, Depth: 34.25 cm - 13 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

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William James Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Hall Bench to the 19th Century.

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An iconic Walnut and brass mounted hall bench by James Shoolbred. Made in solid Walnut with a brass galleried top rail and gadrooned roundels. Superb original condition throughout with good colour. Stamped to the back rail, English, Circa 1880.

Dimensions: Height: 63 cm - 24 3/4 Inches, Width: 55.75 cm - 22 Inches, Depth: 34.25 cm - 13 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

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William James Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Hall Bench to the 19th Century.

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A 19th-century Victorian walnut hall bench featuring a spindle gallery back, raised arms with brass shell mounts, and reeded legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian walnut hall bench featuring a spindle gallery back, raised arms with brass shell mounts, and reeded legs.

19th C Walnut Hall Bench by James Shoolbred

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Norfolk
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A 19th-century Victorian walnut hall bench featuring a spindle gallery back, raised arms with brass shell mounts, and reeded legs.
19th C Walnut Hall Bench by James Shoolbred
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A 19th-century Victorian walnut hall bench featuring a spindle gallery back, raised arms with brass shell mounts, and reeded legs.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle gallery, Brass shell mounts, Reeded legs, Stretcher base

This nineteenth-century Victorian walnut hall bench by James Shoolbred displays a warm brown timber colour with brass hardware and turned wooden details. The solid wood construction includes a brass galleried top rail, gadrooned roundels, and brass shell mounts on the raised arms. Below the flat seat, reeded legs connect to a structured stretcher base, while a stamped mark appears on the back rail. Standing at 63 cm in height, 55.75 cm in width, and 34.25 cm in depth, the proportions remain compact for smaller interior spaces. Placed beside the front door in an English country house interior, this piece serves as a functional seating option for removing footwear. The sturdy frame supports daily use in an entryway, hallway, or boot room while offering a traditional aesthetic. The traditional design coordinates with period furnishings and classic architectural wall paneling.

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A Victorian hall bench is a specialised item of hallway furniture designed during the 19th century to offer compact seating and structured storage or display near a home entryway.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, frequently incorporating turned wooden spindles and cast brass mounts.

Authentic pieces often feature a stamped brass makers plate or an embossed registration mark on the underside or rear frame, alongside precise cabinetwork and turned details.

Position the bench in an entryway, wide hallway, or window bay, paired with contemporary artwork above to create contrast with the dark wood tones.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically, avoiding direct heat sources and excess moisture.
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