Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
• Item: Hall / Seat Bench
• Circa: 1890
• Period: Arts & Crafts
• Wood: Oak

• Provenance: England, UK
• Arched back rail
• 3 shaped vertical splats
• Interspersed with thinner vertical splats
• 2 removable leather style seats
• Shaped arms and front rail
• Ring turned legs
• Shaped back legs

• Classic Arts & Crafts design
• Ideal for the kitchen or hallway
• Excellent colour & patination
• Original polish
• Very sturdy
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
This is a very good quality antique Arts & Crafts Victorian English oak bench, circa 1890, in excellent original condition. The bench features an arched back rail above three larger shaped vertical splats, flanked by smaller straight vertical splats. The detachable seats are upholstered in a brown padded leather style material. The two seats are independent of each other. The bench features shaped arms above a straight front rail and ring turned front legs. The back legs are shaped.

This style of couch is typical of the Arts & Crafts movement in the late Victorian period and early 20th Century, where traditional craftsmanship using simple forms, often using medieval, romantic or folk styles of decoration. This movement advocated economic and social reform and has been said to be essentially anti-industrial.

This item features a rich golden oak colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.

Dimensions:
External Height = 96cm or 37¾” or 3ft 1¾”
External width = 129.5cm or 51” or 4ft 3”
External depth = 54.5cm or 21½” or 1ft 9½”
Arm Height = 25.5cm or 10”
Seat Height = 42.7cm or 16” or 1ft 4”
Seat Width = 119.2cm or 47” or 3ft 11”

Seat Depth = 46.8cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Back Height = 53.6cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
Condition Report:
This bench is in excellent original condition and this is what gives it its lovely patination and colour. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The detachable seats are upholstered in a brown padded leather style material. Importantly, there are no breaks or damage to the legs. The item is solid in joint and stands firm on the ground (it does not wobble).

UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a full refund.

UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers.

About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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