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Carved French Walnut Bench
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Carved French Walnut Bench

19th century
Sold 13 March 2025 · The Vintage Interiors
This “Carved French Walnut Bench” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Vintage Interiors. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This lovely carved walnut French bench is offered in very good condition.

The frame of the bench is carved in walnut with scroll detailing.

The turned spindles of the stretchers are both attractive and give the bench extra strength.

The bench has been reupholstered in our workshop in a wine coloured crushed draylon fabric.

The upholstery has been finished with large antique stud work detailing.

The dimensions of the bench are

1700 mm wide

800 mm overall depth

1200 mm overall height

480 mm height of seat

580 mm depth of seat

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Interiors has dated this Carved French Walnut Bench to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA434817
Dealers Internal Reference
VI 481
Description
This lovely carved walnut French bench is offered in very good condition.

The frame of the bench is carved in walnut with scroll detailing.

The turned spindles of the stretchers are both attractive and give the bench extra strength.

fig 1. An antique carved walnut bench upholstered in deep red velvet with turned legs and stretcher base.
fig 1. Carved French Walnut Bench

The bench has been reupholstered in our workshop in a wine coloured crushed draylon fabric.

The upholstery has been finished with large antique stud work detailing.

The dimensions of the bench are

1700 mm wide

800 mm overall depth

1200 mm overall height

480 mm height of seat

580 mm depth of seat

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Interiors has dated this Carved French Walnut Bench to the 1890s.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA434817
Dealers Internal Ref
VI 481
The Vintage Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013
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Archive I An antique carved walnut bench upholstered in deep red velvet with turned legs and stretcher base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Carved French Walnut Bench

Archive II An antique carved walnut bench upholstered in deep red velvet with turned legs and stretcher base. View II
Archive III An antique carved walnut bench upholstered in deep red velvet with turned legs and stretcher base. View III
Archive IV An antique carved walnut bench upholstered in deep red velvet with turned legs and stretcher base. View IV
Archive V An antique carved walnut bench upholstered in deep red velvet with turned legs and stretcher base. View V
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Archive IX An antique carved walnut bench upholstered in deep red velvet with turned legs and stretcher base. View IX
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The Vintage Interiors
Telephone 01925 652409
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Unit 6
St Peters Way
Warrington
WA2 7BT
United Kingdom
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An antique carved walnut bench upholstered in deep red velvet with turned legs and stretcher base.
CARVED FRENCH WALNUT BENCH
Ref: SA434817
An antique carved walnut bench upholstered in deep red velvet with turned legs and stretcher base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Velvet
  • ColourCrimson
  • MotifsTurned legs, H-stretchers, Carved scrollwork, Upholstered back
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 170 cm (67 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

FAQs

French antique seating from traditional periods typically features hand-carved wood structures, often utilizing walnut or oak, combined with formal upholstery styles reflecting the design ethos of the reigning monarchy or provincial craftsmanship.

Authentic pieces rely on solid hardwoods like walnut, traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon, hand-turned stretchers, and high-quality upholstery fabrics secured with individual brass nailheads.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patination on the wood, the hand-tool marks within the joinery, the type of hardware used, and the aging characteristics of the internal stuffing and frame construction.

Such pieces serve as statement seating in hallways or living areas, contrasting effectively against minimalist architectural backdrops or paired with modern textiles to create a curated, eclectic aesthetic.

Maintenance requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting and fabric fading, alongside gentle dusting of the wood and specialist cleaning for the velvet pile.
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