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Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Garden Seats/benches
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Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Garden Seats/benches

19th century
Sold 28 August 2024 · The Antique Furniture Company
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A pair of Victorian cast iron garden seats dating to circa 1870. The ornate pierced ends with scrolling foliage and outsplayed legs on scroll feet and with diamond registration marks. With oak slats set into a cast iron ergonomically shaped seat and back frame. In good structural condition, some wear to the paintwork and slats and very comfortable due to the curved back and seat.

Overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width - 71.25in (181cm)

Depth - 27.5in (70cm)

Height - 30.75in (78cm)

Seat area - 67.75in wide x 16in deep x 17in high

(172cm x 41cm x 43cm)

Ref: 0644

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Garden Bench to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
181cm (71.26")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA806566
Dealers Internal Reference
0644
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A pair of Victorian cast iron garden seats dating to circa 1870.
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The ornate pierced ends with scrolling foliage and outsplayed legs on scroll feet and with diamond registration marks.
The Antique Furniture Company

With oak slats set into a cast iron ergonomically shaped seat and back frame. In good structural condition, some wear to the paintwork and slats and very comfortable due to the curved back and seat.

fig 1. A pair of Victorian cast iron garden benches featuring ornate white metal scrollwork frames and slatted wooden seats.
fig 1. Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Garden Seats/benches

Overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width - 71.25in (181cm)

Depth - 27.5in (70cm)

Height - 30.75in (78cm)

Seat area - 67.75in wide x 16in deep x 17in high

(172cm x 41cm x 43cm)

Ref: 0644

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Garden Bench to the Victorian era.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
181cm (71.26")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA806566
Dealers Internal Ref
0644
The Antique Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2013
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Antique Furniture Company Profile Page

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Archive I A pair of Victorian cast iron garden benches featuring ornate white metal scrollwork frames and slatted wooden seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Garden Seats/benches

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The Antique Furniture Company
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Verified Since Sep 2013
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Items Sold 269
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A pair of Victorian cast iron garden benches featuring ornate white metal scrollwork frames and slatted wooden seats.
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Garden Seats/Benches
Ref: SA806566
A pair of Victorian cast iron garden benches featuring ornate white metal scrollwork frames and slatted wooden seats.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCast Iron, Timber
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsScrollwork, Openwork tracery, Slatted timber
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 181 cm (71 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

FAQs

Maintenance involves periodically treating the wooden slats with protective oils or weather-resistant finishes and inspecting the cast iron for rust, which should be treated and repainted using specialized metal paints.

Positioning the bench as a focal point along a garden path, against an exterior stone wall, or beneath a flowering tree allows its architectural form to contrast effectively with natural foliage.

Key indicators of authenticity include heavy weight, rough casting textures on the reverse, manufacturer registration marks or lozenge stamps, and weathered patination on both the metal and the timber components.

Authentic period benches typically feature heavy cast iron end frames adorned with intricate scrollwork, foliage, or figural motifs, combined with slatted wooden seats and backs made from durable hardwoods like oak or teak.

During the Victorian era, advancements in foundry technology allowed for the mass production of ornate, decorative cast iron garden furniture. These benches became popular fixtures in public parks, country estates, and domestic gardens across Britain.
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