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Quality Antique Mahogany Bench/ Window Seat
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for sale €3,101     $3,366
£2,650
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Quality Antique Mahogany Bench/ Window Seat

19th century
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Fabulous William IV Antique Mahogany Bench/ Window Seat

43ins wide x 34ins high x 15.5ins deep

c1835

£2650

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
109.5cm (43.11")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Declaration

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Window Seat to the 19th Century.

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SA892008
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Description
Fabulous William IV Antique Mahogany Bench/ Window Seat

43ins wide x 34ins high x 15.5ins deep

c1835

£2650

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
109.5cm (43.11")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Window Seat to the 19th Century.

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SA892008
David Wolfenden Antiques
David Wolfenden Antiques
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An antique Victorian mahogany bench featuring an ornate carved backrest with a central shield motif, turned front legs, and a shaped wooden seat.
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Archive I An antique Victorian mahogany bench featuring an ornate carved backrest with a central shield motif, turned front legs, and a shaped wooden seat.

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Archive II An antique Victorian mahogany bench featuring an ornate carved backrest with a central shield motif, turned front legs, and a shaped wooden seat. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian mahogany bench featuring an ornate carved backrest with a central shield motif, turned front legs, and a shaped wooden seat. View III
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Archive V An antique Victorian mahogany bench featuring an ornate carved backrest with a central shield motif, turned front legs, and a shaped wooden seat. View V
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David Wolfenden Antiques

David Wolfenden Antiques
Telephone 028 94 429498 or 07768 128 800
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219b Lisnevenagh Road
Antrim
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT41 2JT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/dw
Verified Since May 2010
Items For Sale 128
Items Sold 880
David Wolfenden Antiques
David Wolfenden Antiques
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Location: 219b Lisnevenagh Road, Antrim, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 2JT, United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian mahogany bench featuring an ornate carved backrest with a central shield motif, turned front legs, and a shaped wooden seat.
Quality Antique Mahogany Bench/ Window Seat
Ref: SA892008
An antique Victorian mahogany bench featuring an ornate carved backrest with a central shield motif, turned front legs, and a shaped wooden seat.
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  • ObjectBenches & Window Seats
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved shield cartouche, Foliate scrollwork backrest, Turned front legs, Shaped seat apron
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 109.5 cm (43 in) x D 39.5 cm (16 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany bench and window seat stands as a substantial piece of period furniture finished in a warm brown timber colour with a polished sheen. The carved backrest displays elaborate foliate scrollwork alongside a central carved shield cartouche, framed by a shaped top rail and scrolling terminals. Below, a smooth wooden seat with a curved, moulded front apron rests upon turned front legs adorned with carved detail and rear curved supports. Measuring 86.5 cm high, 109.5 cm wide, and 39.5 cm deep, this item serves as a functional seating option suited for a hallway, bedroom, or beneath a large window. The sturdy wooden construction provides a reliable surface for daily use while adding period character to traditional interior spaces.

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Originating in the nineteenth century, Victorian mahogany window seats were designed as low, structured benches intended to fit beneath window sills or line grand hallways, featuring elaborate hand-carved backrests and turned legs.

These pieces were constructed using solid mahogany or rich timber veneers, utilizing traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved scrollwork, cartouches, and turned legs for structural support.

Authentic period examples display natural timber grain, evidence of hand-planing on the undersides, traditional joinery techniques, and carved motifs typical of the Victorian era such as shield cartouches and foliate scrolls.

Position the bench in a hallway, beneath a window, or at the end of a corridor to create architectural interest, pairing the rich timber tones with neutral walls and tailored modern textiles.

Dust regularly using a dry microfiber cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically, keeping the timber clear of direct heat sources and strong sunlight to protect the finish.
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