Sold 16 November 2024 · Havard and Havard

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Description

Substantially constructed from a single, 2 inch slab of pine with four oak legs, tenoned through the top, this farm bench would make an excellent low coffee/occasional table. The top has, typically, evidence of much use and has great character with an overall pale, dry texture.

Welsh, circa 1900-1920.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

149cm (58.66")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Welsh Pine and Oak Farm Bench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA926246

Description

Substantially constructed from a single, 2 inch slab of pine with four oak legs, tenoned through the top, this farm bench would make an excellent low coffee/occasional table.

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The top has, typically, evidence of much use and has great character with an overall pale, dry texture.

Havard and Havard

Welsh, circa 1900-1920.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

149cm (58.66")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Welsh Pine and Oak Farm Bench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA926246

About the Dealer

Havard and Havard

Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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Havard and Havard

Telephone 07711 006399

Location

Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/havardandhavard

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectBenches
Period1900 - 1920
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialPine, Oak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPlank top, Splayed legs, Peg joinery
SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 149 cm (59 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Country farmhouse benches originated as utilitarian seating for working kitchens and dining halls, traditionally crafted by local tradespeople using accessible regional timbers.

They are typically constructed from dense native hardwoods like oak for structural stability and softer woods like pine for tops, often employing mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber shrinkage, hand-cut joinery marks, iron or wooden peg fixings, and centuries of accumulated patina rather than uniform machine sanding.

A rustic bench provides a warm textural contrast when paired with contemporary dining tables, or serves as functional hallway seating beneath artwork.

Preserve the wood by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive heat sources, applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the dry grain and maintain the protective finish.