A very rare Long French Bench, having superb original patina with original paint still remaining, made from Beech and dating to the late 19th Century. Strong and solid. In excellent original condition.

Length 415 cm

Height 83 cm

Depth 50 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

415cm (163.39")

Width

83cm (32.68")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Wooden Dining Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA928411

Dealers Notes

Delivery in England and Wales is usually £65 to £120 depending on size of the item, the far north and Southern Scotland a little more, elsewhere please enquire, for large items slightly more may apply also very good rates to Ireland or worldwide. Please feel free to contact us to discuss this item either by email or phone.

Description

Length 415 cm

Height 83 cm

Depth 50 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

415cm (163.39")

Width

83cm (32.68")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Wooden Dining Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA928411

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French provincial benches were crafted for utility in rural homes, featuring elongated seats, panelled backrests, and functional wooden frames designed to accommodate multiple people along communal dining tables.

Traditional country benches are constructed from regional softwoods or hardwoods such as pine and oak, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery along with wooden pegging to ensure long-term structural stability.

Authentic pieces display signs of genuine historic usage, such as hand-planed timber surfaces, patinated wood grain, hand-cut joinery, and layered remnants of historical paint washes.

A long bench can be paired with an extended dining table, placed along an entryway wall, or styled with linen cushions and sheepskin throws to complement a contemporary interior scheme.

Dusting with a dry, lint-free cloth maintains the surface, while occasional light applications of clear beeswax help preserve the timber without altering original paint remnants.

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Very Long French Dining Bench

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