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Antique Walnut Window Seat
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Antique Walnut Window Seat

19th century
Sold 4 January 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An unusual 19th.Century walnut window seat having out swept arms with spindle turnings leading to the square legs joined by “H” shaped cross stretcher. The removable squab cushion having old upholstery which is clean on one side with a few marks or stains to the reverse.Dimensions:- Max.Height…31.5’’/ 80cm. Seat Height…21’’/ 54cm. Width…39.5’’/ 100.5cm. Depth…13.75’’/ 35cm. Condition - very good and ready for use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
100.5cm (39.57")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA929065
Dealers Internal Reference
24079
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Description
An unusual 19th.
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Century walnut window seat having out swept arms with spindle turnings leading to the square legs joined by “H” shaped cross stretcher.
John Howkins Antiques

The removable squab cushion having old upholstery which is clean on one side with a few marks or stains to the reverse.Dimensions:- Max.Height…31.5’’/ 80cm. Seat Height…21’’/ 54cm. Width…39.5’’/ 100.5cm. Depth…13.75’’/ 35cm. Condition - very good and ready for use.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
100.5cm (39.57")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA929065
Dealers Internal Ref
24079
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I An antique walnut window seat featuring scrolled ends, turned spindles, and a button-tufted cream upholstered cushion. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Walnut Window Seat

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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An antique walnut window seat featuring scrolled ends, turned spindles, and a button-tufted cream upholstered cushion.
Antique Walnut Window Seat
Ref: SA929065
An antique walnut window seat featuring scrolled ends, turned spindles, and a button-tufted cream upholstered cushion.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBenches & Window Seats
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional Period
  • MaterialWalnut, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Scroll arms, Button-tufted upholstery, H-stretcher base
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 100.5 cm (40 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Window seats gained prominence in large British and European residences during the Georgian and Victorian eras, designed specifically to fit within deep window recesses for reading or conversing.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed from hardwoods like walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon, hand-turned spindles, and horsehair or wool stuffing for upholstery.

Authentication involves examining the timber for age-related oxidisation, tool marks from hand planes, hand-cut screws or pegs, and traditional upholstery webbing rather than modern staples.

Such pieces function effectively in entrance hallways, at the foot of a bed, or positioned beneath a large window, combining historic texture with contemporary fabrics to create visual contrast.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading and veneer drying, and treating the wood periodically with traditional beeswax.
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