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English Tavern Bench
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
Arcadia Antiques

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English Tavern Bench

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Wonderful little original painted tavern bench. 1840.

Reference: 6579

Dimensions

41 inches (104 cms) Wide

21 inches (53 cms) Deep

37.5 inches (95 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Tavern Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA954249
Dealers Internal Reference
6579
Description
Wonderful little original painted tavern bench. 1840.

Reference: 6579

Dimensions

41 inches (104 cms) Wide

21 inches (53 cms) Deep

37.5 inches (95 cms) High

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Tavern Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA954249
Dealers Internal Ref
6579
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An antique high-backed wooden tavern bench painted in a deep red finish with shaped side wings.
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Archive I An antique high-backed wooden tavern bench painted in a deep red finish with shaped side wings.

English Tavern Bench

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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 680
Items Sold 6,131
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
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An antique high-backed wooden tavern bench painted in a deep red finish with shaped side wings.
English Tavern Bench
Ref: SA954249
An antique high-backed wooden tavern bench painted in a deep red finish with shaped side wings.
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An English tavern bench, historically referred to as a settle, is a wooden bench designed with a high back and solid sides or wings. Popular in public houses and private homes from the 17th to 19th centuries, these benches were constructed to shield occupants from draughts near doors and fireplaces.

Traditional tavern benches were built using local timber such as oak, pine, or elm. Construction featured hand-planed boards, mortise and tenon joinery, and wooden pegs, often finished with milk paint, varnish, or wax to protect the wood in high-traffic environments.

Authentic period benches exhibit signs of historical wear, such as uneven paint degradation, smooth wear along seat edges, and hand-cut joinery. Inspecting the underside and back panels will often reveal hand-sawn tool marks and age-appropriate shrinkage of the wood.

A tavern bench functions effectively in an entryway, hallway, or boot room as practical utility seating. In a dining area or kitchen nook, it offers architectural structure when paired with a rustic dining table.

Preserving original paint finishes requires gentle cleaning with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth without harsh chemical detergents. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and damp external walls to prevent timber warping and further paint flaking.
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