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19th Century Oriental Inspired Ceramic Garden Seat
Hobson May Collection
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Hobson May Collection

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19th Century Oriental Inspired Ceramic Garden Seat

19th century
Description

Dating from the 19th century, this hexagon shaped oriental style garden seat is painted with flowers and trailing leaves on a turquoise ground. The top has leaf shaped piercing, the hexagon tapering column terminates with a stepped base.

.There is a fine hairline crack to the underside of the base. This is minor, cannot easily be seen and in no way affects the appearance or stability of this lovely seat.

This most attractive, traditional antique garden seat would be a decorative addition to a conservatory, garden room or garden.

c. 1880

Diameter: 10.5" 27 cm

Height: 19.25" 49 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Chinoiserie Ceramic Garden Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA959691
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S1004
Description
Dating from the 19th century, this hexagon shaped oriental style garden seat is painted with flowers and trailing leaves on a turquoise ground. The top has leaf shaped piercing, the hexagon tapering column terminates with a stepped base.

There is a fine hairline crack to the underside of the base.

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This is minor, cannot easily be seen and in no way affects the appearance or stability of this lovely seat.
Hobson May Collection

This most attractive, traditional antique garden seat would be a decorative addition to a conservatory, garden room or garden.

c. 1880

Diameter: 10.5" 27 cm

Height: 19.25" 49 cm

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Chinoiserie Ceramic Garden Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA959691
Dealers Internal Ref
S1004
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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Archive I A 19th-century hexagonal turquoise ceramic garden seat decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and top pierced ventilation holes.

19th Century Oriental Inspired Ceramic Garden Seat

Archive II A 19th-century hexagonal turquoise ceramic garden seat decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and top pierced ventilation holes. View II
Archive III A 19th-century hexagonal turquoise ceramic garden seat decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and top pierced ventilation holes. View III
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Hobson May Collection

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A 19th-century hexagonal turquoise ceramic garden seat decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and top pierced ventilation holes.
19th Century Oriental Inspired Ceramic Garden Seat
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A 19th-century hexagonal turquoise ceramic garden seat decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and top pierced ventilation holes.
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Ceramic garden seats originated in China during the Song and Ming dynasties as outdoor seating for garden pavilions. They became popular decorative features across Western Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries as part of the Chinoiserie movement.

These seats are crafted from heavy earthenware or porcelain, cast using moulds, and finished with lead or tin glazes. They feature hand-painted enamel details alongside pierced openings designed for air circulation and drainage.

Authentic 19th-century examples exhibit subtle glaze crazing, hand-painted artwork with slight brushwork variations, and signs of wear on the unglazed foot ring where the piece rested during firing.

A ceramic garden seat functions effectively as an end table alongside an armchair, a plant pedestal in a sunroom, or a decorative accent piece within a bathroom.

Clean the glazed ceramic surface using a soft microfibre cloth dampened with warm water and mild soap. Avoid abrasive scouring pads or harsh chemicals that could scratch the enamel finish.
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