Upholstered Window Seat Bench 1900 - 1920

Name: Antique Morris & Co. Upholstered Window Seat
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA991342
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBenches
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArts & Crafts
MaterialWalnut, Cotton
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Botanical textile pattern
SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 56.5 cm (22 in)

An Edwardian window seat or end of bed stool constructed from warm brown mahogany with a rectangular drop-in seat. The upholstery displays a botanical pattern in brown and beige featuring birds and flowers by Morris & Co. The framework stands on cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet. Measurements are 55 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 56.5 cm deep. This bench sits suitably at the foot of a bed or beneath a window in a traditional reception room or bedroom. The compact proportions allow it to fit neatly into hallways or dressing areas while providing additional seating within a living space.

FAQs

Upholstered window seats gained popularity in eighteenth-century Britain as low seating designed specifically to fit into the deep window recesses of Georgian and Victorian homes, allowing occupants to make use of natural light.

Traditional window seats were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring hand-carved legs and seats upholstered in woven wool, damask, or printed cotton textiles.

Look for hand-carved timber joinery, natural wear on the lower leg turnings or feet, traditional webbing and horsehair stuffing within the seat construction, and historical maker stamps or label remnants beneath the frame.

Place the piece beneath a window frame, along a hallway, or at the foot of a bed to serve as functional accent seating while introducing pattern and wood tones to the room.

Vacuum the fabric gently using a soft brush attachment to remove dust, keep the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and treat exposed timber legs with natural beeswax polish.

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