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ID #SA997403
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Slim Oak Bench
The French House
for sale €468     $508
£400

The French House

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Slim Oak Bench

19th century
For Sale by The French House
Description

A heavy, solid oak 19th century A-frame bench. It has rounded ends, and could be used for seating beside a long dining table, or for decorative purposes in a hallway. It has some superficial marks to the top, but is in overall wonderful condition.

(L275cm x H44cm x D17cm)

Delivery: please send us an enquiry with your delivery postcode & we shall obtain a quote from our courier for you.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
275cm (108.27")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

The French House has dated this Antique Oak Trestle Bench to the 19th Century.

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SA997403
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Slim oak bench
Description
A heavy, solid oak 19th century A-frame bench.
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It has rounded ends, and could be used for seating beside a long dining table, or for decorative purposes in a hallway.
The French House

It has some superficial marks to the top, but is in overall wonderful condition.

(L275cm x H44cm x D17cm)

Delivery: please send us an enquiry with your delivery postcode & we shall obtain a quote from our courier for you.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
275cm (108.27")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

The French House has dated this Antique Oak Trestle Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA997403
Dealers Internal Ref
Slim oak bench
The French House
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The French House Profile Page

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The French House
Telephone 01904 400561
Location
The Warehouse
North Lane
Huntington
York
Yorkshire
YO32 9SU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thefrenchhouse
Verified Since Apr 2021
The French House
Verified Since Apr 2021
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Location: The Warehouse, North Lane, Huntington, York , Yorkshire, YO32 9SU, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/thefrenchhouse
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A long, narrow antique oak bench featuring trestle legs and rounded seat edges against a plain canvas backdrop.
Slim oak bench
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Trestle benches originate from early medieval European utilitarian furniture designed for flexible communal seating in dining halls and farmhouses. Their simple construction allowed easy disassembly and transport, evolving into permanent fixtures in rural domestic interiors.

Traditional benches were crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs rather than metal fasteners. The trestle base incorporates angled leg supports connected by a stretcher to provide structural stability across a long span.

Authentic period benches display signs of natural age, including uneven wear along the stretcher rails where feet rested, hand-hewn tool marks, and shrinkage around joinery pegs. Original patination and subtle variation in wood grain consistency further indicate historical origin.

A slim timber bench serves effectively in narrow entrance hallways or at the foot of a bed without obstructing foot traffic. It can also be paired with a contemporary dining table to create contrast between modern lines and historic wood texture.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood finish. Avoid placing the timber in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent cracking and drying.
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