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A 17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench
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A 17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench

17th century
Sold 30 October 2025 · Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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Description

A C17th walnut bench taken from the interior of a Spanish church. The piece has a moulded single plank bank, and the seat and back both finished with raking ends. The whole bench is raised and supported on low pierced stretchers.

Provenance: The Property of a Country House, England from family house in Flanders, Belgium

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
148.5cm (58.46")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Seventeenth Century Walnut Bench to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1060311
Dealers Notes

We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.

Description
A C17th walnut bench taken from the interior of a Spanish church. The piece has a moulded single plank bank, and the seat and back both finished with raking ends. The whole bench is raised and supported on low pierced stretchers.

Provenance: The Property of a Country House, England from family house in Flanders, Belgium

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
148.5cm (58.46")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Seventeenth Century Walnut Bench to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1060311
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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A dark brown wooden bench with a high solid backrest, flat seat, and straight trestle supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown wooden bench with a high solid backrest, flat seat, and straight trestle supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench

Archive II A dark brown wooden bench with a high solid backrest, flat seat, and straight trestle supports. View II
Archive III A dark brown wooden bench with a high solid backrest, flat seat, and straight trestle supports. View III
Archive IV A dark brown wooden bench with a high solid backrest, flat seat, and straight trestle supports. View IV
Archive V A dark brown wooden bench with a high solid backrest, flat seat, and straight trestle supports. View V
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Location
3 South View Place (office only)
Blowhorn Street
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 1DD
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 245
Items Sold 2,189
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Verified Since Jun 2012
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Location: 3 South View Place (office only), Blowhorn Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1DD, United Kingdom
Verified
Jun 2012
For Sale
245
Sold
2,189
A dark brown wooden bench with a high solid backrest, flat seat, and straight trestle supports.
A 17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench
Ref: SA1060311
A dark brown wooden bench with a high solid backrest, flat seat, and straight trestle supports.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches
  • Period17th century
  • StyleSpanish Baroque
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHigh panelled backrest, Trestle base, Pegged joinery, Splayed foot supports
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 148.5 cm (58 in) x D 34.5 cm (14 in)

Seventeenth-century Spanish furniture is characterised by austere architectural lines, robust construction, and minimal decorative carving, reflecting a restrained aesthetic often associated with monastic and provincial interiors of the period.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid Spanish walnut, joined using traditional pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed boards, and iron or wooden structural fixings designed to withstand heavy daily use.

Authentic items display period-correct tool marks, hand-cut joinery, deep natural patination from centuries of use, shrinkage cracks, and timber shrinkage consistent with historical harvesting and seasoning methods.

A period timber bench can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing it with minimalist architectural surroundings, using it as a striking focal point in an entrance hall, or softening the seat with neutral linen cushions.

Maintain antique walnut by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly, and dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth.
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