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Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bench

19th century
Sold 6 November 2024 · Marylebone Antiques
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A wonderful antique Victorian carved oak bench, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1880 period.

It is of outstanding quality, with profuse and intricate carving throughout. It is a great size, perfect for use as an entry way bench, at the foot of a bed or even as a dining bench. There are carved bolsters on each end of the seat, this stands on beautifully turned and carved legs. The front lower edge is beautifully carved, the back lower edge is plain.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent, with some minor wear and patina remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width – 54 inches , 136 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 30 cm

Height – 20 inches , 51 cm

Seat height – 17 inches , 43 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Oak Bench to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1068753
Dealers Internal Reference
8415
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Description
A wonderful antique Victorian carved oak bench, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1880 period.

It is of outstanding quality, with profuse and intricate carving throughout.

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It is a great size, perfect for use as an entry way bench, at the foot of a bed or even as a dining bench.
Marylebone Antiques

There are carved bolsters on each end of the seat, this stands on beautifully turned and carved legs. The front lower edge is beautifully carved, the back lower edge is plain.

fig 1. An antique dark oak bench featuring detailed relief carving along the frieze and elaborate turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bench

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent, with some minor wear and patina remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width – 54 inches , 136 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 30 cm

Height – 20 inches , 51 cm

Seat height – 17 inches , 43 cm

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Oak Bench to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1068753
Dealers Internal Ref
8415
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • Motifsrelief carved frieze, turned legs, scrolled ends
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

Victorian carved oak benches draw heavily on earlier revival styles, particularly Gothic and Elizabethan designs, incorporating deep relief carving and architectural motifs popular in nineteenth-century Britain.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, joined using traditional methods such as mortise and tenon joints, and finished with hand-carving along the friezes and panels.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the timber for period-appropriate patina, tool marks from hand-carving, shrinkage patterns, and traditional joinery rather than modern fixings.

It can be paired with neutral walls and modern minimalist decor to create a deliberate contrast, or used in a hallway to ground the space with organic texture and historical character.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the wood.
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