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Rare 19th Century Antique Garden Bench by J.p.white
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Rare 19th Century Antique Garden Bench by J.p.white

19th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Rare 19th Century Antique Garden Bench by J.P.White

A rare English Arts & Crafts antique solid teak garden bench seat by J.P.White of The Pyghtle Works, Bedford around 1890. Most of his garden bench designs were always painted white originally. This rare example is a great survivor, in such good, intact and original condition. The white paint finish is worn, could be re-painted, kept as is or stripped to reveal the solid teak timbers. This antique teak garden bench seat is a lovely size and model having a central pierced heart motif to the back splat, along with slatted back test and seat, the shapely arms have well turned arm supports. Stands well on square legs that have square stretchers joining them. In excellent, solid condition. Perfect for an English country garden or courtyard. The seat height is 43cm.

Dimensions

Height: 104cm (41.27")

Width: 136cm (53.97")

Depth: 63cm (25.00")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wooden Garden Bench to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128537
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Rare 19th Century Antique Garden Bench by J.P.White

A rare English Arts & Crafts antique solid teak garden bench seat by J.P.White of The Pyghtle Works, Bedford around 1890. Most of his garden bench designs were always painted white originally. This rare example is a great survivor, in such good, intact and original condition.

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The white paint finish is worn, could be re-painted, kept as is or stripped to reveal the solid teak timbers.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

This antique teak garden bench seat is a lovely size and model having a central pierced heart motif to the back splat, along with slatted back test and seat, the shapely arms have well turned arm supports. Stands well on square legs that have square stretchers joining them. In excellent, solid condition. Perfect for an English country garden or courtyard. The seat height is 43cm.

Dimensions

Height: 104cm (41.27")

Width: 136cm (53.97")

Depth: 63cm (25.00")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wooden Garden Bench to the 19th Century.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128537
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A nineteenth-century wooden garden bench featuring a white distressed painted finish, vertical slat backrest with a central pierced heart motif, and turned arm supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A nineteenth-century wooden garden bench featuring a white distressed painted finish, vertical slat backrest with a central pierced heart motif, and turned arm supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 19th Century Antique Garden Bench by J.p.white

Archive II A nineteenth-century wooden garden bench featuring a white distressed painted finish, vertical slat backrest with a central pierced heart motif, and turned arm supports. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century wooden garden bench featuring a white distressed painted finish, vertical slat backrest with a central pierced heart motif, and turned arm supports. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century wooden garden bench featuring a white distressed painted finish, vertical slat backrest with a central pierced heart motif, and turned arm supports. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century wooden garden bench featuring a white distressed painted finish, vertical slat backrest with a central pierced heart motif, and turned arm supports. View V
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Items For Sale 160
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A nineteenth-century wooden garden bench featuring a white distressed painted finish, vertical slat backrest with a central pierced heart motif, and turned arm supports.
Rare 19th Century Antique Garden Bench by J.P.White
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A nineteenth-century wooden garden bench featuring a white distressed painted finish, vertical slat backrest with a central pierced heart motif, and turned arm supports.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPine, Wood
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsVertical slat back, Pierced heart cutout, Turned arm supports, H-frame stretcher
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

Nineteenth-century garden benches often reflect Victorian or Edwardian design principles, prioritising robust construction, functional outdoor utility, and decorative architectural motifs suitable for landscaped estates.

These pieces were typically constructed from durable native timbers such as teak, oak, or pine, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery and finished with protective lead-based or oil-based paints.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber ageing, natural weathering patterns, hand-forged or early machine-made fixings, and historical tool marks consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

Such pieces can be positioned on a terrace, within a conservatory, or utilized as a focal seating element in a contemporary garden to introduce historic character and contrasting weathered textures.

Preservation involves storing the piece in a sheltered outdoor area or indoors during harsh winter months, applying breathable natural oils or waxes, and avoiding modern chemical strippers to protect the historical patina.
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