Sold 11 June 2025 · William Carr Antiques

This “Coalbrookdale ‘Convolvulus’ Garden Seat” found a buyer.

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Description

A Coalbrookdale ‘convolvulus’ cast iron garden seat.

This design being the earliest registered and patented by Coalbrookdale in 1842.

Complete with foundry marks.

Structurally very good, with sympathetic repair.

Seat Height: 41cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Garden Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1133137

Description

A Coalbrookdale ‘convolvulus’ cast iron garden seat.

This design being the earliest registered and patented by Coalbrookdale in 1842.

Complete with foundry marks.

Structurally very good, with sympathetic repair.

Seat Height: 41cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Garden Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1133137

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A white painted cast iron garden chair featuring intricate openwork foliage and convolvulus vine motifs.

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William Carr Antiques

Telephone 07958 023028

Location

Durham
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder

Verified Since Feb 2022

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectGarden Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialCast Iron
ColourWhite
MotifsConvolvulus vine pattern, Openwork backrest, Perforated seat, Cabriole legs
SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Victorian cast iron garden furniture gained immense popularity during the 19th century following advancements in foundry techniques and the introduction of ornamental designs inspired by nature and classical motifs.

These pieces were typically manufactured using robust cast iron, often poured into intricate sand moulds to create highly detailed, openwork botanical or scroll patterns.

Authenticity is often verified by maker marks, registration diamonds, heavy weight, crispness of the casting detail, and signs of layered historical paint finishes over oxidized metal.

Such pieces function effectively as focal points on gravel terraces, lawns, or courtyards, contrasting sharply against modern minimalist architecture or lush green planting.

Preservation involves inspecting for rust, treating affected areas with rust-inhibiting primers, and applying durable exterior-grade paint finishes suitable for metal substrates.