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An Air Ministry' Bench with Cast Iron Legs Dating to 1925 Standing at Six Feet Long
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An Air Ministry' Bench with Cast Iron Legs Dating to 1925 Standing at Six Feet Long

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 September 2025 · Rob Hall Antiques
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A good cast iron legged Air Minstry bench dating to 1925. The leg is stamped with the Air Ministry Crown and dated and the thick pine top is worn and well used befitting its age and provenance. The Air Ministry was formed on 2nd January 1918 to manage the affairs of the newly formed Royal Air Force. Equipment provided to the Royal Air Force was stamped Air Ministry as an inventory mark. This is a particularly rare and early surviving example from the early days of the RAF when it was still in its first decade. A sturdy and substantial bench.

Measuring: 6 feet long x 19.5' high

England, 1925

Date of Manufacture

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Bench to the 1920s.

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Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
183cm (72.05")
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SA1161619
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A good cast iron legged Air Minstry bench dating to 1925.
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The leg is stamped with the Air Ministry Crown and dated and the thick pine top is worn and well used befitting its age and provenance.
Rob Hall Antiques

The Air Ministry was formed on 2nd January 1918 to manage the affairs of the newly formed Royal Air Force. Equipment provided to the Royal Air Force was stamped Air Ministry as an inventory mark. This is a particularly rare and early surviving example from the early days of the RAF when it was still in its first decade. A sturdy and substantial bench.

Measuring: 6 feet long x 19.5' high

England, 1925

Date of Manufacture

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Bench to the 1920s.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1161619
Rob Hall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2025
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Northamptonshire
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An elongated rectangular wooden bench top resting on two black cast iron industrial supports.
AN AIR MINISTRY' BENCH WITH CAST IRON LEGS DATING TO 1925 STANDING AT SIX FEET LONG
Ref: SA1161619
An elongated rectangular wooden bench top resting on two black cast iron industrial supports.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialWood, Cast Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCast iron splayed legs, Reclaimed timber top, Braced structural frame
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 183 cm (72 in)

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Utility furniture from the early 20th century, including pieces commissioned for government departments like the Air Ministry, prioritised functional design, durability and robust construction using mass-produced metal and dense hardwoods.

Pieces from this period typically combined heavy cast iron or forged steel frames for structural integrity with thick, hard-wearing timber tops such as oak, elm or pitch pine designed to withstand heavy daily use.

Authenticity is usually determined by genuine wear patterns, original cast iron foundry markings, authentic patination on the metal components, and traditional construction methods such as through-tenon joints or heavy bolts.

A utilitarian bench serves well as alternative seating around a dining table, positioned along a hallway or placed at the foot of a bed to introduce textural contrast and historical character to modern spaces.

Maintenance involves applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber and dusting the cast iron components regularly, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can strip the historical patination from the surfaces.
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