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Victorian ‘Coalbrookdale’ Faux Bois Two Seater Bench C.1870
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Victorian ‘Coalbrookdale’ Faux Bois Two Seater Bench C.1870

19th century
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An early and heavy, cast iron bench of a very pretty Coalbrookdale design dating from c. 1870.

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The ‘faux bois or tree and branch’ design is a lovely naturalistic casting and this small bench is very comfortable and original with original fixings and solid oak boards.

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The paint is many layered and in good condition. There is an area which appears to be a Coalbrookdale stamp but without stripping the paint off it is not possible to confirm and the bench is therefore sold as seen.

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There is no significant rust or losses, the bench sits flat and level, is extremely heavy and all joints are tight. It is a very very comfortable seat and a beautiful understated high quality Victorian bench suitable for a smaller garden.

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Dimensions are:

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48.5 inches wide, 22 inches deep and 31.5 inches high. From floor to top of seat is 17.5 inches, seat is 13 inches front to back. Back is 18 inches high from seat.

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Coalbrookdale Faux Bois Bench to the 19th Century.

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An early and heavy, cast iron bench of a very pretty Coalbrookdale design dating from c. 1870.
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The ‘faux bois or tree and branch’ design is a lovely naturalistic casting and this small bench is very comfortable and original with original fixings and solid oak boards.
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fig 1. A Victorian two-seater garden bench with white painted cast iron legs shaped like tree branches and dark painted horizontal wooden seat slats.
fig 1. Victorian ‘Coalbrookdale’ Faux Bois Two Seater Bench C.1870

The paint is many layered and in good condition. There is an area which appears to be a Coalbrookdale stamp but without stripping the paint off it is not possible to confirm and the bench is therefore sold as seen.

fig 2. A Victorian two-seater garden bench with white painted cast iron legs shaped like tree branches and dark painted horizontal wooden seat slats.
fig 2. Victorian ‘Coalbrookdale’ Faux Bois Two Seater Bench C.1870

There is no significant rust or losses, the bench sits flat and level, is extremely heavy and all joints are tight. It is a very very comfortable seat and a beautiful understated high quality Victorian bench suitable for a smaller garden.

Dimensions are:

48.5 inches wide, 22 inches deep and 31.5 inches high. From floor to top of seat is 17.5 inches, seat is 13 inches front to back. Back is 18 inches high from seat.

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Coalbrookdale Faux Bois Bench to the 19th Century.

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SA1221588
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Archive I A Victorian two-seater garden bench with white painted cast iron legs shaped like tree branches and dark painted horizontal wooden seat slats.

Victorian ‘Coalbrookdale’ Faux Bois Two Seater Bench C.1870

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A Victorian two-seater garden bench with white painted cast iron legs shaped like tree branches and dark painted horizontal wooden seat slats.
Victorian ‘Coalbrookdale’ Faux Bois Two Seater Bench c.1870
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A Victorian two-seater garden bench with white painted cast iron legs shaped like tree branches and dark painted horizontal wooden seat slats.
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  • ObjectGarden Benches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Wood, Paint
  • ColourWhite, Black
  • MotifsFaux bois frame, branch-form legs, horizontal timber slats, cast iron supports

This early Victorian two-seater garden bench dates from approximately 1870 and follows a Coalbrookdale design. The piece has a naturalistic faux bois frame with branch-form legs and supports, finished in white paint. The seat and backrest consist of horizontal dark painted wooden slats secured with original fixings, presenting a combination of cast iron and solid oak boards with a many-layered painted surface in good condition. The frame sits flat and level with tight joints and no significant rust or losses. Measuring 123 cm wide by 56 cm deep and 80 cm high, the heavy bench provides a comfortable seat for outdoor use in a smaller garden or a sunlit conservatory. It accommodates two people and can be placed on a patio, lawn or paved terrace to serve as a practical seating option outdoors.

FAQs

Faux bois, translating from French as fake wood, refers to artistic works or furniture crafted to imitate the natural texture and appearance of wood logs, branches, or bark using materials such as cast iron or concrete.

Victorian garden benches were predominantly manufactured using heavy cast iron frames moulded into elaborate naturalistic patterns, combined with durable timber or slate slats for the seat and backrest.

Authentic nineteenth-century cast iron pieces often feature crisp moulding details, heavy structural weight, stamped registration numbers, or foundry marks, such as the Coalbrookdale kite mark, near the joinery.

A Victorian cast iron bench can serve as a focal point along a garden path, integrated into a patio planting scheme, or placed inside a sunlit conservatory alongside botanical greenery.

To preserve cast iron and wood, inspect regularly for surface rust, treat exposed metal with a rust-inhibiting primer, and reapply suitable exterior paint or wood sealant to shield against moisture exposure.
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