Antique English Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Window Seat Bench (Circa 1860)

Summary:
• Item: Window / Hall Bench
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Victorian
• Wood: Oak
• Provenance: England, UK
• Gothic influence
• Carved cylinder bolsters
• Two-plank moulded seat
• Carved foliate gothic frieze
• Gothic arched apron
• Multiple drop finials
• Turned “bottle” shape legs
• Ideal as a window / hall seat / coffee table
• Original polish & patination
• Stunning colour
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy

This is a fine quality antique English Victorian Gothic carved oak hall bench, with a stunning colour, circa 1860, in good original condition. The two-plank seat features carved cylinder bolsters either end and is finished with a simple moulding. Below, the recessed frieze incorporates detailed foliate carvings above a gothic arched apron, finished with multiple drop finials to the front and sides. The seat is raised on turned “bottle” shaped legs. The design and carvings seen on this bench have been taken from the 16th century period.

This item features a rich red-brown oak colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a lovely colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.

This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the hallway or porch, or in a bay window. It could also be used a coffee table. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:
This bench is in good original condition, having been constructed from solid oak. Nominal old use marks to the top of the seat (see photos) and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The seat retains all of its drop finials. As it boasts the original polish, it has a lovely colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This item is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:
External Height = 43.4cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
External Width = 122cm or 48” or 4ft
External Depth = 36.7cm or 14½” or 1ft 2½”
Seat Height = 38.5cm or 15⅛” or 1ft 3⅛”
Seat Width = 103.5cm or 40¾” or 3ft 4¾”
Seat Depth = 36.7cm or 14½” or 1ft 2½”

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