English Bow-back Pub Bench In Solid Curved Oak, Georgian Period, 19th Century
Solid Oak Curved High-Back English Pub Bench / Bow-Back Settle, Georgian Period, Early 19th Century
High-back "settle" or tavern bench. English craftsmanship from the Georgian period, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century.
Entirely crafted in solid oak. Curved architectural profile, known as a "bow" shape, forming a continuous arc.
Back & Sides: Extra-tall backrest composed of juxtaposed vertical wooden slats mounted edge-to-edge. Solid, scalloped side panels that form both the sinuously shaped armrests and the base.
Seat & Base: Curved seat made of wide oak boards, cantilevered over a lower box section that serves as a structural base. Traditional pegged joinery.
Aesthetic: Brutalist and vernacular aesthetic, devoid of any carved ornamentation, dictated by the original piece's function of thermal protection (acting as a draft excluder in a pub or tavern).
Remarkable state of preservation given its age. Traces of customary restoration. Sound, stable, and robust structure; absolutely no wobble, allowing for heavy-duty use. Wear consistent with age, signs of use, old tool marks, and surface scratches that contribute to the piece's character. Superb, rich, dense, and nuanced brown patina. There is a localized loss of a plinth fragment on the lower left rear, which is invisible from the front and has no impact on the structural integrity or stability of the bench.
Measurements:
• Total length: 166 cm
• Total height: 140 cm
• Armrest height: 67 cm
• Seat height: 42 cm
• Seat depth: 32 cm
Fast and secure shipping:
• France: €250 (specialized fragile-item carrier)
• Europe and international: please contact us
• Does this item pique your interest or curiosity? Feel free to contact us, we would be delighted to discuss it with you. We are available from Monday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., at +33 652 43 97 82
We are fluent in English and have been shipping a wide variety of items internationally for many years. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Excellent customer service, we accept returns up to 14 days, 100% positive customer reviews.
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High-back "settle" or tavern bench. English craftsmanship from the Georgian period, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century.
Entirely crafted in solid oak. Curved architectural profile, known as a "bow" shape, forming a continuous arc.
Back & Sides: Extra-tall backrest composed of juxtaposed vertical wooden slats mounted edge-to-edge. Solid, scalloped side panels that form both the sinuously shaped armrests and the base.
Seat & Base: Curved seat made of wide oak boards, cantilevered over a lower box section that serves as a structural base. Traditional pegged joinery.
Aesthetic: Brutalist and vernacular aesthetic, devoid of any carved ornamentation, dictated by the original piece's function of thermal protection (acting as a draft excluder in a pub or tavern).
Remarkable state of preservation given its age. Traces of customary restoration. Sound, stable, and robust structure; absolutely no wobble, allowing for heavy-duty use. Wear consistent with age, signs of use, old tool marks, and surface scratches that contribute to the piece's character. Superb, rich, dense, and nuanced brown patina. There is a localized loss of a plinth fragment on the lower left rear, which is invisible from the front and has no impact on the structural integrity or stability of the bench.
Measurements:
• Total length: 166 cm
• Total height: 140 cm
• Armrest height: 67 cm
• Seat height: 42 cm
• Seat depth: 32 cm
Fast and secure shipping:
• France: €250 (specialized fragile-item carrier)
• Europe and international: please contact us
• Does this item pique your interest or curiosity? Feel free to contact us, we would be delighted to discuss it with you. We are available from Monday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., at +33 652 43 97 82
We are fluent in English and have been shipping a wide variety of items internationally for many years. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Excellent customer service, we accept returns up to 14 days, 100% positive customer reviews.
Visit our store to check all our amazing products
850 €
Period: 19th century
Style: English Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oak
Length: 166 cm
Height: 140 cm
Reference (ID): 1725061
Availability: In stock
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