Antique Garden Bench In Wood And Wrought Iron With Fabric Canopy, Italy, 19th Century

AntiqueGarden Bench in Wood and Wrought Iron with Fabric Canopy, Italy, 19th Century
Dimensions: H 241 x W 207 x D 60 cm; Seat height 50 cm

This raregarden bench was made in Italy in the 19th century.Its structure is in wrought iron. The seat consists of two adjoining woodenplanks, while the backrest, slightly inclined for comfort, features a woodenboard supported by iron elements. This distinctive backrest can be folded over,allowing for reversible seating depending on the direction of sunlight.The bench’slegs display a graceful, flowing design, with circular iron motifs that connectat the midpoint and between the two foot supports. From the sides of the seatextend other sinuous iron elements converging toward the center, where theframe supporting the canopy is fixed. The canopy is covered with white andyellow striped fabric with valances on both sides. It is retractable, operatedby a reel mechanism that allows for partial opening or complete closure.Wroughtiron is considered the finest material for outdoor use thanks to itsdurability, visual lightness, and versatility compared to other metals. Theterm “wrought” refers to hand-worked iron, unlike cast iron, which isshaped in molds. Handcrafted wrought iron furniture is distinguished by itscharacteristically airy and refined appearance.Extremelyrare on the antiques market, this bench is an outdoor piece capable of lendingelegance and sophistication to settings such as porticoes, gardens, orterraces, while still perfectly functional for moments of rest and tranquility.