France 20th Century
By the door or along a kitchen wall, a bench like this would have been a seat shared by the whole household, where boots were put on in the morning and visitors waited to be seen. Dating to the early 20th century, it comfortably seats three and features turned spindles across the arms and back, and a hand-woven rush seat, all in remarkable condition for its age.
The rush seat was woven entirely by hand, and to find one this old still so beautifully intact, tight and without sagging or breaks, is quite special. There are some small splits to several of the spindles consistent with its age, and one spindle has been repaired. Despite this, it remains a strong, heavy and sturdy piece. Please see all images for details of its condition.
Full of character and charm, this is truly one of those very special pieces that is so hard to part with. It would be lovely in an entryway, kitchen or hallway, with baskets and boots tucked beneath.
Height of back 830mm, height to seat 360mm, depth 570mm, length 1580mm
Pieces may differ slightly from the images shown. We make every effort to capture the unique character, patina, and wear so you can shop with confidence. Our pieces have lived many lives, carrying the beauty of age and history.
All sales are final, and all objects are sold as is. If you prefer to hand-select your pieces, we welcome you to visit us in person, please make an appointment via our Contact Page, or arrange a Virtual Shop.
Due to the size and delicate nature of this piece we do not offer shipping. The item can be arranged for pick up from our store in Geelong, Victoria or we can recommend a courier.
Please refer to our shipping policy for further details.
If you would like any further information or you would like to view this piece, please contact us via our Contact Page.
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth then with a dry cloth. Avoid the use of harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaning materials. Keep out of direct sunlight. Furniture wax has been used on this piece.
Before purchasing this item please also view our 'terms and conditions' on our homepage.
France 20th Century
By the door or along a kitchen wall, a bench like this would have been a seat shared by the whole household, where boots were put on in the morning and visitors waited to be seen. Dating to the early 20th century, it comfortably seats three and features turned spindles across the arms and back, and a hand-woven rush seat, all in remarkable condition for its age.
The rush seat was woven entirely by hand, and to find one this old still so beautifully intact, tight and without sagging or breaks, is quite special. There are some small splits to several of the spindles consistent with its age, and one spindle has been repaired. Despite this, it remains a strong, heavy and sturdy piece. Please see all images for details of its condition.
Full of character and charm, this is truly one of those very special pieces that is so hard to part with. It would be lovely in an entryway, kitchen or hallway, with baskets and boots tucked beneath.
Height of back 830mm, height to seat 360mm, depth 570mm, length 1580mm
Pieces may differ slightly from the images shown. We make every effort to capture the unique character, patina, and wear so you can shop with confidence. Our pieces have lived many lives, carrying the beauty of age and history.
All sales are final, and all objects are sold as is. If you prefer to hand-select your pieces, we welcome you to visit us in person, please make an appointment via our Contact Page, or arrange a Virtual Shop.
Due to the size and delicate nature of this piece we do not offer shipping. The item can be arranged for pick up from our store in Geelong, Victoria or we can recommend a courier.
Please refer to our shipping policy for further details.
If you would like any further information or you would like to view this piece, please contact us via our Contact Page.
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth then with a dry cloth. Avoid the use of harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaning materials. Keep out of direct sunlight. Furniture wax has been used on this piece.
Before purchasing this item please also view our 'terms and conditions' on our homepage.