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Rare 18th‑Century English Antique Oak Bench, circa 1750
Rare 18th‑Century English Antique Oak Bench, circa 1750
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A rare 18th‑century English oak bench, beautifully simple, wonderfully heavy, and full of the deep, honest character that only two and a half centuries of use can create. Made from dark, dense oak, the bench has a long, narrow seat with a rich, naturally burnished surface and four splayed legs joined by stretchers for strength and stability.
The form is pure vernacular: practical, unfussy, and built to last. The wear is exactly where you want it — softened edges, a gently undulating seat, and a dry, mature patina that speaks of generations of daily life. The proportions are excellent: long enough to make a statement, narrow enough to sit comfortably in a hallway, kitchen, scullery, or beside a long refectory table.
Privately sourced from a 17th‑century farmhouse in Kent, where it had remained for decades, this is a bench with genuine rural provenance and the kind of authenticity collectors prize.
A superb piece of early English country furniture — sculptural, functional, and full of soul.
Provenance: England. Mid-18th-Century.
Material: Oak.
Condition: Please refer to the images. Very good antique condition. Heavy, dense oak with excellent colour. Wear, marks, and surface movement consistent with 18th‑century use. Structurally sound with no modern refinishing. A beautifully honest survivor with a strong presence. This bench is ready and waiting to be used!
Dimensions:
Height: 50 cm (19.69 in)
Width: 142 cm (55.91 in)
Depth: 25 cm (9.84 in)
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