English Aesthetic Movement Petite Oak Hall Bench or Window Seat, circa 1880
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Description
A circa 1880 English aesthetic movement solid oak hall bench or window seat of rare single seat form attributed to James Shoolbred & Co. of London, the rectangular molded-edge top with turned cylindrical bolsters each end above flat friezes joining tapering turned legs. Wonderful for use as originally intended otherwise chicly used as a side or occasional table beside a club or lounge chair.
A similar model of hall bench is illustrated in the “Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design”, page 337, with an illustration taken from a Shoolbred design dated 1876.
Literature:
Joy, Edward. 'Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design'. Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors’ Club, 1977, p. 337. -
More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: Oak Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Newly professionally restored and ready for placement. Creation Date: circa 1880 Styles / Movements: Aesthetic Movement, Traditional, Victorian Incollect Reference #: 681125 -
Dimensions
W. 24 in; H. 19 in; D. 12 in; W. 60.96 cm; H. 48.26 cm; D. 30.48 cm; Seat H. 17.25 in; Seat H. 43.82 cm;
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