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Large Regency Mahogany Window Seat Hall Bench, Early 19th Century (England, circa 1835)

£4,800.00
Large Regency Mahogany Window Seat Hall Bench, Early 19th Century

Large Regency Mahogany Window Seat Hall Bench, Early 19th Century (England, circa 1835)

£4,800.00

An Exceptional Quality Late Regency Period Mahogany Window Seat, Or Hall Bench, Retaining Superb Rich Colour And Patina Throughout, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top With Carved Decoration And Applied Turned Rolls To Each End, Over Panelled Frieze Raised On Elegant Tulip Carved Turned Tapering Legs.

Window seats, or hall benches, of this general form were produced throughout the 19th century and beyond and therefore examples can be found in a wide variety of different sizes and qualities. This particular example, however, is certainly towards the very top end in terms of quality, with considerably more attention to detail and refinement than one would often find.

Constructed from extremely good quality mahogany throughout, it has developed a superb rich colour and patina over the course of the last 200 years or so. The top is particularly well figured, whilst the carved decoration, panelled frieze and finely executed turned rolls to each end all add considerably more interest than is normally found on benches of this type.

A real standout feature however is the tulip carved, turned and tapering legs, which are particularly well executed and give the whole piece a real sense of elegance, whilst at the same time it remains extremely sturdy and practical for everyday use.

One of the attractions of these items has always been their versatility and that is probably even more relevant today than when they were originally made. Naturally it would work perfectly underneath a window, or in a hallway, but equally it could be placed at the end of a bed, behind a settee, or even utilised as an unusual narrow coffee table. Our accompanying lifestyle photographs hopefully demonstrate just some of the many possibilities.

Overall the condition is extremely good, with the inevitable old marks, knocks, wear and minor imperfections which one would expect from around 200 years of use.

As with all items which we offer for sale, this window seat has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our trained antique furniture restorers, where it has received a natural wax polish to ensure that it is ready for immediate placement within the home.

Circa 1835.

Overall Height 21.5in.
Overall Width 54in.
Overall Depth 18.5in.

Seat Height 18in.
Seat Width Between Rolls 48in.
Seat Depth 17in.

Stock Code10046
Height 21.5 inch (54.61 cm)
Width 54 inch (137.16 cm)
Depth 18.5 inch (46.99 cm)
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Payment can be made by Wire Transfer or by UK Cheque. Alternatively we are able to accept payment by Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Finally you also have the option to purchase items directly through our website using the built in checkout and PayPal payment system
Delivery Prices
Continental US Delivery - £ 900 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)

Canada Delivery - £ 900 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)

Continental Europe - £ 550 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)

Mainland UK Delivery - £ 75 (Please allow 7 to 10 days)

Rest Of The World - Please Enquire

Please be aware that it is the customers responsibility to pay any customs duties or taxes levied by the destination country when items are delivered outside of the UK.

Approval Service
If you find that you are seriously interested in one, or a number of items, of our stock but unsure whether it will sit right in that alcove, or whether or colour will work with that chest of drawers already in place, then we may be able to help….

We have vans regularly on the road throughout mainland England and where practical and realistically possible are always pleased to offer prospective clients our approval service. Where possible we will not charge to bring the item/s out to you and place them in position in your home then take them away again should you choose not to purchase them. On some occasions there may be a nominal charge to cover the cost of our approval service, but this will always be discussed and explained to you in advance of our visit.

Please make it very clear when enquiring about an item, or items, if you intend to use the approval service as it must be agreed with us in advance of any further discussions re delivery timescales etc.
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