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19th Century Antique Scroll Arm Spindle-Back Bench with Beautiful Patina

$4,752
£3,622.06
€4,177.66
CA$6,749.26
A$7,252.79
CHF 3,891.54
MX$85,433.44
NOK 48,931.84
SEK 44,698.92
DKK 31,222.21

About the Item

This beautifully timeworn antique spindle-back bench / settle is a beautifully preserved example of 19th-century primitive furniture, featuring a long plank seat, slender vertical spindles, and elegant scroll arms. The surface retains a compelling history of layered paint—sage green over the frame with remnants of an oxblood/red on the arms—worn through in all the right places from generations of use. Perfect at the end of a dining table, in an entry hall, or along a gallery wall, this piece has the kind of quiet authority that only honest age and original surface can provide. Condition: Heavily patinated, with visible paint loss, wear, and surface irregularities consistent with age; notable edge wear and splitting to the seat board as shown. Structurally appears solid from photos, but recommend a quick tighten/stabilize check prior to placement. What truly sets this piece apart is its extraordinary surface. Layers of worn green, muted red, and natural wood tones are visible throughout, creating a visually compelling, timeworn finish that cannot be replicated. The paint loss, exposed grain, and oxidized coloration speak to decades of use, likely in a communal or institutional setting such as a farmhouse, schoolhouse, monastery, or civic hall. The seat plank shows expected wear, including edge losses and surface irregularities consistent with age, yet remains structurally sound and stable. The bench’s proportions make it highly versatile—it works equally well as an entryway bench, dining-side seating, hallway anchor, or statement piece in a rustic, wabi-sabi, European country, or modern organic interior. Its authentic wear tells a story, making it not just furniture, but a sculptural artifact of everyday life from another era.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 76.5 in (194.31 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Wood,Hand-Carved,Painted
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Extensive surface wear, paint loss, patina, edge wear, and surface irregularities consistent with age and use. Structurally sound and stable.
  • Seller Location:
    West Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9169248359912

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