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Pair of c.1890 Victorian Cast Iron Garden Benches with Sculptural Leaf Backrests

$7,990per set
£6,090.12per set
€7,024.31per set
CA$11,348.19per set
A$12,194.82per set
CHF 6,543.23per set
MX$143,647.56per set
NOK 82,273.86per set
SEK 75,156.64per set
DKK 52,496.94per set

About the Item

This rare pair of circa 1890 Victorian cast iron garden benches exemplifies the high level of craftsmanship and ornamental design associated with late 19th-century garden furnishings. Each bench features an elaborate botanical backrest composed of deeply modeled leaves arranged in a repeating pattern, creating a dramatic sculptural silhouette. The seats are richly decorated with scrolling ironwork centered by a shell-form medallion, a classical motif frequently seen in Victorian garden design. The benches rest on elegant cabriole-style legs with carved detailing, lending a refined yet substantial presence. Over more than a century of outdoor exposure, the cast iron has developed an exceptional layered patina in tones of verdigris green, charcoal, and oxidized black. This natural surface oxidation enhances the historic character and authenticity of the pair, making them visually compelling as both functional seating and garden sculpture. Heavy, well-balanced, and visually cohesive, these benches are ideal for flanking a garden path, anchoring a formal landscape, or serving as focal points in a courtyard or conservatory. The patina may be preserved in its current state or stabilized according to collector preference.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Width: 42.75 in (108.59 cm)Depth: 27.75 in (70.49 cm)Seat Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition with extensive age-appropriate surface patina, oxidation, and weathering; no visible structural breaks; strong and stable as a matched pair.
  • Seller Location:
    West Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9169248305902

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