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Rare Pair of Cast Iron Upholstered Wrought Iron Sword
Scabbard Stools Benches
$4,495per set
£3,359.89per set
€3,876.82per set
CA$6,292.55per set
A$6,648.64per set
CHF 3,576.19per set
MX$79,606.70per set
NOK 44,805.48per set
SEK 41,035.31per set
DKK 28,949.06per set
About the Item
This rare pair of cast iron sword benches is the kind of furniture that makes you stop mid-sentence, tilt your head, and say, “Well now… you don’t see that every day.” And you don’t. Not anymore. These benches have presence, personality, and just enough swagger to remind you that furniture used to be allowed to have a sense of humor.
Let’s start with the bases, because that’s where the story lives. Each bench rests on dramatic cast iron supports shaped like crossed swords, curving upward with a sense of motion and purpose. They look less like furniture legs and more like something borrowed from a 19th-century armory, which is exactly the point. The iron has aged honestly, with a deep, dark surface that speaks of time, weight, and durability. This is not decorative iron pretending to be strong. This is the real thing.
The craftsmanship is surprisingly refined. Decorative collars, textured surfaces, and claw-style feet anchor each bench firmly to the ground, giving them a grounded, architectural stance. They feel solid. Reassuringly so. The kind of solid that suggests these benches will still be here long after we’ve all moved on to arguing about something else entirely.
On top sits the upholstered seat, finished in a deep red leather that adds just the right amount of drama. The upholstery is still usable and serviceable. Is it flawless? No. And that’s part of the charm. It shows gentle wear consistent with age, the sort that tells you people actually sat here, lingered here, maybe tied a shoe or waited for someone who was running late. It’s comfortable, intact, and perfectly fine for continued use, though it could be reupholstered someday if someone wanted to put their own stamp on it.
What makes this pair especially appealing is how versatile they are despite their bold design. At the foot of a bed, they feel theatrical. In an entryway, they become conversation starters before coats even come off. Used as accent seating in a study or living room, they add texture, history, and just enough visual mischief to keep things interesting.
These benches aren’t polite. They don’t blend in quietly. They don’t whisper. They stand there confidently, knowing exactly what they are—rare, well-made, and unapologetically distinctive.
In good condition, structurally sound, and ready for their next chapter, this pair of cast iron sword benches is furniture with a backstory. The kind of piece Jean Shepherd might have described as “impractical in the best possible way”—except that, somehow, they’re also perfectly useful. And that’s the trick, isn’t it? Furniture that makes you smile every time you walk past it.
Measures 18.5 tall x 24.25 wide x 14 deep
- Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Normal oxidation and minor signs of age and use. Nothing significant to mention in terms of wear.
- Seller Location:Swedesboro, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2091348431762
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