Details
- Dimensions
- 39ʺW × 21ʺD × 69ʺH
- Seat Height
- 21.5 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good condition for its age, normal signs of age, use, dings, scratches, imperfections. Key included but doesn’t properly work lock. … moreGood condition for its age, normal signs of age, use, dings, scratches, imperfections. Key included but doesn’t properly work lock. Included multiple photos should be considered as an integral part of the description. less
- Description
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19th century French Carved Walnut Hall Bench Breton Brittany Pew Renaissance.
Direct from Brittany, France, an ornately hand carved antique … more 19th century French Carved Walnut Hall Bench Breton Brittany Pew Renaissance.
Direct from Brittany, France, an ornately hand carved antique French hall bench, most probably a commissioned piece, circa 1890.
Highly carved back features dimensional carved Breton figures flanking a carved panel of floral filled urn with carved creatures to either side.
Middle panel has dimensional carved cherubs flanking the dual panels having carved male/female Breton characters amidst carved scrolls and foliate.
Carved sides continue down both sides with large lower drop finials and Brittany spindles at the lower back.
Sweeping arms supported by claw feet and terminate with detailed carved dog heads!!
Lower carved panels to the front; lift top opens to interior storage.
Heavy, solid, well built by craftsmen of the period, circa1890.
Measurements: 69” ht. x 39” x 21”. 21.5”seat ht. Inside storage, 18” ht. x 27” x 18”.
NOTE: All of our antiques are direct from Europe. I personally select each item for the quality, design and unique characteristics that you will always find in our distinctive inventory at Geaux Vintage Antiques. …” with all that, why ‘Geaux’ anywhere else?” …
Condition: Good condition for its age, normal signs of age, use, dings, scratches, imperfections. Key included but doesn’t properly work lock. Included multiple photos should be considered as an integral part of the description.
Shipping: Due to the larger size, this item requires freight service. White glove service, fully insured, FOB Shreveport, delivered and placed inside your home (first floor only). Typically, 5-7 weeks, depending on your location. Free pick-up is also available at our location in Shreveport, LA. Please contact Geaux Vintage Antiques with any questions or for more photos! less
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