Victorian 1890s Lion Carved Double Hall Seat / Hall Tree With Hooks, Mirror, & Storage

Description

Wonderful and unusual American oak hall tree with a seat or double bench. Rare parlor item with the double or … more Wonderful and unusual American oak hall tree with a seat or double bench. Rare parlor item with the double or side by side seats. Both beautiful and very well made item.

Carved lion heads decorate this piece. Outstanding tiger (or quarter sawn) oak was used in the construction. Demilune shaped rounded front. Well thought out design with a mirror, beautiful hooks for hanging items, two seats to put on / take off your shoes, a glove box which is perfect for keys, and a storage area under the seats.

It is an extremely versatile piece of furniture. Although the original intention of this item was by the entrance of the house, have seen them used in creative ways: bedroom, large bathroom, etc.

An original item made in the US about the 1890s. Was professionally refinished many decades ago.

Width is about 35.5 inches. Depth is about 18.75 inches. Height is about 78.25 inches. less