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English Aesthetic Movement Petite Chestnut Hall Bench or Window Seat, circa 1880

Creator: Jas Shoolbred & Co. (Attributed)
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A circa 1880 English aesthetic movement solid chestnut hall bench or window seat of rare single seat form attributed to James Shoolbred & Co. of London, the rectangular molded-edge top with turned cylindrical bolsters each end above flat friezes joining tapering turned legs. Wonderful for use as originally intended otherwise chicly used as a side or occasional table beside a club or lounge chair.

A similar model of hall bench is illustrated in the “Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design”, page 337, with an illustration taken from a Shoolbred design dated 1876.

Literature:

Joy, Edward. 'Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design'. Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors’ Club, 1977, p. 337.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Chestnut
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Original finish newly professionally rewaxed.
Creation Date:	circa 1880
Styles / Movements:	Aesthetic Movement, Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	768084

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	19 in;	D.	11.75 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	48.26 cm;	D.	29.85 cm;

Seat H.	17 in;
Seat H.	43.18 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 2012 by Randal Dawkins, Acroterion is a by-appointment gallery in New York’s Hudson Valley, specializing in carefully curated fine and decorative art from ancient to contemporary. With a focus on timeless, unique objects, the collection reflects Dawkins' expertise and passion for exceptional design. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com