George IV Gothic Oak Hall Seat
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE IV GOTHIC OAK HALL SEAT, Circa 1825.
Antique 19th Century Benches
Oak
George IV Gothic Oak Hall Seat
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE IV GOTHIC OAK HALL SEAT, Circa 1825.
Oak
$6,607
Oak Hall Seat Cupboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
This substantial early-20th-century oak hall seat cupboard presents an impressive blend of utility and traditional craftsmanship.
Oak
Carved Oak Hall Seat with Stick Stands, Gothic Style, Mid-19th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved oak hall seat, with 2 stick stands This is a carved oak hall stand, in the form of a small settle which has a roomy stick stand on each side and storage inside the seat ...
Oak
Victorian Oak Hall Seats by W.A. & S. Smee, England, Circa 1880
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Pair Of Late 19th Century Oak Hall Seats, Or Window Seats, Having Turned Stretchers To Top With Carrying Handle And Elegant Shaped Decoration To Splat Backs, Over S...
Oak
English Arts And Crafts Oak Hall Seat Of Narrow Proportions Bench
Located in High Peak, GB
P0225 Very attractive Arts and Crafts oak hall bench, having shaped back rail and round seat, raised on front and back uprights with umbrella compartments and original removable drip...
Oak
Pair of Aesthetic Movement oak hall seat benches by J A S Shoolbred
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Good pair of Aesthetic Movement oak brass mounted hall seats by J A S Shoolbred of Tottenham Court Rd London.
Oak
Victorian Oak Hall Bench/Window Seat
Located in Sherborne, GB
English Victorian period hall bench with medullary ray figured seat, flanked by raised bold bolster ends resting on turned legs, the bench is a pleasant light honey colour.
Oak
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts carved oak window seat, hall bench This is a good piece of Arts and Crafts Country Furniture, it has a very thick solid Oak seat with a moulded edge and it stands ...
Oak
English Grand Hall Bench or Window Seat of Patinated Oak
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English grand hall bench or country house window seat of patinated oak, featuring a rectangular top over a serpentine frieze with two facing cabriole legs and two straight leg...
Wood, Oak
$2,828Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gothic Revival Hall Chair, Scottish Oak, Reception Seat, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic Revival hall chair. A Scottish, oak baronial reception seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Oak
19th Century Gothic Hall Seat with Green Man Motif in Golden Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat This is a lovely old piece and a very useful Hall Bench, it has storage under the seat, the coffer has a carved front showing the face of the gr...
Oak
ENGLISH OAK ART DECO HALL CHAiR WITH LATIN INSCRIBED SEAT UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1930's Art Deco English oak hall chair with Latin inscribed upholstery Please note the d...
Upholstery, Oak
$3,423Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Reception Seats, Regency, Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine pair of antique hall chairs. A Scottish, golden oak reception seat, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830.
Oak
Arts and Crafts Carved Country Golden Oak Joint Stool Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Country Golden Oak Joint Stool Window Seat, Hall Bench This is a good piece of Victorian Country Furniture, it has a solid Oak seat with a moulded edge and th...
Oak
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Organist Stool, Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Organist Stool, Window Seat, Hall Bench This is a good piece of Arts and Crafts Country Furniture, it is made in thick solid Oak with a deeply buttoned ...
Pine
19th C Highly Carved English Oak Bench Hall Seat w Lions & Dragons + Storage
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic highly carved Gothic Oak hall bench with full lions and winged dragons on the back panel.
Brass
Stunning Suite of Antique Anglo Indian circa 1880 Oak & Iron Bound Hall Seats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of original Anglo Indian circa 1880 oak and iron bound hall seating with internal storage A good looking and well made suite, the set ...
Oak
PAIR OF ENGLISH OAK ART DECO HALL CHAIRS WiTH LATIN INSCRIBED SEAT UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This pair are lovely pieces of English country house furniture, they seat very comfortably and look good in any setting, ideally suited as desk chairs or for the hall to sit either s...
Upholstery, Oak
Arts and Crafts Hall Bench or Window Seat of Oak with Turned Legs from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English hall bench or window seat or stool of oak from the Arts and Crafts period, featuring turned bolsters at opposing ends over a long plank seat and set upon four turned l...
Wood, Oak
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak window or hall seat with large pierced hearts to each end with moulded edges to the seat and an octagonal shaped stretcher.
Oak
19th C Jacobean Renaissance Carved Oak High Back Cane 3 Seater Hall Bench Settee
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A decorative and well presented 19th Century Jacobean renaissance carved oak three seater high back bench settee. A superb quality piece with ornate arched back and cane inset panel...
Cane, Oak
Antique Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Desk or Hall Chair w. Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and finely hand carved Gothic desk chair from the Arts and Crafts Era. This practical size chair from late 19th or early 20th century Europe is as strong and stable a...
Brass
Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench This is a great piece for a hall way where storage space may be difficult, the bench is made with outward sweeping armrests and has...
Cowhide, Oak
Hall Bench Boot Store or Tweed Window Seat A handsome country piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hall Bench Boot Store or Tweed Window Seat A handsome country piece with turned uprights and a very attractive seat, the bench can be arranged with the open side out or to the wall,...
Oak
An Arts and Crafts hall seat in the Glasgow Style with extended capped tops
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts hall seat in the Glasgow Style with extended capped tops and curved detail to the seat front with shaped supports.
Oak
Arts & Crafts ebonised oak settle or bench
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Original Arts & Crafts Movement ebonised oak settle or hall seat dating to around 1900. The settle has it's original ebonised finish and leather upholstered panel to which there is s...
Oak
Cafe / Counter Table with Attached Swing Out Seats, Built to Spec
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Counter height cafe wall table with attached cast iron swing-out seats. Example shown is red oak in a 12 foot length with six seats, three pedestals and foot rail. A great solution f...
Steel, Iron
Unavailable
H 71.5 in W 25.75 in D 14.75 in
Oak Seated Hall Tree Stand Seat with Storage Coat Hat Rack
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made of gorgeous oak, this antique hall tree was crafted sometime around the year 1940.
Oak
Stylish Art Deco Hall Bench Hall Seat
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0580 Very attractive Art Deco hall seat by Kubbyland, having shaped and panelled back and lift up seat with storage compartment, all flanked by open arms with umbrella holders, all...
Oak, Plywood
Unavailable
H 66 in W 54 in D 16 in
Antique Tiger Oak Monks Bench, Hall Seat, Settee, Scotland 1910, H989
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Tiger Oak Monks Bench, Hall Seat, Settee, Scotland 1910, H989 Scotland 1910 Sold oak Original finish The bench has a panelled back with turned arm rest supports The seat lif...
Oak
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 45 in D 19 in
Arts + Crafts Tiger Oak Hall Bench, Lift up Seat, Scotland 1910, H697
Located in Vancouver, BC
Arts + Crafts Tiger oak hall bench, lift up seat, Scotland 1910, H697 Scotland 1910 Solid Tiger Oak Original Finish Short Oak back Pair of each arms are connected to half pillar s...
Oak
Oak Hall Seat
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak hall seat With shaped sides, raised finial caps and pierced decoration Circa 1900 Height 89cm.
Oak
Pale Oak Hall Seat
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian pale oak hall seat, circa 1840.
Oak
George IV Oak Hall Seat
Located in London, GB
A GEORGE IV OAK HALL SEAT, circa 1825.
Oak
Early 20th Century Oak hall seat or Monks Bench
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Early 20th Century Oak hall seat having a panelled back with a lift up seat for storage and stick stands to either side.The arms of the stand are to support umbrellas/sticks which fi...
Oak
Sold
H 34.26 in W 57.29 in D 17.72 in
Superb Quality Antique 18th Century George III Carved Oak Hall Seat
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique 18th century George III carved oak hall seat having a quality carved oak panelled back, shaped open arms with turned supports, original oak seat, carved oak fr...
Oak
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H 75.75 in W 37 in D 18.75 in
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Oak Hall Seat with Mirror & Hook c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Oak Hall Seat With Mirror & Hooks, C1920. 75 3/4" x 37" x 18 3/4".
Mirror, Oak
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H 86 in W 42 in D 19.25 in
Oversized Antique RJ Horner Foliate Carved Oak Hall Seat with Mirror C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Antique RJ Horner Foliate Carved Oak Hall Seat with Mirror C1920 Measures - 86"H x 42"W x 19.25"D An oversized hall seat crafted by RJ Horner, featuring intricate foliate...
Oak, Mirror
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H 75.75 in W 37 in D 18.75 in
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Oak Hall Seat with Mirror & Hook c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Oak Hall Seat With Mirror & Hooks, C1920. 75 3/4" x 37" x 18 3/4".
Mirror, Oak
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H 37.21 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Antique Shield Back Chairs, Scottish, Oak Hall Seat Victorian circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique shield back chairs. A Scottish, oak hall seat of superb quality, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Oak
French Romanesque Revival Oak Hall Seats or Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A highly unusual pair of late 19th/early 20th century French Norman Romanesque Revival hall seats or chairs of architectural form and solid oak construction having double arch carved...
Oak
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H 79.5 in W 44.25 in D 15.5 in
Antique RJ Horner Golden Oak Hall Seat with Horse Shoe Form Mirror circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique hall seat attributed to RJ Horner offers golden oak construction with shaped crest having carved scroll and foliate elements over beveled mirror in horse show form, seat w...
Mirror, Oak
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H 82.5 in W 29.25 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Carved Oak Hall Seat Monk's Bench Throne Chair Canopy Tall 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb antique French oak gothic tall gothic hall seat, bench or throne chair~~highly carved with canopy and finials~~c. 1870s Rare 19th century French Gothic hall seat, bench or...
Oak
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H 79.5 in W 46 in D 20.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mirrored Lift Top Hall Seat, circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission oak hall seat offers shaped frame with central mirror and flanking coat/hat hooks surmounting lift top seat with level arms, circa 1900.
Metal
Antique Victorian Oak Window Seat Hall Bench
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Mid 19th Century Oak Window Seat Hall Bench Having Applied Turned Rolls To Rectangular Top And Shaped Frieze Raised On Very Unusual Turned & Carved Legs
Oak
19th Century Oak Hall Bench/Window Seat
Located in Sherborne, GB
A 19th century oak hall bench, small sweet size. This hall bench/window seat has a moulded seat with curved corners and raised bolster turned ends, which sit on elegant ornate turned...
Oak
A Victorian Oak Window Seat Or Hall Bench
Located in London, GB
This elegant Victorian oak window seat or hall bench showcases timeless craftsmanship and a charming antique aesthetic.
Oak
Victorian Oak Settle Bench Hall Carved Seat 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Oak finely carved settle with lions head arms and a lift up seat to reveal a storage area Circa 1850 Great piece for the hallway Intricately carved details include lions head handles...
Oak
Victorian Oak Bobbin Turned Hall Bench/Window Seat
Located in Sherborne, GB
Country house Victorian oak hall bench with thumb moulded seat flanked by bobbin turned bolster ends on bobbin turned legs.
Oak
Oak 19th Century Regency Window Seat Hall Bench
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century Late Regency Period Oak Window Seat, Or Hall Bench, Retaining Good Rich Colour Throughout, Having Turned Rolls To Each End Of Rectangular Top, Raised...
Oak
Solid Carved Oak Arts & Crafts Hall Stand with Seat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A British- possibly Scottish- carved oak Arts & Crafts period seated hall stand with simple geometric lines typical of the style and abstracted ‘pomegranate’ carved details.
Oak
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H 32.49 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Antique Hall Seat, Scottish, Oak, Settle, Gothic Revival, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hall seat. A Scottish, oak settle in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Oak
Carved Country Oak Window Seat or Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved country oak window seat or hall bench This a lovely piece of, the back of the seat has a turned rail matching the stretcher beneath, the sides have a pierced decoration and...
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H 74.25 in W 18 in D 34.5 in
Antique Quartersawn Oak Victorian Carved Hall Tree Seated Bench Beveled Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Quartersawn oak Victorian carved hall tree seated bench beveled mirror Exquisite turn of the century wide-body hall tree.
Oak
Victorian Carved Country Oak Joint Style Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Carved Country Oak Joint Style Window Seat, Hall Bench This a good piece of Victorian Country Furniture, it has a solid Oak seat with a moulded edge and the apron below ha...
Oak
Mid Century Japanese Influence Oak and Rush Seated Hall Bench
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish mid century hall bench. Made from oak and with a rush seat, the quality is fabulous.
Rush, Oak
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H 26 in W 48 in D 12.5 in
Bretton Oak Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Cupboard This is a great piece for Hall
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bretton Oak Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Cupboard This is a great piece for a hall way where storage space may be difficult, the bench is made with a curved end and a long seat that o...
Oak
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H 38.98 in W 55.52 in D 22.05 in
Antique Coffer Settle, English, Oak, Hall, Bench, Seat, circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coffer settle, an English oak hall bench seat dating to the early 18th century circa 1700 and later.
Oak
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H 48.04 in W 26.97 in D 28.55 in
Antique Carved Hall Chair, Scottish, Oak, Decorative Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved hall chair. A Scottish, oak decorative elbow seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Oak
Antique Victorian Oak Hall Bench Seat Umbrella Cane Stick Stand 43"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian hall bench umbrella / cane / stick stand. Made of oak featuring pierced / reticulated accents with seat that opens for storage and copper drip pan insert.
Oak
Antique 19th Century Oak Window Seat or Hall Bench
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Mid 19th Century Oak Window Seat Hall Bench With Moulded Decoration And Applied Turned Rolls To The Top Raised On Elegant Turned Legs
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H 80.71 in W 35.83 in D 14.18 in
Tall Antique Seated Coat Stand, English Oak, Hall Rack, Velvet Mirror, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique seated coat stand. An English, Oak hall rack with valet mirror, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Oak
Victorian Carved Country Oak Joint Style Window Seat, Long Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian carved country oak joint style window seat, long hall bench This a good piece of Victorian country furniture, it has a solid oak seat with a moulded edge and the apron b...
Oak
Antique RJ Horner School Oak Stick & Ball Mirrored Hall Seat, c1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique hall seat in the manner of RJ Horner offers oak construction with stick and ball back having shaped scroll form crest with central rising sun design over mirror with flank...
Mirror, Oak
Large Hall Bench or Window Seat of Patinated Oak from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English hall bench or window seat or stool of oak from the William IV period, featuring turned bolsters at opposing ends over a long plank seat and set upon four turned legs.
Wood, Oak
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H 75 in W 33 in D 14.25 in
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mirrored Hall Seat & Hat Rack
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mirrored Lift Seat Hall Seat & Hat Rack c1920...
Mirror, Oak
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H 18.31 in W 74.41 in D 17.33 in
Antique Gothic Window Seat, Italian, Oak, Leather, Bench, Hall, Pew, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved window seat. An Italian, oak and leather bench or hallway pew, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Warm and inviting colour palate with a strikin...
Leather, Oak
Antique RJ Horner School Carved Oak Mirrored Hall Seat, Circa 1910
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique hall seat in the manner of RJ Horner offers oak construction with shield form mirror having frame with carved scroll and foliate elements and surmounting lift top seat wit...
Metal
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H 82.25 in W 40.25 in D 15.75 in
Antique Oversized Victorian Carved Oak Lift-Top Hall Seat, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Victorian hall seat offers shaped and beveled mirror with foliate carved frame over spindles and base having lift top seat and scrolled foliate arms, c1890. Mea...
Metal
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H 41.93 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Antique Carved Elbow Chair, Oak, Side, Hall Seat, Jacobean Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved elbow chair. An English, oak side or hall seat with Jacobean revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1890.
Oak
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H 27.17 in W 47.84 in D 11.23 in
Antique Gothic Bench, Scottish, Oak, Love Seat, Hall Pew, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic bench. A Scottish, oak love seat or hallway pew, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Oak
19th Century Carved Gothic Oak Window Seat or Hall bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved Gothic oak window seat or hall bench. This a lovely piece of carved furniture, it has a solid oak seat with carved front and side edges and a carved scalloped ...
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H 19 in W 24 in D 12 in
English Aesthetic Movement Petite Oak Hall Bench or Window Seat, circa 1880
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A circa 1880 English aesthetic movement solid oak hall bench or window seat of rare single seat form attributed to James Shoolbred & Co. of London, the rectangular molded-edge top wi...
Oak
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H 28.25 in W 48 in D 13 in
Antique English 19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Hall Window Seat Bench 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive antique late 19th century carved oak hall bench seat, circa 1890. This very elegant and whimsical carved bench having an ornately carved back rest with a scrolled p...
Oak
19th Century Carved Gothic Oak Window Seat or Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved Gothic oak window seat or hall bench This a lovely piece of carved furniture, the back of the seat is crisply carved with the traditional Wheel of Life pattern...
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H 21.5 in W 50.75 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Coffee Table Carved Oak Bench Baroque Window Hall Seat c1900.
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Coffee Table Carved Oak Bench Baroque Window Hall Seat c1900. Direct from France, a stunning antique table, that is so extremely versatile--easily used as a tradition...
Oak
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H 24 in W 24 in D 15 in
19th Century Oak Window Seat or Hall bench This is a lovely honest piece of Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Oak Window Seat or Hall bench This is a lovely honest piece of Oak furniture, it has a curved solid Oak seat with high arm rests and matching legs and stretchers This i...
Oak
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H 90.5 in W 43 in D 17.5 in
Oversized Horner School Carved Oak Lift Seat and Mirrored Hall Tree, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Horner School hall tree features oak construction with crest having carved central shell and flanking scroll and foliate decoration, pierced arms flanking the scalloped lif...
Metal
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H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 19.49 in
Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English, Oak, Country House Seat, Side, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique hall chairs. An English, oak wing back seat with ecclesiastical influence, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Oak
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H 33 in W 17 in D 14 in
Pair of English 1880s Carved Oak Hall Chairs with Leather Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English carved oak hall chairs from the late 19th century with carved shield-shaped backs and leather upholstered seats.
Leather, Oak
19th Century Carved Oak Coffer, Hall Seat This is a lovely old piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Oak Coffer, Hall Seat This is a lovely old piece and a very useful Hall Bench, it has storage under the seat and a new fitted cushion which has been upholstered ...
Oak
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H 30 in W 50 in D 18 in
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Hall Storage Bench Seat Settee 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique storage bench featuring traditional Mission / Arts & Crafts styling with slatted sides and large hinged compartment under the seat. Made on March 22, 1918 Dimensions: 50" x ...
Oak
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H 18 in W 30 in D 11 in
Arts and Crafts Carved Country Golden Oak Joint Style Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Country Golden Oak Joint Style Window Seat, Hall Bench This a good piece of Victorian Country Furniture, it has a solid Oak seat with a moulded edge and the a...
Oak
19th Century Breton High Back Carved Oak Box Settle, Carved Hall Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The settle is intricately carved, the back has a very jolly scene in the centre panel, it is set outside a hostelry and shows a young lady seeing off a gentleman who seems to have ha...
Oak
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