$4,200
H 33.75 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in
Victorian Cast Iron Rustic Oak Vine & Serpent Bench, James Haywood C. 1860
By J & G Haywood
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Victorian Cast Iron Rustic Oak Vine & Serpant Bench, James Haywood - Derby C. 1860 This
Iron
19th Century Serpent Carved Walnut Daybed/Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical carved walnut daybed from the estate of Merv Griffin, of entwined serpents supporting
Walnut
$2,250
H 35 in W 60 in D 26 in
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Regency Style Serpent Lyre Carved Rush Seat Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Regency Style Serpent Lyre Carved Rush Seat Bench. Item featured has a
Rope, Walnut
$9,000 / set
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 28 in
Pair of Coalbrookdale Serpent and Grape Pattern Iron Garden Benches
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by
Iron
Dog & Serpent Garden Bench, England, Circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Dog & Serpent Garden bench England, Circa 1920 Garden bench with painted iron framework with
Iron
Cast Iron "Coalbrookdale" Dog and Serpent Garden Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Dog and Serpent” was only the second bench design registered by the Coalbrookdale Foundry, in
Iron
Cast Iron "Coalbrookdale" Dog and Serpent Garden Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Dog and Serpent” was only the second bench design registered by the Coalbrookdale Foundry, in
Iron
Victorian Oak Monks Bench Settle Carved Serpent Arms 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous hand carved Victorian monks bench or settle We date this to circa 1850
Oak
Early 1900s Cast Iron and Wood Bench with Dog Head and Serpent Supports
Located in Dallas, TX
This elaborate painted cast iron and wood bench from Western England was produced at the end of the
Iron
English Garden Bench with Cast Iron Serpent Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sculptural English (or French) garden bench with the supporting cast iron base in the shape of
Iron
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H 42 in W 33 in D 74.5 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Wingback Parlor Snake Serpent Settee Bench Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
carved intertwined serpents with swan like heads and fish tails along the wingbacks and tufted suede
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Serpent and Twig Garden Seats or Benches, circa 1860
By McDowell, Stevenson & Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian pair of cast iron garden seats in the serpent and twig pattern and dating circa 1860
Iron
Oversized 1920's English Curved Stone Bench
Located in New York, NY
adjoining seats and five back pieces. The carved armrests are a serpent design. The bench rests on four
Vintage Baker Furniture Serpent Bench
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Winnetka, IL
Vintage figural serpent bench by Baker Furniture having new faux ecru snakeskin upholstery
Wood
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H 65 in W 53.5 in L 65 in
19th century French Carved Oak Hall Bench Pew Gothic Breton Renaissance Settle
Located in Shreveport, LA
serpent arm rest !~ ~Lower bench front has two center faced, carved serpent creatures~ ~Large, attention
Oak
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H 33.25 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
Antique Janes Beebe & Co. Rustic Wrought Iron Twig Bench with Serpents C1880
By Janes Beebe & Co
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Janes Beebe & Co. Rustic White Painted Wrought Iron Twig Bench with Vine, Leaf, Berries & Snakes
Wrought Iron
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H 32.49 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Victorian Cast Iron Serpent and Twig Pattern Garden Seat or Bench, circa 1860
By McDowell, Stevenson & Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian cast iron garden seat in the serpent and twig pattern and dating to circa 1860. This
Iron
Unusual 19th Century Cast Iron and Oak Serpent Bench
Located in Stamford, GB
An unusual and striking 19th century serpent bench. Cast iron and oak, England, circa 1880.
Iron
Cast Iron Serpent Bench
Located in North Egremont, MA
Cast iron serpent bench ends and wooden slats, nice oxidized surface.
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Faux-Bois Cast-Iron Garden Benches: Janes Beebe
By Janes Beebe & Co
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful 19th century cast iron faux bois "twig and serpent" benches by Janes Beebe. Acquired from
Iron
serpent garden bench
Located in Hudson, NY
dirty white wood garden bench with cast iron serpent ends blue green under color
Iron
Restored Sea Serpent Regency Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Newly Lacquered Unusual Carved Bench.Blue Jaquard Vintage Fabric.
Wood
Pair of English 19th Century Cast Iron and Wooden Benches
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A pair of English 19th century benches with patinated cast iron scaled serpent bench ends
Iron
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,800 / item
H 22.38 in W 68.89 in D 27.55 in
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy moveability and four positions for the ba...
Wrought Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$30,605 / set
H 108 in W 62.2 in D 2 in
An exceptional period pair of Arts & Crafts hand hammered & wrought iron gates
By Charles Robert Ashbee
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of Arts and Crafts hand-hammered and hand-wrought iron gates with scrolling floral decoration to the top with some of the widest tight scroll work decoration I ha...
Wrought Iron
$100,511
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
Milo Baughman MCM Chrome Loveseat w Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman mid century chrome base loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric. This loveseat measures: 75 wide x 38 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm he...
Chrome
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$2,104 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$115,619
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) Dim...
Bouclé, Maple
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
French Art Deco Side Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural side or occasional table in faux grained wood. Shaped columnar support rests on a flat base with stepped edge detail that curves up to support the glass top. The base re...
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
A lovely chaise lounge crafted in the late 19th century. The design comes out of the Aesthetic Movement which began in the 1860s in England. Ebonized wood with gilt embellishment is ...
Ultrasuede, Burl, Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Cast Iron Garden Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique English Victorian cast iron garden bench with scroll design, leaf décor, and centered motif on seat and backrest, in good condition. The seat is perforated, with a white p...
Metal, Iron
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