Cast Iron "Coalbrookdale" Dog and Serpent Garden Bench

At almost ten feet long, this is quite the longest Hungarian box bench we have offered for sale. Beneath a curvilinear top rail and a straight bottom rail are four raised panels. T...

The rails and stiles of the back of this handsome storage bench create three frames, each with a trefoil (three leaf) stylized plant carving in the center. Similarly, one such carvin...

This lovely storage bench has a long flat back rail scalloped at the corners where it meets the scrolled top of the high arm each end. Two bold stiles divide the back into three comp...

This massive pine double storage bench has a long straight back rail with an applied crest about five inches high. The back rails and stiles frame two short flat panels, a pattern re...

What an amazing bench! In line and form it is very much like other Central European storage benches we offer, albeit a very fine example. It has straight back rails enclosing three flat panels. The legs are straight and the integral arms are only slightly scrolled and enclose another flat panel. The seat lifts to reveal a deep storage well, divided into two compartments. But the original finish is outstanding. The background is a deep oxblood on which black stripes are applied in such a pattern as to present as a stylized grain paint. Vertical here and horizontal there, laid straight or diagonally, or in arches. The five rectangular panels have the tromp l’oeil effect of being raised panels. These and the diamonds and “arrow heads” appear to be faux grain painted as a maple or some similar species. The overall effect is stunning and rare. This dealer purchased a Hungarian chest...

This handsome pair of Greek Revival cast iron lintels with anthemion motif were rescued from a mansion in Mount Vernon, Baltimore.

Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by Coalbrookdale Foundry. The benches have a rare iron slatted seat and backrest. The end supports feature a snake curled around the legs eating a grape cluster. The gracefully curved arms end with dogs head terminals. The patinated iron has a painted finish. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship from a historic foundry. Also known as "dog and serpent...

Dr C Dresser for Coalbrookdale. Two ‘Medieval’ pattern cast iron garden benches. These particular models are ‘Medieval’ number 52 in the Coalbrookdale 1875 trade catalogue. I bought...

A pair of Aesthetic Movement cast iron garden benches, known as the Lily pad design, with fine fern leaf detailing, and smaller Lily-style leaves to the angular legs. Coalbrookdale ...

Antique French Victorian grapevine leaf cast iron small garden bench loveseat.

A rare Cast Iron Bench in the elaborate Passion Flower Pattern. This early botanical design originated in England and was registered in 1862 by the Coalbrookdale Company and was then...

Stunning pair of white English Coalbrookdale foundry attributed cast iron garden benches. Made in the dramatic gothic revival taste featuring a gothic tracery backrest centered by qu...