16th Century Benches
4
to
3
1
4
4
4
321
1,076
3,619
4,125
498
1,856
830
94
24
91
104
117
484
526
379
168
74
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
3
1
4
3
1
1
3
2
1
Period: 16th Century
Rare Double Cathedra Made from Walnut Wood Sculpted, and Inlaid, Around 1500
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare double Cathedra made from walnut wood, sculpted, and inlaid, around 1500
Origin: Southern Germany
Period: Late 15th Century - Early 16th Century
Height: 221cm
Width: 146,5cm
Depth: 60,4cm
Walnut wood and inlaid
Good state of conservation
Description:
This double cathedra in walnut wood was probably intended for an abbey, according to the sculpted decor.
This cathedra is made from a symmetrical aspect and is divided into three levels. The bottom level has a base sustained by six feet. In the front, the base is decorated by four sculpted elements flattened with a “napkin fold decoration”. Each of the seat rises, revealing a trunk.
The intermediate level in divided by three straight and solid armrests. The lower part of the backrest has two inlaid panels with “tarsia certosina” for geometric patterns. This technique also called “inlay in the mass” consists in digging a cavity in the wood to inlay decorative elements. Those panels are framed with the “tarsia a toppo” technique.
The top level is divided in two elements. The top part of the backrest has two panels, where parchment patterns frame two badges. Three pinnacles dominate the summit of the backrest.
The center of the backrest is sculpted in a rectangular shape. Inside, there are two niches with biblical characters: Saint Anthony the Great and the Virgin Mary.
Saint Anthony the Great:
Or Antony the Ermit is a monk considered as the father of the Christian monasticism. Born around 251 in Egypt, he withdraws very early into a spirituel solitude. Divine powers are conferred to Saint Antony thanks to the exorcism of the king of Catalonia’s family. But also, the piglet’s episode, born blind.
During the XI century, a hospital Order is founded under the invocation of the saint which makes him a holy thaumaturgist.
His iconography appears during this period, often represented as an old man with a bear wearing a hooded bute dress, characteristic of the monks of his order, sign of poverty. Also, wearing a long coat. This bas-relief takes back all its usual attributes.
- The tau: holding in his left hand, which serves as an abbot’s crook. Also embroidered on his coat.
- The bell: hanging from his right hand, also known as hermits’ attribute, used to repel demons.
- The book of “la règle des Antonins”: sign of the diffusion of the Faith and the precepts of the Order.
- The pig: first, from the piglet’s episode. Then he often is linked to demons, and has another function here: he represents firefighting, coming from the fact that his meat could cure ill people from ergot poisoning. In Italie, he’s known as “Antonio del porco”.
- Flames: are associated to the French name of the ergot poisoning (“le feu saint Antoine”: Saint Anthony fire). This attribute is emerging during the XVI century.
Furthermore, a nimbus crowns the hermit. The two olive branches symbolize peace. We can see resilience and the pain of the saint who bares the disease of humanity.
The Virgin of the Apocalypse:
Saint Antony is looking at the Woman of the Apocalypse. This biblical character appears in the twelfth chapter, described by Saint John. Theologians have recognized the appearance of the Virgin even though there are differences for this identification. As a matter of facts, to some, this figure could be the New Eve holding the New Adam in her arms.
Other iconographic representations, such as the Immaculate Conception or the Assumption, use the Woman of the Apocalypse attributes.
In fact, the Virgin is crowned by angels, holding the Christ. This representation of the Virgin of the Apocalypse is being formed during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. This iconography takes it rises during the XVI century.
In our cathedra, the Virgin is standing up, wrapped in a long flowing drape falling down her feet. The collar of her tunic is decorated with embroidery and brocades.
Mary is wearing her hair down, framing a calm and benevolent face, looking down. Two angels are crowning her, with gemstones.
She seems to be holding a Christ gesticulating. The baby Jesus hangs on Mary’s neck.
Finally, the Virgin is resting on a moon cross. The moon symbolizes the frontier between the incorruptible world and the corruptible one, which in the ancient tradition, used to be under the moon. And so, the Virgin seems incorruptible.
Literature
• RÉAU, Louis, Iconographie de l’Art Chrétien...
Category
Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Northern Italy Renaissance Cathedra with a Canopy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This cathedra or chayère chair is conceived following rules of monumental architecture. The seat can be lift open to reveal a chest. Both curved arm-rests are supported by a baluster...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Walnut
Antique walnut Sacristy choir, seats & corner cupboards, opening seats, '500 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient sacristy choir, with many benches, seats with corner cupboards and opening seats, n. 2 L-shaped bodies, hand-carved with ancient tile, in preciou...
Category
Italian Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Walnut
Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench
Located in Troy, NY
Unique, decorative, charming bench, front and back panels with intricate and whimsical “flachschnitz” decoration, plain sides,
lift top seat to reveal storage space.
A very rare exa...
Category
Swiss Gothic Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Pine
Related Items
Carved Bench in Solid Wood with Storing Space, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Transport yourself to the 19th century with this exquisite rustic three-seater bench, hailing from either Haute-Savoie, Breton, or Auvergnat regions. The rich patina adorning the mon...
Category
French Rustic Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique Dutch Ruch-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Chair Turned Hand Crafted 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique Dutch Rush- Seat Bobbin Corner Chair , Turned Wood Side Chair and Cane 1900s, Country Living, Farmhouse Decor.
Beautiful Dutch bobbin corner chai...
Category
Dutch Country 16th Century Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
Free Shipping
H 28.94 in W 15.16 in D 15.56 in
Antique Dutch Armchair Triangular Turned Bobbin Corner Chair Rush Seat Rustic
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Late 19th century bobbin turned wood armchair with rush seat, ca 1900
Manufactured in The Netherlands.
Beautiful antique bobbin/ knitting chair with t...
Category
Dutch Rustic Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Free Shipping
H 33.08 in W 21.07 in D 16.54 in
Contemporary Sculpted Blue Wood Bench with Acrylic Finish
Located in Lakeville, CT
Contemporary sculpted blue wood bench with acrylic finish. Each bench is constructed from solid beech and coated with a gloss acrylic finish. Designed ...
Category
American Minimalist 16th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
1960s Italian Midcentury Wood and Cord Woven Rope Lounge Bench Armchair
Located in Carimate, Como
Stylish 19060s Mid-Century Modern lounge bench armchair in wood and cord or woven rope, in the style of Audoux Minet. The design and shape of the wooden structure, typical of Mid-Cen...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 16th Century Benches
Materials
Cord, Rope, Wood
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 46.46 in
Early 20th-C. Swedish Rustic Painted Pine Bench or Settee with Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early hand painted Swedish bench with seat storage. It is perfect for that large hall or garage entrance or even porch. The seat board lifts out and it is knotty pine. It ...
Category
Swedish Rustic 16th Century Benches
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Cane Corner Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Hand carved curved beechwood French corner chair with blind hole cane and removable cushion. Please see pictures of the fire breathing salamander with crown stamped on the bottom.
Category
French Louis XV Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Cane, Beech
19th Century Swedish Carved Bench or Settee with Lift Top
Located in Milford, NH
A fine solid Swedish hand carved bench or settee with a swag carved crest and pierce-carved pilaster splats decorated with swags across the back, scroll form arms, and a lift top ben...
Category
Swedish Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
Typical Dutch Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chair, 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Lovely typical Dutch knitting chair.
This antique 'corner chair' with wicker seat is originally a typical Old Dutch knitting chair/ thelephone chair.
Older women...
Category
Dutch Country 16th Century Benches
Materials
Wool, Cane
Free Shipping
H 28.75 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
19th Century Country Swedish Farmhouse Pine Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country Swedish farmhouse bench or settee hand crafted from pine. Beautifully distressed patina with scrolled arms on each end an...
Category
Swedish Country Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Iron
Rare Large Old African Senufo Bed in Solid Wood from the 60's
Located in Lyon, FR
Large senufo bed from Africa from the 60's, which can be used as a large coffee table or bench. Entirely carved from a single piece of solid wood. Excellent vintage condition, very n...
Category
Beninese Tribal Vintage 16th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot benches or settees inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer .
Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 16th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
Previously Available Items
Spanish 18th Century Primitive Bench, Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming 18th century rustic bench - coffee table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from naturally washed beech an...
Category
Spanish Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Beech, Oak
16th Century Henri II Bench
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This small bench seat is curiously formed of five legs turned in the form of a smooth column, two by sides and a fifth rests on the longitudinal strut...
Category
French Renaissance Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Oak
Monumental French Gothic Period Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and very rare Gothic period bench from France. Referred to as a Banc Sarazin - originally used inside of the very large kitchen fireplaces...
Category
French Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Oak
Late 16th Century Walnut Engraved Wood Chest
Located in IT
Late 16th century walnut wood chest.
All the parts are original: hardware and lion shaped feet as well, which are very difficult to be found as or...
Category
European Renaissance Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Walnut
Primitive Oak Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Incredibly unique bench recovered from a 15th century church in the Pyrenees Mountains. Constructed from slabs of heavy oak with storage above the bench.
Category
Spanish Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique High Back Bench, Red Larch Wood, Hand Carved with Lozenges, 1500 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Refectory bench, very old, hand-built in the 16th century by an Italian artist, well preserved for the time, it was paved on the ground.
Very sculpted...
Category
Italian Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
H 82.68 in W 94.89 in D 24.81 in
16th Century Antique Venetian Lacquered Wooden Bench with Animal and Scenes
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
16th century antique Venetian lacquered bench, with depictions of fantastic animals, putti and gallant scene;
the shaped headboard measures height 130 cm, maximum width 185 cm, dept...
Category
Antique 16th Century Benches
H 57.09 in W 69.69 in D 13.78 in
French Hall Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This 17th century oak bench is richly carved with Gothic motifs. Despite its age, the piece has a very solid frame with relatively minor damage. Boards show the evidence of very old ...
Category
French Gothic Antique 16th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique Seat Made of Larch
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique seat made of larch.
Comes from a church in Italy.
Category
Antique 16th Century Benches
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Bench With Upholstered Seat
Mid Century Italian Upholstered Bench
19th Century Italian Carved Bench
Small Vintage Benches
French Blue Benches
Rustic Painted Bench
Black And Red Bench
Leather Chrome Bench
Sculptural Bench Seat
X Bench Mahogany
Bench Trunk
Hollywood Regency Upholstered Bench
Pair Of Gilt Benches
Silk Upholstered Bench
Open Storage Bench
Long Bench In Fabric
Retro Settee Bench
European Beech Benches