Syrian Bone Inlaid Shaped Bench

Gorgeous large scale vintage Syrian pearl inlaid console. Circa 1940. Sure to make a statement!

Fine 19th century German Biedermeier mahogany large scale bench. Circa 1850. Adds warmth and charm to any room! 77L x 26D X 33H

Italian modern steel and brass upholstered bench. circa 2000. Perfect for todays eclectic designs!

Nicely carved Gustavian parcel gilt Neo-classical bench. Circa 1940. Adds warmth and charm to any room! 48w x 18d x 20h

Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden bench with elegantly winged curving arms. The intricately carved wood is inlaid with geometric stars...

The rectangular padded seat covered in brown leather, opening to reveal a set of library steps, over a solid inlaid seat-rail and ring-turned tapering legs ending in castors. 18in. high, 34 1/2in. wide and 16 1/2in. deep. Opened, 36in. high and 49in. wide. Rooms organized during the Regency period as libraries often had floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The upper shelves were difficult to reach, so movable library stairs were invaluable. Further, libraries were one of the most important rooms in a stately house, symbol of its owner's wealth, culture and status. As a consequence, designers, architects and cabinet or chair makers devoted much attention to its architecture and decoration. Hence, the emrgence of innovative ideas such as our bench. Enter the Regency era metamorphic library chair/bench (chairs are more common than benches)! The tables, chairs and stools containing library steps were patented in Great Britain by Robert Campbell in 1774 but this innovative chair-based design did not become immediately popular. Once the Regency was established, a neo-classical interpretation of Campbell’s Metamorphic Library Chair concept started to become popular in London. Any early attributions rely heavily on two contemporary sketches...

This Space Age Design Bench has Beautiful Lines Throughout. Possibly Metal or other Similar Material. Dimensions. 20 W ; 13 D ; 15 H

Large shaped bench, 1940s-50s, Italian made. Wooden cone feet and green Teddy velvet-effect upholstery, super soft. It fits perfectly within a living area or showroom.