19th c. Long Farm Bench

France, 19th Century

$895

Antique One-Of-A-Kind Exactly As Pictured

Long enough to seat a whole side of a farmhouse table, this bench did exactly that for a Provençal family. Found in Avignon and dating to the 19th century, it carries a single long plank on two turned trestle ends, each pair of legs splayed and joined low for balance. Benches, not chairs, lined the French farm table, and were able to seat the whole family shoulder to shoulder. Sylvie runs it down one side of a long dining table, where a crowd can squeeze on for a slow lunch that lasts the whole afternoon.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 19th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood
Dimensions:: 17.75" H x 78.75" W x 10.5" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. The bench has developed a lovely grey patina from years outdoors, with some minor staining throughout. One foot shows some wear and sits slightly off the floor, giving the bench a soft wiggle. A few quirks from a long life, just the way we like it.

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