Antique Spanish Bench

Spain, 19th Century

$1,995

Antique One-Of-A-Kind Sylvie Favorite

The whole edge of the back is notched by hand, nick by nick. Found in Béziers but made in Catalonia, this long plank bench stands on splayed board legs cut with a handhold, a wide seat and a tall back studded with old iron nails, all scrubbed down to a soft pale wood. Benches like it sat in the entries and kitchens of Catalan houses, built long and simple from a few wide boards, the only decoration the chip-carved border and the iron studs a maker added by hand. Sylvie would stand it in an entry for boots and bags and whoever needs to sit a moment, or run it along a wall where a long, low bench is wanted.

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

Age:: 19th Century
Country of Origin:: Spain
Material:: Wood
Dimensions:: 35.0" H x 80.75" W x 21.0" D; Seat height: 19.0"

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 raw wood shows some staining and chips, with splitting along the back legs and rust patina on the metal rivets. The bench has a slight wobble, all part of the character we love in an old piece.

All items are final sale.