An elegant late 19th century Romanian box bench with its original green painted finish, and a hinged seat that opens to reveal ample storage. It has a panelled back, and its twin arms are supported by turned spindles. This is a long bench seat and works well either in a hallway or as seating on one side of a dining table - see secondary images of the bench in situ at The Tudor House. The bench can be currently viewed at our store, as shown in the further images.

Provenance: The Tudor House, Old Town Hastings, UK

Length 217cm / Depth 53cm / Height 86cm / Height of seat 48cm

Material: pine

Date of manufacture: c.1890

Country of origin: Romania

Condition: good and all structurally solid and sound. There is some historical woodworm in the base, yet this has all been treated.

The Christmas House

The Tudor House, Hastings, also known as The Christmas House, when it opened to visitors each December, had a place in the hearts of the many that passed through its wee front door.  It was a magical experience, and was likened to stepping into a Brothers Grimm fairytale.  The house is now sold and has passed into memory, yet its magical contents are not quite gone, as Alastair has saved the best for last - for our extra-special Christmas House Contents Sale.

The eclectic mix of primitive Eastern European furniture (such as this box bench), English country furniture, folk-art and Black Forest antiques chosen for the house were honest and humble, yet always remarkable, and put together with a sense of theatre - to achieve a more contemporary take on the past.  “It’s all about a careful mix, a telling of a story, and I hope others will find pleasure in the treasures I’ve collected and curated” says Alastair.  “Select pieces that create surprise, that transform your space beyond reality!” 

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