Description
This rustic Chinese bench is simply designed with clean lines and little decoration. Dated to the mid-19th century, the lightweight bench would have been a casual form of everyday seating, placed beside a kitchen table or outdoors in the sunny courtyard.
Crafted of cypress with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the bench has a narrow top with a subtle beaded trim, supported by thin, splayed legs linked with double stretchers. The original lacquered finish has faded with time for a lovely antique patina, further textured with wabi-sabi marks that hint at its many years of use.
Additional Dimensions:
Seat: 4.75"D
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Elm
Details:
Seat Height: 20.0in
Number of Seats: 2
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: China
Crafted of cypress with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the bench has a narrow top with a subtle beaded trim, supported by thin, splayed legs linked with double stretchers. The original lacquered finish has faded with time for a lovely antique patina, further textured with wabi-sabi marks that hint at its many years of use.
Additional Dimensions:
Seat: 4.75"D
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Elm
Details:
Seat Height: 20.0in
Number of Seats: 2
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: China
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
20 x 55.25 x 10.5 in
Chinese Narrow Splayed Leg Bench, C. 1850
Estimate $700-$1,320
Starting Bid
$340
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Autumn Fine Art, Furnishings & Collectibles
Oct 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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