Victorian Cast Iron and Upholstered Bench, Late 19th Century
Item Details
A Victorian-era stool featuring a rectangular padded seat upholstered in a neutral damask-patterned fabric. The base is constructed of cast iron with two decorative trestle-style supports connected by dual twisted iron stretchers. The cast iron ends feature ornate relief work including a centralized grotesque mask or lion’s head, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves and topped with flame-like finials. The iron retains traces of polychrome paint in green and red. The unit terminates in four scrolled feet.
| Type | Bench |
| Materials | Cast Iron, Fabric |
| Period | Late 19th Century, Antique |
Condition
The cast iron base shows surface oxidation and pitting consistent with age. Significant loss to original polychrome finish is present throughout. The upholstery is a later replacement and shows light surface wear but remains functional. Structural integrity is sound with no visible fractures to the iron casting.
Dimensions
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Item #
ITMGR16613
