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Dutch Arts and Crafts Wooden Bench with Rush Seat and Slatted Back, circa 1900

$852.70
£638.39
€750VAT Included
CA$1,203.71
A$1,241.01
CHF 699.06
MX$15,880.30
NOK 8,066.46
SEK 8,437.04
DKK 5,720.34

About the Item

A characterful early 20th-century Dutch wooden bench in a restrained Arts and Crafts style, circa 1900, with a tall slatted back, broad flat armrests and a hand-woven rush seat. Compact in width but tall and upright, it has a strong architectural presence and an honest, timeless character. Design The bench has a tall back made of vertical slats between sturdy uprights, broad flat armrests and subtle turned details on the uprights and front legs. The solid wooden frame has developed a rich, warm brown patina with visible wear, colour variation and surface marks that add to its authenticity. The natural rush seat gives a lovely contrast to the dark wood. The straight lines, visible construction and emphasis on honest materials are typical of the Arts and Crafts movement, which in the Netherlands was closely linked to the work of designers such as H.P. Berlage and the furniture workshops of the Nieuwe Kunst period. Condition Wear consistent with age and use, with minor losses and minor structural damages. Historic woodworm holes are visible in the frame and are part of the bench's aged appearance. Please see the photos for details. Dimensions: height 106 cm, width 100 cm, depth 52 cm, seat height 46 cm. In the interior The bench works beautifully in an entrance hall, a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen or on a covered terrace. With its compact width it fits where a larger settle would be too much, and it looks lovely with a few linen cushions and a sheepskin. It suits a wide range of interiors, from Arts and Crafts and rustic farmhouse to wabi-sabi, Belgian and eclectic spaces, and it pairs well with the furniture of the English Arts and Crafts makers, with Mission-style oak pieces and with early modernist Dutch design. Keywords: Arts and Crafts bench, Dutch antique bench, rush seat bench, wooden settle, hall bench, early 20th century furniture, Nieuwe Kunst, Berlage style, farmhouse bench, wabi-sabi bench, slatted back bench. About us De Huiszwaluw is a vintage and antique dealer based in the Netherlands, specialising in characterful European furniture, lighting and objects. We describe and photograph every piece carefully and are happy to send extra photos or answer questions. Shipping The bench will be carefully packed in a sturdy box. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location, and we ship worldwide.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Rush,Wood,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Historic woodworm holes visible.
  • Seller Location:
    Boven Leeuwen, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5120152194872

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