{"product_id":"pair-of-late-19th-century-french-iron-branch-work-garden-benches","title":"PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH IRON BRANCH-WORK GARDEN BENCHES","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eAn exceptional pair of late 19th Century French garden benches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eWith naturalistic cast iron branch-form supports and beautifully shaped timber seats and backs. Displaying the romantic rustic aesthetic popular in French château and estate gardens during the late 19th century, the cast iron frames are modelled as intertwined branches and roots, supporting substantial timber planks of unusual organic form. The shaped backs and seats possess a wonderful sculptural quality, their irregular contours and weathered surfaces lending the benches tremendous character and presence. Richly patinated throughout, the benches retain the charm and authenticity acquired through decades of outdoor use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eEvidence of historic restorations and sympathetic repairs can be seen, contributing to their unique appearance and long history rather than detracting from it. The cast iron has been recently treated with a rust inhibitor to help preserve the surface while maintaining its aged character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eRare to find as a true pair, these benches would make an outstanding addition to a garden, orangery, conservatory or country house interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price-box price-final_price\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca: 1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: In excellent condition, commensurate with age and use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 88cm h x 164cm w x 63cm d  [ Seat 44cm h  28cm d] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 6467\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AD \u0026 PS Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56893270851970,"sku":"6467\/4030","price":2375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/3866\/9870\/files\/6467-1.jpg?v=1788697398","url":"https:\/\/adpsantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-late-19th-century-french-iron-branch-work-garden-benches","provider":"AD \u0026 PS Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}