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BENCH, LARGE FERN PATTERN, CAST IRON, ANTIQUEBENCH, LARGE FERN PATTERN, CAST IRON, ANTIQUE
Date: late 19th or early 20th c.
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Description: Large cast iron bench in the Fern Pattern in old white paint. Late 19th or very early 20th century. This large bench matches the design of the fern pattern seating set #16254 on this website or can be purchased singly. It measures 33 1/2"h. and 58"W. This botanical pattern is often call Fern and Blackberry and originated in England in the 19th century and then was quickly copied by American foundries.

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BENCH, WHITE WROUGHT IRONBENCH, WHITE WROUGHT IRON
Date: circa 1950
Price: $275
Description: Wrought iron garden bench painted white, with arched back, classic lines. Circa 1950. 40"H. 40"W. 22"D. $275.

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CAST IRON GOTHIC PATTERN BENCH ANTIQUECAST IRON GOTHIC PATTERN BENCH ANTIQUE
Date: late 19th or early 20th c.
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Description: Antique cast iron Gothic pattern bench professionally cleaned and repainted black. American late 19th or early 2oth century. This design was patented in 1846 by the Carron Foundry of Scotland and patented in the U.S. in 1848. It is often called the "Rose Garden" pattern since it has been used on the White House grounds since 1854. 36"H. 46"W. 21"D.

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FERN BENCH AND TWO CHAIRS, CAST IRONFERN BENCH AND TWO CHAIRS, CAST IRON
Date: early 20th century
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Description: Fern pattern cast iron set of garden bench and two chairs. Early 20th century. This set has been professionally cleaned and painted gloss black. The Fern pattern was one of the earliest naturalistic designs from the mid 19th century English Coalbrookdale foundry designers, and which was then copied by American foundries. This is a bold pattern of large fern fronds, perfect for any garden setting. Bench 45"W. Chairs 24"W. The cast iron center table shown is listed under #16249. It measures 27"H. 23 1/2"W.

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FERN SET, FIVE PIECE CAST IRON, ANTIQUEFERN SET, FIVE PIECE CAST IRON, ANTIQUE
Date: very early 20th century
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Description: Five piece cast iron set in the Fern and Blackberry pattern, two wide 55 inch benches and three ample arm chairs, with curved shaped seats. Early 20th century. American. This botanical pattern was originally registered in 1870 in England by the Coalbrookdale Foundry and then copied by American foundries. The Fern pattern was one of the earliest naturalistic designs. Found in southern estate. Each piece of this set has been professionally cleaned and painted gloss black. Benches 33 inches high and 55 inches wide. Chairs 33 inches high and 24 inches wide.

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PAIR RUSTIC PATTERN IRON BENCHES, ANTIQUEPAIR RUSTIC PATTERN IRON BENCHES, ANTIQUE
Date: late 19th or early 20th c.
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Description: Rare pair of antique cast iron benches in the Rustic or Twig pattern, one of the early 19th century cast iron botanical designs of oak branches and leaves and side stretchers of entwined snakes, the seat formed by long curved knotted branches. Professionally cleaned and repainted in a verdigris color. 31"H. 35'W. 24"D. A Rustic Twig bench is featured in the current Mint Museum Uptown exhibit in Norfolk, VA. "The Art of Seating", seeing chairs as works of art.

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PASSION FLOWER BENCH CAST IRON, PASSION FLOWER BENCH CAST IRON,
Date: EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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Description: Beautiful antique cast iron garden bench in the rare Passion Flower pattern. This early botanical design originated in England and was registered in 1862 by the Coalbrookdale Company and was then copied by American foundries. This seat of scrolling curved form with an arched back pierced with passion flowers and vines has end supports with parrot head terminals over cabriole legs. Early 20th century. 32 inches high, 37 inches wide, and 22 1/2 inches deep.

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PASSION FLOWER BENCH, CAST IRON, AntiquePASSION FLOWER BENCH, CAST IRON, Antique
Date: EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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Description: PASSION FLOWER BENCH, CAST IRON, EARLY 20TH C. PAINTED TEAL GREEN. A BEAUTIFUL CURVED CASTING OF THIS BOTANICAL PATTERN WITH BIRD HEADS ON ARMS AND HOOF FEET. ILLEGEBLE FOUNDRY MARK IN CASTING ON ARM. 32"H. 37"W. 31"D.

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SET OF TWO SCHINKEL BENCHES and TWO CHAIRSSET OF TWO SCHINKEL BENCHES and TWO CHAIRS
Date: Late 19th century early 20th C.
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Description: Rare set of two cast iron benches and two arm chairs after Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) the Prussian neo-classical architect who designed this pattern for the Roman Baths in Potsdam Park in 1835. He was the architect to the King of Prussia. The design was influenced by the early Roman furniture discovered in Pompeii and Herculaneum in the 18th century. The motif of the back panel is a scrolled lyre flanked by classical winged figures. Note the ram's head arm terminals and cloven hoofed feet. Late 19th or early 20th century. Benches: 31 1/2"H. 44"W. 19"D. Chairs: 31 1/2"H. 25 1/2"W. These pieces have been professionally cleaned and repainted. A cast iron chair in this design by Schinkel is in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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WIRE BENCH WITH ROLLED CURVED BACK, ANTIQUEWIRE BENCH WITH ROLLED CURVED BACK, ANTIQUE
Date: circa 1900
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Description: Antique heavy steel wire garden bench painted white, with curved crest rail and design of scrolls and spirals resting on square feet designed for resting grass surface. Circa 1900. 36 inches high, 57 inches wide and 32 inches deep.

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WIRE BENCH, 19TH CENTURY, WITH CUSHIONWIRE BENCH, 19TH CENTURY, WITH CUSHION
Date: CIRCA 1896
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Description: Antique heavy steel wire work settee or bench labeled on back "Scheeler & Sons, Buffalo, N.Y." Located at 316-32 Terrace St. Buffalo, N.Y. this company was formerly Buffalo Wire Works, and advertised 'wire goods, wirework and artistic metal work of all kinds.' Circa 1896. This elaborately designed settee or bench with the rolled crest rail, shaped seat and decorative scroll work has been professionally cleaned, primed and repainted and comes with a custom black chintz cushion. 38 inches high, 54 inches wide and 24 inches deep. Circa 1896.

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WIRE GARDEN CHAIR, ANTIQUE, SINGLEWIRE GARDEN CHAIR, ANTIQUE, SINGLE
Date: late 19th century
Price: $295
Description: Single wire work garden chair with high back, scalloped apron on sides and decorated with centered medallions on bottom apron. Late 19th century. 35 inches high, 17 1/2 inches wide. $295. By the mid-nineteenth century, furniture makers took advantage of technological advance in the manufacture of metal and began using reinforced steel wire first to make fencing and then to make chairs and benches that could withstand all climate conditions and were thus ideal for outdoor use. And because they were portable they were widely used from lawns to porches to interiors. Catalogs of ironwork manufacturers from the second half of the 19th century featured elaborate wire chairs, plant stands, etc in their general line of garden furniture.

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WIRE GARDEN CHAIR, SINGLE, ANTIQUE WIRE GARDEN CHAIR, SINGLE, ANTIQUE
Date: late 19th century
Price: $295
Description: Single wire work garden chair with high back, shaped stretchers and curled feet. Late 19th century. 35 1/2 inches high 16 1/2 inches wide and 17 inches deep. $295. By the 19th century, furniture makers took advantage of technological advances in the manufacture of metal and began using reinforced steel wire first to make fencing and then to make elaborate and fancy chairs, benches, plant stands etc. that could withstand all climate conditions and were thus ideal for outdoor use. And because they were portable they were widely used from lawns to porches to interiors. Catalogs of ironwork manufacturers from the second half of the 19th century features all sorts of elaborate wire designs for plant stands, settees, bird cages and even cradles, all made of steel wire for interior and outdoor use.

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WIRE SETTEE OR BENCH, ANTIQUEWIRE SETTEE OR BENCH, ANTIQUE
Date: Circa 1900
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Description: Antique wire work garden settee or bench in heavy steel wire. This decorative and heavy settee has been professionally cleaned and repainted. Circa 1900. 38 inches high, 54 inches wide, and 21 inches deep. Fanciful wire work furniture became very popular in the second half of the 19th century when wire work companies sold many varieties of wire pieces such as plant stands, chairs and settees, bird cages, trellis and even cradles. These pieces could be easily moved to be placed outdoors, on porches or verandas or indoors.

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WIRE SETTEE OR GARDEN BENCH, ANTIQUE, RECTANGULARWIRE SETTEE OR GARDEN BENCH, ANTIQUE, RECTANGULAR
Date: late 19th or early 20th century
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Description: Antique wire work rectangular form settee with wrought iron frame, of heavy crimped wire, with square back and sides decorated with scrolls and circles and sitting on square feet. Circa 1900. Heavy wire was extremely popular for many forms of garden furniture such as plant stands, tables and chairs, settees and arbors during the late 19th century into the early 20th century. This heavy garden settee has several layers of old paint. It is a good size to place in many areas to give a light airy garden look and a comfortable seat. 33 inches high, 44 inches wide and 20 inches deep.

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