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Restored Arts & Crafts Oak Bench
01 / Sourcing & Discovery
Rescued from an old village schoolhouse hall in Wye, Kent, this bench was built during the dawn of the Arts & Crafts movement (circa 1895). Its structural timber skeleton is solid, representing the era's rebellion against factory production.
02 / Meticulous Handcraft
At our restoration bench, the old broken wicker seat was entirely removed. Our resident artisan spent three days re-weaving the seat by hand using harvested Kentish rush. The oak wood was carefully stripped of grime and finished with multiple coats of home-brewed organic beeswax and linseed oil.
03 / Character & Living
Perfect for an entryway or mudroom. Sitting on this bench to lace your boots connects you to a century of history, adding a scent of natural beeswax and dried rush to your home.
| Dimensions | 110cm Width x 38cm Depth x 45cm Seat Height |
| Weight | ~16kg. |
Curated antiques and ready-to-ship bench items are eligible for returns within 14 days of delivery. Items must be returned in original, unworn condition with presentation packaging. Custom modifications (e.g. ring resizing) invalidate return rights.
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