Pair of 19th Century Primitive Vernacular Stools or Benches

Pair of 19th Century Primitive Vernacular Stools or BenchesA rare and super charming pair of Welsh primitive vernacular low stools or benches in ash and or elm of most glorious natural patination. Probably West Wales, circa 18501900. Why we like them We love the rare, diminutive scale of these charming miniature benches, their untouched patina, rich in history, but above all their timeless, minimalist design, that could conceivably exist in Ancient Greece or Rome. Qualifying somewhere between furniture and

circa 1740–70

on gilt and patinated bronze plinths

A very decorative giltwood oval wall mirror

the mythical "Arcadia" once again became an idealized symbol of freedom

Depth: 21 inches / 53 cm

above the stylised lappet band to the foot

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Baguès quickly became a word synonymous with exceptional quality and has since been a specialist in luxury lighting

fine antique condition with minor rubbing to decoration

Designed in the French antique style

the whole raised on double-curved channelled sabre legs at the front and outswept back supports

the thymiaterion is the most naturally lamp-like of ancient forms — a vertical ritual object reimagined