Napoleon III Wrought Iron Garden Bench Imperial Model by Arras

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Four-seater wrought iron and lace-like iron garden bench, "imperial" model, signed by the société anonyme de saint-sauveur-arras, founded in 1848, … Read more Four-seater wrought iron and lace-like iron garden bench, "imperial" model, signed by the société anonyme de saint-sauveur-arras, founded in 1848, whose riveted nameplate is visible on the backrest.

the seat and backrest are made of horizontal cylindrical slats ending in curled loops, characteristic of the napoleon iii style. The armrests, with their wide, double-spiraled volutes, and the column-shaped legs with molded bases highlight the ornamental care of the piece. The radiating central stretcher ensures the structural rigidity of the whole, typical of second empire park furniture.

original patina: traces of green paint, general rust oxidation over the entire structure. Item sold as is, without any restoration. Correspondence confirmed with the period illustrated catalog.

dimensions: h. 80 cm × w. 200 cm × d. 65 cm. Seat height: 42 cm. Weight: 40 kg. See less