Pair of American "White House" Garden Benches
Pair of American "White House" Garden Benches
After a mid 19th century design in the Rococo Revival taste, these benches feature a scalloped crest rail with foliate decoration topping the pierced horseshoe lattice back over an open scroll-work seat. Graduated pierced C-scroll arm panels flank the sides with boldly curved legs and scrolled feet. This model bench was once found in the Kennedy era Rose Garden of the White House, but was originally ordered under President Fillmore in the early 1850’s, and is still present on the South Lawn today. They look great from all sides. This pair is 20th century, very heavy, of cast aluminum rather than iron, which has the advantage of never rusting (and so needing less maintenance) and of being easier than cast iron to move around. Excellent vintage condition, with some crustiness from previous layers of paint and outdoor use. Freshly painted a gloss green enamel matched to the color of Parisian park furniture.
H: 35 ½ W: 45 D:17
Seat Height: 17 ¾