Antique French Iron Garden Bench from Arras w/ Hoof Feet - 64¼"

This early 20th-century Arras garden bench is a fine example of French ironwork, celebrated for its riveted construction and graceful design. Its seat is formed of slender iron slats, gently curved for comfort, while the back is only partially slatted, creating a lighter, more open profile. The elegant scrolling arms add a decorative flourish, balancing strength with refinement. Most striking is the surface, where layers of green, cream, and rust have weathered together into a lively, colorful patina that gives the bench remarkable depth and character. The legs, ending in the distinctive cast iron hoof feet typical of later Arras production, complete the ensemble with sculptural presence. Unmarked. Garden furniture from Arras became emblematic in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, celebrated for their strudy construction and elegant designs.

This bench captures the spirit of Belle Époque leisure, its graceful lines and scrolling details evoking the elegance of gardens, promenades, and orangeries of the period. Regularly repainted in service, these peices aged into richly layered surfaces that now attest to their history and add nostalgic charm. This bench adds authentic character to a terrace, conservatory, or mudroom, its airy strapwork complementing stone, brick, or weathered wood. It pairs beautifully with terracotta jars, Anduze planters, or a zinc table, and can be left in its weathered finish or gently sealed to preserve the patina.