{"title":"Seating","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur seating collection features carefully sourced pieces chosen for their craftsmanship, character and enduring design. Every piece is selected to bring comfort, warmth and timeless style to both period and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"19th-century-french-cherry-wood-bench","title":"19th Century French Primitive Cherry Wood Bench | Antique Farmhouse Bench","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eA beautifully proportioned 19th century primitive cherry wood bench with exceptional handcrafted character and timeless rustic simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from a single long cherry wood plank with softly rounded ends and raised on angular trestle supports, this bench perfectly captures the understated sculptural quality associated with early farmhouse and tavern furniture. The rich cherry timber has developed a wonderfully warm tone over time, displaying deep reddish-brown hues, beautiful grain movement and authentic aged patina throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle exposed joint details at either end further enhance the handcrafted nature of the piece, while the slim elongated form gives the bench a refined architectural presence that works effortlessly within both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as dining seating alongside a primitive farmhouse table, or equally striking positioned within a hallway, boot room, kitchen or retail interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts minimalist aesthetic makes it particularly suited to wabi-sabi, Japandi, rustic contemporary and Belgian farmhouse interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually. Two available.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53611201691995,"sku":"1388","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul23_2026at04_41_45PM.png?v=1784821348"},{"product_id":"18th-century-primitive-elm-trestle-bench","title":"18th Century Primitive Elm Trestle Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional late 18th century English primitive elm bench, handcrafted from a remarkable single section of solid elm with an exceptionally thick hand-hewn seat measuring approximately 14cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplaying centuries of honest use, the bench retains an extraordinary surface rich with axe and adze marks, shrinkage cracks, historic mortices and natural undulations that tell the story of its working life. The seat appears to have been fashioned from a reclaimed structural timber, giving it immense character and an authenticity impossible to reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported by simple trestle-style legs with traditional stretchers, the bench possesses the understated beauty associated with early vernacular furniture. Every surface exhibits a superb naturally worn patina developed over generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday it works beautifully as a hallway bench, fireside seat, window bench or decorative statement piece within farmhouse, country house, wabi-sabi, Belgian, Scandinavian or contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53620447510875,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/4dae58de-e1d8-4256-85d9-c208fc327aac.png?v=1785059680"},{"product_id":"authentic-1920s-fairground-sidecar-bench-original-vintage-carnival-ride-seating","title":"Authentic 1920s Fairground Sidecar Bench – Original Vintage Carnival Ride Seating","description":"\u003cp\u003eA truly unique and characterful 1920s fairground sidecar bench, originally part of a vintage carnival ride and now repurposed as a striking seating piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic early 20th-century sidecar retains its original painted green exterior with hand-painted detailing and beautifully aged patina, showcasing decades of history and use. The interior features original red upholstered bench seating, adding warmth and contrast to the industrial metal and wood construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its sculptural form and nostalgic charm, this piece makes an exceptional statement sofa for a games room, retail space, studio, or eclectic interior. It blends perfectly with industrial, vintage, and contemporary settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of 1920s fairground history, full of personality and visual impact\u003cspan\u003eThe bench is offered in its original upholstery, preserving its authentic fairground character and history. Should you prefer a refreshed appearance, we can arrange professional reupholstery at an additional cost using a fabric of your choice. Please contact us before purchasing to discuss fabric options, lead times and obtain a quotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53620450394459,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/3c52d85a-cee4-4ab8-8c3d-8912ec838313.png?v=1785071236"},{"product_id":"set-of-6-danish-rosewood-model-94-dining-chairs-by-johannes-andersen-for-christian-linneberg-1960s","title":"Set of 6 Danish Rosewood Model 94 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg, 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb and highly sought-after set of six original Danish Rosewood Model 94 dining chairs, designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by Christian Linneberg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, during the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as one of the most elegant dining chair designs of the Danish Modern period, the Model 94 is celebrated for its sculptural ribbon-back design, organic flowing lines and exceptional craftsmanship. Designed by Johannes Andersen around 1961, the chair perfectly embodies the principles of Scandinavian Modernism, combining functionality, comfort and timeless aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from richly figured rosewood, each chair showcases the striking grain and warm tones for which Danish rosewood furniture is renowned. The beautifully shaped backrests provide both visual lightness and excellent support, while the gently tapered legs and refined proportions create a sophisticated silhouette from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chairs retain their original mid-century character and display the quality of construction associated with some of Denmark's finest furniture makers. Equally suited to a period Scandinavian interior or a contemporary dining space, they offer a level of craftsmanship and design that remains as relevant today as when they were first produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53620456554843,"sku":"1866","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/018fb159-c646-422b-b029-6a39a3c3d805.png?v=1785072314"},{"product_id":"17th-century-english-elm-primitive-stool","title":"17th Century English Elm Primitive Stool","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA remarkable 17th century English primitive stool, handcrafted from elm and displaying the wonderfully irregular character associated with early vernacular furniture.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stool is constructed around a substantial hand-shaped saddle seat, supported by four strongly splayed legs joined by traditional stretchers. Visible through-tenon joinery, hand-worked surfaces and the slight irregularities of its construction reveal the practical craftsmanship with which pieces of this nature were originally made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts greatest feature is undoubtedly the surface. Centuries of use have created a beautifully rich, tactile patina, with deep warm brown tones, softened edges, historic marks and wear throughout. The saddle-shaped seat is particularly expressive, retaining numerous old marks and areas of wear that document the stool's long working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally created as an entirely functional piece of country furniture, its simple construction and sculptural silhouette give it considerable presence today. It works beautifully as an occasional stool, beside a chair as a small side table, or simply displayed as an example of early English vernacular furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully characterful piece where age, craftsmanship and honest wear are integral to its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53703734690139,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/image_24a557d2-70f7-4fd8-a78e-dabf5fd82955.png?v=1785661600"},{"product_id":"vintage-wooden-school-gymnasium-vaulting-stool","title":"Vintage Wooden School Gymnasium Vaulting Stool","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully characterful vintage wooden school gymnasium stool, originally designed for use as part of traditional physical education and gymnastics equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from the mid-20th century, the stool has a tall, slightly splayed wooden frame joined by numerous rounded horizontal stretchers, with a generously padded rectangular seat upholstered in a warm tan suede-effect fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces of this type were used in school gymnasiums for vaulting, agility exercises and obstacle courses, often alongside gym benches, boxes and other traditional wooden PE apparatus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecades of use have left the frame with an exceptionally attractive surface, displaying layers of natural wear, rubbing, knocks, scratches and darkened areas throughout the timber. The repeated horizontal rails give the stool a distinctive architectural quality and make it particularly appealing as a piece of decorative vintage furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts original utilitarian purpose and beautifully worn finish give it strong sculptural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, rustic and industrial interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday it could be used as an occasional stool, decorative stand or simply as an interesting piece of vintage British institutional furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53798166135131,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/image_876a1119-7a74-432b-a149-589379feab40.png?v=1786880755"},{"product_id":"mid-century-yugoslavian-slatted-beech-chair","title":"Mid-Century Yugoslavian Slatted Beech Chair","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn unusual mid-century wooden side chair made in Yugoslavia, dating to approximately the late 1950s or early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eConstructed predominantly from beech, the chair has a wonderfully sculptural quality, with a series of individually fixed narrow timber slats forming both the seat and gently curved backrest. The back is subtly fanned and bowed for a particularly distinctive profile, while splayed rounded legs and crossed diagonal stretchers give the underframe an almost architectural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe exposed slotted screw fixings form part of the chair's honest, functional construction and have developed attractive darkened halos within the timber over time. Variations in tone across the seat and back, together with the warm patina of the frame, give the piece considerable character without detracting from its clean modernist form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe underside retains its original “Made in Yugoslavia” stamp, confirming its country of manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe precise manufacturer and designer remain unidentified. Research suggests the chair belongs to the broader tradition of mid-century Yugoslav furniture produced for the European export market, where high-quality beech, economical construction and modernist design were combined with more vernacular or craft-led influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly characterful example of Yugoslavian folk-modern design that works equally well as functional seating or as a sculptural accent chair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53834723492187,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/image_a65f4f3f-afa9-406f-91df-54938fdae17f.png?v=1786997256"},{"product_id":"kaare-klint-safari-chair-rud-rasmussen-1950s","title":"Kaare Klint Safari Chair for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, c.1950s","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn exceptional mid-century example of Kaare Klint's iconic Safari Chair, designed in 1933 and manufactured in Copenhagen by the celebrated cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is constructed in richly coloured dark-stained ash and retains a particularly attractive full leather treatment, including its beautifully patinated leather sling seat and back, loose five-button seat cushion and unusually substantial folded and stitched leather armrests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKlint's Safari Chair developed the principles of the portable British military campaign or Roorkhee chair into one of the defining pieces of early Danish modern furniture. Its ingenious demountable construction requires very little rigid joinery, allowing the sitter's weight and the tension of the leather to help stabilise the frame. The design was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition in 1933 and was originally produced by Rud. Rasmussen. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craftsmanship of this particular chair is especially appealing. Rather than the simpler leather straps encountered on many Safari Chairs, the arms are formed from folded and stitched leather, terminating in shaped stitched tabs secured to the front uprights by three slotted brass fittings. The leather back is similarly carefully constructed, with stitched perimeter reinforcement, shaped corner sections and an adjustable rear tensioning strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leather backrest is designed to \u003c\/span\u003epivot freely on its upper connections\u003cspan\u003e, allowing it to gently recline as you lean back. This simple but ingenious movement lets the chair naturally adjust to the sitter, providing a surprisingly comfortable and relaxed seating position while remaining true to Klint’s lightweight, functional construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loose seat cushion is upholstered in matching cognac-brown leather with five deep buttons, sitting above the original-style leather sling seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chair bears the Rud. Rasmussen manufacturer's marking and production number 27098 to the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Safari Chair was designed in 1933, the construction, materials and production numbering of this example currently point towards 1950s manufacture. Comparable 1950s Rud. Rasmussen examples are documented in solid or dark-stained ash with leather upholstery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully characterful example of one of the most important chairs in Danish furniture design, retaining the considerable patina accumulated through decades of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chair is \u003c\/span\u003efully collapsible and will be carefully packed and shipped boxed. Assembly is remarkably simple and reflects Kaare Klint’s ingenious campaign-style construction: only two bolts are required, with the remaining wooden frame components simply locating securely into position. Clear assembly instructions will be included\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the chair to be easily reassembled on arrival without specialist tools or experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016849969499,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep9_2026at12_54_51PM.png?v=1788954924"},{"product_id":"late-19th-century-elm-high-back-windsor-armchair","title":"Late 19th Century Elm \u0026 Beech High-Back Windsor Armchair","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA handsome late 19th century English high-back Windsor armchair, dating to approximately 1880–1900.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chair has a wonderfully imposing silhouette, with its unusually tall back formed from seven gently curved vertical splats beneath a broad shaped crest rail. Sweeping arms are supported on turned uprights, while the deeply shaped saddle seat displays particularly attractive grain and figuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seat appears to be elm, with the turned legs, arm supports and back components most likely constructed from beech and\/or ash, traditionally stained to create the chair's rich dark finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turned legs are joined by stretchers for strength, while the generous rake of the back makes this a particularly comfortable and characterful example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat really sets this chair apart is its scale. Standing 109.5 cm high, it has significantly more presence than a standard dining Windsor and works extremely well as a standalone occasional chair, fireside chair or statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface has developed a beautiful, naturally aged patina, with areas of rubbing and lighter timber showing through particularly around the arms, legs and crest rail. These marks tell the story of a chair that has clearly been used and enjoyed for many generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong piece of traditional English country furniture with excellent decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031155593563,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/image_77e73ba3-7615-48fc-a387-0870d149c29f.png?v=1789138035"},{"product_id":"antique-english-country-elm-stool-c1830","title":"Early 19th Century English Country Elm Stool with Pierced Handle, c.1830","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully characterful early 19th-century English country stool, dating to approximately c.1820–1850 and constructed predominantly from elm.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature is its exceptionally figured, thick elm top, displaying dramatic swirling grain, rich colour and the wonderfully irregular surface that comes only through generations of use. A simple pierced carrying handle runs through the centre of the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stool is constructed in the traditional manner, with four splayed turned legs passing through the seat and their ends remaining visible on the upper surface. The legs are united by double turned side stretchers, creating a remarkably robust piece of vernacular furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest is the hand-incised “VRCC” mark to the underside. Its exact meaning remains unidentified. Its appearance and positioning suggest an historic ownership or property mark rather than a manufacturer's mark. One possibility under investigation is an association with a club or institution; however, no definitive provenance has yet been established and we therefore make no attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb piece of genuine English country furniture whose beauty lies in its simplicity, construction and exceptionally good untouched surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54032369746267,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/Antique_English_Elm_Stool_Odloft_Lifestyle.png?v=1789154022"},{"product_id":"antique-arts-crafts-walnut-rush-settee-c1900","title":"Antique Arts \u0026 Crafts Walnut \u0026 Rush Two-Seater Settee, c.1900","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautifully understated English Arts \u0026amp; Crafts two-seater settee, dating to circa 1900 and constructed from solid walnut with a traditional hand-woven rush seat.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe settee has a wonderfully restrained design, with tall slender rear uprights framing two broad, gently shaped horizontal back rails. Particularly attractive are the elegantly sculpted arms, each formed with a subtle sweeping profile that gives the otherwise simple construction a distinctive architectural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional craftsmanship is evident throughout. The walnut frame is predominantly mortise-and-tenon constructed, with visible pegged joints, while the rush is woven directly around the seat rails to create a generous and surprisingly compact two-person seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut has developed a lovely mellow colour and naturally aged surface, retaining the knocks, marks, variations in tone and softened edges accumulated through more than a century of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 95cm wide, this is an unusually useful size. It has the presence of an Arts \u0026amp; Crafts settle without the substantial proportions normally associated with one, making it particularly suited to a hallway, bedroom, fireside, landing or smaller living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully honest piece of English Arts \u0026amp; Crafts furniture combining traditional construction, beautiful proportions and the simplicity of design for which the movement is so admired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odloft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54037646082395,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/files\/Antique_Arts_Crafts_Walnut_Rush_Settee_Lifestyle.png?v=1789219152"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/1330\/4155\/collections\/ChatGPT_Image_Jul_25_2026_at_12_18_08_PM.png?v=1784978335","url":"https:\/\/odloft.com\/collections\/seating.oembed","provider":"Odloft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}