This late Victorian oak hall tree offers elegant storage, hanging, and seating functionality all in one beautifully crafted piece. Made from richly grained quarter-sawn oak, it features a lift-up bench seat, original beveled mirror, and sculptural carvings — all dating from the 1890s.
Features:
• Measures approx. 38” wide including the umbrella stand (or 36” wide without), 19” deep, 17” seat height, and 74” tall to the top of the carved crest.
• Lift-up bench seat reveals an interior storage compartment measuring 24” wide x 13.5” deep x 8” high.
• Crafted from solid quarter-sawn oak with beautiful tiger-striping and deep natural finish.
• Original rectangular beveled mirror, framed in oak, shows typical pitting and silvering wear but remains reflective and functional.
• Fitted with original brass-colored coat hooks surrounding the mirror — all intact with age-appropriate patina.
• Carved crest with foliate and scrollwork, gracefully shaped arms with vertical spindle supports.
• Subtle carved shell-like accents near the lower legs.
• The umbrella stand adds functional charm and anchors the piece for hallway use.
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Condition Notes:
• Mirror silvering shows visible pitting, consistent with age, but mirror is intact and still quite usable.
• There is a visible seam on the bench lid from natural wood movement over time.
• One vertical wood support under one of the arms is missing, visible in photos, but does not affect function.
• Finish shows honest antique wear — including finish thinning, small nicks, surface scratches, and softened edges, especially on the arms and bench lid.
• Bench interior shows scattered dark spotting and wear typical of age.
• Appears to have been refinished decades ago, preserving the oak grain beautifully.
• The bench, hooks, mirror, and frame are solid and sturdy — ready for another 100 years of use.
This is a wonderful and practical Victorian oak hall piece with all the charm and character you expect in an antique — mirror, storage, hooks, and seating in one!
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