Elm Wood Bench

Description

Object Story
A long plank of elm on four splayed legs joined by stretchers, the kind of bench that once sat in kitchens and workrooms. The seat keeps its uneven edges and the legs show the marks of how they were joined.

Worth Knowing
Elm wood. Plank seat, four legs with side stretchers. Size: L 43 x W 14 x H 16 inches.

Live With It
Put it in an entry to sit and take off shoes, along one side of a dining table, at the foot of a bed or under a window with plants on it. It is narrow, so it fits tight spaces.

Character Marks
Cracks, knots, uneven edges and wear on the legs are part of the piece. Some wobble on uneven floors is normal.