Edwardian Floral Hand-Painted Bench with Blush Velvet & Bolster Cushions

Design & Inspiration

There is a particular quality of light in an Edwardian drawing room — gentle, diffuse, falling across pale painted surfaces decorated with hand-rendered botanicals. This bench captures exactly that atmosphere. The ivory-ground frame, animated by hand-painted roses, forget-me-nots, and trailing leaves in soft polychrome, establishes a presence that reads as both refined and intimate. Two cylindrical bolster cushions sit at either end, tasselled and rosette-finished, framing a generous blush pink velvet seat that invites you to pause. This is a piece designed to be noticed from across the room — and to reward closer inspection even more.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is constructed from solid pine, turned on a lathe into slender, rhythmically articulated columns and rails. The paintwork is applied by hand in multiple layers: a white-ivory base coat, then fine floral motifs rendered freehand in warm polychrome — oranges, pinks, blues, and greens — giving each piece a subtly unique character. The seat cushion is cut from high-density foam and upholstered in blush pink velvet with a clean piped edge, while the matching bolster cushions are finished with silk-cord tassels and decorative rosette medallions. The legs — six turned columns in the same ivory finish — rest on small bun-style feet, maintaining the piece's lightness of proportion.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 150 cm / Depth: 50 cm
Leg count: 6 turned columns
Frame finish: hand-painted ivory with polychrome floral motifs
Upholstery: blush pink velvet, piped edge, with bolster cushions
SKU: TABSAL87457

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every Brass & Wood bench is made entirely by hand in our Egyptian workshop. The turning, joinery, painting, and upholstery are performed by craftsmen who treat each piece as an individual commission, not a production run. The floral decoration is painted freehand — no stencils, no transfers — meaning the botanical motifs on your bench will carry the unmistakable character of the hand that made them. Customisation of velvet colour and floral palette is available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bench made from?

The frame is solid pine with a hand-painted ivory and polychrome floral finish. The seat and bolster cushions are upholstered in blush pink velvet over high-density foam.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly only — the bench arrives largely pre-assembled and requires only minor fitting of components before use.

Can the velvet colour or painted decoration be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customisation of fabric colour and, within our craftsmen's palette, adjustment of the floral motif tones. Please contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements.