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1760 Bench
Photo : © Château de Villandry
Banc 1760 by Saint-Alman
Length: 1 toise (approximately 195 cm / 6.4 ft). The Banc 1760 features double fluting on the lower part of the legs and single fluting on the upper part, with a double intermediate foot on the larger model.
The finish consists of three brush-applied layers of micro-porous paint using natural pigments. These allow for all RAL colors, including the 13 famous "Vauban Colors", traditionally used in 17th-century fortifications.
Characteristics
1.
White Cedar, ourced from sustainable forestry practices.
2.
Length in two sizes:
1 toise, approximately 195 cm (6.4 ft)
5 pieds (feet), approximately 160 cm (5.3 ft)
3.
Double fluting on the lower part of the legs and single fluting on the upper part.
4.
Natural pigments to achieve all RAL colors.
5.
Three brush-applied layers of micro-porous paint.
Manufacture
Made in France
Colors
All colors available, including the 13 famous "Vauban Colors"
Dimensions
2 sizes
Material
White cedar
The 1760 Bench by Saint-Alman
18th-century iconography offers few examples of outdoor furniture.
Fortunately, we have preserved some beautiful examples of benches that once adorned the estates of the Greats of France.
The model we selected was located in the park of the Duke of Penthièvre in 1760.
Lengths:
- 1 toise (approximately 195 cm / 6.4 ft)
- 5 pieds (approximately 160 cm / 5.3 ft)
We can also study any custom dimensions you may require.
Choosing the Right Wood
It was essential to select a wood highly resistant to weather yet light enough to move easily: for lawn mowing, pathway maintenance, winter storage, etc.
We chose a remarkable species:
White Cedar, renowned for its humidity resistance.
Mindful of protecting the world’s forest heritage, we only purchase wood from sustainable sources.
The 13 Famous "Vauban Colors"
The 13 famous "Vauban Colors" are a palette of vibrant hues used to paint fortifications constructed by Vauban in the 17th century. It includes yellow, ochre, red, Prussian blue, green, black, brown, and grey.
The paint, applied by brush, consists of three layers of micro-porous paint that does not trap moisture and allows the wood to breathe.
All RAL colors are available without additional cost.
1760 Bench - Price & Delivery
Prices in euros, VAT included (departure from our workshop in Maine-et-Loire):
Transport cost
195 €per bench
- for mainland France
- International delivery: please inquire
1760 Bench Dimensions | Price including VAT in euros (from workshop) |
|---|---|
Large model - 1 toise ( 194,90 cm) | 1 776 € |
Model 5 pieds (162, 50 cm) | 1 590 € |
On Measurements (Historic Reference)
Measure of the Toise of the Châtelet, after 1688:
1 toise = 1.949 meters | 1 pied = 32.5 cm | 1 pouce = 2.7 cm
Legend has it the foot was based on the length of Charlemagne’s foot (thus he must have had very large feet…).
Shipping & Info
Dimensions, pricing, and terms are subject to change without notice. Our deliveries are door-to-door, with boxes carefully packed on pallets, including a planting tarp, paint touch-up kit, and planting instructions booklet.
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