Hitchcock-Style Stenciled Deacon's Bench Black & Maple Arrow-Back Settee
Annihilate the landfill, welcome guests with hand-painted American craft instead of flat-pack regret
This is the entryway bench that says 'I have taste and a sense of history.' Classic Hitchcock-style deacon's bench featuring a solid maple plank seat with that gorgeous honey tone, black-lacquered frame with gold banding, and hand-stenciled fruit-and-floral motif on the crest rail. Arrow-back spindles, gracefully scrolled arms, ring-turned legs with H-stretcher base—textbook Early American Revival, likely mid-century production. Seat shows honest wear scratches from decades of actual use; frame finish solid with minor edge wear.
The D'Beetle Difference
• Traditional American Joinery Done Right: Mortise-and-tenon construction throughout with pegged joints visible at arm attachments. H-stretcher base provides serious stability—this bench doesn't wobble.
• Hand-Stenciled Decoration Intact: Gold and polychrome fruit motif on crest rail remains crisp and unfaded. Gold ring accents on legs and stretchers show expected wear but read beautifully from standing height.
• Entryway-Perfect Dimensions: Comfortably seats two adults or three friendly children. Flat seat makes cushion addition easy.
Pricing: $245 (firm, no haggling)
Measurements: See tape-measure photos for exact dimensions.
Delivery & Pickup:
Free pickup from 260 Concord Ave, Cambridge.
Missed pickups = $50 re-store fee.
Thursday Delivery Rates (from 260 Concord Ave):
$100 within 5 miles
$125 for 5–10 miles
$175 for 10–20 miles
20+ miles: Custom quote
Other days: +$50 solo surcharge.
Curbside drop (no stairs/inside). Full SUV/van load limit. Extra trip +$100.
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Massachusetts sales tax (6.25%) applies to all purchases. Pricing shown is pre-tax.
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