Primitive Green-Painted Pine Bootjack Bench, 19th C. View Watchlist >
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Lot # G359
System ID # 30203826
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Primitive Green-Painted Pine Bootjack Bench, 19th C.
A handmade plank bench in original green paint, built from wide pine boards with splayed bootjack legs — the notched V-cut foot profile at each end that gives this form its name. Construction is honest and utilitarian: dovetailed joints locking the top to the end boards, with a mortise-and-tenon knee brace running diagonally under each end for support. One end board carries a bored circular hole, likely for hanging or hand-carry. Unmarked, as expected for country work of this kind.
The green surface has worn to a deep, varied patina — the top rubbed through to bare wood in places, the end boards holding heavier color. Pieces like this served as seating, step stool, or work surface in kitchens, mudrooms, and porches, and the survival of original paint on a primitive of this age is the quality collectors chase. A well-formed example of American vernacular furniture with strong, tactile character.
CONDITION
Good. Original green paint with heavy finish wear, scuffing, and loss throughout — the top rubbed to bare wood across much of the surface. Chipping to edges and a chip-out to the top edge along one long side; age-appropriate wear consistent with long use. Dovetailed and mortise-and-tenon joinery remains sturdy.
DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS
- 15 1/2" H × 31" W × 8 1/2" D
- Construction: Dovetailed top, mortise-and-tenon knee braces
- Material: Pine, green-painted
- Campbell's Soup Can (4" H) Shown for Scale — Not Included
