A Van Thiel & Co. wood and woven rope folding bench
21st century; Vietnam
Metal plaque to the wood base: Van Thiel and Co.
The rustic bench with rough-hewn collapsible "x" frame, oxidized metal stretcher bar, and loosely woven jute rope seat
18" H x 47.25" W x 15" W

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. This bench is a new manufacture with finishes to mimic the antique, so the "wear" to this piece in intentional via the construction process. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.