The pinned, through-tenon benches built into
the wainscot of a 1908 Arts & Crafts Tudor house
are reminiscent of Old English fireplace ingle-
nooks. INSET A stock staircase with a built-in
bench, from the 1917 Curtis millwork catalog.
OPPOSITE A new, leaded-glass china cabinet with
lighting not only highlights treasures, but also
adds ambiance to a formal room.
Built-in stair bench, from a 1917 catalog.