Rare Timothy Oulton x University of Oxford Leather Bench

Maker: Timothy Oulton (licensed “Oxford” collection)

Origin/Date: England, c. 2012–2014

Materials: Thick hand-finished leather seat; solid timber frame with turned legs and box stretchers; maker’s metal plaque with the University of Oxford crest (“by Timothy Oulton”) to the underside.

Dimensions: 1.9 x 35 x 50 high

Condition: Leather shows handsome natural wear and creasing; frame tight and solid with minor marks consistent with age and use. Presents beautifully.

Why we love it

Designed during Oulton’s official collaboration with the University of Oxford, this bench blends collegiate heritage with the brand’s signature, well-loved leather and honest joinery. It’s long and low—perfect at a dining table, in an entry, or at the end of a bed—bringing warmth and a subtle academic nod without feeling themed.

Provenance

Bearing the Oxford crest maker’s plaque confirming the licensed collaboration. Comparable Oxford-line pieces (chairs, desks, trunks) are documented in auction and trade records.  

Placement ideas

• Pair with a refectory or trestle table
• Layer under a gallery wall in a hallway
• Anchor at the foot of a bed with a throw