London National Gallery benches migrate to Wadsworth Atheneum to continue supporting tired art lovers’ bums
Leather seating from London's National Gallery has crossed the Atlantic to Connecticut
Last year, the National Gallery in London sold a set of popular leather benches to the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut. These modern reproductions, mostly crafted in the 1990s, were removed due to not meeting fire safety standards and being hard to clean, posing a threat to the artwork from pests. The red leather benches, once a comforting spot for tired art enthusiasts at the London gallery, have now found a new home in the Morgan Great Hall at the Wadsworth Atheneum.
A Wadsworth Atheneum video showcases the transition, stating that these Victorian-style gallery seats have "recently crossed an ocean to continue their museum careers here." Museum officials express hope for these benches to continue serving visitors for many more years.
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