What greater threat than to take your ease on an exquisite bench originally created for Lord Thomas Stamford Raffles, founder of the British colony of Singapore? Featuring deep, large-scale, solid mahogany hand-carvings of royal court symbols and massive growling lion heads that require over a week of work by a single artisan, this design Toscano-exclusive gothic work of furniture art is anchored by an ornate center stretcher-bar. Deeply cushioned, bench is hand upholstered in heraldic jacquard of gold, burgundy, and navy. Whether it serves at the foot of a bed, across from a bookshelf of classics or in an entryway, this medieval marvel is an investment in fine European styling. Simple assembly required.