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Swedish Kitchen Bench

Antique Swedish Lift Top "Kökssoffa" Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turn of the 19th - 20th century Swedish lift top bench or bed in a light blue color. These were
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine, Paint

Antique Swedish Lift Top "Kökssoffa" Bench
Antique Swedish Lift Top "Kökssoffa" Bench
H 37.75 in W 76.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Pine Swedish Bench with Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
This style of Swedish pine bench was formerly known as a "maid's bed." This bench was originally
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

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Wood, Pine

Mid 19th Century Primitive Gustavian Swedish Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Mid 19th century Gustavian bench from the historic Uppland Provence of Sweden. This primitive bench
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Gustavian inspired 19th century Swedish pine bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Gustavian inspired 19th century swedish pine bench circa 1890. Elegant painted pine bench from the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine, Paint

Large Swedish 19th century painted pine bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large swedish 19th century painted pine bench circa 1890. Here we present a swedish painted bench
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine, Paint

Large Swedish 19th century painted pine bench
Large Swedish 19th century painted pine bench
H 38.5 in W 78.75 in D 22.5 in
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish painted pine bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic swedish painted pine bench circa 1860. Here we present a traditional
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine, Paint

Antique Wabi-Sabi Church Bench in Pine
Located in Göteborg, SE
This antique Wabi-Sabi church bench in pine exudes a timeless charm, embodying the essence of Wabi
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Wabi-Sabi Church Bench in Pine
Antique Wabi-Sabi Church Bench in Pine
H 34.26 in W 64.18 in D 20.08 in
18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique Swedish Gothic style church pew that measures nearly 10 ft long. The chunky pew
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Benches

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Wood, Pine

18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
H 36 in W 117 in D 25 in
Small Scandinavian Pine Bench or Settle 1880-1900's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Traditional Swedish bench or settle with storage but in this case a much shorter version that the
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Antique 1880s Swedish Country Benches

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand
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Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Pine

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bench Cabinet Credenza Attributed Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, IKEA
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous 1950-1960’s Scandinavian Modern teak 2 drawer low bench, dresser, cabinet, or credenza
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

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Regency Style Antiqued Console Table
H 35.25 in W 64 in D 16 in
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By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
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Scandinavian Modern Bed by Erik Hoglund made of Solid Pine for Boda Trä
By Erik Höglund, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Fir

Late 19th Century Pair Swedish Painted Four Drawer Chests
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Swedish four drawer chests with antique white painted finish. Details include top drawers with reeded fronts, dental trim around top edge, tapered and angled front legs and b...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid Century Brutalist Sideboard in Solid Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in solid oak with plenty of storage. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in ca 1950s. A nice carved front design. This piece is in a good vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Nightstands in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of nightstands from Sweden made during the 1970s. The nightstands are lacquered solid pine with a large single drawer. Height to the table top is 45 cm and height to the back ri...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

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Pine

Guillerme and Chambron, Sliding Doors Sideboard in Oak, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, credenza, in oak, France, 1960s. Two sliding doors on the front with behind two shelves and one door on each sides for more storage space. T...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Antique Romanian Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming antique Romanian or eastern European painted blanket chest. Original paint in shades of green, yellow, red, blue and black. Original iron hardware. Using this ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Iron

R. J. Horner Faux Bamboo Bed
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of an R.J. Horner & Co. Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo bed. The bed is beautifully designed utilizing various type of maple--birds-eye maple, curly maple,...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames

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R. J. Horner Faux Bamboo Bed
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H 68 in W 80 in D 62 in
Walnut Bench with Caned Seat, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XVI bench is made of walnut and features a caned seat atop 6 fluted legs. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and offers small block margueri...
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Swedish 1800s Gustavian Period Trestle Base Dining Room Table with Oval Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period rustic dining room table from the early 19th century, with oval top, trestle base and distressed patina. Created in Sweden during the early years of the 19...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Antique Biedermeier Style Bench Seat
By Biedermeier
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Style Bench Seat, Features walnut veneer with top rail and curved arms, Great Plains upholstered channeled padded seat 33" high 22.50" Seat Height 80" wide 19" deep
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Antique 1880s German Benches

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Walnut

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Bench from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with delicately carved details seen best in the close up photos. Turned finials and tapered legs add to th...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Benches

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Country Swedish Farmhouse Pine Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country Swedish farmhouse bench or settee hand crafted from pine. Beautifully distressed patina with scrolled arms on each end and interesting back splats. Proven...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Benches

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Located in Den Bommel, NL
Lovely designed kitchen set inspired on the designs of Tapiovaara. Because this set is embellished
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Dining Room Sets

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Wood

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H 28.35 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Incredibly Stylish Antique Kitchen Sofa with Ornate Carving Details, Early 1900s
Located in Memphis, TN
antique a true treasure. The kitchen sofa is a hallmark piece of most Swedish homes for hundreds of
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Fabric, Pine

1800s Gustavian Pine Kitchen Sofa Daybed, Grey Upholstered Seat with Red Trim
Located in Memphis, TN
gorgeous Swedish pine kitchen sofa daybed. Seat and seat back with later upholstery, grey with red trim and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Swedish Gustavian Kitchen Bench
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Swedisch Gustavian kitchen bench, 18th century, with traditional "Falu" red paint and under storage
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Benches

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Kitchen Bench
Swedish Gustavian Kitchen Bench
H 33.47 in W 70.08 in D 23.23 in
Antique Swedish Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Swedish painted "kökssoffa" (kitchen sofa) bench. Traditionally used by the family maid as
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Paint

Antique Swedish Bench
Antique Swedish Bench
H 33.5 in W 73.5 in D 20.5 in
19th c. Swedish Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. natural white pine "kökssoffa" - kitchen bench/sofa/bed used by the family house keeper
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

19th c. Swedish Bench
19th c. Swedish Bench
H 33.75 in W 74.75 in D 23 in
19th Century Swedish Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. "kökssoffa" - kitchen bench/sofa, used by the family house keeper. Pulls out to become a
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

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Paint

19th Century Swedish Bench
19th Century Swedish Bench
H 35.25 in W 74.5 in D 20.5 in
19th c. Swedish Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. painted "kokssoffa" - kitchen bed/bench for the family house milkmaid/house keeper. Top
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

19th c. Swedish Bench
19th c. Swedish Bench
H 33.5 in W 78 in D 22.25 in
Antique Pine Swedish Maid's Bench Storage Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This style of Swedish pine bench was formerly known as a "maid's bed." This bench was originally
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

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Wood, Pine

19th Century Swedish Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. painted "kökssoffa" - kitchen sofa/bed used by the family house keeper. Top lifts off for
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Bench
19th Century Swedish Bench
H 35.25 in W 74.5 in D 20.5 in
Swedish 19th Century Allmoge Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very attractive Swedish Allmoge farmer’s bench in a warm ochre colour with a natural, time-worn
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

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Wood

Swedish 19th Century Allmoge Bench
Swedish 19th Century Allmoge Bench
H 40.95 in W 80.32 in D 23.63 in
Original Blue Painted Antique Swedish Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
The deep blue of this bench is complimented with the lighter shade of blue on the removable seat
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

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Wood

Original Blue Painted Antique Swedish Bench
Original Blue Painted Antique Swedish Bench
H 37.25 in W 68 in D 21.75 in
Antique 19th Century Swedish Painted Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century painted Swedish kokssoffa (kitchen sofa) used as a bench in a farm
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Swedish Maid's Bench Storage Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This style of Swedish bench was formerly known as a "maid's bed." This bench was originally
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches

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Wood

Antique Pine Bench with Storage from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This style of Swedish bench was formerly known as a "maid's bed." This bench was originally
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

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Wood

Antique Pine Bench with Storage from Sweden
Antique Pine Bench with Storage from Sweden
H 31.75 in W 80 in D 21.75 in
19th Century Painted Swedish Bench or Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century Swedish Classic kökssoffa - "kitchen sofa" - which was used by the milkmaid and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

19th Century Painted Swedish Bench with Trundle Bed
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century painted Swedish hall or kitchen bench with drawer concealing a trundle bed, circa
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Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Wood

A Swedish, Late 3rd Quarter 19th Century, Carved and Painted Kitchen Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
area and raised on curved feet, as the name implies the kitchen sofa was used in the kitchens on small
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis Philippe Benches

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Wood

19th Century Antique Swedish Pine Bench with Interior Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
This style of Swedish bench was formerly known as a "maid's bench." It was originally designed as a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

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Wood, Pine

19th Century Antique Swedish Painted Wood Lift Top Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional Swedish kitchen sofa/pullout bed, used by the family milk maid. Top lift up and front
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Narrow Plank Bench from Sweden, Painted Black and Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
Sometimes beauty is found in simplicity, such as this plank pine bench from Sweden. While
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stickback Sofa Bench with Lift Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A mid-19th century Swedish Gustavian style painted wood stick back kitchen sofa or bench, circa
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Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Wood

Swedish Period Gustavian Lindome Sofa Bench in Original Paint, 18th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
. This bench would make a wonderful banquette for a breakfast room or kitchen. The arm height is 24.57
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Swedish Empire Workbench
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish Empire workbench with fine patina. This is a useful piece of storage furniture with two
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Swedish Empire Workbench
Swedish Empire Workbench
H 32.29 in W 57.88 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Wood Fliptop Table Mirror by Göte Melin, Sweden 1963
Located in Stockholm, SE
your hall drawer, bedroom, bathroom or kitchen bench. Angle of mirror is adjustable forwards and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

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Mirror, Hardwood

19th C. Swedish "Kökssoffa" - bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Swedish painted "kökssoffa" (kitchen sofa) bench. Traditionally used by the family maid as
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine, Paint

19th C. Swedish "Kökssoffa" - bench
19th C. Swedish "Kökssoffa" - bench
H 35.5 in W 73.75 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Painted Swedish Bench/Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish painted koks soffa/bench (kitchen sofa) used as a bench in a farm kitchen as well as a pull
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

19th Century Swedish Painted Bench/Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish painted kokssoffa - (kitchen sofa) used as a bench in a farm kitchen as well as a pull-out
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Swedish Country Style Pine Bench 19th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Traditional Swedish bench with storage. These type of benches were typically made and used on farms
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Antique 1880s Swedish Country Benches

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Pine

Swedish Country Style Pine Bench 19th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Traditional Swedish bench with storage. These type of benches were typically made and used on farms
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Antique 1880s Swedish Country Benches

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Pine

Swedish Early 20th Century Painted Pine Bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 20th century painted pine bench circa 1900. Good quality rustic painted Swedish
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine, Paint

Antique Painted Red Swedish Daybed/Bench/Child's Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century Swedish Classic kökssoffa - "kitchen sofa" - which was used by the milkmaid and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Painted Bench with Upholstered Seat and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
taste. Placed anywhere in a home, this Swedish 1890s backless bench would adorn any living room, kitchen
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plywood Bench in Style of Erik Gunnar Asplund
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Renens, CH
bench of Scandinavian origin similar to the one designed by Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund circa
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Plywood

Swedish Wood Work-Bench Table with Shallow Profile
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish work shop bench with clamps. This vintage work-bench from Sweden has a nice shallow
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20th Century Swedish Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

Late 19th Century Antique Swedish Blue Painted Bench/Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century "kitchen" bench in blue and green paint. Seat lifts up for storage and if needed will
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Daybeds

!9th Century, Swedish Gustavian Bench/ Sofa in Grey Paint with Ivory Cushion
Located in Essex, MA
A charming grey-painted Swedish Gustavian hall bench or sofa would make a lovely kitchen settee or
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Wood

18th Century Early Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench by Jacob Malmsten
Located in Wichita, KS
. This bench would make a wonderful banquette for a breakfast room or kitchen.
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

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Paint

Private listing for Mr L.
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Benches by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand item: LU1050812611332 Price: 4000 € Total: 35250 €
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Private listing for Mr L.
Private listing for Mr L.
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Swedish Pine Kitchen Sofa with Carved Spindles, Gustavian Legs & Details
Located in Memphis, TN
Antique Swedish pine kitchen sofa with carved spindles & Gustavian legs & details. Classic and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Pine

Stained Pine Kitchen Sofa with Curved Back and Elegant Rolled Arms, Early 1900s
Located in Memphis, TN
by kitchen staff for rest, they now serve many roles in a Swedish home, not the least of which is a
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Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas

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Wood, Pine

Swedish White Cerused Wood and Enamel Low Cabinet
By AB Glas & Trä
Located in New York, NY
Swedish ebonized wood and enamel low cabinet Mid-20th century Smart and sexy Swedish design, this
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Enamel

Vintage Low Cabinet with Enamel Discs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Two-drawer low cabinet. Designed by Lars-Goran Nilsson, Sweden. NOTE: Could also
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20th Century Swedish Cabinets

Vintage Low Cabinet with Enamel Discs
Vintage Low Cabinet with Enamel Discs
H 18 in W 31.5 in D 16 in
Sjoberg Wooden Workbench
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
interest that a ‘proper’ woodworking bench was shipped to the USA. Along with other Swedish exhibitors
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

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Birch

Sjoberg Wooden Workbench
Sjoberg Wooden Workbench
H 32.68 in W 54.73 in D 30.71 in
1800s Swedish Pine Kitchen Sofa Bench
Located in Memphis, TN
1800s Swedish pine kitchen sofa, classic with graceful, curved lines. Bench seat lifts off to
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Pine

1800s Swedish Pine Kitchen Sofa Bench
1800s Swedish Pine Kitchen Sofa Bench
H 32.008 in W 77 in D 21 in
Swedish White Cerused Wood and Enamel Low Cabinet
By AB Glas & Trä
Located in New York, NY
Swedish white cerused wood and enamel low cabinet Mid-20th century Smart and sexy Swedish design
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Enamel

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Swedish Kitchen Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Swedish kitchen bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every Swedish kitchen bench was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swedish kitchen bench, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish kitchen bench, designed in the industrial or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Swedish Kitchen Bench?

A Swedish kitchen bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,737, while the lowest priced sells for $896 and the highest can go for as much as $4,734.

Finding the Right benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

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