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Dutch Painted Bench

18th Century Dutch Original Painted Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C Dutch original painted oak bench. 1780. Seat height is 17.5", seat depth is 25.5
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Benches

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Oak

Monumental Antique Pennsylvania Farmhouse Painted Wood Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental 12' Long Pennsylvania farmhouse painted wood bench. Born in the 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century American Country Benches

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Wood, Paint

Dutch Rush Seated Walnut Bench, Mid-18th Century
Located in valatie, NY
This unusual rush seated bench has four beautifully carved backs connected with three carved shells
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Antique Late 18th Century European Benches

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Rush, Walnut

Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table Steel Indoor Outdoor/ Yellow
By Harm De Veer
Located in Vinkel, NL
The Old School is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools. Due to its clean and
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2010s Dutch Modern Benches

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Steel

Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table Metal Indoor Outdoor/ Salmon Orange
By Harm De Veer
Located in Vinkel, NL
The old school is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools. Due to its clean and
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2010s Dutch Modern Benches

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Steel

Mid-Century Green Folding Dutch Army Benches w/ Wood Slats & Metal Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage folding Dutch Army benches. Solidly constructed with solid wood slats, security strap and
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Pine Storage Bench or Settle in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an amazing bench! In line and form it is very much like other Central European storage
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches

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Pine

Dom Hans van der Laan Bench for Town Hall Budel, 1966
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
but which looks very decorative. It has a black painted solid metal frame. The bench was fully
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal, Copper

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches

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Oak

Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table Steel Indoor Outdoor/ Yellow
By Harm De Veer
Located in Vinkel, NL
The Old School is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools. Due to its clean and
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table Steel Indoor Outdoor/ Black
By Harm De Veer
Located in Vinkel, NL
The Old School is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools. Due to its clean and
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table indoor outdoor Metal Green 'ral 6013'
By Harm De Veer
Located in Vinkel, NL
The Old School side table is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools. Due to
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2010s Dutch Modern Night Stands

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Steel

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Chairs, Bossche School, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chairs; dining chairs; Bossche School; Dom Hans van der Laan; Jan de Jong; The Netherlands; Dutch
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Pine

Bonnin Ashley Custom Bench-Made Scandinavian-Inspired Trestle Dining Table
By Bonnin Ashley
Located in Miami, FL
This custom bench-made design was inspired by a beautiful 18th century Swedish plank-top table that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Dining Room Tables

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Poplar, Pine

18th Century, Italian Oval Painting by Pietro D Ollivero with Historical Subject
Located in IT
Dentato is found in his home, characterized by Roman walls, sitting by the fire, on a rustic bench while
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Antique 1740s Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dom Hans van der Laan, dining table, lacquered pine, metal, The Netherlands, 1980s Dutch
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
H 29.53 in W 103.94 in D 44.89 in
1955, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pirkka Table with; Red Brown Wooden Top
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
of 5 mm (picture #12) and some loss of black paint of the legs. There is one leg with three red
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

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Minimalist Curved Front Console with Arches in Edo on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
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2010s American Console Tables

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Oak

18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Located in Salisbury, GB
18th century Oak dresser base This 18th century Oak dresser base was made circa 1740, it is of the most amazing golden honey colour and with a rich patina. You just want to stroke...
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Antique 1740s British George II Sideboards

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Oak

18th Century Oak Dresser Base
18th Century Oak Dresser Base
H 35.5 in W 53.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Irish Pine Scrubbed Exterior Door
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Irish pine exterior door that I bought from a wonderful Irish pine dealer in the town of Derby, England, over 20 years ago. I completely forgot that I had stashed them away. ...
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Antique 1880s Irish Country Doors and Gates

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Pine

Antique Irish Pine Scrubbed Exterior Door
Antique Irish Pine Scrubbed Exterior Door
H 80.25 in W 34.75 in D 1.88 in
Long 19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table - Refectory
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A long 19th century french oak farmhouse refectory table. A very architecturally pleasing design raised on slightly tapering legs. United by a central stretcher, which appears to hav...
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Antique 19th Century French Farm Tables

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Oak

Antique Georgian Bullseye Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Handcrafted in the late 18th century, this Georgian bullseye fireplace is more than 240 years old and showcases details of the period with a time-worn look throughout. The design is ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Pine

Antique Georgian Bullseye Fire Mantel
Antique Georgian Bullseye Fire Mantel
H 44.1 in W 51.97 in D 6.3 in
Antique Victorian 19th Century Pine Fireplace Surround and Overmantel Mirror
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and attractive late 19th century Pine & Gesso fireplace surround complete with its original over mantel mirror. The triple bevelled mirror sits within separate frames featuri...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Pine

Josephine Bowl on Stand, Astier de Villatte Ceramics
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly sought after, Astier de Villatte’s ceramic pieces are handmade in Paris by Tibetan artisans of black terracotta clay with their signature white porcelain glaze. Inspired by 18...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Terracotta

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Armoire - Antique Scandinavian Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian armoire, wardrobe made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The tall Scandinavian cabinet is composed with two doors and two lo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Modern Bohemian Ibiza Round Wall Mirror in Natural Fiber, Sage Green & Black
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Bohemian Ibiza round wall mirror in natural fiber, green & black - Ibiza mirror Ibiza is an eye-catching wall mirror perfect for a modern design decor. The hanging mirror is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors

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Natural Fiber, Lacquer, Mirror

19th Century American Country Pennsylvania Painted Mortised Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderfully distressed antique early American Pennsylvania painted wooden bench with highly desirable heavily worn rustic patina. Primitive hand-crafted solid wood construction,...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Benches

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Antique Art Deco Maple Wood Bar Cabinet or Sideboard 1930s
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Detroit, MI
This exquisite English Art Deco maple wood bar cabinet or sideboard is attributed to Harry & Lou Epstein and is circa 1930. The cabinet is expertly handcrafted and features stunning ...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards

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Glass, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Antique Pine Regency Bullseye Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Handcrafted in the late 1700s, this Regency bullseye fire mantel is more than 200 years old and showcases details of the period with a time-worn look throughout. The design is unders...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Pine

Antique Pine Regency Bullseye Fire Mantel
Antique Pine Regency Bullseye Fire Mantel
H 45.48 in W 49.02 in D 4.53 in
Contemporary Rita Bench in Recycled Concrete
Located in London, GB
SORGI is an ongoing research project about opportunities for circularity in Malta, whose first outcome is an outdoor furniture collection for public spaces, highly critical of the bo...
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2010s Maltese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete

Contemporary Rita Bench in Recycled Concrete
Contemporary Rita Bench in Recycled Concrete
H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
1969, Jean Prouvé Filling Station
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Original filling station designed by jean Prouvé in 1969. Origin: Bordeaux (France) Measures: Diameter 10 m Height 3 m.   
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Metal

1969, Jean Prouvé Filling Station
1969, Jean Prouvé Filling Station
H 118.12 in Dm 393.71 in
18th Century George III Mahogany Inlaid Irish Bookcase Cabinet 1780s
Located in Roma, RM
Irish bookcase, Georgian era, circa 1780, mahogany and inlaid with fruit woods. Marvelous proportions and exceptional quality are the woods used for its creation, neither too flamed ...
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Antique 1780s Irish George III Bookcases

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Mahogany

Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian "cloud" Loveseat was designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s. This beautiful loveseat is wrapped by a padded edge, making it look even more like a cloud. The l...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Suede

Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat
Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat
H 25.25 in W 63 in D 37 in

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A Lovely Dutch Provincial Polychrome Painted Hall Bench circa 1870
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
made in the area called 't Gooi centrally situated in Holland close to Amsterdam and Utrecht.
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Benches

Pair of Dutch School Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Dutch 1950s school benches with slatted wood tops and original blue and black painted
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Benches

Pair of Dutch School Benches
Pair of Dutch School Benches
H 12 in W 79 in D 10 in
Unique Chinese Wooden Bench, 100 Years Old
Located in Waedenswil, CH
This unique piece captivates with its details and its original condition. This bench was bought
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Benches

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Hardwood

Unique Chinese Wooden Bench, 100 Years Old
Unique Chinese Wooden Bench, 100 Years Old
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 10.24 in
Gustavian Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Swedish Gustavian sofa/bench upholstered in a Holland and sherry fabric, scraped to
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Antique 1810s Swedish Benches

Gustavian Sofa
Gustavian Sofa
H 36.5 in W 73 in D 21 in
Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous 18th century Baroque bench scraped finish to its original paint. Intricate carving and in
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Benches

Swedish Trag Sofa
Swedish Trag Sofa
H 33 in W 83 in D 26 in
Dom Hans Van Der Laan Bench, Bossche School, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bench; Bossche School; Dom Hans van der Laan; Jan de Jong; The Netherlands; Dutch Design; 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Pine

"Museum" Bench Made by a Dutch Manufacture in Faux Leather and Black Steel
Located in Almelo, NL
This fantastic "Museum" bench made by a Dutch manufacture, in black painted steel, with faux
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with
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Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Dom Hans van der Laan Bench for Private House Rosmalen, 1973
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and executed by Jan de Jong for a private house in
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Copper

Currey & Co. Circe Ottoman Bench Stool Greek Key Lee Jofa Flamestitch Velvet
By Currey & Co., Lee Jofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing Currey & Co Circe ottoman bench or low stool comprised of square tube steel with a red gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Hollywood Regency Benches

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Steel

Laurie van Heerden, "Jarrah", Acid Etched Steel Bench
Located in Capetown, ZA
featuring painted panels by internationally renowned South African artist Lionel Smit. The one-off
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Benches

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Steel

Rare “Bijenkorf” Slatted Bench by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie
Located in Stavenisse, NL
example of Dutch design; sober, minimalist, well-proportioned and build solid. The bench can be
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Stainless Steel

Martin Visser Custom Made Bookcase 't Spectrum, Holland, 1965
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and unique Martin Visser custom made bookcase by 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Holland, 1965. This
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mid Century Slatted Wooden Bench or Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A long bench or coffee table. Slatted wood over metal legs. Holland, c. 1960s. Painted
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Hand-painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal Of New York City
Located in York County, PA
HAND-PAINTED PATRIOTIC BANNER WITH THE SEAL OF NEW YORK CITY AND GREAT FOLK QUALITIES, THE ONLY
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Pair of Blue and White Delft Mantle Vases Made by De Klaauw circa 1780
By De Klaauw
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of Dutch Delft blue and white mantel vases painted in shades of
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

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Delft

Large Framed French Impressionist Oil Garden Landscape by Henri Duhem, Signed
Located in Birmingham, AL
and garden in late summer with a garden bench, pair of birds, and garden pot. The artist has
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Antique Early 1900s French Paintings

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Canvas

Beautiful Hand Painted Dutch Hindeloopen Spindle Back Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome midcentury Dutch spindle back wood bench with hand painted black wood and ornate flower
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Dutch Colonial Style Painted Teak Wood Bench with Flower Motifs & Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A painted teak wood sofa bench. This Dutch Colonial style painted teak bench is from the mid-20th
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20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Benches

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Wood, Teak

Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Deacons Bench.
Located in Bellport, NY
A late 19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Deacons bench. Great condition,painted black,works great
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Antique 19th Century American Dutch Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Baroque Hand Carved Oak Painted Hall Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Dutch Baroque painted hall bench is a work of the wood sculptor's art! Highlighted in
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Antique 1750s Dutch Baroque Benches

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Oak

Antique Painted Teak Wood Garden Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
The wonderfully blue-painted Dutch Colonial style solid teak wood bench has slatted back and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Be...

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Teak

Long Bench with Italian Stripped Linen
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Dutch bench with hand carved hardwood base. This piece is newly upholstered in Peggy
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Benches

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Hardwood, Linen

Dom Hans van der Laan Bench
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Dronten, NL
trademark nails, painted in an olive green lacquer. The bench was designed in the proportions of the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Dom Hans van der Laan Bench
Dom Hans van der Laan Bench
H 33.86 in W 59.45 in D 16.54 in
Antique Garden/Porch Teak Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Dutch colonial garden/porch teakwood bench with painted blue-green wood has turned front legs
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Garden/Porch Teak Bench
Antique Garden/Porch Teak Bench
H 35.13 in W 69.5 in D 25.5 in
Dutch painted bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
late 19th century Dutch bench with original black paint + cane seat & back.
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Benches

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Wood, Cane

Dutch painted bench
Dutch painted bench
H 41 in W 41 in D 20 in
Dutch Painted Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A painted Scandinavian Seat with Blanket chest under seat. Old paint,
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Early 20th Century Benches

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Pine

Dutch Painted Bench
Dutch Painted Bench
H 38 in W 79 in D 20 in
Pair, mid 20thC Dutch Painted Benches with Rush Seats
Located in Baltimore, MD
A pair of painted rush-seat, high ladder-back benches. Landscape painting on highest rungs
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Benches

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Wood, Rush, Paint

Painted Dutch Provincial Bench, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
An elegantly hand painted slightly rustic pine bench, Dutch circa early 1900s. The long bench has a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Benches

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Pine

17th Century Dutch Baroque Bench
Located in Antwerp, BE
17th century Dutch Baroque carved oak bench upholstered in antique Kilim carpet and finished
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Benches

17th Century Dutch Baroque Bench
17th Century Dutch Baroque Bench
H 17.33 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
Gustavian Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Swedish Gustavian bench upholstered in Holland and Sherry glazed linen charcoal
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches

Gustavian Bench
Gustavian Bench
H 38 in W 76 in D 26.5 in
Gustavian Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish Gustavian bench circa 1810 upholstered in Holland and Sherry wool, scraped paint finish. A
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Gustavian Bench
Gustavian Bench
H 39.5 in W 64 in D 27 in
Renaissance Carved Bench
Located in New York, NY
A Renaissance carved bench, northern European, possilby German or Dutch, believed to be 17th
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Benches

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Wood

Renaissance Carved Bench
Renaissance Carved Bench
H 40 in W 63.5 in D 22 in
Regency Mahogany Hall Bench in the Manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham
By Charles Heathcote Tatham
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
and mentor, Henry Holland (1745-1806) to study and collect antique fragments and sculpture in Italy
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Antique 1810s English Benches

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Mahogany

Unique Chinese Console Table, 100 Years Old
Located in Waedenswil, CH
bought about 15 years ago by a Dutch interior designer living there in a small antique shop in Sydney
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

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Hardwood

Unique Chinese Console Table, 100 Years Old
Unique Chinese Console Table, 100 Years Old
H 31.5 in W 84.65 in D 17.33 in
The Ultimate Rippen Piano in Polished Aluminum
By Rippen Pianos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
used on the Rotterdam, and other ships in the Holland - American fleet. Rippen offered the piano in a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Musical Instruments

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Aluminum

Rare Geoffrey Harcourt Bench
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare leather bench designed in 1970 by british designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt for dutch company
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Rare Geoffrey  Harcourt Bench
Rare Geoffrey  Harcourt Bench
H 16.54 in W 72.05 in D 22.84 in
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Dutch Painted Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Dutch painted bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and oak, every Dutch painted bench was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Dutch painted bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Dutch painted bench made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular.

How Much is a Dutch Painted Bench?

The average selling price for a Dutch painted bench at 1stDibs is $3,550, while they’re typically $1,650 on the low end and $12,661 for the highest priced.
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    Dutch flower paintings are painted artworks that depict various species of flowers. Painters from the Netherlands produced many flower paintings between the late 16th and 18th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Dutch flower paintings from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Baroque Dutch painting shares a lot in common with other Baroque painting traditions, including deep colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. While splendor and drama are common themes among Baroque paintings, many of the most famous Dutch Baroque works have a tendency toward detailed realism. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers.
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    Dutch landscape paintings were important because of their rich associations with God, nature, agriculture and pride in one’s nation. The colors and textures used captured a snippet of the patrons' everyday lives and values. On 1stDibs, find a collection of landscape paintings from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Why there are so many insects in Dutch flower paintings is a matter of debate among art historians. Some feel that Dutch artists painted the insects in great detail simply to show their skill or to depict the flowers in the most natural way possible. Others believe the insects may have deeper symbolism. They could represent the interconnectedness of life or be reminders of death. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Dutch paintings on 1stDibs.