Folk Art Softwood Benches
Turn of the Century Green Romanian Box Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This settle or bench is early 20th Century, possibly older. Original green and red paint full of rustic charm and an exquisite example of folk craftsmanship. Wonderful natural colo...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Original Hand Painted Pine 19th Century Bench With Storage, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique hand painted pine bench embellished with traditional Eastern European folk art painting with blue background and red flowers.
Bench seat opens to reveal two painted trees and...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
Original Hand-Painted Pine Bench with Storage, circa 1890-1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and floral motif.
Solid back, slightly curved armrests and hinged bench seat revealing inter...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish painted pine bench circa 1860.
Here we present a traditional Swedish bench, complete in it's original hand painted deep red and green colour scheme.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
19th Century Original Painted Pine Bench with Storage, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and floral motif.
Solid back, slightly curved armrests and hinged bench seat revealing inter...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine, Paint
Rustic Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench or Sofa with Birch Faux Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic antique Swedish bench in folk art from northern Sweden. The bench is made around 1820 by hand with a frame in solid pine. Original seat with generous storage underneath. Old h...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
H 31.11 in W 61.03 in D 22.84 in
19th Century hand painted folk art corner seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted folk art corner seat circa 1880.
We are pleased to offer this rare traditional piece of hungarian furniture, hand painted in a blue/green and red colour sc...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
Swedish 20th Century solid pine log bench
Located in Påarp, SE
A four legged swedish log bench in solid pine with stained legs. Unknown designer. Probably produced in the 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Original Painted Folk Art Pine Bench with Storage, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays stylized brown faux wood background and colorful floral motif.
The traditional hinged bench seat revealing interior storage.
Resto...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
H 36 in W 78.5 in D 21 in
Antique Swedish Folk Art Bench, Rare Primitive Folk Art Furniture
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art bench from Sweden made around 1820. The bench is made by hand in solid pine and has never been painted. Rare primitive folk art furniture. Unusually curved, rococo l...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Original Hand Painted Pine Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and colorful floral motif.
Back has 3 decorative spindles, slightly curved armrests and hing...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
Antique danish folk table from the 18th century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish antique folk table / bench in patinated pine wood.
The table is approx. from the 19th century and serves both as a folk bench or folded out - as a small table. With iron hing...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Original Painted Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This original hand painted Swedish pine bench displays a brick red/brown faux wood background and simple folk art motif along the front panel and back.
The bench seat opens/is remove...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Linen, Pine, Paint
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This massive pine double storage bench has a long straight back rail with an applied crest about five inches high. The back rails and stiles frame two short flat panels, a pattern re...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Remarkable Folk Art Bench ca 1750 from Jämtland, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Remarkable Folk Art Bench ca 1750 from Jämtland, Sweden
Its patina and smooth surfaces, combined with the board, makes it truly beautiful.
Sturdy bench with decorative carving on th...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Original Folk Art Painted Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and colorful floral motif.
Back has 3 decorative spindles, slightly curved armrests and hing...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine, Paint
Original Hand Painted Swedish Bench, Dated 1817
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted pine bench displays a brick red/brown background and simple folk art motif along the front panel.
Hinged bench seat opens to reveal interior storage. Bottom sec...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Folk Art bench from the late 1700s. The bench is Primitive and rustic and has a lot of character, especially given the original distressed paint and authentic patina...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Genuine Antique Rare Folk Art Northern Swedish Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare folk art bench or sofa from northern Sweden, unusually well-crafted with decorative panels and sculpted legs. It features carved wooden decorations at the top of the backrest an...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
High Antique Swedish Bench of Solid Pine Partly with Grey Paint Mid 19th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Slim and tall Antique Swedish country side bench handmade in mid 19th century period by a local carpenter.
The bench is made of solid pine partly with the original grey paint.
It ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
H 22.84 in W 20.48 in D 14.18 in
Rare Long Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish rare folk art bench made during the mid 1800s. The bench is hand-crafted in Sweden from pine and has been made carefully with attention to detail. The seat is made f...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
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Allmoge Bench from Sweden Late 1800s in Pine
Located in Singapore, SG
The patina of this bench is outstanding. This stunning bench should not be used for sitting, rather for decoration.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Rustic Primitive Genuine Folk Art Bench in Solid Pine from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic primitive antique bench in folk art from Northern Sweden. The bench is made by hand in solid pine and made around 1820. A primitive, rustic and genuine bench with a seat made ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
H 18.12 in W 55.52 in D 13.39 in
Unusual Pub Bench / hall seat , Folk art.. hand-made late c.1800's
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful hand crafted Pub Bench / Hall seat , very Folk art.. late c.1800's.. unusual design,, asymmetrical, slight curve, Superb quality and sturdy construction,, retains it's amaz...
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Antique 1890s Unknown Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Antique Late 1800s Romanian Painted Pine Storage Bench
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming antique late 1800s Romanian rustic pine painted storage bench. Paint is original but abraded due to age and use adding a sweet rustic European to a home. The paint is expe...
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Antique Late 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
Original Brown and Blue Painted Swedish Pine Bench with Storage, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This original hand painted Swedish pine bench displays a brick red/brown faux wood background and simple blue folk art motif along the front and back panels.
The bench seat opens to ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
H 31.75 in W 70.75 in D 18.75 in
19th Century traditional hand painted bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century traditional hand painted bench circa 1890.
Fine quality and colourful traditional eastern European hand painted bench, likely to be from Hungary.
Straight back, with t...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rosemaled Bench
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique pine bench hand painted in the Scandinavian rosemale tradition, circa 1800s. Most likely Swedish.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Paint, Pine
Early 20th Century Carved Lion Bench Oak and Pine Sweden
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning bench from the beginning of the 20th century in carved wood whose sides represent a lion. Made in Sweden, handmade in solid oak and pine with an incredible patina. Very nice...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Oak, Pine
Original Hand Painted Bench With Flowers, Interior Storage, Hungary circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and colorful red, blue and green floral displays along the front and back.
Hinged bench seat...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
H 39 in W 78.5 in D 19.5 in
Unusually Long Swedish 19th Century Provincial Bench
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually long Swedish 19th century provincial wooden bench in great original patination and with storage compartment to the interiors. Ca 1850 Sweden.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Original Black Painted Narrow Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1951
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted black folk art pine bench with simple floral/vine folk art embellishments along the front and back; dated 1951.
Unique to this bench is the narrow depth at onl...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
H 31.25 in W 13 in D 78.5 in
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 benches we offer, albeit a very fine example. It has straight back rails enclosing three ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
The rails and stiles of the back of this handsome storage bench create three frames, each with a trefoil (three leaf) stylized plant carving in the center. Similarly, one such carvin...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely storage bench has a long flat back rail scalloped at the corners where it meets the scrolled top of the high arm each end. Two bold stiles divide the back into three comp...
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Original Painted Folk Art Bench With Carved Birds, Hungary dated 1933
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays exceptional traditional brown faux wood background and colorful green and red floral displays within painted panels along the front...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
Small Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Small antique Swedish bench in folk art. The frame is made by hand in solid Swedish pine. The original light blue paint has genuine distress and patina after use which lets the pine ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Original Painted Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and colorful floral displays within painted panels in back and front.
Hinged bench seat open...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
Antique Northern Swedish Primitive Folk Art Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique primitive Swedish bench in folk art from northern Sweden. The bench is made during the first few years of the 19th century, around 1810 to 1820. The bench is one of the simpl...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Chest or Bench
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Swedish folk art painted pine long chest or bench, dated 1877.
Great for both a bench and storage, it is long and narrow with a large divided section inside. The ches...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Folk Art Blanket Chests
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Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish Rustic Solid Pine Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique primitive Swedish bench made in folk art. The bench is made by hand in solid pine around the year 1800 and has a rustic and authentically antique appearance. The bench has ne...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Antique Swedish Charming Folk Art Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art bench from northern Sweden made around 1850 to 1860. The bench has charming faux paint that imitates birch. The paint is the original first layer of paint and is in ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Folk Art Bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century hand painted folk art pine bench circa 1900.
Fine quality Hungarian traditional hand painted bench. White,red and green floral design to the front and back res...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Rustic Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish rustic folk art bench made during the early 19th century. The bench is made in Swedish pine which is a particularly dense and hardwearing material due to the cold climate in ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bench
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art bench in solid pine it's original black finish. Ca 1830.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Mid 19th Century Charming Swedish Painted Folk Art Sofa or Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming folk art sofa or bench from northern Sweden with the dating 1855. The sofa is unusually short and has hand carved wooden decorations. Made in pine with the untouched origina...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sofas
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Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Bench
Located in Allerum, SE
Late 18th century Swedish Folk Art bench in solid raw pine. Ca 1790.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bench
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Folk Art bench in solid raw pine with authentic patination. Ca 1800.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Provincial 19th Century Swedish Bench
Located in Allerum, SE
Late 19th century Swedish provincial church bench in it's original finish with compartments under the seat. ca 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Carved Lion Bench Oak and Pine Sweden
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning bench from the beginning of the 20th century in carved wood whose sides represent a lion. Made in Sweden, handmade in solid oak and pine with an incredible patina. Very nice...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Oak, Pine
19th Century Hungarian Folk Bench
Located in Hastings, GB
Late 19th century Hungarian folk bench
Handcrafted antique bench with original paint, the paint shows mixed colours and has a fantastic crackle and aged patina through years of use ...
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Antique 1880s Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Pine Hand-Painted Storage Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome and shapely box bench from Southern Hungary has a sharply scalloped top rail with a tall cartouche in the center. The rails enclose straight spindles along the back. Th...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Mexican Arena Outdoor Folding Bench
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, We offer this Mexican Arena Outdoor Folding Bench. This kind of benches were used in the arenas of Mexican wrestling that were presented in the towns.
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Pine Hand-Painted Storage Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome Hungarian Box Bench has a gently scalloped back rail with a tall cartouche in the center, above two flat panels, recently re-painted in white as a ground for the folk a...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Swedish Wabi Sabi Wooden Bench in Pine From the Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish wooden bench in a primitive and wabi sabi style produced in solid pine from the late 1800s / early 1900s. In good vintage condition with signs from age and use. Stable. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
19th Century Settle Original Yellow Paint
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Mid-19th century, most likely from England but could be American. Great old dry mustard yellow surface and wonderful size 69.5"H x 52"W x 18.25"D.
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Antique 1850s English Folk Art Painted Furniture
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Pine, Paint
Folk Art Bench, Sweden, Circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Folk Art bench
Sweden, Circa 1860
Pine bench in original painted finish.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine, Paint
Bench Massive Oxblood Red Painted Pine Country Folk Vernacular
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Striking statement piece in a hall, corridor, kitchen, boot room
- Classic 19th century country house piece
The massive 11ft.2 ½” long, 3cm., 1¼" thick top in two sections. St...
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Antique 1850s English Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Wide Antique Swedish Solid Pine Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique Folk Art bench in solid pine. The bench is over 2 meters wide and has the authentic patina of time after 200 years of use. Made during the early 1800s. The seat is on...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fretwork crest mounts the back rail of this very clean, beautiful box bench, repainted with a green ground on red stain. Two flat panels with recently executed folk art floral deco...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Painted Pine Box Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome and stately antique pine storage bench has been recently painted by an accomplished Hungarian folk artist. The scalloped back rail rests above two flat panels. The inte...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Bench
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Rare original old (chest) bench from the 18th century from Dalarna in Sweden. Made from pine wood in original painting.
Dimensions:
80,5 cm high / 31.69 inch high,
287 cm long...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
18th Century Southern Swedish Primitive Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive Folk Art bench - a so called Fållbänk. The bench was manufactured in southern Sweden around the second half of the 18th century. The bench is in untouched original conditio...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
18th Century Folk Art Rustic Bench from Dalarna Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic folk art bench or 'Fållbänk' as it's called in Swedish. From the county of Dalarna in the middle of Sweden. The seat of the bench can be lifted which makes the area underneath...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Year 1800 Swedish Primitive Folk Art Bench in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive Folk Art bench manufactured from durable Swedish pine. The wood has never been painted and has a natural patina. Manufactured in Sweden around the year 1800 it has some tra...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Folk Art bench from Hälsingland in northern Sweden. Hälsingland is a country in northern Sweden that has a history of wealthy farmers and household due to their successful fl...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Large 19th Century Traditional Painted Swedish Bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning Swedish pine bench of large proportions circa 1860.
Original hand painted Swedish folk art decoration. Red and orange flowers spraying from an urn with birds.
3 light ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Antique Romanian Folk Art Painted Storage Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
The quality and craftsmanship of this pine bench are exceptional with its traditional Eastern European Folk Art painted motifs. The deep, warm patina of the painted bench is enhanced...
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Antique Late 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Benches
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Pine
19th Century Folk Art Bench from Härjedalen, Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Folk Art bench from Härjedalen. The mahogany imitation paint is in untouched original condition. The bench has a charming patina. With a painted monogram and dating, 1856.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Extra Long Wood Bench
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Rustic long wood bench from Hungary
circa 1890
The patina of this bench is outstanding.
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Antique 1890s Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Primitive Folk Art bench from northern Sweden, Jämtland. From the early 1800s. The bench is in untouched original condition with old paint from the mid-1800s. As it is a unto...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive folk art sofa / bench from northern Sweden - Jämtland. With old blue paint that was painted during the mid 1800s. The bench was manufactured around 1820-1840. As the sofa i...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Polychrome-Decorated Folding Newsstand Bench
Located in New Hope, PA
News bench
“Read The Sun” (1833-1950)
New York City, circa 1900
Pine and iron with the original painted finish. Inscribed on front, back & ends “Read The Sun” in white lettering o...
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
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Pine
19th Century Folk Art Bench
Located in Allerum, SE
Good 19th century Swedish Folk Art bench that has aged very well, circa 1850, Sweden.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Bench Swedish 18th Century Orange and Blue Original Paint Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Bench 18th century Sweden orange and blue original paint. Bench made in Sweden during the 18th century. Original paint in dark blue and a reddish orange. Storage under seat.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
Pair of Rustic Benches 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rustic benches made during the 19th century in Sweden. Pine with original paint in grayish blue.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
19th C. Pine bench
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic pine bench with good patina.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Folk Art Benches
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Pine
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Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950.
- Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
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Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn
A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sofas
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Fabric, Palmwood
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
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Folk Art Softwood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of folk art softwood benches available on 1stDibs. Folk art softwood benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Some folk art softwood benches are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller folk art softwood benches, measuring 13.4 inches across, are available at 1stDibs.
How Much are Folk Art Softwood Benches?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,636, while they’re typically $1,300 on the low end and $11,500 highest priced.
A Close Look at Folk Art Furniture
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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.