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Original Art Nouveau Folding Bench, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original art nouveau folding bench, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Folding Bench

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Beech

Early 20th Century French Walnut Three Seat Folding Bench
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Folding Bench was crafted from walnut in the early 1900's. The
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Early 20th Century French Antique Folding Bench

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Swedish Folk Art Folding Bench, Original Paint & New Mohair Seat, 1800s
Located in Odense, DK
This Antique Swedish Folk Art folding bench is a true testament to the craftsmanship of 19th
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folding Bench

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Pine

Folding Bench
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted and uncommon American folding two-seat bench in stained oak, having contoured
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Folding Bench

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Oak

Antique Folding Bench
Folding Bench
H 30 in W 35 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat. Item features cast
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Folding Bench

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Iron

Vintage Campaign Folding Oak 4 Seater Bench. English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous folding bench Original patina. Nice colour of oak I particularly like the side profile
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Folding Bench

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Oak

Antique English Regency Mahogany Folding Bench Loveseat Sleeper Sofa Campaign
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century museum quality English Regency convertible hall bench or bed. A rectangular form
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Folding Bench

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Fabric, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Walnut and Wrought Iron Folding Back Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mudroom or entry with this elegant antique folding bench. Crafted in Spain circa 1930
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Folding Bench

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Wrought Iron

Pine Bench With Folding Legs, Circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine bench with folding legs, circa 1900. With nice hardware on the folding legs.
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Folding Bench

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Iron

Antique Pine Bench With Folding Legs, Circa 1900
Pine Bench With Folding Legs, Circa 1900
H 18.51 in W 98.43 in D 13.39 in
Louis Philippe Mahogany Hall Bench with a Folding Foot-Rest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual Louis Philippe mahogany hall bench with a folding footrest, of narrow rectangular form
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1830s French Antique Folding Bench

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Mahogany

Antique Painter Folding French Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Folding Parisian stool, circa 1920, made in wooden slats marked “Nouveau Pliant Parisien Medaille
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1910s French Industrial Antique Folding Bench

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Iron

Antique Painter Folding French Stool
Antique Painter Folding French Stool
H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 8.27 in
American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
American Country style Outdoor folding iron loveseat with a weathered white painted wood slat
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Folding Bench

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Slate, Iron

18th century country settle with fold down table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very unusual and rare late 18th early 19th century pine settle with fold down table
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18th Century Antique Folding Bench

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Pine

18th century country settle with fold down table
18th century country settle with fold down table
H 66.93 in W 83.86 in D 22.84 in
French 18th Century Primitive Bench
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An 18th Century French primitive style small bench, in beautifully aged oak, with fold-out side
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Folding Bench

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Wood

French 18th Century Primitive Bench
French 18th Century Primitive Bench
H 35.04 in W 33.86 in D 20.48 in
Spanish Rustic 18th Century Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
has a tabletop that folds down. Soundly constructed from naturally washed pine. This bench will add
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18th Century Spanish Antique Folding Bench

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Pine

Spanish Rustic 18th Century Bench
Spanish Rustic 18th Century Bench
H 69.5 in W 74.25 in D 23.38 in
French Gothic Period Painted Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very exceptional and very rare Gothic period tall back bench from France. Beautifully constructed
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Folding Bench

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Walnut, Oak

French Gothic Period Painted Bench
French Gothic Period Painted Bench
H 73.38 in W 83.88 in D 24 in
1850s-1870s Horse Carriage Bench
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Original detailed horse carriage bench with richly patinaed leather, hardware and wood, bringing
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19th Century Unknown Antique Folding Bench

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Metal

1850s-1870s Horse Carriage Bench
1850s-1870s Horse Carriage Bench
H 23 in W 26 in D 22 in
Oak Settle with Fold Down Table, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
functional period piece lots of character and appeal. Drop down table folds upwards and is secured with
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18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Folding Bench

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Iron

Antique Jacobean Style Oak Hall Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Simple yet stately, this classic Jacobean style English oak carved settle bench is what the English
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Early 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Folding Bench

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Oak

Empire Early 19th Century Solid Walnut Antique Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique Italian empire bench early 19th century. The bench is made of solid walnut wood. Excellent
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Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Folding Bench

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Walnut

18th C Italian Hand Painted Orange Cassapanca Bench
Located in Hastings, GB
expected wear such a piece would bear after 250 years. The folding top to the seated area still has the
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1750s Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench

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Wood

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a beaded border. At the center is the original iron rosette around which the bench folds. Above are
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Folding Bench

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Giltwood

Late 19th Century Wooden Foldup Train Station Bench Seat
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous mechanical Foldup long train station bench. Backrest folds down for transport and or
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1890s American Industrial Antique Folding Bench

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Iron

A Shapely Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
folding scissors double base; the term Savonarola derives from the chair on which the Savonarola used to
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1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Folding Bench

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Walnut

Early 18th Century Oak and Elm ‘Metamorphic’ Monk’s Bench
Located in London, GB
With lifting lid to the seat, the plank top folding over to make a tavern table, and extensive
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Folding Bench

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Elm, Oak

19th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Bleached Chestnut and Iron Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway or entry with this elegant antique bench. Crafted in Spain circa 1880 and built
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Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Folding Bench

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Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Staten Island Ferry Auxiliary Hickory and Bronze Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long, folding, painted hickory and bronze bench from the Staten Island Ferry. Sturdy, narrow
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Folding Bench

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Bronze

Practical Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench with Amazing Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Gothic bench with top quality carved, church letter panel and more. This beautifully hand
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Folding Bench

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Wood, Oak

PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak. Direct from
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Folding Bench

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Oak

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Revival Oak Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful antique French oak gothic revival bench or Settee with Lift-Top Seat and Storage~~HIGHLY
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Folding Bench

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Oak

Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Pliants or Stools
Located in Troy, NY
The folding benches with X-form carved and gilt wood bases, fabric tops and cushions.
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folding Bench

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Walnut

Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian Baroque period folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with scroll etched iron supports
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Large Breton Cabinet with Bench in Chestnut and Oak, 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
elements that can be moved separately Foldable bench with storage space Very complex processing
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19th Century Antique Folding Bench

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Chestnut

18th Century Spanish Pine Settle
Located in Faversham, GB
folds down from the backrest and securely rests on the bench seat. Raised on four block feet. Great
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Folding Bench

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Pine

18th Century Spanish Pine Settle
18th Century Spanish Pine Settle
H 53.15 in W 74.81 in D 16.93 in
Flemish Oak Church Pews, Belgium, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Flemish; oak; wood; pews; 18th century; church pew; belgium; hallway; bench; antique; pew; folding
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18th Century Belgian Antique Folding Bench

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Oak

Flemish Oak Church Pews, Belgium, 18th Century
Flemish Oak Church Pews, Belgium, 18th Century
H 45.28 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
FiNEST QUALITY HAMPTON & SON'S ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WALNUT HAND CARVED BACON SETTLE
Located in GB
quality Hampton & Son's of London hand carved solid Walnut and Oak Bacon Settle bench Please note the
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1860s English Victorian Antique Folding Bench

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Oak, Walnut

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee Typical of the Italian
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench

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Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a carved shields
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench

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Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a lion shield in
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench

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Walnut

Antique English Monk's Chair Bench Oak Converts to Folding Table Round 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare Mid-19th Century Antique carved Oak "Monk's Chair"~~Converts to folding round table
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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Folding Bench

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Oak

Antique quality carved oak monks bench
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique quality carved oak monks bench having a quality carved oak fold over rectangular shape top
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Early 20th Century Antique Folding Bench

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Oak

Antique quality carved oak monks bench
Antique quality carved oak monks bench
H 40.36 in W 42.13 in D 17.13 in
Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Located in Lomita, CA
, this desk, bench, altar, pew, would go to the head of the Sunday School class. It is versatile, and if
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Folding Bench

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Burl

Antique French Country Farmhouse Extension Table & Bench Seating, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century French Country farmhouse extension table & bench seating. It features two
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18th Century Rustic Antique Folding Bench

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Walnut

Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare antique wood hand carved gothic revival child settle / small hall bench / foldable Library
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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Folding Bench

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Fabric, Wood

Blue Floral Painted Chest dated 1848
Located in Albignasego, IT
pieces of furniture were also used as benches. Internally there is still the small compartment with a
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1840s Italian Folk Art Antique Folding Bench

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Fir

Blue Floral Painted Chest dated 1848
Blue Floral Painted Chest dated 1848
H 24.81 in W 50.79 in D 25.6 in
A Tokyo school bronze sculpture depicting a sitting geisha
Located in Milano, IT
Tokyo school bronze sculpture depicting a geisha sitting on a wooden bench. The figure of the
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Folding Bench

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Bronze

Un plaideur auquel manquent malheureusement
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Fairlawn, OH
June 6, 1866. Condition: The sheet is trimmed, tear in center of image associated with the folding of
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1860s Romantic Antique Folding Bench

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Lithograph

Gustavian Sofa in Pink Linen
Located in Faversham, GB
the bench to fold down into a flatbed, which extends the length of the sofa and provides a comfortable
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folding Bench

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Linen, Upholstery, Pine

Gustavian Sofa in Pink Linen
Gustavian Sofa in Pink Linen
H 38.98 in W 65.36 in D 27.56 in
Virgin and Child in Majesty, also known as "Sedes Sapientae"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a throne-bench. She is dressed in a tunic with a rounded neckline and covered with a fine mantle
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Folding Bench

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Softwood

The Economic Balancing Act: A Satirical View of 1780 Britain
Located in Langweer, NL
shows slight fraying, with folding likely as originally issued. The verso is blank. This piece stands
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1780s Antique Folding Bench

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Paper

Mid-19th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
German silver Hanukkah lamp, marker's mark L.S. incuse, berlin, 1847-50. Seen in bench form with
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Folding Bench

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Silver

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
monel top folded around wooden frame, above black enameled sheet metal body, having a single frieze
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Bench

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Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
revelling of the artisan’s abilities ; the way the cloak creases and shows strong folds on the right thigh
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16th Century Antique Folding Bench

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Wood

Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Saint Catherine of Alexandria
H 46.46 in W 15.36 in D 6.7 in
Antique Gothic Revival Stool with Christogram & Demon Carvings and Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
could be flying your way soon. This handcrafted and deeply hand carved Gothic stool with the folded book
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Folding Bench

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Brass

Important Virgin and Child in Majesty
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
polychromy Hollowed back This Virgin and Child in Majesty sits on a throne bench, the bust straight. Mary
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Folding Bench

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Oak

Important Virgin and Child in Majesty
Important Virgin and Child in Majesty
H 41.15 in W 14.38 in D 13 in
Virgin and Child in Majesty with a Bird
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
depicted on a throne bench of which we can only see the sides. She wears a tunic and a cloak covering her
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Folding Bench

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Wood

Virgin and Child in Majesty with a Bird
Virgin and Child in Majesty with a Bird
H 34.45 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in
Virgin and Child in Majesty
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
favoured its development while spreading its iconography. This Virgin and Child seating on a bench
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Folding Bench

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Wood

Virgin and Child in Majesty
Virgin and Child in Majesty
H 28.35 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Jj-Ducel's "Le Tireur D'épine"
By J.J. Ducel
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
statuary) and urban equipment (monumental fountains, Wallace fountains, benches, candelabras, entrances
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19th Century French Antique Folding Bench

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Terracotta

Jj-Ducel's "Le Tireur D'épine"
Jj-Ducel's "Le Tireur D'épine"
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in
Ritratto di Nobildonna
Located in Balerna, TI
Giuseppe. The man, seated on a bench, seems to refer for the archaizing pose to the portraiture of the
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16th Century Italian School Antique Folding Bench

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Oil, Panel

Ritratto di Nobildonna
Ritratto di Nobildonna
H 45.67 in W 39.38 in D 3.55 in
Hand-Painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal of the State of Illinois
Located in York County, PA
includes a modernistic, folded streamer on a cornflower blue field of 22 visible stars and an
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1860s North American Antique Folding Bench

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Canvas

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Antique Folding Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique folding bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique folding bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. There are many kinds of the antique folding bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique folding bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Baroque and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique folding bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Etoile produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Folding Bench?

Prices for an antique folding bench start at $565 and top out at $28,900 with the average selling for $2,017.

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