Folk Art Softwood Benches
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
Materials
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
Materials
Oak, Pine
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
Materials
Pine, Paint
Unusually Long Swedish 19th Century Provincial Bench
Located in Mjöhult, 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
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
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
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
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
Materials
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
Materials
Pine, Paint
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
Materials
Pine, Paint
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
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Pine
High Antique Swedish Bench of Solid Pine Partly with Grey Paint Mid 19th Century
Located in Aarhus C, DK
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
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
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Bench
Located in Mjöhult, 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
Materials
Pine
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
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Selection of Sculptural Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of sculptural stools, circa 1960s or earlier. From left to right, they are:
1) Thebes Stool, probably English, at least circa 1940s, probably earlier. It measures 14.5"H x...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre.
This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne.
The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Materials
Oak
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
'Antique Bench, Revisited'
By Gu Yeli
Located in London, GB
An antique salvaged bench upcycled and reworked by the artist/maker, Gu Yeli. In her hands abandoned or unloved chairs and benches, unceremoniously dumped in Shanghai’s maze of alley...
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2010s Chinese Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt,
Belgium, c1970s.
Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid.
Priced and sold individually.
We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Illustration on Ceramic Tiles
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a prewar marine illustration on ceramic tiles.
All is hand painted, signed, and closed in an oak frame.
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Early 20th Century European Decorative Art
Materials
Oak, Ceramic
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Side Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Large Side Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key side table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
Reeves Swivel Bar or Counter Stool W/ Ash stained Walnut legs & Brass Finish.
Located in Westport, CT
Swivel bar stool with Ash legs stained Walnut #2 and satin brass finish accents. Seat and back shown upholstered in green leather.
Available in bar height (30" seat height), counter ...
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2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
1950’s Leopard 2 Piece Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning piece of American Mid-Century Modern early 1950s Biomorphic design for a sofa was re-upholstered in the 1980s and has been lounging in storage ever since. As a result t...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Misha Kahn, Mole Eats Worm Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Misha Kahn [American, b. 1989]
Mole Eats Worm
2020
Foam, fabric, steel
38.75 x 107 x 45 inches
99 x 272 x 114 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Steel
C. 1840's Antique American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Sofa, American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Circa 1840's, 19th Century!!
Experience the charm of a classic American mahogany sofa from the mid-19t...
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 35 in W 87 in D 25 in
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Swedish long folk art bench, circa 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish long folk art bench, circa 1850
If one didn’t know better, one could almost mistake it for being of a newer date. It was probably only in use for big events and celebrations...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Torbjørn Afdal, walnut Krobo bench, Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
’Krobo’ bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced in Norway in the 1960s for
Mellemstrands Bruksbo.
Made in walnut.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
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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
Materials
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
Materials
Pine, Paint
H 39 in W 78.5 in D 19.5 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
Pine, Paint
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bench
Located in Mjöhult, 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
Materials
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
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bench
Located in Mjöhult, 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
Materials
Pine
Provincial 19th Century Swedish Bench
Located in Mjöhult, 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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Pine
19th Century Folk Art Bench
Located in Mjöhult, 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
Materials
Pine
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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.
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