Antique Small Narrow Carved Bench Dated 1899 from Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
This small bench has folk-art charm due to the simplistic zig-zag carving along the narrow ends and
Late 19th Century Hungarian Small Antique Bench
Wood
Antique Small Narrow Carved Bench Dated 1899 from Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
This small bench has folk-art charm due to the simplistic zig-zag carving along the narrow ends and
Wood
Antique Small Swedish Pine Bench or Side Table with X-Stretcher
Located in Round Top, TX
This small bench is unique due to the slightly curved, carved "x" shaped trestle style stretcher
Wood
Sold|$1,050
Louis XV Style Painted and Upholstered Bench
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Louis XV style painted and upholstered small bench. The graceful cabriole bench legs are
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,142 / item
Baroque style Bench, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small bench on S-shaped legs, with rounded backrest and curved frame. The bench is decorated with
Wood
Sold|$1,295
English Elm Bench, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
, joined by wonderfully hand turned stretchers. This is a lovely small bench with excellent color and
Elm
Sold|$1,919 / set
Pair of English Oak Benches
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
bench: 111" W x 15" D x 19" H. Top depth 11" Dimensions of smaller bench: 102" W x 15" D x 19" H. Top
Oak
Sold|$1,507
19th Century Oak Hall Bench/Window Seat
Located in Sherborne, GB
A 19th century oak hall bench, small sweet size. This hall bench/window seat has a moulded seat
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bench with Armrests
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small bench in Louis XVI style, with richly carved armrests and side rails, tapered fluted
Oak, Paint
Pair of Northern European Birch Leather Upholstered Taborets
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good pair of Northern European birch leather upholstered small benches, circa 1810.
Birch, Leather
French Early 20th Century Wooden Bench with Rustic Appearance
Located in Atlanta, GA
the early years of the 20th century, this small bench features a narrow top connected to a simple
Wood
Rare Antique Piano Cane Copper Oak Bench by Limbert Arts Crafts, 1906
By Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Crafts. Very Rare Bench small bench possibly a Piano Bench Mission Arts Crafts. Cane is solid and has a
Copper
1920s French Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
combining with the fabric and instilling the palette a feeling of calm. A versatile piece, this small bench
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Antique English Barley Twist Footstool Small Bench Carved Top Oak
Located in Southampton, NJ
An Antique English solid Oak footstool, Hearth Bench or stool with barley twist splayed legs
Oak
Sold|$7,693
16th Century Henri II Bench
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This small bench seat is curiously formed of five legs turned in the form of a smooth column, two
Oak
French Turn of the Century Walnut Bench with Trestle Base and Iron Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French turn of the century walnut bench with back from the early 20th century with new upholstery
Iron
Sold|$1,950
Antique Louis XV Style Parcel Giltwood Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful French bench is a specimen of what true parcel giltwood is. Attempts to emulate
Antique English Foot Stool Kettle Stand Small Bench Carved Oak 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Kettle Stand, Bench or Footstool ~~c. 1920s Classic British flair
Oak
Spectacular Antique French Walnut Os de Mouton 6 Legged Bench
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Mouton bench. A very exciting discovery for our buyer, small benches like this are highly sought after
Spectacular Antique French Walnut Os de Mouton 6 Legged Bench
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Mouton bench. A very exciting discovery for our buyer, small benches like this are highly sought after
Sold|$1,800
SMALL FRENCH BENCH
Located in New York, NY
A charming French small oak bench with ladder back and rush seat, from Avignon in the south of
Sold|$1,218
Small Painted Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small painted bench, refashioned from an old, 19th c bed. New construction so it is very sturdy
Wood
Sold|$2,400
Small Empire Style Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small Early 20th Century Empire style bench, original white painted finish with gilt highlights
Wood
Sold|$3,427
Small Swedish Painted Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual small 19th C Swedish painted pine bench. 1840. Seat height is 13.5". Dimensions 59
Pine
Sold|$4,675
Unusually Small Swedish Gustavian Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusually small Swedish Gustavian bench in Gustavian style. The bench is from northern Sweden and
Pine
Sold|$6,251
Small 19th Century Oak Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Small 19th Century oak bench. A very unusual 19th Century English oak bench with pierced arched
Oak
Sold|$2,071
Small rustic French benches 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Dating from around 1850 in France, these beautiful low benches are rustic and have a beautiful
Pine
Sold|$4,600
Pair of Small Gustavian Benches
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of stools from Sweden in newly up-holstered white and red striped fabric.
Sold|$4,800
Small Swiss Walnut Folk Art Bench
Located in Washington, DC
Small Swiss Walnut Folk Art Bench
Wood
Sold|$1,825
Small North African Banquette or Bench
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A small and unique bench from North Africa, with intricate carving, early 20th century.
Sold|$1,200
Small Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style white painted and carved bench featuring a bow front and seat upholstered in
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Antique Small Pine Bench with Storage, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful bench is a special find. The small size is unique, as most benches of the era were
Wood
French 19th Century Small Stained Walnut Bench
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century small stained walnut bench.
Walnut
Sold|$1,197
French 19th Century Small Painted Pine Bench
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century small painted pine bench.
Pine
Sold|$1,775
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
Pine
Sold|$2,124
Small 19th Century Swedish Carved Pine Bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small Swedish pine bench, circa 1870. Open fretwork detail to the back and arms. Original seat
Pine
Small Antique Hungarian Folk Art Storage Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful cottage style pine bench with it's spindle back and traditional folk art painted
Wood
Sold|$4,852
Small Regency Wrought Iron Strap Work Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Petite Regency wrought iron strap work bench. This bench features a detailed reeded frame with
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,200
19th-c. French Oak Small Hall Bench
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th-C. French hall bench made from oak with very simple and elegant lines. The turnings are
Oak
Regency Mahogany Small Window Seat Hall Bench
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Regency Period Mahogany Window Seat Hall Bench Of Diminutive Proportion Having Well
Mahogany
Antique Original Painted Small Romanian Bench with Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
period. This bench is unusual for two reasons. The first, is that it is scaled smaller than most benches
Pine, Paint
Antique French Biedermeier Scissors Stool, Bench or Small Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Biedermeier Scissors bench, stool or ottoman, solid mahogany, with a beautiful cross
Upholstery, Mahogany
Small Country Folk Art Blue Painted Storage Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful cottage style storage bench still maintains its original paint, with a traditional
Sold|$1,893
Small Louis XVI Style Bench In Gilded Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Lovely little Louis XVI style rectangular bench in gilt wood finely carved with interlacing friezes
Wood
Small Scandinavian Pine Bench or Settle 1880-1900's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Traditional Swedish bench or settle with storage but in this case a much shorter version that the
Pine
Small Pine Bench With Storage, Sweden Circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful bench is a special find due to the unique small size. It was originally designed as
Pine
Primitive Antique Small Wooden Bench with Backrest, 19th Century
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Rare and characterful primitive wooden bench, likely 19th century, hand-crafted with a solid plank
Wood
Mid 19th Century Swedish Small Pine Bench with Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
The years of use have deepened the warm patina of the pine in this delightful small scale bench
Pine
A French Mahogany Small Scale Bench with Inset Caned Top
Located in New York, NY
A French mahogany small scale bench, the rectangular inset top with caning, the base in the form of
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Original Black Painted Small Gustavian Bench, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
The paint is all original on this black bench with gold trim from Sweden. It was made in the
Antique Chinese Tieli Wood Waterfall Bench or Small Coffee Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique Chinese waterfall bench or coffee table. Wonderful Ming style bench or coffee table
Wood
Small Early 19th Century Rustic Oak Church Pew or Bench
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A rustic small church pew from the early 19th century. Made of solid oak wood, in great original
Oak
Small French 19 Century Painted Carved Bench With Upholstered Fabric Seat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is an unusual small upholstered bench or stool. It is hand carved with a painted wash paint
Pine
Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Grapevine Leaf Small Garden Bench Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Grapevine & Leaf Small Garden Bench Loveseat. Circa Early 20th Century
Iron
Small 19th Century Italian Carved Hand-Painted Bench Trunk with Back
Located in Dallas, TX
Add Italian visual drama into your home with this elegant, antique bench from Italy, circa 1860
Wood, Paint
Small French 1800s Wood Bench with Curving Legs, Cross Stretcher and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French wooden bench from the early 19th century, with curving legs, H-Form cross stretcher
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Italian Louis XV Style Small Carved Walnut Upholstered Bench, Early 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fantastic, petite Louis XV style bench of figured walnut, newly reupholstered, made in Italy, circa
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique French Hall Bench Breton Brittany Small Settee Carved Oak Lion Pew
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Hall Bench Breton Brittany Small Settee Carved Oak Lion Pew. Direct from France, a
Oak
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