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Scandinavian modern pine bench by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare bench designed by Børge Mogensen during the 1960s. In 1961 Mogensen designed pine furniture to be put in his own summer house. The series later started to be produced by the Sw...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

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

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Pine

Swedish long folk art bench, circa 1850
Swedish long folk art bench, circa 1850
H 19.69 in W 125.99 in D 10.04 in
Modernist Midcentury Pine Bench, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cute Swedish midcentury pine bench in a compact design with nice lines.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Modernist Midcentury Pine Bench, Sweden, 1960s
Modernist Midcentury Pine Bench, Sweden, 1960s
H 14.57 in W 38.59 in D 9.85 in
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 traditional bench. These type of benches were typically made and used on farms in m...
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Antique 1880s Swedish Country Benches

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Pine

Pair of solid pine sculptural benches by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB
By Furusnickarn AB, Gilbert Marklund
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Pair of durable, solid pine wood benches in original condition. Exceptionally sturdy, showcasing impressive Scandinavian craftsmanship. Displaying typical signs of wear and age, yet ...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

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

18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique Swedish Gothic style church pew that measures nearly 10 ft long. The chunky pew seat sits on 3 support legs. The hand scrolled sides also features carved trefoil....
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Benches

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Wood, Pine

18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
H 36 in W 117 in D 25 in
Bench model "Visingsö" by Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish vintage wooden bench by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur. This furniture model traces the modern rustic style typical of Scandinavian homes in the 1960s. Made of pine wood, tha...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Bench model "Visingsö" by Malmsten
Bench model "Visingsö" by Malmsten
H 17.33 in W 35.04 in D 13 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Bench, Sweden ca 1935
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Utö” bench is from the Swedish designer, Axel Einar Hjorth’s Sportstugemöble furniture line. This bench has a rather simple, yet well-thought out design. The frame is made o...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Bench, Sweden ca 1935
Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Bench, Sweden ca 1935
H 31.3 in W 54.93 in D 18.71 in
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish 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 Rustic Benches

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Pine, Paint

Mid 19th Century Primitive Gustavian Swedish Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Mid 19th century Gustavian bench from the historic Uppland Provence of Sweden. This primitive bench has an unusual high back, slightly shaped and splayed legs with its original blue ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Antique Swedish Lift Top "Kökssoffa" Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turn of the 19th - 20th century Swedish lift top bench or bed in a light blue color. These were placed in farm house kitchens and typically the milkmaid's bed, thus the name "kökssof...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine, Paint

Antique Swedish Lift Top "Kökssoffa" Bench
Antique Swedish Lift Top "Kökssoffa" Bench
H 37.75 in W 76.5 in D 22.5 in
Large butcher table/bench dated 1879 from Dalarna, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Large butcher table/bench dated 1879 from Dalarna, Sweden. My heart truly feels for this kind of furniture, where aesthetics are driven by practicality. The gray patina and wear mak...
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Antique 1870s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Pine Bench With Storage, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
The years of use have deepened the warm patina of the pine, aging gracefully through the years. The decorative carving along the back and arms add to its appeal. Notice the seat lift...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Benches

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Pine

Roland Wilhelmsson, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1972
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bench or coffee table model "Sink" designed and produced by Roland Wilhelmsson, Ågesta, Sweden, 1972. Present bench is labeled, hand signed, and dated June 1973
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Swedish Pine Bench with Storage, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
The years of use have deepened the warm patina of the pine, aging gracefully through the years. The decorative carving along the back and arms add to its appeal. Notice the seat is h...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Benches

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Pine

Swedish Pine Bench with Storage, circa 1840
Swedish Pine Bench with Storage, circa 1840
H 30.25 in W 80.25 in D 19.75 in
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

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-century Swedish carpenters. Constructed with meticulous attention to detail, it embodies ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Swedish long Bench 1870c
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish long Bench 1870c Made out of pine wood. Sold in as-is condition. Height: 42 cm/16.5 inch Depth: 27 cm/10.6 inch Widht: 132 cm/51.9 inch
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Antique 1870s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Swedish long Bench 1870c
Swedish long Bench 1870c
H 16.54 in W 51.97 in D 10.63 in
Long Painted Pine Bench from Sweden, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic long Swedish country pine bench loaded with aged character and soft weathered patina.Residual original brick red paint still visible on legs and partially along seat. Restored...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Benches

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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

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Style Country House Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish sofa in gustavian style. The sofa is a genuine country house furniture made by hand around 1820 in northern Sweden. The frame is made in solid pine and the surface ha...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Pair of 1970s solid pine swedish benches #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1970s Materials: Pine Measurements: 54.75″ wide x 14″ deep x 17.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Jacob Kielland Brandt Pine Bench, Sweden 1960's
By Jacob Kielland-Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Solid pine construction on elegant compass legs, truncated back on triangular posts. Refinished in a rich gold tone.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Antique Wabi-Sabi Church Bench in Pine
Located in Göteborg, SE
This antique Wabi-Sabi church bench in pine exudes a timeless charm, embodying the essence of Wabi-Sabi philosophy - the acceptance of imperfection. Crafted from pine, this bench car...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Wabi-Sabi Church Bench in Pine
Antique Wabi-Sabi Church Bench in Pine
H 34.26 in W 64.18 in D 20.08 in
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

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Pine

Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Upholstered Benches
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Set of Smaller Painted Upholstered Benches. Hand painted and hand distressed wood benches fully upholstered in a neutral linen textile. Wonderful additions t...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Wood, Pine

19th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Fållbänk, Antique Pinewood Fall Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique Swedish Gustavian FÅLLBÄNK, fall bench composed with a storage space below sitting area, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The back rest of t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Large Swedish 19th century painted pine bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large swedish 19th century painted pine bench circa 1890. Here we present a swedish painted bench which has been dry scraped through its various layers of lifetime paint. Shaped ba...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine, Paint

Large Swedish 19th century painted pine bench
Large Swedish 19th century painted pine bench
H 38.5 in W 78.75 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bench with hand-carved details designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Benches

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bench designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Seat height 13.5”
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Benches

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
H 13.5 in W 74.5 in D 19.25 in
Swedish Bench by Folke Bensow in Cast Iron & Pine for Näfveqvarns Bruk, 1920s
By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early "Sneckan" bench in cast iron and pine by Folke Bensow produced by Näfveqvarns Bruk Sweden 1923. In good original condition with heavy and beautiful patina from ag...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Iron

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

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Pine

Swedish Bench in Pine ca 1930's
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful bench in pine, Sweden, ca 1930's. Most likely later decor with flowers. Unknown creator. Wear and patina consistent with age and use, dry cracks, marks, scratches and st...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Benches

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Pine

Swedish Bench in Pine ca 1930's
Swedish Bench in Pine ca 1930's
H 18.51 in W 24.41 in D 11.7 in
Swedish Bench in Pine by Roland Wilhelmsson, Signed by Designer
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Roland Wilhelmsson is the most famous Swedish designer of the robust pine furniture era that started in the late 1960s and grew popular in the 1970s. With a great feeling for details...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Swedish Modern Pine Bench and Mirror by Ruben Ward for Fröseke, 1970s.
By Fröseke 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Bench and Mirror by Ruben Ward for Fröseke AB Nybro Fabriken, Sweden, 1970s. Scandinavian Modern hallway set with bench and mirror in chunky solid Nordic pinewood...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Seat height: 17.3”
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Benches

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
H 17.3 in W 70.25 in D 11.75 in
Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Stained pine. Provenance: From a private Swedish collection. Original cushion. From 1927 to 1938, ...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Set of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Upholstered Benches, Two Different Sizes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Set of Painted Upholstered Benches. Please note that this set are two different sizes. Hand painted and hand distressed wood benches fully upholstered in a n...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Wood, Pine

Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches circa 1890. Good quality rustic pair of Swedish painted benches made in pine.  These almost certainly would have been on rail station or so...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine

Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches
Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches
H 35.25 in W 104 in D 17.75 in
Antique Swedish Genuine Primitive Country House Blue Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive antique country bench from Sweden. The bench is a genuine country house furniture made by hand in solid pine. The bench has old historic paint which has become distressed w...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Benches

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Pine

Swedish Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern solid pine bench by Swedish company Karl Andersson and Söner, designed by Carl Malmsten. Nice woodworking details that are also present in the designs...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Swedish Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
Swedish Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Bench
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hammarö, SE
Pine bench, model "M 103", cabinetmaker Bertil Johansson, AB Ellyset, Markaryd
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Bench
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Bench
H 16.15 in W 43.31 in D 14.18 in
‘Kai’ Couch in Swedish Pine and Australian Shearling
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contemporary couch with floating wall-mounted back which can be installed at the height of your choosing. Great for use in common spaces such as living rooms, hallways, and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Pine

Pair of 1970's Solid Pine Wood Benches Sweden
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of rustic solid pinewood benches from the 1970's Beautiful patinated appearance and very functional The Benches can be flat packed for volume saving low cost shipping Solid...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Pair of 1970's Solid Pine Wood Benches Sweden
Pair of 1970's Solid Pine Wood Benches Sweden
H 17.52 in W 57.88 in D 11.23 in
Swedish Designer, Low Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A low pine bench, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Minimalist Benches

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Pine

18th Century White-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Sofa Bench, Antique Daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian sofa bench, daybed with three large back pillows and two round pillows, made of hand carved Pinewood, in good condition. The tall back, side r...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine

Swedish Mid 19th Century Carved Country Bench Seventy Three Inches Long
Located in Wells, ME
Swedish country long bench with pine carcass and carved maple slats. The fan carving of the wavy slats is an unusual detail for a country bench but one that lifts it from the mundane...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Benches

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Maple, Pine

Swedish Modern "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten, c. 1960's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an exquisite piece of Swedish design history – the pine "Visingsö" bench by the renowned Carl Malmsten. This iconic bench, named after the serene Swedish island of Visings...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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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

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

Small Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench
Small Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench
H 16.34 in W 24.41 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Country Swedish Farmhouse Pine Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country Swedish farmhouse bench or settee hand crafted from pine. Beautifully distressed patina with scrolled arms on each end and interesting back splats. Proven...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Benches

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Iron

Long Swedish Bench / Side Table in solid pine, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid pine bench produced in Sweden, 1970s. Width: 180 cm
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

"Bamse" Bench by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1971
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pine Wood; Bench; Mid-Century Modern: Karl Andersson & Söner; Roland Wilhelmsson; Swede; 1960s; Modernist Design; Swedish pine "Bamse" bench designed by Roland Wilhemsson for Karl ...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Mid Century solid pine horseshoe garden furniture
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century solid pine horseshoe garden furniture circa 1960. Unusual rustic swedish garden furniture made from solid pine. Set comprises of a table and 2 matching benches.  Table ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine

Mid Century Modern Bench in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Axel Einar Hjorth, Pierre Chapo, Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
A charming bench in solid pine, crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Ar...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

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 Rustic Solid Pine Bench
Antique Swedish Rustic Solid Pine Bench
H 18.9 in W 62.21 in D 13.39 in
Mid-19th Century Large Painted Swedish Bench Daybed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-19th Century large painted Swedish bench daybed Large rustic Swedish pine bench / daybed circa 1850. Very heavy item. Ideal for a summer house or garden room. Lift up seat ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine, Paint

Antique Pine Swedish Bench with Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
This style of Swedish pine bench was formerly known as a "maid's bed." This bench was originally designed as a type of "spare bed," as the lower section would pull out to reveal a sm...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

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Wood, Pine

Swedish "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Karlstad, SE
Bench with beautiful proportions and details by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden. Condition: Very good original condition with a nice patina.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

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Swedish Softwood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of swedish softwood benches available for sale. Swedish softwood benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian Modern, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern swedish softwood benches are consistently popular styles. Some swedish softwood benches are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller swedish softwood benches, measuring 7.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made swedish softwood benches over the years, but those made by Roland Wilhelmsson, Carl Malmsten and Karl Andersson & Söner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Swedish Softwood Benches?

Swedish softwood benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,900, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $29,662.

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.