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19th Century Dutch Oak Two Way Flip Backrest Bench, Strycsitten, Banc a Tournis

$2,000
$2,50020% Off
£1,487.84
£1,859.8020% Off
€1,744.37
€2,180.4720% Off
CA$2,797.25
CA$3,496.5720% Off
A$3,123.22
A$3,904.0220% Off
CHF 1,638.72
CHF 2,048.4020% Off
MX$38,546
MX$48,182.5120% Off
NOK 20,598.90
NOK 25,748.6220% Off
SEK 19,273.92
SEK 24,092.4020% Off
DKK 13,013.32
DKK 16,266.6520% Off
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About the Item

Imagine this pretty little 19th century oak bench in a kitchen, a hallway or on the patio. It can be used from both sides by flipping the backrest, these flip benches are also known as Banc à tournis or Strycsitten. These benches were very popular in small houses in front of a fireplace. Warm up facing the fire, and when you were warm enough and it was time to dine, flip the backrest and face the table. It is in good sturdy used condition, this 'used' look gives it the right character, the bench is ready to be very functional again. Please contact me with your address information for exact shipping quote.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 63 in (160 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Haarlem, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1040424160442

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