Benches

Rare double Cathedra made from walnut wood, sculpted, and inlaid, around 1500 Origin: Southern Germany Period: Late 15th Century - Early 16th Century Height: 221cm Width: 146,5cm Depth: 60,4cm Walnut wood and inlaid Good state of conservation Description: This double cathedra in walnut wood was probably intended for an abbey, according to the sculpted decor. This cathedra is made from a symmetrical aspect and is divided into three levels. The bottom level has a base sustained by six feet. In the front, the base is decorated by four sculpted elements flattened with a “napkin fold decoration”. Each of the seat rises, revealing a trunk. The intermediate level in divided by three straight and solid armrests. The lower part of the backrest has two inlaid panels with “tarsia certosina” for geometric patterns. This technique also called “inlay in the mass” consists in digging a cavity in the wood to inlay decorative elements. Those panels are framed with the “tarsia a toppo” technique. The top level is divided in two elements. The top part of the backrest has two panels, where parchment patterns frame two badges. Three pinnacles dominate the summit of the backrest. The center of the backrest is sculpted in a rectangular shape. Inside, there are two niches with biblical characters: Saint Anthony the Great and the Virgin Mary. Saint Anthony the Great: Or Antony the Ermit is a monk considered as the father of the Christian monasticism. Born around 251 in Egypt, he withdraws very early into a spirituel solitude. Divine powers are conferred to Saint Antony thanks to the exorcism of the king of Catalonia’s family. But also, the piglet’s episode, born blind. During the XI century, a hospital Order is founded under the invocation of the saint which makes him a holy thaumaturgist. His iconography appears during this period, often represented as an old man with a bear wearing a hooded bute dress, characteristic of the monks of his order, sign of poverty. Also, wearing a long coat. This bas-relief takes back all its usual attributes. - The tau: holding in his left hand, which serves as an abbot’s crook. Also embroidered on his coat. - The bell: hanging from his right hand, also known as hermits’ attribute, used to repel demons. - The book of “la règle des Antonins”: sign of the diffusion of the Faith and the precepts of the Order. - The pig: first, from the piglet’s episode. Then he often is linked to demons, and has another function here: he represents firefighting, coming from the fact that his meat could cure ill people from ergot poisoning. In Italie, he’s known as “Antonio del porco”. - Flames: are associated to the French name of the ergot poisoning (“le feu saint Antoine”: Saint Anthony fire). This attribute is emerging during the XVI century. Furthermore, a nimbus crowns the hermit. The two olive branches symbolize peace. We can see resilience and the pain of the saint who bares the disease of humanity. The Virgin of the Apocalypse: Saint Antony is looking at the Woman of the Apocalypse. This biblical character appears in the twelfth chapter, described by Saint John. Theologians have recognized the appearance of the Virgin even though there are differences for this identification. As a matter of facts, to some, this figure could be the New Eve holding the New Adam in her arms. Other iconographic representations, such as the Immaculate Conception or the Assumption, use the Woman of the Apocalypse attributes. In fact, the Virgin is crowned by angels, holding the Christ. This representation of the Virgin of the Apocalypse is being formed during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. This iconography takes it rises during the XVI century. In our cathedra, the Virgin is standing up, wrapped in a long flowing drape falling down her feet. The collar of her tunic is decorated with embroidery and brocades. Mary is wearing her hair down, framing a calm and benevolent face, looking down. Two angels are crowning her, with gemstones. She seems to be holding a Christ gesticulating. The baby Jesus hangs on Mary’s neck. Finally, the Virgin is resting on a moon cross. The moon symbolizes the frontier between the incorruptible world and the corruptible one, which in the ancient tradition, used to be under the moon. And so, the Virgin seems incorruptible. Literature • RÉAU, Louis, Iconographie de l’Art Chrétien...

This gorgeous bench was produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, which signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture at the period. It consists of a very well-constructed piece in solid Rosewood, with slats rhythmically positioned supported by two boards working as lateral feet. One of the most beautiful details to pay attention to is the slats' perfect straight finish on the edges that contrast and highlight the organic curves on Rosewood veins. Ideal for indoor uses, this bench offers statement seating in any space. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics. The company was created in 1951 when Munis Zilberberg takes over the family business - a small upholstery workshop that worked on refurbishing sofa beds and antique furniture. The name is a tribute to her mother, Celina Zilberberg...

Fine George III carved mahogany window seat having foliate carved scroll arms, fluted apron with paterae carved corners and central panel, standing on turned fluted legs with rib car...

Clean Lined Chrome bench, circa 1980s. High quality construction with heavyweight chrome frame and faux cheetah print hair on hide upholstery.

1970’s long pine bench designed by Gilbert Marklund. Two benches and matching table available.

Rare pair 18 c. painted banquettes with storage cabinets.

Early 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty 'Huanghuali' bench. Ca 1800.

Super stylish cinnabar red Chinese lacquer bench with beautiful silhouette, recently updated with printed cowhide upholstery.

Antique fine quality Georgian oak settle bench seat C1790. Solid and strong, with no loose joints or woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. Would look great in the right l...

Les Arcs; bench; Backrest; Charlotte Perriand; Pine; French Modernism; 1970s; Pine bench designed by the French designer Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s. It is composed of four fe...

A sensational and large scale pair of Italian 18th century Baroque Cassapanca polychrome benches. Each beautiful and statement making bench is raised by elegant curved supports with ...

17th century English oak joint stool / bench Jacobean style stool / bench Hand crafted English oak Measures: 18" wide x 12" deep x 16" high. The oak shows some distress...

Amazing lucite vanity stool bench with castors. Beautiful ming scroll rare design. Polished and newly upholstered. Dimensions: 17 H x 22.25 W x 13.7...

Vintage Brayton International black leather bench. circa 1970s. Black leather upholstery on ebonized ash frame and chrome legs. Measures: 83...

Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak French Provincial Country House Very decorative and full of character Decorated with geometrical motifs This chest has the ideal si...

Good original condition with minor signs of use.

This exceptional pair of 17th-century Dutch hand-carved rustic oval-shaped stools possesses a unique historical charm. Crafted with meticulous detail during the 1600s, these stools f...

An exceptional and grand scale Cheese Making Board from the Catalan region of Spain - now as a table basse - coffee table. Soundly constructed from 2 very thick planks of naturally w...

Wonderful 18th century English pine settle with a gently curved form. It has a plank back with wing sides and gently curved arms, surrounding a single plank seat.

Pine Bench Les Arc by Charlotte Perriand, French Modernism, 1970s Pine bench designed by the French designer Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s. It is c...

Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Huge 10 foot Dunbar custom made Mid-Century Modern upholstered L shaped bench...

A walnut, burl walnut and pine two drawer chest with inlay detail. This was originally a taller four drawer chest. It was most likely cut down to its current height in the early 20th...

Mid-Century Modernist Waterfall Lucite Stool with Chrome trim and Wheels. Great quality. It was reupholstered in the late 80's. 18" tall

Unique gilt patina over steel ottoman. In the style of Maison Ramsay. New Pierre Frey "Teddy" mohair upholstery. This item will ship from France and can be returned to either France...

A very handsome 18th century Spanish bench constructed from solid board planks of walnut. Sensational patina. The seat height is 18 5/8".

Italian brushed steel loveseats with brass fleur-de-lis- upholster handmade seat. Three available. With cushion. 19" seat height.

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern settee bench newly upholstered in an off white sateen with black circular design. Settee has a tight seat, straight arms and ebonized legs. Rolled ac...

Elm wooden dining table and benches, France 1970s. Unique piece made in the 1970s by a woodworker in the South of France from old Elm wood, locally sourced in ...

Gustavian country bench from the late 18th century. The bench is made in the very north of Sweden, close to the Finnish border in an area called Tornedalen. The bench is unusual and ...

Magnificent Space Age chrome tubular 3-seat bench in the style of Ingmar Relling. This bench is a bit of a mystery as to designer but by the shear quality and craftsmanship they shou...

Rare and fully original two seater by Dominique Prevot, France 1970s. Bares marks and scratches which gives the piece character and shows that it has been in use. No structural is...

Pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for Nova residence, Les Arcs 1800 in 1970s. The seat made with two thick pine planks. Four legs connected with a spa...

Glamorous shaped bench with sexy lucite legs and newly upholstered in white linen.....

A well made bench in the style of Maison Jansen. Original upholstery.

Deep black/brown color. Constructed in a combination of pine & elm. Fully restored. C.1750. - We offer free shipping to the USA/Canada through Fedex with this item.

This bench and hall storage is made in solid pine and produced in Sweden at Fröseke Fruniture during the 1970s. Its solid pine with minimalistic features is a nice way of showing th...

Stunning midcentury Milo Baughman Parsons style upholstered ottoman. This gorgeous Hollywood Regency Parsons ottoman or bench has been professionally ...

The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was originally coined to describe an architectural style that emerged in the 1950s featuring monumental buildings, usually made of unornamented concrete, whose design was meant to project an air of strength and solidity. Similarly, in furniture design Brutalism inspired designers to create models with the same look of strength and style. This rare Jean & Sébastien Touret...

A hand-carved, 18th c., Italian walnut bench on turned legs and stretchers, now upholstered in a vibrant, contemporary, silk velvet.

Beautiful pair of button tufted benches with x frames in chromed steel. Faux leather vinyl is in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Chrome is also excellent with adjustab...

Stunning 18th C Dutch original painted oak bench. 1780. Seat height is 17.5", seat depth is 25.5". Reference: 7381 Dimensions 81 inches (206 cms) Wide 28.5 inches (72 cms)...

With wonderful old painted surface with good lines. With scrolled arms and cabriole legs in the French taste. Upholstered in a silk fabric with bolster pillows. From a Florida estate.

Modern upholstered bench on a black metal base... fabric is a charcoal gray Belgian style linen newly reupholstered.

A pair of Modern curved shaped chrome benches or small sofas circa 1970. Newly upholstered. Double curved stretcher base.

Rare solid walnut chest with riser Rare chest with riser. The ashlars and lozenges are carved in solid walnut panels. Sixteenth-century line of th...

Rustic hall bench in heavy and solid pine made by Fröseke, furniture maker in Sweden, 1970s. This piece is possible to use as both storage and seating.

De Sede DS47 Two-seater black heavy Buffalo leather Switzerland 1970 Rare beautiful DS47 sofa designed and produced by De Sede, Switzerland 1970. These heavy quality sofas are mad...

Antique chest in lacquered and painted poplar wood, richly decorated, with opening bench and shelf that can be raised (probably hiding a safe or something behind the wall against whi...

Beautiful pair of molded waterfall style benches designed by Charles Hollis Jones and manufactured by Hudson-Rissman. The benches are in excelle...

An extremely rare, rustic, hand carved walnut Spanish seven foot long bench with outstanding patina. Crafted during the eighteenth century Colonial period, featuring a shaped back rail with well carved ornamentation, over a gallery of hand-turned spindles, above the single board plank seat, rising on tri-trestle base. The magnificent antique hall or dining table bench is in great shape, solid/sturdy, full of character and Old World charm. Having the highly sought after rustic, worn, and distressed appearance that can only be achieved from centuries of age and use. In Spanish Hacienda...

18th century, pair of Italian Baroque lacquered and gilt wood benches This particular pair of baroque benches was made in Rome, Italy, in the second half of the 18th century. Their wooden structure is entirely sculpted, lacquered and gilded in Mecca. It consists of a seat with a profile moved from which depart two armrests characterized by arched elements, moved and culminating in curls. The effect of great movement is enhanced by the decorations of rocaille taste with volutes and leaves that surround them creating dynamism. The band under the seat, quadrangular and move, is decorated with rocaille elements and framed with reserve that creates curls in some points of connection. The six curved legs, characteristic of the Baroque era, are decorated with phytomorphic elements and end with a curly...

Rectangular brown leather top with brass tacking, raised on square section legs with box form stretcher. Estate of Douglas S Kramer. TV producer and art collector.

Sitting bench or side table in pine wood in the style of the French designer Charlotte Perriand. Made in France in the 1970s.

Mid century solid pine bench, made by Roland Wilhelmsson. This piece is stamped 1973, model Bamse. A great patina that shows a rich life in this vintage item.

Two, Solid cherrywood Country style benches. The benches have caned backs, fabric seats and is solid Cherrywood. The arms are turned and has a solid b...

A beautiful pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated wood and faux painted marble, storage benches. Each bench is raised by a straight base with a fine mottled border....

Solid wooden bench by important Brazilian Modernist figure Geraldo De Barros with original label attached. De Barros pursued his interest in adaptin...

Brass bench with rose imprinted leather.