Antique Long Original Painted Bench with Storage

Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and colorful floral motif along back. Hinged bench seat opens to reveal interior divided sto...

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...

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...

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...

This lovely bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with delicately carved details seen best in the close up photos. Turned finials and tapered legs add to th...

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...

An absolutely charming antique 1920s or earlier Hungarian or Eastern European storage bench with old sky and colbalt blue paint. The old painted blue finish has been sanded smooth, s...

An antique bench that has undergone several coats of paint in the past after the partial removal of which has resulted in this beautiful patina. The bench has newer hinges.

An Italian carved and hand-painted cassapanca (chest bench) from the early 20th century. This antique bench from Italy has an elaborately carved shapely pediment-style back, a scalloped skirt, and is presented on four cabriole legs. The seat has a hinged lid opening to reveal shallow storage within. This piece retains its original hand-painted finish, adorn in floral and foliate motifs, with a landscape featured at center back. This early 20th century Italian cassapanca bench...

An antique Indian window bench from the 19th century with internal storage space and carved geometric motifs alternating with slatted panels. Discover the captivating beauty of this ...

Really lovely faux painting on this pine bench that has ample storage underneath the seat. Bought in England. Great for a mudroom or hallway. Measure: arm height 35.5. #5630

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 flat panels. The legs are straight and the integral arms are only slightly scrolled and enclose another flat panel. The seat lifts to reveal a deep storage well, divided into two compartments. But the original finish is outstanding. The background is a deep oxblood on which black stripes are applied in such a pattern as to present as a stylized grain paint. Vertical here and horizontal there, laid straight or diagonally, or in arches. The five rectangular panels have the tromp l’oeil effect of being raised panels. These and the diamonds and “arrow heads” appear to be faux grain painted as a maple or some similar species. The overall effect is stunning and rare. This dealer purchased a Hungarian chest...