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Antique Swedish Lift Top "Kökssoffa" Bench

About the Item

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 "kökssoffa" which translates to kitchen sofa. Top lifts up for storage and front of bench pulls forward to create a wider bed. Repairs on legs and seat top. Not all original. Paint is not original. Loss of paint on arms and throughout piece. Inside dimensions: 68.5x22.5 deep and when pulled out, 68.5x36 deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.75 in (95.89 cm)Width: 76.5 in (194.31 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Seat Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Pine
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th - early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Age appropriate wear, repairs to legs and seat.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #52-301stDibs: LU797838937332
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