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Circa 1835-45 Swedish Painted Lift-Seat Storage Bench

$3,800
£2,872.33
€3,300.82
CA$5,291.48
A$5,886.55
CHF 3,085.80
MX$71,932.21
NOK 39,293.86
SEK 36,989.73
DKK 24,639.34
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Circa 1835-45 Swedish painted lift-seat storage bench. Classical period, grandly proportioned. Seat with lift top revealing compartmented storage. The oval panelled back provides a geometric relief to the boldly undulating Rococo crest rail. Scrolled, flat legs lift upward to scrolled arm supports over turned decorative stiles. Many layers of paints over the generations. Seat: 20" high. 73.75" x 20.5" x 43" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 73.75 in (187.33 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Seat Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1835-45
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Many layers of paints over the generations. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WS-1111stDibs: LU6458240638252

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