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Highly Decorative Black Painted Wood Bench #2 -- Folke Bensow Design

$2,450
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£1,866.53
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About the Item

Here's a very decorative bench in the style of Swedish designer, Folke Bensow (1886-1971). In fact, this bench seems to be made to similar specifications as the original model from 1925, only this bench is longer. (We have another Bensow-style bench listed that is smaller.) The original, bench 'Taburett Nr 1' was cast in metal. This bench is wood and painted to simulate weathered iron. The country of origin is unknown and the age appears to be from the 1970s. That said, this example came from a wealthy estate of a Fortune 500 CEO. In our research, we have not been able to find other examples of this bench in wood. Condition is very good--the painted finish has texture and almost has a waxed feel. Bensow's original metal bench of this style, which was shown at the 1925 Paris World Exhibition, is rare and highly valuable. Folke Bensow was a Swedish-born architect and furniture designer who worked and studied in both Stockholm and Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Attributed to:
    Folke Bensow (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Wood,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Minneapolis, MN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10007241870412

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