Painted Pine Box Bench or Settle

The rails and stiles of the back of this handsome storage bench create three frames, each with a trefoil (three leaf) stylized plant carving in the center. Similarly, one such carvin...

This lovely storage bench has a long flat back rail scalloped at the corners where it meets the scrolled top of the high arm each end. Two bold stiles divide the back into three comp...

This massive pine double storage bench has a long straight back rail with an applied crest about five inches high. The back rails and stiles frame two short flat panels, a pattern re...

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...

This useful five board shelf unit was designed to hold pots and pans, buckets, and other large vessels both empty and full. It needed sturdy construction so the top and bottom shelve...

What a pretty little Water Bench, also known as a Bucket Bench, used for storing vessels of all kinds. To help take the weight the shapely sides are fully mortised all the way throug...

Antique pine settle bench Size 59”w x 19”d x 30”h Solid and sturdy, great for an entry or any room. Solid pine in a medium brown stain, ori...

Traditional Swedish bench or settle with storage but in this case a much shorter version that the traditional bench. These type of benches were typically made and used on farms in m...

19th C painted Austrian settle bench. 1880. Seat height is 21". Dimensions 82 inches (208 cms) Wide 22 inches (56 cms) Deep 38 inches ...

Early 19th C Welsh painted pine box settle. 1820. Seat height is 18.5". Reference: 8220 Dimensions 61 inches (155 cms) Wide 16.5 inches (42 cms) Deep 54 inches (137 cms) High

Wonderful early Welsh pine country settle. Roomy storage, wonderful panels back and side, altogether charming.

A very decoratve carved and painted settle / bench with influences from the mediterranean. Early / Mid 20th Century.