Pine and Oak Storage 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...

At almost ten feet long, this is quite the longest Hungarian box bench we have offered for sale. Beneath a curvilinear top rail and a straight bottom rail are four raised panels. T...

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...

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...

English oak settle hall bench, 18th c. This bench features scrolling foliate carved crest, over paneled back, curved arms on turned supports, removable seat cushion above hinged seat...

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...

Flemish oak carved settle in good condition with beautiful carvings, the panel with the sword and the fleurs-de-lis is a variation on the arms of Joan of Arc, Joan’s brothers were en...

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...

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 lift...