Pine Storage Bench in Original Decorative Paint

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...

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...

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Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and colorful floral displays within painted panels in back and front. Hinged bench seat open...

Original hand painted black folk art pine bench with simple floral/vine folk art embellishments along the front and back; dated 1951. Unique to this bench is the narrow depth at onl...

Really lovely faux painting on this pine bench that has ample storage underneath the seat. Bought in England. Great for a mudroom or hallway. Measure: arm height 35.5. #5630

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...

An absolutely charming antique 1920s or earlier Hungarian or Eastern European storage bench with old sky and colbalt blue paint. The old painted blue finish has been sanded smooth, s...