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Small Exceptional Swedish 'Fållbänk' Bench from the mid 17th Century

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Small Exceptional Swedish 'Fållbänk' Bench from the mid 17th Century Sometimes, you get the privilege of obtaining and, in a certain way, becoming a custodian of history. I am in love with this small "fållbänk" bench. Its simplicity, amazing patina, and history mark it as a one-of-a-kind historical artifact, as well as an aesthetic treasure. The thick, heavy pine wood has acquired a really smooth finish and patina that only the human hand and time can create. In the mid 1700s, only about a million people lived in Sweden. It is really rare to come across rural, primitive furniture from this era. Most people only had stools, benches, tables, and some wooden bowls. This piece is from a rural place in Dalarna, specifically in Rättvik region. Heigth: 58 cm/22.8 inch Depth: 30 cm/ 11.8 inch Width:113 cm/44.4 inch Seat Height: 39 cm/15.3 inch
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 44.49 in (113 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)Seat Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pine,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
    17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1650
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Farsta, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8178239952602

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