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1960s Handcrafted Stool - Rustic Folk Art with Handwoven Wool Seat, Norway
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Classic Style Mid-Century Norwegian Bench/Stool - Handcrafted Scandinavian Charm - Small Size Furniture
Add a touch of vintage Scandinavian elegance to your home with this one-of-a-kind bench or entryway seat from 1960s Telemark, Norway. Handcrafted from birchwood, beechwood, and pinewood, it features intricate hand-carved Rosemaling patterns and a handwoven wool seat in traditional Telemark style.
With its solid, heavy build (7.3 kg) and original condition, this bench is both durable and full of character. Perfect for mid-century modern, rustic, or Scandinavian interiors, it’s a functional and decorative piece that celebrates Norwegian heritage.
A unique blend of artistry and history, this bench is a stunning addition to any space.
Title: Piano Bench / Makeup Pouf / Stool/ Entryway Bench
Medium: Birchwood / European Beech wood and pine wood, Hand woven embroidery wool.
Style: Folk Art, Cabin / Farmhouse / Rustic / Country style
Production Year: ca. 1960 or earlier
Origin: Telemark, Norway
Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition, minor age-related traces.
Dimensions ca.:
--Sitting Height: 43 cm / 16.93 inches,
--Length: 57 cm/ 22.44 inches,
--Width: 34 cm / 13.39 inches.
Cabin / Farmhouse / Country Style / Scandinavian Folk Art
- Dimensions:Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s or earlier
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Skien, NO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10177243861242
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