Benches

An antique storage bench with rich historic character, showcasing layered remnants of old paint.Exceptionally solid and well-crafted, it features a spacious storage compartment beneath a lift-up seat. Originating in Central Europe around 1890, it was likely re-decorated in the 1930s—possibly as a cherished dowry...

A charming and slightly smaller-than-usual box bench, featuring traditional Saxon/German folk-painted details.Originating from Eastern Transylvania, this solid piece is crafted from thick timbers, offering great sturdiness and presence. The original paint shows a lovely patina, reflecting its age and history with quiet character.A distinctive...

A handsome and generously proportioned box settle (or box bench), retaining its original paint. Crafted from pine with robust hardwood uprights, this piece is exceptionally sturdy and remarkably clean for its age. Originating from Hungary, it dates to the late 19th century, around 1880.A...

Elegant Antique Box SettleCirca 1880, Northern EuropeThis elegant antique box settle features a timeless, classical design with a restrained yet graceful form. The gently swept armrests and simple, yet charming spindles on the back and sides contribute to its understated beauty. The entire seat...

19th Century Hungarian Box BenchCirca 1870, Central EuropeA truly remarkable example of 19th-century Hungarian craftsmanship, this box bench showcases an artful form with refined proportions. The seat lifts to reveal a generous storage compartment, while the entire piece is finished in a beautifully executed...

Here is a classic piece of Austro-Hungarian country furniture: an elegant bench in the Biedermeier or Neo-Classical style, dating back to the 19th century—a rare find today. Finished in navy blue, it reveals traces of original brown paint on the spindles, adding character and...

A charmingly petite, folk-painted marriage bench from the renowned Kalotaszeg region in Central Transylvania, circa 1960. Though unsigned, this piece is likely the work of Janos Gergely, a master painter active during this period. Traditionally, such benches were part of a furniture suite crafted...

A true showstopper, this exquisite double box lid bench was acquired over a decade ago in Székelyföld, a Hungarian ethnic region in Eastern Europe. Almost certainly crafted to commemorate a marriage, it features a powder blue background adorned with charming folk art floral decorations....

This rare antique marriage bench, dated 1900, features exquisite folk-painted floral details characteristic of Saxon folk art from Eastern Romania. In lovely condition, the bench has a multifunctional design: the seat lifts to reveal a storage box and it also pulls out to convert...