Benches

A wonderfully authentic early English high-back tavern or farmhouse settle, with a strong presence. Remarkably, it remains in untouched condition and retains its original scumble paint, now beautifully mellowed and softly bleached by time.Constructed from elm, it features a thick single-plank seat and a...

A charming rustic country bench from the hilly, mountainous region of Bukovina in Eastern Romania. Constructed in pine with hardwood uprights, it features a beautifully scrubbed pine seat and retains its original green paint, showing lovely wear, patina, and untouched condition.The seat lifts to...

A superb example of a marriage bench from the Hungarian tribes of Central Eastern Transylvania—an area renowned for its richly painted furniture. This beautifully crafted piece combines both bed and box bench elements and is decorated throughout in the traditional manner, with hand-painted panels...

A superb and unusually long marriage bench, crafted by master carpenters and exquisitely hand-painted by a master painter in the traditional Hungarian folk style, mimicking embroidered textiles. Dated 1932, it was created to commemorate a wedding, likely commissioned by affluent Magyar families, as its...

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...

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...