Superb Folk Painted Marriage Bench with Birds & Tree of Life

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 depicting flowers, Tree of Life motifs, and pairs of birds.

The vibrant colour scheme and intricate detailing evoke the appearance of traditional textile embroideries, giving the piece a wonderfully folk-art character. In good, solid, and clean condition, with attractive wear and patina consistent with age. Eastern Europe, circa 1890.