Delightful pine bench from the European countryside. The black paint was added later and has been naturally worn and distressed in areas revealing the natural pine below. Restored, Seat Height: 19"

This exceptional Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee has fluted carved details along slat back, sides and skirt, all raised on tapered fluted feet. Seat Height: 20" 

This lovely 6' long bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with it's fluted carved skirt and back all resting on turned fluted legs. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of antique white and lightly distressed.

Highly carved oak high back bench. Three panels along the back portray pub scenes, while lions, heads, and carved flourishes are seen throughout the rest. Seat Height:18.75" 

Elegant lines define this long Gustavian settee with graceful curved arms, carved skirt and turned fluted legs. Gray layered painted finish is lightly distressed, complimenting the carved accents.

Original hand painted pine bench with brick red/brown faux wood background & simple blue folk art motif along the front and back panels. The bench seat opens to reveal interior storage. Bottom section can be pulled forward as well.

Original hand painted folk art pine bench with traditional brown faux wood background and colorful floral motif. Back has 3 decorative spindles, slightly curved armrests and hinged bench seat revealing interior storage. Seat Height: 20.75" 

This exceptional Gustavian bench is a special find. Note the original pale gray painted finish (with blue undertones) with decorative finials and carved bow in teal blue/green. The finials, feet, and decorative carved details of the back are all original.

This exceptional Gustavian bench is a special find. Note the original pale gray painted finish, now scraped down revealing a warm aged patina reflecting the age & grace of this lovely pine bench. Seat removable to reveal storage below. Seat Height: 20.5" 

Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and colorful floral motif. Back has 3 decorative spindles, slightly curved armrests and hinged bench seat revealing interior storage. Seat Height: 20.75"

This original hand painted Swedish pine bench displays a brick red/brown faux wood background and simple folk art motif along the front panel and back. The bench seat opens/is removeable to reveal interior storage. Seat Height: 18.5" 

Rustic Swedish country bench loaded with aged character and soft weathered patina, original brick red paint remains on front and back panels. Restored, sanded strong and stable. Ready to be used and enjoyed. 

The thick top of this rustic 3' bench is covered in scrapes, gouges, nicks, stains, knots and old cracks acquired with over 100 years of use. The top is a single slab of wood with traditional splay peg legs creating the stable base.

The distinctive Norwegian carving along this high back bench and pair of armchairs is made more dramatic with the colorful painted details and dragon heads at the end of each arm.

This elegant Gustavian sofa or settee has an antique white painted finish, exquisitely curved arm rests and fluted turned feet.
Seat Height: 14.75" 

This exceptional Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee has fluted carving along slat back and sides, all raised on tapered fluted feet. Restored, this settee is solid, stable and ready to be used and enjoyed.
Seat Height: 18.25" 

This lovely lines of this Swedish Empire style bench are accented with lovely carved details along the skirt and clean lines of the eight legs. Restored, this settee is solid, stable and ready to be upholstered. Seat Height: 18.5"

This lovely long bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with it's delicately carved spindles, decoratively carved skirt and back all resting on turned fluted feet. Seat height: 20" 

Original hand painted bench; hinged seat opens to reveal interior storage. Bottom section can be pulled forward as well. Restored, cleaned and waxed, this bench is ready to use and enjoy. Dated 1817.

This beautiful rococo sofa is a special find, reflecting graceful country living in Sweden during the early 1800's. Note the soft, dove gray paint gently distressed over generations of use. The delicate carving & cabriolet feet add a romantic touch to this deep seated bench.

Painted white with gold accents, this antique Gustavian bench has a removeable cushion seat and open back. Architectural elements such as turned spindles create the sides and carved panels along the front add to the visual intrigue of this captivating bench.

The gentle curves seen throughout this settee bench are reflective of Sweden's love of Rococo styling. Curved backs, cabriolet legs, wavy stretcher and carved details all combine for a romantic look to this chair back settee.

Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays exceptional traditional faux wood background and colorful floral displays. Note the carved birds & spindles that add a touch of whimsy to the back. Dated 1933 on front center. Seat Height 22"

Original hand painted folk art pine bench displays traditional brown faux wood background and colorful floral motif along back. Hinged bench seat opens to reveal interior divided storage. 
Seat Height: 19.5"

This delightful bench still maintains its original blue paint with a whimsical array of flowers and flourishes in the traditional folk art style of the era. The exuberant painting style from turn of the century Romania till brings joy today.

The appeal of this rustic bench at just under 4' long comes from the thick hard wood top that originally served as a work table, resting on strong squared peg legs. Bench top depth: 14.25"
Leg depth: 17" max (varies slightly).

Handsome mahogany high back sofa and carved decorative accents. The dramatic high back is upholstered in dark brown vintage leather. Classic tufted style with deep padding and self covered buttons with nail head trim.

Antique birch bench sofa in the classic Karl Johan style with upholstered seat and beautifully curved sides and applied carving on the back and arms. The stunning birch comes alive in this elegant sofa from Sweden. 

 

This stunning mahogany sofa still maintains the beautiful, hand-carved floral inlay that sets it apart from other antique settees. The carved floral and leaf motifs are delicate, adding a romantic touch to this elegant sofa, while the accent at the feet add a dramatic flair. 

The Biedermeier period was famous for the creation of dramatic sofas, such as this original settee seen here. The large, arched back is complimented by the impressive arms, which visually seem to spiral outward from the carved, floral medallion into the applied carving of leaves.

Stately and substancial, this birch sofa originated from northern Germany or Denmark  when the Biedermeier period dominated the interior design fashion of the era, and remains a classic style today. This sofa boasts large, scrolled arms which create the dramatic sides of the bench.

Enhanced with flame birch veneers that make the wood come alive, this Swedish sofa features fine inlay, arms exceptionally carved creating a ram's head cornucopia, and removeable baluster pillow cushion.

 

The simple classic lines and black columns add a refined touch to this handsome set of Biedermeier period loveseat, two arm chairs, coffee table and accent stool. The seats may easily be re-upholstered with modern fabric.

The baroque styling is revealed in the high relief carving of these cathedral chairs. The tall back and sides allowed for privacy, while in this example the two seats are joined together almost as a bench, likely for two affluent family members to share.

 

Italian oak bench with upholstered seat, carved with remarkable details in relief. The back rest is embellished with a number of carved motifs from ribbons, flowers and masks to pairs of human figures.  The rich, caramel colored oak shows through the black finish adding to the deep patina. 

Antique storage bench from Sweden, circa 1840-1860, with white paint. The padded seat lifts off and the base pulls out to expand the space inside. Originally this was used to store a mattress and used as an extra bed.