Scandinavian Baroque Painted Oak Box Settle Lift-Seat Bench antique settee 5 Height 31 inches

5 Height 31 inches

Note: wear to edges

mounted with a brass boss issuing two S-scroll

all painted with gilt paint

but wonderful

Scandinavian Baroque Painted Oak Box Settle Lift-Seat Bench antique settee 5 Height 31 inchesDETAILS This most unusual antique, 17th century bench was hand crafted by a very imaginative carpenter. This antique settle bench features a unique swinging door back and a box seat that opens to storage compartment under the seat. It displays some of old, painted details on carved designs. Most likely descended through the family as a wedding gift in 1742, but the bench is earlier. Note, also, the wonderful, hand forged iron hardware on the back and