Grain Painted Bench With Box Seat

Price: $6,250

Era: 19th century / 1800's

Country of Origin: United States

Materials: Finish > Painted, Technique > Wood Grain Paint, Wood

Condition: Age Appropriate Patina

Style: Decorating Style > American, Decorating Style > Rustic / Country Style, Folk Art, Period Furniture > Country Furniture (1690-1850)

Item description:
Painted Bench with Box Seat, Pennsylvania, ca 1840. Original grain painted details over mustard yellow, traces of red, on pine construction. 41” x 70” by 20” deep. Crested back rail over gallery with alternating diamond and baluster splats. The seat lifts to reveal a divided box. Retains original iron lock and escutcheon. From a German community in Pennsylvania.