19th Century Scandinavian Blue Painted Pine Bench -
Kökssoffa Trundle Daybed
Item #: BNT2977 Our price: $2950.00 |
A wonderful and completely original Scandinavian painted pine kökssoffa dating to the mid-19th century. These traditional Swedish kitchen sofas served multiple purposes within the home, functioning as seating by day and expanding into a sleeping space for family members, guests, or household servants by night. What immediately captures the eye is the extraordinary surface. Decades of honest use have produced a beautifully worn patina, revealing layers of early paint in shades of Robin's Egg Blue over Seafoam Green.
The soft, timeworn finish simply cannot be duplicated and is one of the qualities collectors seek most in authentic Scandinavian painted furniture. The seat lifts to reveal useful storage beneath, while the front extends outward to create a trundle-style sleeping area.
Constructed using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, the bench remains sturdy and functional while retaining its historic character. Equally at home in a country kitchen, entry hall, lake home, cottage, or primitive-inspired interior, this kökssoffa brings warmth, history, and unmistakable Scandinavian charm to any setting.
Condition: Original painted surface with expected wear from age and use. Areas of paint loss, rubbing, and surface wear are consistent with a piece of this age and add greatly to its character and authenticity. Structurally sound and functioning as intended. Storage compartment and pull-out bed operate properly.
Measurements: Height: 37" Width: 79.5" Depth: 25.25"
A rare opportunity to acquire an authentic 19th-century Scandinavian kökssoffa with outstanding original paint and patina.
Local pickup or purchaser-arranged transportation required.
