{"product_id":"antique-pine-hall-bench-with-drawer-ca-1870","title":"Antique Pine Hall Bench with Drawer | ca. 1870","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming 19th-century Continental pine hall settle or daybed, constructed in warm honey-toned pine and retaining a beautifully mellow, naturally aged surface. The long back and open arms incorporate a distinctive series of hand-cut shaped splats, giving the piece an appealing vernacular folk character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe generous bench seat is fitted with a custom upholstered cushion, while the substantial lower section pulls forward to expand the settle into a larger daybed or sleeping surface. When closed, the pull-out section integrates neatly beneath the seat, allowing the piece to function as a traditional hall bench or settee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe straightforward plank construction, squared legs, shaped splats and softly worn pine surface are characteristic of Northern European vernacular furniture, likely Scandinavian or Continental European. I would conservatively date it to the late 19th century, circa 1870–1900, unless construction details underneath suggest an earlier date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusually versatile antique with excellent decorative presence, equally suited to an entry hall, mudroom, guest room, children's room or country-house interior. The combination of sculptural folk detailing and convertible functionality makes it particularly appealing for contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLEVILLE HOME","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49413426086123,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/2843\/0571\/files\/coleville-home-antique-pine-hall-bench-with-drawer-3.jpg?v=1789525571","url":"https:\/\/colevillehome.com\/products\/antique-pine-hall-bench-with-drawer-ca-1870","provider":"COLEVILLE HOME","version":"1.0","type":"link"}