Antique Swedish rustic bench from the early 1800s. Freestanding bench for three to four people. The bench most likely originates from a church in northern Sweden around 1810 to 1820. Frame in solid pine made by hand with hand-carved wooden decorations in rococo style on the armrests. Paint with distress and patina. Minor traces of older blue paint, mainly on the armrests – see picture. Seat depth is 39 cm.