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Marvellous Vintage Folk Painted Marriage Bench
Ref: 4247
The intelligentsia in Budapest and Vienna discovered the folk culture of the Kaloteszeg at the end of the 19th century and collected textiles, folk music and furniture. There is a re-discovery of interest amongst middle-class Hungarians now and also in the UK, pieces like this are increasingly desired.
This bench would have been made in the first half of the 20th century and formed part of a marriage suite. There would have been a team of carpenters and the painter. Sometimes pieces were signed. What's good about this bench is it's less than 2m many are up to 250 and 300cm so this one is easier to accommodate. It's in very good condition - it would have been in the "clean room" and barely used.
Kaloteszeg early 20th cent.
H: 91cm (35.8in)
W: 197cm (77.6in)
D: 44.5cm (17.5in)
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