{"title":"Benches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA handsome selection of antique benches sourced from the markets, brocantes, estates, and private ateliers of Provence — bringing together the finest French, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish antiques, imported by Drue Bohrer Antiques. Versatile and beautifully crafted, these pieces bring structure and elegance to entryways, bedrooms, and living spaces — when beauty was built to last.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"18th-century-swedish-gustavian-bench-whitewashed-grey-painted-finish","title":"18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench in Whitewashed Grey Painted Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully preserved 18th century Swedish Gustavian bench in a whitewashed grey painted finish — the hallmark palette of the Gustavian style, which emerged under King Gustav III following his transformative visit to Versailles and his desire to bring French neoclassicism to the Swedish court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench displays the restrained elegance characteristic of the Gustavian aesthetic: clean, architectural lines, gently tapered legs, and a spare decorative vocabulary that strips French neoclassicism of its excess and renders it something cooler, quieter, and distinctly Scandinavian. The whitewashed grey painted surface has developed a beautiful patina over centuries of use, with the soft, chalky quality that only genuine age can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and versatile piece — equally at home at the foot of a bed, in an entry hall, or as a statement accent in a living room. The Gustavian style has never gone out of fashion, and this bench brings with it the authenticity of an 18th century example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gustavian \/ Swedish neoclassical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted wood; whitewashed grey painted finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whitewashed grey painted surface; tapered legs; Gustavian neoclassical form\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51\" W × 15.25\" D × 17\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition; patina consistent with age and use\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drue Bohrer Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45107588268055,"sku":"DBA-014-C1","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/8049\/5895\/files\/18th-century-swedish-gustavian-bench-in-whitewashed-grey-painted-finish-3343219.jpg?v=1780469827"},{"product_id":"pair-early-20th-century-french-louis-xvi-style-benches-linen-upholstery","title":"Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Benches with Linen Upholstery","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb pair of early 20th century French benches in the Louis XVI manner, painted in a soft chalky white and upholstered in clean linen. The frames feature elegantly turned and lightly carved legs — the restrained neoclassical vocabulary of the Louis XVI period, with its characteristic emphasis on verticality, delicacy, and classical ornament. The generous length of each bench makes them exceptionally versatile and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed as a pair at the foot of a bed, flanking a fireplace, or set back-to-back in the center of a room, these benches bring an immediate sense of French elegance and quiet luxury. The white painted finish and neutral linen upholstery give them the effortless versatility to work in almost any interior — from a formal French salon to a relaxed Provençal bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Louis XVI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted wood; linen upholstery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned and carved legs; distressed white painted finish; sold as a pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73\" W × 20\" D × 18\" H each\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition; frames solid; upholstery professionally cleaned and presentable\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drue Bohrer Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45107609272343,"sku":"DBA-020-C1","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/8049\/5895\/files\/pair-of-early-20th-century-french-louis-xvi-style-benches-with-linen-upholstery-5269393.jpg?v=1780720627"},{"product_id":"french-provencal-painted-ladder-back-bench-real-straw-seat","title":"French Provençal Painted Ladder-Back Bench with Real Straw Seat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightful French Provençal bench in the double-chair or banc form, painted in a soft blue-white and fitted with a hand-woven real straw seat — the quintessential seating form of the farmhouses and bastides of the south of France. The ladder-back features three scalloped horizontal rails with a shaped crest rail above, a design that has remained essentially unchanged in Provence for centuries because it is both beautiful and supremely practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real straw seat is intact, its warm honey tone a perfect foil to the painted frame. This is a piece that brings immediate Provençal warmth and authenticity to a kitchen, entry hall, or garden room — the kind of honest, well-made country furniture that is increasingly difficult to find in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th–20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Provençal \/ Country\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern France (Provence)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted wood; hand-woven real straw seat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladder-back with scalloped rails; double-chair bench form; turned legs; blue-white painted finish; real straw seat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45\" W × 21\" D × 41\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition; frame solid; straw seat intact\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drue Bohrer Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45107609698327,"sku":"DBA-021-C1","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/8049\/5895\/files\/french-provencal-painted-ladder-back-bench-with-real-straw-seat-5385013.jpg?v=1780469827"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.druebohrerantiques.com\/collections\/benches.oembed","provider":"Drue Bohrer Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}