{"product_id":"bench-12","title":"Early 20th Century Canadian Prairie Painted Pine Settle Bench, Attributed to Saskatchewan","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful early Canadian painted pine settle bench, circa 1900–1920, attributed to Saskatchewan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed in pine or similar softwood, the bench features a paneled back with a distinctive shaped and scalloped crest, open arms and a broad plank seat. The straightforward construction and restrained decorative treatment are characteristic of vernacular furniture made for everyday use in rural Western Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bench retains an exceptionally appealing old painted surface, now heavily worn through to the warm natural wood beneath. Areas of crackled paint, rubbing and uneven coloration have developed naturally through decades of use and give the piece tremendous character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly good piece of Canadian Prairie furniture with generous proportions at 67 inches wide. Ideal in an entry, mudroom, dining area or at a large farmhouse table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacquired from a prominent Canadian collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeat Height: 20\" Back Height: 39\" L: 67.5\" D: 18\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott Landon Antiques and Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527023825136,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/9591\/9261\/files\/DSC02174_0ef13b7c-cea5-4873-ab12-52a62258d5f6.jpg?v=1790208336","url":"https:\/\/www.scottlandonantiques.com\/products\/bench-12","provider":"Scott Landon Antiques and Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}