Bench #1. This piano bench is cosmetically in pretty good shape although it does have a few surface scratches.

Bench #2. While very sturdy and well-made, this piano bench has considerable surface scratches and needs to be refinished.

Both benches have SOLD!

We recently picked up a couple of piano benches out of an old barn in southern Maine.

My husband John, a keyboardist, says both are surprisingly sturdy, as his experience has been that most end up with wobbly legs.

Bench #1 (in the pictures above) is slightly larger and cosmetically in better shape, although it does not appear to be of the same original quality as the second bench.

The second bench, which definitely could use being refinished, feels far more solid of the two, and has good plastic tips on the bottom of the legs to prevent marring of floors or rugs.  The mechanism to hold the seat upright to get into the storage compartment is a better quality one than the other bench has.

Both benches of course have the requisite storage compartment for music under the seat.

Dimensions:
… Bench #1: 28″W x 14″D x 22 1/2″H
… Bench #2: 25 1/4″W x 14 1/2″D x 22 1/2″ H

Condition: As shown in the pictures.  The second bench definitely needs to be refinished.
Prices:
… Bench #1: $20.00
… Bench #2: $20.00

#1 Opening Mechanism

#1 Leg

#1

#1 Leg

# 1 Surface

#1 Opened

#2 Plastic Protectors

#2 Opening mechanism

#2 Bench Leg

#2

#2 – Damage on surface

#2

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Main Location:  Heritage Collectibles at 189 Main Street, Lewiston  ME 04240.
Hours: During the holiday season, we’ll be open expanded hours – as much as our day jobs allow.  This week coming up those hours will be

Monday, Dec 21 – 10:00-1:15
Tuesday, Dec 22 – 10:00-12:15
Wednesday, Dec 23 – 9:00-12:00
Thursday, Dec 24 – 9:00-4:00

Our hours do unfortunately vary depending on the demands of our day jobs (Linda is a social worker, and John is the post press supervisor at the local newspaper), whether we are exhibiting at a show (rare nowadays), or are attending an auction we just don’t want to miss!  If you are coming from a distance, your best bet may be to call us first to make sure we’ll be there, or to make an appointment.  We do try to post our hours each day on the shop’s door, and on this blog.

Contact us:
Maine locations
… John: 207 713 0674 or JSnyder@regroupbiz.com
… Linda: 207 740 2247 or LSnyder@regroupbiz.com
Los Angeles location
… Jessamyn: 818 738 4713 0r JHopkins@regroupbiz.com
Generic Email
… HeritageCollectiblesMaine@gmail.com
Other Physical Locations:
… Papa’s Thrift Shop, 5 Park Street, Lewiston ME (just around the corner from our 189 Main Street location).  Papa’s is the thrift shop & wholesale division of Heritage Collectibles.  The thrift shop is generally open Mondays, 12-2, Fridays & Saturdays from 12-5.  Beginning in October, the hours for wholesale buyers (with valid state resellers certificate) will be the 1st & 3rd Mondays from 10 am -12 noon, and the 2nd Wednesday from 6-8 pm.  Contact Linda at 207 740 2247 FMI.
… Cabot Mill Antiques, Fort Andross, Brunswick  ME (display case #90).  Open 10-5, 7 days a week.
… Sherman Oaks Antiques Mall, Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles CA (display case #273)
Internet & Web-Based Locations:
… http://heritagecollectiblesmaine.com
… http://facebook.com/heritagecollectibles
… http://facebook.com/groups/heritagecollectibles
… http://twitter.com/heritagegifts
… http://pinterest.com/lindamsnyder/heritage-collectibles
… http://etsy.com/shop/HeritageCollectibles
… http://heritage-collectibles.fineartamerica.com
Upcoming Shows & Exhibits
… none scheduled at this time; we’re taking a breather!
Message re Our Products:
Most of the items we offer are vintage, antique or simply pre-owned.  Therefore, reasonable wear & tear is to be expected, and our items are sold as seen and as described in the photos and/or in person.
We try to describe any damage, nicks, blemishes or other problems of which we are aware in any and all of our listings, and always include plenty of clear photographs which are integral to the description, so please review them closely.
Also, please be aware that vintage and antique items are unlikely to be in factory condition, so if you aren’t used to buying antique or vintage items – and are in fact looking for a pristine, unused item – a new reproduction may be better suited for you.
We ordinarily do not “clean up” items because such cleaning may detract from their value.
We are specific and honest in our descriptions because we want happy buyers who will return and/or refer their friends!