Anastasia penkki

I’ve always loved the look of carved gilt-wood furniture, and this bench’s base has that perfect flea-market patina. It’s surprisingly sturdy for its elegant silhouette, and the serpentine legs make it feel like a tiny sculpture in my foyer.

The serpentine legs give it such a graceful curve in person, way prettier than the photos suggested. I've got it at the foot of our bed and the upholstery feels substantial without being stiff.

The carved gilt-wood base is what sold me, it catches the light in a way photos really don't capture. Tucked it at the foot of our bed and the serpentine legs give the whole room a softer, more collected feel.