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What is a backless bench called?
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A backless bench is called a form. It is mostly seen in courtrooms, school classrooms, and dining rooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary backless benches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Spanish Wooden Bench w/Arms & Back, Moorish Influenced Carving & Nicely Textured
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish carved wooden arm-bench with back from the mid 20th century. This vintage natural wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches
Materials
Wood
Oak Panel Back Settle
Located in Woodbury, CT
Four shaped panels comprise the back of this antique settle dating to the era of George III. The
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Benches
Materials
Oak
Pair of Villa Suvera Benches with Coat of Arms of the Lucchesi Palli Family
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
the back with corresponding grisaille paintings on canvas. The benches have a swivel base and are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Benches
Materials
Wood
English Pheasant & Retriever Carved Wood Hall Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-scale English wood-carved hall bench with high back from the mid 20th century. This vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century English Benches
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Hand-Crafted Wooden Bench, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade midcentury Danish modern wooden bench with a slightly higher seat than the average dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California
Located in Waalwijk, NL
or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat. The sofa's legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
