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Figures Bench
By Michael Javidi
Located in Greenport, NY
The Figures Bench is a 7-foot bench with a 16” deep seat and 16” height. The default top and base are burnt ash but can be optioned out at additional cost. The piece comes from the ...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Wood, Ash

Figures Bench
Figures Bench
H 16 in W 84 in D 16 in
6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in White Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

5' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

5' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in White Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
This assemblage of three chairs into a settee with bentwood arms was custom ordered by Stephens Financial for their office in Michigan. New upholstery may be desired.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Ash, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee
H 37 in W 68.5 in D 20.75 in
Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in White Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Hand-Turned Sculptural Bench in Solid Ebonized Ash by Mark Leblanc, c. 2000s
Located in Deland, FL
Introduce your home to a touch of organic elegance with this one-of-a-kind, sculptural bench hand-made and hand-turned by Mark LeBlanc. Masterfully crafted from a rare and intentiona...
Category

Early 2000s American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

White Oak framed MORESBY Bench with custom upholstered seat
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The seventh installment of the MORESBY collection, this bench is sure to be a conversation piece in any space. The MORESBY Bench is constructed of solid wood, with a plush cushion pl...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak, Walnut

60" Woven Leather Bench in Ebonized Ash and Black Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced in 2016, the Woven Leather Collection is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Ash

44" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Judy Smilow and officially reintroduced in 2013. This collection’s handwoven seating and han...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rush, Ash

44" Woven Leather Bench in Ebonized Ash and Black Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced in 2016, the Woven Leather Collection is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Ash

Iris Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Iris Bench is beautifully constructed with a silhouette that is simple, timeless, and sleek. Topped with a cushion to provide additional texture and softness to the piece. Sta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Velvet, Linen, Mohair

Iris Bench
Iris Bench
H 17 in W 16 in D 60 in
Pillar Bench by Evan Segota
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crafted ash wood bench by local Los Angeles artist Evan Segota. This stool features six turned legs and an oval seat with removable Naugahyde cushion. The bottom of the cushion ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Pillar Bench by Evan Segota
Pillar Bench by Evan Segota
H 16 in W 35.5 in D 11.5 in
Bench No. 66
By Peter Sandback
Located in Harrisville, NH
Designed and created by artist Peter Sandback. Built one at a time, by hand in Peter Sandback's New Hampshire shop.
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Bench No. 66
Bench No. 66
H 17 in W 70 in D 16 in
Fjoon Entryway Bench/Settee, Hardwood Walnut and Leather, Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
The Fjoon (pr. fyoon) collection rose out of a multi-year obsession with high end upholstery as well as an infatuation with wood joinery and principles of chair strength from the bro...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

Fjoon Entryway Bench/Settee, Hardwood Charcoal Ash and Wool, Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
The Fjoon (Pair. fyoon) collection rose out of a multi-year obsession with high end upholstery as well as an infatuation with wood joinery and principles of chair strength from the b...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

Custom Mid-Century Modern Style Rattan Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CF signature, Mid-Century Modern style, bench features a solid walnut and ashwood frame with handwoven rattan seat, custom made in Brooklyn by cityFoundry. The bench slopes from 18 -...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Ash, Walnut

Nostromo Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nostromo Bench is a monolithic solid wood slab top anchored by a large sculpted rectangular base and round column. This statement piece features an integrated chess/ checkerboard...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Walnut, Oak

Nostromo Bench
Nostromo Bench
H 19.75 in W 108 in D 15 in
Rya Bench Wood and Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug
By Foreign National
Located in New York, NY
Rya Bench is a wood bench topped with shaggy wall tapestry scavenged from your parents’ seventies rec room. The one-of-a-kind deep pile top provides new purpose, comfort and texture....
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Ash

Sulaco Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sulaco bench is a study in shape, function and form. With all radiused edges and spatial reveal details this bench immediately refines the solid wood form. The ideal piece that p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Walnut, Oak

Sulaco Bench
Sulaco Bench
H 17 in W 60 in D 16 in
Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend bench by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 122 (4´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm Materials: Charcoal ash. Other width dimensions available: 122, 152,4 and 182,9 cm Wood opti...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
H 30.01 in W 18 in D 48.04 in
Ash Oxbend Bench 6´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend Bench 6´ by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 182,9 (6´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm Materials: Charcoal ash. Other width dimensions available: 122, 152,4 and 182,9 cm Wood...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Oxbend Bench 6´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Ash Oxbend Bench 6´ by Fernweh Woodworking
H 30.01 in W 72.01 in D 18 in
Custom Midcentury Style Modern Woven Rush Benches
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom, Mid-Century Modern style benches feature walnut and ash tapered legs with woven rush seat, made in Brooklyn, NY by City Foundry. The benches are available in 24 inch, 36 inch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rush, Ash, Walnut

White Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
White Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 122 (4´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm Materials: White ash. Other width dimensions available: 122, 152,4 and 182,9 cm Wood option...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 152.4 (5´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm Materials: Charcoal ash. Other width dimensions available: 122, 152,4 and 182,9 cm Wood opt...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
H 76.2 in W 152.4 in D 45.7 in
The Double Bucket Stool in Solid Ash with Bentwood Handle
By Yvonne Mouser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Where would this sturdy seat that doubles as a small coffee table or side table fit in your living space, bedroom, or entryway? If you’re not sure, that’s just fine because this piec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Caitlin Bench by Mark Levin
By Mark Levin
Located in Albuquerque, NM
WHERE "THE THINKER" WOULD PREFER TO SIT The Caitlin Bench is from Mark Levin's Profile Series and is named after the Romanian violinist Caitlin de Ville. As is her music, the Caitli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Caitlin Bench by Mark Levin
Caitlin Bench by Mark Levin
H 31.5 in W 45 in D 12.5 in
Modern Geometric Handmade Hardwood Walnut Bench
By Donald Judd, Poul Kjærholm, Figure Ground, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Isometric bench is a an optical illusion. It stands on three legs slightly angled; when you experience it, your sense of perspective is questioned. Paying homage to Aldo Rossi’s ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Brayton International Black Leather Bench
By Brayton International
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Brayton International black leather bench. circa 1970s. Black leather upholstery on ebonized ash frame and chrome legs. Measures: 83" x 28" x 15" Made in USA.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Ash

Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles. Constructed from sustainable blackened ash, the settee ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Wood, Ash

Basso Customizable Metal and Leather Bench or Daybed Handmade by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in blackened steel, brushed stainless, natural walnut, and black leather. at 20” wide x 18” high x 60” long also shown with natural ash legs in various dimensions The BASS...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Lilliana Wood Bench in Whitewashed Ash by New York Heartwoods
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
New York Heartwoods' whitewashed ash trestle-style Lilliana Bench features Mid-Century Modern design influences and traditional joinery techniques. Its clean lines and timeless desig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Ash

60" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Judy Smilow and officially reintroduced in 2013. This collection’s handwoven seating and han...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rush, Ash

Oslo Bench in Ash by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Whether at the end of your bed, next to shoes at the door, or seating several at your dining table, this clean modern design was made with versatility in mind. Featuring our signatur...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Oslo Bench in Ash by Studio Moe
Oslo Bench in Ash by Studio Moe
H 18 in W 52 in D 11.5 in
Dish Solid Wood Contemporary Sculptural Carved Bench Coffee Console Table Black
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Taking inspiration from hand-carved African stools, a solid wood tabletop with a sloping underbelly is created with a little help from technology. A CNC router is used to cut away th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Nº 102 Bench by Amee Allsop
By Ameé Allsop
Located in East Hampton, NY
This piece quietly challenges the archetype of a bench with the unexpected proportion of the legs and hidden detailing. A single plane effortlessly floats across the legs. A continua...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Oak, Ash

Nº 102 Bench by Amee Allsop
Nº 102 Bench by Amee Allsop
H 18 in W 78 in D 16 in
Black Ash wood Bench with Brushed Brass Inlay "Montcalm Bench"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The Montcalm Bench is made of charred black ashwood and brushed brass. The brass accent is used to contrast the dark tone of the ash and add elegance and style to the bench. The armr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Untitled Waxed Ash Sculptural Bench by Christopher Norman
By Christopher Norman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This series by Los Angeles–based artist Christopher Norman explores the traits of molded forms executed in exceptional woods. The mass and the scale of the curves are unusual while b...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Basso Customizable Metal and Leather Bench or Daybed Handmade by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
shown at various dimensions and finishes blackened steel, brushed stainless, and black leather with natural ash and natural walnut legs standard (60-52” wide x 24-18” deep x 18” t...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
By Phaedo
Located in London, GB
The Cantilever Bench is a simplified form that blends rationality with functionality. Originally envisioned as an entryway piece, the shelf below provides a practical means of stora...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
H 35 in W 84 in D 18 in
Cantilever Arm Bench by Phaedo
By Phaedo
Located in London, GB
The Cantilever Bench is a simplified form that blends rationality with functionality. Originally envisioned as an entryway piece, the shelf below provides a practical means of stora...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Cantilever Arm Bench by Phaedo
Cantilever Arm Bench by Phaedo
H 35 in W 84 in D 18 in
Contemporary Wood Range Bench in White Oak by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Range bench adopts the same visually light weight structure and inviting round details as the Range table, while providing a wide, stabile seating surface for multiple people. T...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Konekt Rib Bench with Wood, Leather, Polished Brass and COM
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the rib of a whale, our Rib Bench features curved lines that are graceful, solid and strong. The bench features solid brass rods and sabots, and is complemented by the ar...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Brass

St. Charles Bench, Tropical by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Bleached or blackened ash veneer with solid ash and optional inset marble, flat waterborne finish. 3/4” length or fully upholstered cushion and bolster. Tropical fabric ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

St. Charles Bench, Tropical by Volk
St. Charles Bench, Tropical by Volk
H 15.5 in W 52 in D 22 in
Giacomo Bench, Ebonized Ash with Handwoven Black Danish Cord
By Michael Yates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bench with subtle curves (shown in ebonized ash) with a woven Danish cord seat, perfect for use in the bedroom, hallway, living space or kitchen. Measures 59”.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Papercord, Ash

Organic Hand Carved and White Washed Cedar Bench by Casey McCafferty
By Casey McCafferty
Located in Fair Lawn, NJ
Organic hand carved sculptural Bench in White washed Cedar. Made in the USA by Casey McCafferty. 016 series sculpted from Cedar Pictures shown of this sculptural piece are a d...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

"Bench" from the Catenary Collection by Studio Craft Artist Adam Zimmerman.
By Zimmerman Workshop, Adam Zimmerman
Located in Bellport, NY
Fine works by Studio Craft artist Adam Zimmerman, "Ben from the Catenary Collection, shown in white ash wood, click through for more color options. Price shown for ash wood, alternat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Ash

Synthesis Bench, Custom, Handmade from Locally-Harvested Wood in the USA
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The synthesis bench emphasizes light and shadow through its seamless composition of 136 individually cut and hand finished pieces of solid hardwood. No joints or hardware are exposed...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Synthesis Bench, Custom, Handmade from Locally-Harvested Wood in the USA
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The Synthesis bench emphasizes light and shadow through its seamless composition of 136 individually cut and hand finished pieces of solid hardwood. No joints or hardware are exposed...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut, Ash

Studio Furniture Ash and Walnut Hand Carved and Joined Modernist Style Bench
By Bruce M. Schuettinger, Mosart, Inc.
Located in New Market, MD
The bench was designed to honor the Ash trees that were cut down and saved by The College Of Brockport. The trees were then cut into lumber, and dried. The bench was commissioned pie...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Long Walnut Bench by Tinatin Kilaberidze
By Tinatin Kilaberidze
Located in New York, NY
Created by designer Tinatin Kilaberidze for Valerie Goodman Gallery. A spectacular bench in walnut, maple and ash beautifully crafted with mortise and tenon joints. Covered with Mer...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Solid Wood Contemporary Bench in Walnut by Bellboy
By Bellboy, Mat Driscoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary bench is constructed of solid wood and made to order in our Brooklyn studio. Pictured in (darkened) walnut, the yarrow bench is accented with lap joint aprons and e...
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Benches

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Peg Woodworking Satet Bench
By Peg Woodworking
Located in New York, NY
The Satet bench is made from coopered ash hardwood with grain matched detailing. The handwoven cotton cord waterfalls over the faceted frame and pierces in creating a subtle textual ...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Cord

Peg Woodworking Satet Bench
Peg Woodworking Satet Bench
H 16 in W 54 in D 14 in
DS-20 Divan, Modern Ash Hardwood, Full Grain Leather, Polished Aluminum Daybed
By Martin Forster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-20 Divan has a hand formed frame composed of North American Ash, mirror-polished aluminum fittings, and a machined Birch undercarriage. Its supple aniline leather upholstery b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

2CV Ottoman, Modern Ash Hardwood, Full Grain Leather, Polished Aluminum Pouf
By Martin Forster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 2CV ottoman has a hand formed frame composed of North American ash, mirror-polished aluminum fittings, and a machined birch undercarriage. Its supple aniline leather upholstery b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Hamilton Holmes Shoreman’s Bench
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in New York, NY
Shoreman’s bench. The flagship product of the Hamilton Holmes studio--the Shoreman's bench (formerly Danish cord bench)--has been exhibited and is sold in finer showrooms in Toront...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Ash, Cord

Hamilton Holmes Shoreman’s Bench
Hamilton Holmes Shoreman’s Bench
H 19 in W 50 in D 17 in
Solid Wood Dining Room Bench in Dark Walnut, by BELLBOY
By Bellboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary bench is constructed of solid wood and made to order in our Brooklyn studio. Pictured in (darkened) walnut, the YARROW Bench is accented with lap joint aprons and e...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Futatsu Bench or Organic Modern Reclaimed Wood Bench
By Andre Joyau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two mirror image curved benches permitting right and left seating in front of a fire place or a corner of a room. Can be purchased as a set or individual bench. The combination of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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American Ash Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of american ash benches for sale on 1stDibs. We have 10 antique and vintage american ash benches in-stock, while there are 42 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of american ash benches available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. American ash benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large american ash benches, so small american ash benches measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. American ash benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Harry Bertoia, Mel Smilow and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much are American Ash Benches?

Prices for american ash benches start at $699 and top out at $14,800 with the average selling for $3,384.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.