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19th Century Flint's Fine Furniture Edwardian Walnut Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century Flint's Fine Furniture Edwardian Walnut Bench in great antique condition
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Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Flint's Fine Furniture Edwardian Walnut Bench
19th Century Flint's Fine Furniture Edwardian Walnut Bench

19th Century Flint's Fine Furniture Edwardian Walnut Bench

H 20 in W 52 in D 12.25 in
18th Century Italian Arte Povera Pinewood Bench, Antique Seating Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th century Tuscan bench hand painted in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand crafted
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18th Century Italian Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

18th Century Italian Arte Povera Pinewood Bench, Antique Seating Furniture
18th Century Italian Arte Povera Pinewood Bench, Antique Seating Furniture

18th Century Italian Arte Povera Pinewood Bench, Antique Seating Furniture

H 39 in W 77 in D 18 in
Primitive Benches
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Benches France circa 1900 Slatted wood benches with weathered 94.5”L x 11.25”d x 18.75”h
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Early 1900s French Primitive Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Benches
Primitive Benches

Primitive Benches

H 94.5 in W 18 in D 11.25 in
Nuristan Bench
Located in Munich, DE
Bench from Nuristan Afghanistan/Swat Valley Pakistan, hand-carved cedar wood
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19th Century Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Cedar

Antique Nuristan Bench
Nuristan Bench

Nuristan Bench

H 33.08 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
Neoclassical Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual form of neoclassical bench that dates to the early 19th century. The original
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Neoclassical Bench
Neoclassical Bench

Neoclassical Bench

H 35 in W 57 in D 14 in
Spanish Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning antique bench! This piece dates to 19th century Spain, and the patina and
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1860s Spanish Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Spanish Bench
Spanish Bench

Spanish Bench

H 18 in W 71 in D 11.5 in
Edwardian Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple, diminutive Edwardian ironwork bench. The seat and backrest, both in beech, are supported
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Bench
Edwardian Bench

Edwardian Bench

H 32.29 in W 46.46 in D 15.36 in
Gillows Bench
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine regency design Grand Tour inspired mahogany bench/hall seat of elegant proportions. Almost
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19th Century British Regency Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gillows Bench
Gillows Bench

Gillows Bench

H 17.13 in W 39.38 in D 12.6 in
Italian Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Italian bench with carved legs and stretcher, recently reupholstered.
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19th Century Italian Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Antique Italian Bench
Italian Bench

Italian Bench

H 21 in W 35.75 in D 16 in
Gymnastic Bench
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A leather covered gymnastics bench on splayed, leather-clad, ebonized pine legs with patinated cast
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Gymnastic Bench
Gymnastic Bench

Gymnastic Bench

H 24 in W 64.5 in D 33 in
Thonet Bench
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
two Thonet benches from the late 1930's still unrestored. (the second one a little bit different
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1920s Austrian Modern Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bench
Thonet Bench

Thonet Bench

H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Iron Bench
Located in Houston, TX
to as "officers arms". This bench would be a timeless piece in any indoor or outdoor area to add the
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1850s French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Iron Bench
Iron Bench

Iron Bench

H 43 in W 67 in D 20 in
Rare Danish solid Teak Bench / Shoe Bench 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
1960s danish bench / shoe bench in teak and conical round steel legs. In very good quality. Denmark
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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Modern Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Steel

Rare Danish solid Teak Bench / Shoe Bench 1960s
Rare Danish solid Teak Bench / Shoe Bench 1960s

Rare Danish solid Teak Bench / Shoe Bench 1960s

H 12.6 in W 66.93 in D 9.65 in
Swiss alp bench
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp bench
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp bench
Swiss alp bench

Swiss alp bench

H 32.29 in W 63.78 in D 14.57 in
Arras Garden Bench
By Grassin à Arras
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique French wrought iron bench in a warm grey color, made by the renowned manufacturer Grassin
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1920s French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Arras Garden Bench
Arras Garden Bench

Arras Garden Bench

H 29.93 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in
French Bench Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic wood bench table from France circa 1900. This piece has been cleaned and waxed for its new
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Early 20th Century French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Bench Table
French Bench Table

French Bench Table

H 17 in W 69 in D 21 in
Neoclassical Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style bench. Severely handsome provincial neoclassical style dark stained wood bench
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Bench
Neoclassical Style Bench

Neoclassical Style Bench

H 38 in W 60 in D 21 in
Pair of Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three rustic wood benches, originally built for a boys school in late 19th century France. With
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1880s French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Benches
Pair of Benches

Pair of Benches

H 34.5 in W 55.5 in D 18 in
French Box Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming box bench of diminutive proportions in pine with remnants of white and pink paint on the
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

French Box Bench
French Box Bench

French Box Bench

H 82 in W 88 in D 54 in
1840 English Bench
Located in Pomona, CA
An English 1840 bench. Raised chamfered panels to the back. Dowl peg construction. Turned legs and
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

1840 English Bench
1840 English Bench

1840 English Bench

H 41.5 in W 75 in D 28 in
Antique Farm Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Antique farm bench, great patina.
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1920s American American Craftsman Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Farm Bench
Antique Farm Bench

Antique Farm Bench

H 18 in W 84 in D 11.5 in
French Park Bench
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Gorgeous French park bench that was recently restored in a brilliant green color. This bench is
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Early 20th Century French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Park Bench
French Park Bench

French Park Bench

H 32 in W 200 in D 29 in
Antique Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful antique newly upholstered bench! The fabric is a stunning green, crushed velvet material
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1890s French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Upholstered Bench
Antique Upholstered Bench

Antique Upholstered Bench

H 21 in W 43 in D 20 in
Upholstered English Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
Jazz things up with this antique newly upholstered bench! The fabric is a fun multi-colored jewel
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Early 1900s English Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Upholstered English Bench
Upholstered English Bench

Upholstered English Bench

H 19.5 in W 32 in D 17 in
Old Bench 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Old wooden bench made around 1890. With a light brown color and a great patina. The uneven shape
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1890s French Rustic Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Wood

Old Bench 1890
Old Bench 1890

Old Bench 1890

H 16.93 in W 92.92 in D 10.24 in
Slatted Bobbin Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A long low luggage bench with flat slatted top over six bobbin legs joined by bobbin turned double
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Early 1900s English Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Slatted Bobbin Bench
Slatted Bobbin Bench

Slatted Bobbin Bench

H 15 in W 39 in D 14 in
Newly Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This bench is the perfect way to add dynamic touch to your space! The antique frames have been
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1920s French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered Bench
Newly Upholstered Bench

Newly Upholstered Bench

H 21 in W 24 in D 20 in
Carved Oak Bench
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak bench the headed finials above carved backrests with scrolling details above planked seat
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Early 20th Century British Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Oak

Carved Oak Bench
Carved Oak Bench

Carved Oak Bench

H 34.5 in W 44 in D 23 in
Antique Hall Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique antique hall bench with a seat area of 72"x 21" x 51.5", seat height of 20.25", and
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Early 20th Century Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Antique Hall Bench
Antique Hall Bench

Antique Hall Bench

H 74.5 in W 81 in D 24.5 in
A Contemporary Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique upholstered bench is built on an antique Chinese Kwang chest. The chest dates to the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Elm

A Contemporary Bench
A Contemporary Bench

A Contemporary Bench

H 18 in W 52 in D 18 in
Austrian Box Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th C Austrian original painted box bench. 1840 Seat height - 19.5" (50cms
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19th Century Austrian Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Pine

Austrian Box Bench
Austrian Box Bench

Austrian Box Bench

H 38 in W 77.5 in D 19 in
English Tavern Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful little original painted tavern bench, 1840. Dimensions 41 inches (104 cms) wide 21
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Pine

English Tavern Bench
English Tavern Bench

English Tavern Bench

H 37.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
Neoclassic Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French neoclassic style mahogany bench with open back. Measurements: Long: 61" Deep
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Early 1900s French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassic Style Bench
Neoclassic Style Bench

Neoclassic Style Bench

H 32.5 in W 61 in D 14 in
Hand Forged Metal & Wood Garden Bench rustic Seat Furniture Antiques Dealer LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large 19th century Art Nouveau hand forged metal and wood slats garden bench. This rustic antique
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Metal, Iron

Hand Forged Metal & Wood Garden Bench rustic Seat Furniture Antiques Dealer LA
Hand Forged Metal & Wood Garden Bench rustic Seat Furniture Antiques Dealer LA

Hand Forged Metal & Wood Garden Bench rustic Seat Furniture Antiques Dealer LA

H 34.5 in W 59 in D 21 in
American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed
Located in Buchanan, MI
American tiger maple bench, great for hall way bench or bench at foot of bed. Seat height could be
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Birdseye Maple

American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed
American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed

American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed

H 29 in W 73 in D 23 in
Primitive Scandinavian Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful primitive original grey paint Scandinavian bench, 1840. Height to the seat is 19.5
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Primitive Scandinavian Bench
Primitive Scandinavian Bench

Primitive Scandinavian Bench

H 40 in W 90.5 in D 20 in
English Marquetry Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
The front rail and top crest of this English marquetry bench have serpentine shapes. The crest
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1870s English Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Fabric, Boxwood, Mahogany

English Marquetry Bench
English Marquetry Bench

English Marquetry Bench

H 34 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
Biedermeier Piano Bench
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique piano bench with internal compartment for music sheet storage. The perfect
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1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Piano Bench
Biedermeier Piano Bench

Biedermeier Piano Bench

H 18.5 in W 26 in D 14 in
Jacobean Oak Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular seat with frieze carved with carved lunettes. Turned legs joining a box form stretcher.
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1680s English Jacobean Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Oak Bench
Jacobean Oak Bench

Jacobean Oak Bench

H 20.13 in W 42 in D 10.25 in
Antique Swedish Bench
Located in Westport, CT
Reupholstered in Robert Kime fabric
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1890s Swedish Gustavian Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Swedish Bench
Antique Swedish Bench

Antique Swedish Bench

H 35 in W 90.5 in D 27.5 in
Regency Ebonized Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular upholstered seat. [used fabric]. With splayed legs and curved stretchers.
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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Fruitwood

Regency Ebonized Bench
Regency Ebonized Bench

Regency Ebonized Bench

H 16.5 in W 20.75 in D 13.5 in
Regency Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful elegant form with a rectangular shape seat and curved back with scrolled reeded arms. Loose cushion seat raised on saber legs with cup casters. Great color and patina. A gr...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Bench
Regency Mahogany Bench

Regency Mahogany Bench

H 20.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
Jacobean Oak Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular seat over a carved frieze and raised on turned legs joining a box stretcher. Block feet.
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1680s English Jacobean Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Oak Bench
Jacobean Oak Bench

Jacobean Oak Bench

H 20.75 in W 44.5 in D 11.88 in
Flemish Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with octagonal sides, turned legs and detailed X form turned stretcher.
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1690s French Baroque Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Flemish Walnut Bench
Flemish Walnut Bench

Flemish Walnut Bench

H 20.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Regency Hope Bench
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved and gilded window seat in the English Regency style. The upholstered and gently curved moulded ends are decorated with carved paterae and rest on Greek key pattern carved ra...
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18th Century European Regency Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Regency Hope Bench
Regency Hope Bench

Regency Hope Bench

H 29.14 in W 66.15 in D 20.08 in
Biedermeier Fruitwood Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With tall scrolled sides with turned rails, upholstered seat raised on curule form legs.
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1830s European Biedermeier Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Biedermeier Fruitwood Bench
Biedermeier Fruitwood Bench

Biedermeier Fruitwood Bench

H 26 in W 24.63 in D 15.25 in
Regency Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with needlepoint seat, raised on bamboo turned legs. Estate of Martin Feldstein.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Bench
Regency Mahogany Bench

Regency Mahogany Bench

H 19 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Belgian Banquette / Bench
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This beautiful Belgian banquette perfectly resembles the Belgian style in all its subtle beauty. The quality paint job gives this banquette a treu antique appearance. Upholstered wit...
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18th Century Belgian Gustavian Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Linen

Belgian Banquette / Bench
Belgian Banquette / Bench

Belgian Banquette / Bench

H 16.54 in W 33.47 in D 21.66 in
Monastery Benches circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Monastery Benches France circa 1880 Primitive Trestle benches with stretchers and weathered surface
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1880s French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Monastery Benches circa 1880
Monastery Benches circa 1880

Monastery Benches circa 1880

H 21 in W 11.25 in D 15.5 in
Bentwood Bench , France, 1890
By Cambier Freres
Located in London, GB
Substantial and comfortable bentwood bench, the seat with a pattern of pierced boxes, the back with
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1890s French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Bench , France, 1890
Bentwood Bench , France, 1890

Bentwood Bench , France, 1890

H 40.16 in W 68.9 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Antique Benches
Located in Lymington, GB
A pair of antique benches, or forms - one 18th century, the other later. Of rich, golden color and
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1790s Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Benches
Pair of Antique Benches

Pair of Antique Benches

H 19 in W 10 in D 90 in
19th Century Rustic Bench
Located in Pomona, CA
19th-century European rustic bench with storage.
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1850s European Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Bench
19th Century Rustic Bench

19th Century Rustic Bench

H 38 in W 71 in D 20 in
decorative antique wooden bench
Located in Hamburg, DE
decorative antique wooden bench Step into the past with our handcrafted light-toned wooden bench, a
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

decorative antique wooden bench
decorative antique wooden bench

decorative antique wooden bench

H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Antique English Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautifully Upholstered English bench the fabric is an off white or slight cream. The
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Early 1900s English Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique English Upholstered Bench
Antique English Upholstered Bench

Antique English Upholstered Bench

H 19 in W 44 in D 17 in
French Primitive Curved Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
A charming French antique bench. Primitive in style and long with a gentle curve, it stands on five
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Primitive Curved Bench
French Primitive Curved Bench

French Primitive Curved Bench

H 21 in W 90 in D 27 in
Antique Upholstered English Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique English bench! Newly reupholstered, this bench is in stunning condition
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Early 1900s English Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Upholstered English Bench
Antique Upholstered English Bench

Antique Upholstered English Bench

H 17.5 in W 47 in D 19 in
Antique Walnut Leather Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful walnut studded bench with turned legs and casters. This chesterfield bench has been newly
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19th Century British Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut Leather Bench
Antique Walnut Leather Bench

Antique Walnut Leather Bench

H 19 in W 46.5 in D 19 in
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the green paint has been
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s

H 39.38 in W 69.69 in D 20.48 in
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the black paint has been
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s

H 39.77 in W 72.84 in D 20.48 in
19th Century French Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique French bench! This piece dates to the 19th century and wears its age
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1850s French Antique Benches Benches Antique Furniture

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Hardwood

19th Century French Bench
19th Century French Bench

19th Century French Bench

H 38 in W 75 in D 23 in
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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