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Live Edge Wood Bench by Ambrozia, Oxidized Ambrosia Maple & Blackened Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
Our live edge entryway/ porches waterfall wood bench is handmade to order from hand selected high figured Ambrosia Maple slab. Our very unique wood oxidation process give a deep smok...
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Cut Steel

Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Amy bench is constructed of one and three quarter inch solid walnut on two solid maple pedestal bases. We use a high quality bees wax finish from Clapham's in British Columbia. T...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
H 18 in W 72 in D 16 in
Montgomery Woven Leather Bench 60in
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Bench by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / handwoven vegetable tanned leather seat / no VOC oil finish Dimensions: 18 H x 16 D x 60 W Wood: walnut, maple, blacken...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Maple, Leather

Mid Century Wood Platform Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic mid-century modern Platform Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller was produced circa 2020. This mid century modern classic was first designed by George Nelson in the 1...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Maple

NIMBUS Bench
Located in Vancouver, CA
Textural, organic seating. Reminiscent of the time you rested on a fallen tree while hiking, or perched on that boulder near the river just to listen for a while. Sculptural in eve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Benches

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash

NIMBUS Bench
NIMBUS Bench
H 18 in W 84 in D 18 in
Santa Rosa Bench in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Santa Rosa bench is a simple piece of seating for the well appointed interior. Its clean lines, hand turned base, and wedged through tenons amount to a design that is at home in ...
Category

2010s American Shaker Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Santa Rosa Bench in Walnut
Santa Rosa Bench in Walnut
H 18 in W 14 in D 48 in
Walnut Ball Foot Bench with Saddle Shaped Seat - Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern, organic style bench with ball / sphere feet of solid walnut. Saddle shaped seat and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density foam. Upholstered with "elep...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut, Beads

Doric Bench in Cerused White Oak and White Linen
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient columns found around the wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple

Alalunga Bench by Secondome Edizioni and Studio F
Located in Geneve, CH
Alalunga Bench by Secondome Edizioni and Studio F Designer: Giulio Iacchetti. Dimensions: D 30 x W 300 x H 43 cm. Materials: Solid woodworm maple wood. Collection / Production: Seco...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Alalunga Bench by Secondome Edizioni and Studio F
Alalunga Bench by Secondome Edizioni and Studio F
H 16.93 in W 118.12 in D 11.82 in
Sculptural wavvy bench handcrafted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W54 D19 H17.5 Sculptural handcrafted bench made in house. Item is made in solid maple and stained in a light white wash. Item features solid wood construction. This item is made com...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Maple

Sculptural wavvy bench handcrafted
Sculptural wavvy bench handcrafted
H 17.5 in W 54 in D 19 in
Walnut Ball Foot Bench with Leather Saddle Shaped Seat, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern, organic style bench with ball / sphere feet of solid walnut. Saddle shaped seat and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density foam. Upholstered with duck ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut

Contemporary Storage Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shoes look best on you, not on the floor! Stow away up to 8 men’s shoes in this very unique conversation piece bench. Hallways, foyers and mudrooms tend to be an afterthought. Fur...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Contemporary Storage Bench
Contemporary Storage Bench
H 18 in W 36 in D 16 in
Modern Sloped Bench with Swirly Bright Orange Embroidered Linen
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring an infinite saturated red line throughout and a granite boucle on the sides, this bench has a sloped underside for tucking legs back while seated. Made with solid hard mapl...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Foam, Maple

Organic Modern "Aligné" Slatted Bench in Solid Ambrosia Maple by Mark Leblanc
By George Nelson, Wendell Castle, George Nakashima
Located in Deland, FL
Combining natural materials with classic clean lines, rounded shapes, and smooth surfaces this entryway bench is the very definition of 'Organic Modern'. Hand-crafted from solid Ambr...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Maple

Traditional Skirted Ottoman / Bench, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This piece is currently only available as a custom made piece. The price shown DOES NOT include fabric. Elegant skirted ottoman with loose cushion and tape detail. Fully customiza...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Foam, Maple, Down

Modern Sloped Bench w/ Bird Print, Green Velvet and Wool Boucle
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring a "drippy" bird motif printed on cotton, this bench has a sloped underside for tucking legs back while seated. Made with solid hard maple and upholstered with eight-way han...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Maple, Down

Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Bench by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery bench by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped solid wood frame / hand woven vegetable tanned leather seat / hand rubbed oil finish 72” w x 16”d x 18”h Customizations avai...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Oak

Leo Bench, Ivory Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric for seat/back cushion: Ivory Bouclé Base: Black lacquered maple.  
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Bleached Maple Sculpted Bench Tiffany Green Patinated Bronze
By Chris Miano
Located in Union City, NJ
This Museum style bench is an exploration of Bleached Maple and bronze, finished with a Tiffany green hand applied patina. Its seat and backrest are sculpted from solid maple and fin...
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Customizable Bench Alalunga in Solid Recovered Maple Wood
By Giulio Iaccheti
Located in Roma, IT
An Oversize bench for generous hospitality. The double-winged rib positioned under the seat, ensures the right statics for a seat that can accommodate 'n' people. This piece is mad...
Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood

Modern Japanese Style Bench
By Wes Walsworth
Located in Buhl, ID
Original bench design by Wes Walsworth. Clean lines with steel details. Floating quilted maple top with knife edge cut back. Also features burned sho shigi ban runner on the bench to...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Modern Japanese Style Bench
Modern Japanese Style Bench
H 16 in W 60 in D 16 in
Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum bench for 4 by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D41 x W163 x H41 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers create...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
H 16.15 in W 64.18 in D 16.15 in
Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum bench for 3 by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D41 x W122 x H41 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geom...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
H 16.15 in W 48.04 in D 16.15 in
Maple Loft Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple loft bench for three by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: 45.7 x 172.7 x 36.8 cm. Materials: carved blackened maple. All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Maple Block Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for three by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byer...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Maple Block Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
Maple Block Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
H 13.98 in W 40.01 in D 16.93 in
Maple Block Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for two by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Maple Block Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
Maple Block Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
H 13.98 in W 40.01 in D 16.93 in
ORO, OS3 Bench by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS3 bench by John Eric Byers ORO collection Dimensions: W 76 x D 38 x H 38 cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

ORO, OS3 Bench by John Eric Byers
ORO, OS3 Bench by John Eric Byers
H 14.97 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Reveal Bench Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveal bench sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 16” x 54” x 14 in Materials: Carved lacquered maple hardwood All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byer...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Maple Loft Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple loft bench for two by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 45.7 x 114.3 x 36.8 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Maple Loft Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
Maple Loft Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
H 18 in W 45.01 in D 14.49 in
Doric Bench in Natural Maple and Emerald Green Velvet Corduroy
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient columns found around the wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple

Rail Semi-circular Bench in Mahogany and Maple Wood with Padded Seat
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Crafted with creativity, Rail features sliding seats that move along a system of rails, allowing you to adjust the distance between each seat. The padded cushions, positioned on stur...
Category

2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Textile, Maple, Mahogany

Alias 307 Laleggera Bench in Natural Maple Frame by Riccardo Blumer
By Alias, Riccardo Blumer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 307 Laleggera Bench in Natural Maple Frame by Riccardo Blumer Bench with structure in solid maple or ash. Maple veneer or oak veneer.Internal support in injected polyurethan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches

Materials

Maple

Live Edge Wood Bench, by Ambrozia, Oxidized Ambrosia Maple and Blackened Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
Our Live Edge entryway/ porches waterfall wood bench is handmade to order from hand selected high figured Ambrosia maple slab. Our very unique wood oxidation process give a deep smok...
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Cut Steel

Yarrow Bench in Maple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our Bench is intended to be a piece that can fit into your home, where you need it. This piece can be placed at your dinner table, in a vestibule for shoes, or in your bedroom as an ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

Yarrow Bench in Maple
Yarrow Bench in Maple
H 18 in W 38 in D 12 in
John Eric Byers, "Reveal", Bench, 2022
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple piece from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern t...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Maple

5ft Live Edge Wood Bench, by Ambrozia, Solid Walnut and Blackened Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
Our 5 ft live edge entryway/ porches waterfall wood bench is handmade to order from hand selected high figured Ambrosia maple slab. Our very unique wood oxidation process give a deep...
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Cut Steel

John Eric Byers, "Os3", Bench
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
Category

2010s North American Benches

Materials

Gold

John Eric Byers, "Os3", Bench
John Eric Byers, "Os3", Bench
H 15 in W 30 in D 15 in
Modern Lacquered Beveled Small Bench Upholstered in Grey Boucle Fabric
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A new take on a classically shaped modern bench with its 3 inch beveled white lacquered base contrasting with a soft wooly grey upholstered seat, this piece is an excellent addition ...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Lacquer, Maple

John Eric Byers, "OS4V", Bench
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
Category

2010s North American Benches

Materials

Gold

John Eric Byers, "OS4V", Bench
John Eric Byers, "OS4V", Bench
H 15 in W 40 in D 15 in
Sleek Modern Low Profile Bench by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Sleek Modern Low Profile Bench by Carrocel. Beautiful minimalist design with unique herringbone patterned velvet. Completed with satin black lacquered tapered legs. The perfect benc...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Organic Spalted Maple Round back steel leg Low Table / Bench
Located in Hobart, NY
Spalted Maple low table/bench with 3/4" steel legs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Lewis Slat Bench Midcentury Style with Drawers, Ebonized Oak and Spalted Maple
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
New York Heartwoods' Lewis bench adds elegant storage to midcentury-style design. The unique black veining of spalted maple wraps around the contiguous panels and drawer fronts, comp...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Oak

Earl Hand Crafted Walnut and Brass Harold Bench
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction hand crafted bench. This bench is shown in walnut with brass detailing. Measures: 12" W x 48" L x 18" H Hand made in Los Angeles, California.    
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Maple, Ash

Japanese Inspired Bench
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese inspired bench made with a supple maple frame with matte finish is adorned with a luxurious mix of fabrics. Sink into a single oversized stuffed down feather seat cushion wr...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Japanese Inspired Bench
Japanese Inspired Bench
H 34 in W 63 in D 24 in
Earl Hand Crafted White Oak Wolf Bench
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction hand crafted white oak bench Measures: 12" W x 72" L x 18" H.     
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak

John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Three"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elevated bench from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a soph...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Maple

Silent Bench in Burnished Solid Wood by Studio F
By Studio F
Located in Torino, IT
The bench is made with two slabs of solid wood on a wood basement. The slabs one above the other gives a natural movement to the object and a feeling of comfort and peace. The entire...
Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash, Wood

Silent Bench in Burnished Solid Wood by Studio F
Silent Bench in Burnished Solid Wood by Studio F
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 86.62 in
John, Eric Byers, "Block Bench for Two"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic piece from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Maple

Modern Classic Curved Back Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern classic curved back bench upholstered with black velvet and botanical patterned loose cushion. Exposed poplar legs finished and stained by hand. The exposed wood leaves some v...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Maple

Modern Classic Curved Back Bench
Modern Classic Curved Back Bench
H 34 in W 62 in D 24 in
John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Two"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elevated bench from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a soph...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Maple

John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Two"
John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Two"
H 14.5 in W 45 in D 18 in
John Eric Byers, "Block Bench for Three"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic piece from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Maple

Bleached Maple and Charcoal Cast Concrete in Dynamic Bench by Nico Yektai
By Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Presented in bleached maple and charcoal colored cast concrete. This version is smaller than its bigger sibling but not a small bench by any means. This version measures 72” long and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Gestural Modern Bench with Curved Concrete Legs and Wood top by Nico Yektai
By Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The waves bench is comprised of two curved cast concrete legs which establish the dynamic movement of the piece. The bleached maple seat is layered in reaction to that movement. The ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Prime Bench in Curly, Spalted Maple with Walnut Legs and Copper Capped Feet
By Michael Moran and Celia Gibson, Moran Woodworked Furniture
Located in Gallatin, NY
Edition of eight. Our five-legged bench is a juxtaposition of dark with light, so subtle details reflect the quiddity of each material used. The substantiality of the bench top is so...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Copper

Button Tufted Bench Made to Order in Any Dimension by Old Plank
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Handmade Tufting Bench built to your exacting specifications in our Old Plank workshop. This particular Bench is eight foot long with button tufting which can be eliminated if...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple

RB Bench, Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Maple Bench
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Woodsport RB bench. Named after the running bond pattern in which bricks are laid. Individual pieces of bleached maple are laced together with high grade polyester rope, creating a f...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

3ft Live Edge Wood Bench by Ambrozia in Solid Walnut and Blackened Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
Our 3ft long live edge entryway/ porches waterfall wood bench is handmade to order from hand selected high figured Walnut slab. It has an hand rubbed natural oil and wax finish that ...
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Cut Steel

Hand Carved Sculpted Maple Entry Bench
By Zelonky Studios
Located in Lakeville, CT
The Whimsy bench is featured in numerous publications. It is derived from locally harvested solid stock 'spalted' maple. The support arch beneath the seat is a laminate of multiple s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Benches

Materials

Maple

Daphne Bench by David Duncan, Louis XVI Style Bench with Maple Wood
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
Designed by David Duncan, the Daphne Bench features a maple wood rectangular frame with upholstered seat. With rounded corners having exquisitely detailed, hand carved corner rosette...
Category

2010s American Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Maple

Built to Order Armless Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our built to order bench is completely customizable. The bench shown has a cushioned back that is upholstered and welted with a grey vinyl material, the padded seat is upholstered in...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Built to Order Armless Bench
Built to Order Armless Bench
H 35 in W 70.5 in D 25 in
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Contemporary Maple Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of contemporary maple benches is available at 1stDibs. Contemporary maple benches made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large contemporary maple benches, so small contemporary maple benches measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many contemporary maple benches are appealing in their simplicity, but Samuel Greg, Herman Miller and George Nelson produced popular contemporary maple benches that are worth a look.

How Much are Contemporary Maple Benches?

Prices for contemporary maple benches start at $975 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $4,133.

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.