Narrow Bench With Back
Original Black Painted Narrow Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1951
Located in Round Top, TX
along the front and back; dated 1951.
Unique to this bench is the narrow depth at only 13". The hinged
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine, Paint
H 31.25 in W 13 in D 78.5 in
Stylish Arts and Crafts Oak Bench of Narrow Proportions
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0225 Very attractive Arts and Crafts oak hall bench, having shaped back rail and round seat, raised
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Italian 19th Century Walnut Hall Bench with Carved Back and Large Volutes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut hall bench from the 19th century, with carved back, voluted arms and stylized paw
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Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Materials
Walnut
H 37.75 in W 36 in D 13.5 in
Bench, Swedish with Neoclassical Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
The relatively narrow seat on this Gustavian bench makes it perfect for a hallway or as secondary
Category
Antique 19th Century Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Golden Oak Monks Bench
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak monks bench of narrow proportions, the rectangular hinged floral carved back, above a box base
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Early 20th Century British Benches
Materials
Oak
Architectural Oak Hall Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A narrow oak hall bench with an architectural form, having a railed grid back and seat on four
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Vintage 1910s English Benches
Materials
Oak
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely storage bench has a long flat back rail scalloped at the corners where it meets the
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Benches
Materials
Pine
French Louis XV Antique Carved Giltwood Window Bench
Located in Shippensburg, PA
throughout. Crisp medallions in the bench backs feature a flowing bas-relief fleur-de-lis that is flanked on
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Burmese Teak Bench Sofa Seat from Myanmar (Burma) – 3 seater
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A genuine late 19th century Burmese teak bench from Myanmar (Burma). A quality piece of
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tibetan Benches
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Banquette with Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique bench at the foot of a king size bed or in your living room for extra
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 31 in W 77 in D 16 in
Rare circa 1790 Italian Neoclassical Children’s Banquette in Lacquered Beechwood
Located in Dallas, TX
by gimp, has been affixed to the seat, the back rest, and small manchettes on each volute armrest
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Antique 1790s Italian Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Textile
H 36.75 in W 57 in D 19 in
Twice 3-Seater Bench
Located in New York, NY
With its ideal depth and width, the three-seater Twice Bench will be a perfect solution for narrow
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21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Trasnfera Bench by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Trasnfera bench by Alina Rotzinger
Materials: Phenolic birch plywood treated and lacquered with
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Bench in Purple and Green Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
, narrow wooden frame.
The bench is ideal for furnishing small living rooms, but it is also an excellent
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Silver Jardiniere With Artfully Cut Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1894
By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
elements, pierced decoration also on the upper rim of the wall with irregular edges, front and back panels
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Antique 1890s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 6.7 in W 13.39 in D 7.88 in
"Rigitulle" Ply Perforated Sheet Metal Armchairs by René Malaval - France 1950s
By Rene Malaval
Located in New York, NY
distribution: benches, trash cans, chairs and terrace tables. This furniture, produced by Bloc Metal, is part
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 30.71 in D 23.63 in
Gent – 08-05-23, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
, back to the when and why of this art work. Driving back on the E40 I passed Gent (‘Ghent’ in
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2010s Cubist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil
H 8.3 in W 5.8 in D 0.1 in
Important Virgin and Child in Majesty
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
polychromy
Hollowed back
This Virgin and Child in Majesty sits on a throne bench, the bust straight. Mary
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Important Sedes Sapientiae Virgin and Child also called "Throne of Wisdom"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
polychromy, hollowed back
This Virgin and Child Enthroned from the 13th century is a perfect example of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
, war-like form. The narrow, hollow body form is comprised of two mirror image sides, in typical fashion
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Antique Late 19th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
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Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Red oak
Measure: Seat width: 12”.
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2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
Located in London, GB
A custom-made upholstered bench with fumed and oiled oak frame. The padded top has been upholstered with in Pierre Frey mustard mohair velvet.
*Alternative upholstery options als...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Mohair, Oak
Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench, in the style of Stephen's Kenn Inheritance Collection, has been upholstered with an antique rug from the collection of King Kennedy rugs. The textile has been lovingly re...
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2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall.
Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
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Wood
H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Coffee table - bench in rosewood, Swedish design
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful coffee table – bench representative of modernist Scandinavian design. The graphic and clean lines make this table an elegant and timeless choice. Its sleek design an...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Palisander
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
White Limestone Sink Molded Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Limestone, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit easily ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble, Limestone
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Joe Pendant Lamp 640 by Wende Reid - Classic, Tailored, Minimal, Handmade
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant lamp, inspired by menswear is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geometric sha...
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Copper, Brass
Unique Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Oakwood Open Shelf Etagere, Sideboard, Buffet
Located in Lisse, NL
Pure Art Nouveau and good size, three shelf side table.
This early and good size, Arts & Crafts period sideboard with its stunning design makes a great statement piece for your priv...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves
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Bronze
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H 37 in W 47.2 in D 22.5 in
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Beautiful Tall and Narrow 17th Century Oak Settle Bench, circa 1680
Located in East Sussex, GB
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The tall back with chamfered and fielded oak panels, the seat with original boards and lovely solid
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Antique 1680s British Benches
Materials
Oak
Ship's Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This teak Ship’s Bench has a swing back to allow you to choose which side you wish to sit on. It
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
1850 Ladies Cacqetoire Gothic Ballgown Chair 19th Century French Cathedral
Located in Sarasota, FL
harking back to the haute époque caquetoire include the narrow back out of which curving arms attach to
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Antique 1840s French Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Ornamental Cast Iron Corbel from Chicago Union Station
By Daniel H. Burnham
Located in Chicago, IL
decided to back out of the agreement, and continued to use the Illinois central depot. The Chicago and
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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Swedish Country Narrow Bench with Spindles Painted Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
romantic appeal, while the light distressing compliments its age. Unique to this bench is the narrow depth
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Long and Narrow Original Green Painted Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
add to its sturdy, ready to use appeal. At 6.5' long and narrow, this bench would be a fun addition to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Benches
Materials
Wood
Original Blue Painted Narrow Pine Bench, Hungary dated 1885
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow bench is a fun find due to its unique smaller scale and at just over 6' long, perfect
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century High Back Walnut Tavern Settle Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome high back bench or settle with a paneled back. Rustic look complimented by relief carvings
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Antique 19th Century European Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
Small Narrow Antique French Chestnut Seat
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small French chestnut fireside bench with an open back and narrow seat. Nice patina and inset
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Antique 19th Century French Benches
Materials
Chestnut
Hand Painted Danish Bench with Swans, Monograms, dated 1858
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely, hand-painted bench reveals its Danish roots in several intriguing details. The colors
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Antique 19th Century Danish Benches
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Carved Painted Cassapanca Bench Trunk with Crest Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Italy, circa 1960, the carved bench features a tall back and apron decorated with intricately scalloped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Benches
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 54.25 in W 87.25 in D 14 in
Long Pennsylvania Water Bench
Located in York County, PA
LONG PENNSYLVANIA WATER BENCH WITH TRIPLE-MORTISED CONSTRUCTION AND BEAUTIFULLY SCALLOPED LEGS, CA
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Antique 19th Century American Benches
20th C. Edwardian Style Steel Club Fender with Silk Taffeta Bench Seating
Located in Morristown, NJ
building the fire. The steel construction is very solid.
English fireplace benches date back to the
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Vintage 1980s American Edwardian Benches
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Brass, Steel
H 22.5 in W 81.5 in D 23 in
Antique Long French Chestnut Bench
Located in Port Chester, NY
stained a deep rich color. Note the inset panels on the back. Narrow depth of seat allows space to pass
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Antique 19th Century French Benches
Materials
Chestnut, Pine
Period Oak English Coaching Bench
Located in Port Chester, NY
Classic period oak piece, in a good smaller size, loveseat size.. An early "coaching" bench from
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Antique 19th Century English Benches
Materials
Oak
Small French Antique Country Bench
Located in Port Chester, NY
Small rustic bench from France with one drawer on the end. The dark pine is rich in color and wear
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Antique 19th Century French Benches
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Pine
Antique Country Pine Pew Bench, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
narrow depth
Rising from solid stiles supporting the lightly raked back
Desirable field panels set in
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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Benches
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Pine
Antique Louis XV Style Parcel Giltwood Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
the Louis XV Style bench is that of continuing s-scrolls at the sides with shaped frontal and back
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Antique 19th Century French Benches
Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
pronounced curve than on many benches of this type. Two narrow splats between the rails complete the arms
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches
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Oak, Pine
English Bench in Iron and Wood, circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English garden or indoor bench with a narrow wood slat back and seat meeting with
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Antique 19th Century English Country Benches
Materials
Iron
19th Century Sculpted Oak Stall from a Private Chapel in Liege, Belgium
Located in Dallas, TX
by heavily carved arms. The arms are shaped with narrow C and S-scroll moldings at the top and finish
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Benches
Materials
Oak
H 58.5 in W 63.5 in D 14.75 in
19th Century Sculpted Oak Stall from a Private Chapel in Liege, Belgium
Located in Dallas, TX
tops separated by heavily carved arms. The arms are shaped with narrow C and S scroll moldings at the
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Benches
Materials
Oak
H 58.5 in W 63.5 in D 14.75 in
Upholstered Settee in Narrow Form
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, having a very narrow bench form, with camel back and roll arms, raised on tapering round
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Vintage 1930s English Settees
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Italian Cowhide Upholstered Settee or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian settee/bench with narrow shaped back supported on
dark stained wood frame, the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Elegant Italian Neoclassical Empire Walnut Upholstered Scroll End Bench Daybed
Located in Benington, Herts
to the back to enable this daybed / bench to stand freely if desired.
Being of narrow form this
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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Walnut
H 18.5 in W 74.5 in D 18 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Painted Banquette
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and narrow antique painted daybed, circa 1890. With six fluted legs, backs with vertical
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds
Paint-Decorated and Gilt-Stenciled Settee in Canary Yellow
Located in York County, PA
century, in the half-spindle-back style. The rich, canary yellow paint is allowed great contrast by way of
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20th Century Painted Furniture
Billy Wilder Chaise Longue by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed 1988
By Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
his friends the Eameses to design a narrow office couch. In 1968 the Eames chaise was introduced
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
H 30.5 in W 77.5 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Rustic Apothecary Collectors Drawers Unit Low Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
wooden handles. The right ones being narrow in width. We believe the piece has been handcrafted by its
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Early 20th Century British Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
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Wood
Stylish Arts & Crafts Oak Bench of Narrow Proportions
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0101, very attractive Arts & Crafts oak hall bench with a new cushion, having shaped back rail and
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Benches
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Oak
Mid-Century Open Crescent Back Italian Bench with Blue Upholstery
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Mid-Century Open Crescent Back Courting Italian Bench.
Refinished and reupholstered in this
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Fabric, Wood
Hand-Finished Venetian Bench
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and fine Venetian style bench, high back form with long, narrow frame, and elevated arm
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Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Late 19th Century French Directoire Carved Painted Six-Leg Bench with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
from France, circa 1880. The bench has six tapered legs, a carved apron and a curved back at each end
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Benches
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Fabric, Wood, Down
H 30.75 in W 77.5 in D 15.5 in
English Georgian 1820s Oak Bench with Turned Baluster Legs and Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
century during the late Georgian era, this oak bench features a narrow rectangular wooden seat with
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Oak
H 18.75 in W 59 in D 10.25 in
18th Century French Hall Bench
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th century French hall bench in oak with carved arms and spindle back, with a wooden seat, all
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Benches
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Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved and Painted Six-Leg Banquette Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique banquette was crafted in France, circa 1880. The long and narrow bench
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 73.5 in D 15.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved and Painted Six-Leg Banquette Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique banquette was crafted in France, circa 1880. The long and narrow bench
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 73.5 in D 15.5 in
Unusual Plank-Seated Deacon's Bench with Plank Sides and a Canted Back
Located in York County, PA
UNUSUAL PLANK-SEATED DEACON'S BENCH WITH PLANK SIDES AND A CANTED BACK, IN ORIGINAL PUTTY PAINT
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Antique 1870s Painted Furniture
Antique French Cast Iron Garden Bench Supports
Located in Sheffield, MA
narrow wood boards for seating and back. There are screw holes for attaching the boards. The supports
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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Billy Wilder Chaise Lounge by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that can be used for the head, under the legs, back or feet of the napper, which is great since often
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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Aluminum
Woman Bathing by David Teniers the Younger (Flemish) after Giovanni Bellini
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in PARIS, FR
narrow frame, the Beauty is depicted by Bellini from the waist up, sitting on a bench clad with an
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17th Century Old Masters Nude Paintings
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Oil
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Chinese Yoke Back Double Chair or Bench, 18th Century
Located in Washington, DC
Unusually narrow Chinese "double seated" chair or bench with traditional yoke back, elmwood, 18th
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Benches
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Elm
French Oak 19th Century Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
This bench from Normandy is very long and very narrow in depth. It has four fielded panels on the
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Antique 19th Century French Benches
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Oak
Apartment Size Primitive Wood Bench
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This 19th c. primitive wood bench is perfect in scale. With its short angled back, it gives the
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Antique 19th Century English Benches
Materials
Wood
Oiled Oak Two-Toned Grey Bench by Borge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
Narrow and Streamlined Danish Modern Oak Bench with newly upholstered tufted seat and back. Multi
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Vintage 1950s Danish Benches
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Oak
French Rustic Wooden Backless Pearling Bench from the Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French rustic wooden pearling bench from the 1850s features a long and narrow two-plank seat
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
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Wood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the narrow bench with back you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and fabric, every narrow bench with back was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a narrow bench with back, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer narrow bench with back, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A narrow bench with back made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular.
How Much is a Narrow Bench With Back?
Prices for a narrow bench with back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,905 and can go as high as $94,812, while the average can fetch as much as $6,473.
Finding the Right seating for You
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Narrow Bench With Back
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
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