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Danish Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Hallway Bench With Two Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company in 1952. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Benches

Materials

Teak

1960s Cherry Wood Legs and Light Green Velvet Benches, Set of 2
Located in IT
1960s Cherry Wood Legs and Green Velvet Benches, Set of 2 Set of 2 benches in cherry wood and green velvet. New paddings and Recently reupholstered. Conservatively restored, Good co...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools/Ottomans
By Jens Risom
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools Offered is a Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools. This set includes two stools(we have...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Walnut

Mid 20th Century French Country Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool Foyer Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely French inspired piano bench. Made from mahogany with rolled arms and adjustable seat. Features a unique adjustable mechanism with iron pins and spring that you pull out to...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Used Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Black and Gold Iron Carule Bench with Upholstered Cream Seat
By Salterini
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful black and gold iron carule bench in the manner of Salterini. This sturdy Hollywood Regency bench will be a fabulous vanity seat or extra seat in a formal living. (We part...
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20th Century American Regency Used Benches

Materials

Metal, Iron

Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
"Onda" is a moulded anatomic 3 seats and curved rosewood bench, the date of creation is 959. The aluminum feet contrasts with grain and veneers. This version is a newspaper holder fr...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Used Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
H 11.03 in W 118.12 in D 22.05 in
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 This sofa or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Used Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
H 30.99 in W 70.99 in D 25.01 in
Restored Antique Victorian 1870 Coalbrookdale Nasturtium Pattern Garden Bench
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Coalbrookdale Nasturtium pattern cast iron garden seat or bench dating to circa 1870. The pierced back and sides with a naturalist...
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Used Benches

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Tournus Benches
By Jacques Tournus
Located in New York, NY
Large Tournus benches in enameled cast aluminum and bronze with newly upholstered tops. Price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Tournus Benches
Pair of Tournus Benches
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Large Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Large Bench Piece
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England large fully restored Chesterfield brown leather bench This piece is exquisite, fully restored, made in England ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Used Benches

Materials

Leather

Karl Springer Modern Leather Bench
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Modern leather surfaced bench with waterfall rounded armrests, made by Karl Springer in 1987. Signed and dated by the designer. The piece is in great vintage condition with age-appro...
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1980s American Modern Used Benches

Materials

Leather

Karl Springer Modern Leather Bench
Karl Springer Modern Leather Bench
H 24.25 in W 73 in D 20 in
French Stained Ash Curved Wooden Benches, Set of Two
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Primitive stained ash wooden benches, France 1970's. The set is constructed out of solid dark stained Ash wood with nice warm tones. Every single element is carved by hand, this caus...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Ash

Oriental Bamboo Sofa-Bed, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oriental; bamboo; sofa-bed; daybed; 20th century; Bohemian; French; organic; curved; bench; A 20th-century oriental daybed made of bamboo, raised on four organic legs ending in a ...
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20th Century French Bohemian Used Benches

Materials

Bamboo

Oriental Bamboo Sofa-Bed, 20th Century
Oriental Bamboo Sofa-Bed, 20th Century
H 40.56 in W 75.6 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Mucki Bench in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1958, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958 by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) and manufactured by Oca, the Mucki bench is an incredible and versatile piece – ideal for different kinds of ambiances, indoor and ou...
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1650s Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Black Lacquered Durmast Oak Bench, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s. This bench is made in lacquered durmast oak. It is a vintage piece therefore it might show slight traces of use, but since it has been recently restored, it can...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage Black Lacquered Durmast Oak Bench, Italy
Vintage Black Lacquered Durmast Oak Bench, Italy
H 22.05 in W 43.71 in D 16.15 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 well-figured. N.b. 2" thick solid planks. Both are sturdy and ready-to-use. Measu...
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1790s Used Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Benches
Pair of Antique Benches
H 19 in W 10 in D 90 in
3-Piece Newly Upholstered Blue and Gold Corner Banquette Seating with Fringe
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant 3-piece upholstered set would make a beautiful addition to any kitchen, game room, or breakfast nook. Crafted in the United States and constructed in straight, contempor...
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2010s American Used Benches

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak window or hall seat with large pierced hearts to each end with moulded edges to the seat and an octagonal shaped stretcher.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Used Benches

Materials

Oak

Teak Bench Hand-Carved from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved teak wood bench originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a wonderful curved shape with angular legs. The seat was carved...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Used Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

1990s Spanish Hand Carved Sandstone 3-Seater Renaissance Bench w/ Sculptures
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Spanish hand carved natural grey sandstone 3-seater garden bench in Italian Renaissance style, with ornate plant relief decorations, flanked by two sitting musicians, a man pla...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Used Benches

Materials

Stone

Pair of Iron Garden Benches England, 19th Century European White
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of iron garden benches England, 19th century European white Pair of English strap iron garden seats, white painted, benches are very decorative and comfortable.  
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1890s English Regency Used Benches

Materials

Iron

Carved Bench in Solid Wood with Storing Space, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Transport yourself to the 19th century with this exquisite rustic three-seater bench, hailing from either Haute-Savoie, Breton, or Auvergnat regions. The rich patina adorning the mon...
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19th Century French Rustic Used Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Gilt Metal Rope & Tassel Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency, Italian gilt metal tassel and rope style bench with rich patina of the red undercoat beneath the gilt finish. A unique piece.   
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Benches

Materials

Metal

French Chinoiserie Art Deco Carved Giltwood Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Long Bench / Long Ottoman / Stool in Carved Giltwood, France, 1930s Chinoiserie style upholstered bench in giltwood with carving details. This bench or stool is raised on six ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Used Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Fabulous Pair of Neo-Classic style Benches with carvings of Dog Heads
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fabulous set of two neo-classic style wood carved and upholstered dog head benches Late 19th early 20th century. Each bench is carved with fine detail and is partially polychromed...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Used Benches

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Revival Style Giltwood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Revival style carved giltwood bench with swung legs and upholstery. In great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and use.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Used Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Mahogany Bench-England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine 19th century mahogany bench from England Very beautiful solid mahogany base with a very beautiful turning and a beautiful decoration on the top Solid mahogany table top with...
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19th Century British Victorian Used Benches

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Bench-England
19th Century Mahogany Bench-England
H 25.6 in W 42.13 in D 18.51 in
Two Tables or Benches, Ecart International, France, circa 2000
By Ecart International
Located in Paris, FR
Table in natural varnished oak, top in marquetry, Clogs in tinted resin.  
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Early 20th Century French Used Benches

Materials

Resin, Wood

Toyo Ito Ripples Bench
By Toyo Ito
Located in Roma, IT
The profiles of the seats are reminiscent of anatomical shapes of people of varying statures men and women, robust and skinny, old and young an entire universe of shapes that come to...
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Early 2000s Used Benches

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Toyo Ito Ripples Bench
Toyo Ito Ripples Bench
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Large Continental Neoclassical Cast Stone Double-Sided Bench, Limestone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Continental neoclassical cast stone double-sided bench. Limestone. Unmarked Approx. height 49", width 72", depth 36" Dimensions: Length 72", width 36" (measured at the seat) ...
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1950s European Used Benches

Materials

Limestone

18th Century Elm West Country Settle
Located in London, GB
A large, late 18th century carved elm West Country settle, with original paint and attractive wear to the seat and armrests. North Devon, England, c. 1780.
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18th Century English Used Benches

Materials

Elm

18th Century Elm West Country Settle
18th Century Elm West Country Settle
H 53.15 in W 70.28 in D 23.63 in
Italian 1928 Train Bench 3rd Class
Located in Weesp, NL
1928 Italian train bench in fantastic condition. This rare piece was made in 1928 for 3rd class travelers in the so-called Centoporte, 100 doors, train set. Called Centoporte because...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Used Benches

Materials

Steel

Italian 1928 Train Bench 3rd Class
Italian 1928 Train Bench 3rd Class
H 71.26 in W 39.38 in D 37.8 in
Whimsical pair of Chinese Elephant Benches
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical pair of painted and gilt, Chinese carved wood elephant benches fitted with glass eyes.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Used Benches

Materials

Paint, Wood

Tree Surround Outdoor Bench
By John Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Tree Surround outdoor bench In stock now and ready to ship is a beautiful Metal Tree Surround featuring scrolling detail and curved legs. Wide diameter. Enjoy under your favorite sp...
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Early 20th Century Romantic Used Benches

Materials

Metal, Iron

Exceptional French Bench, Stool, Gondola in Empire
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved and set. Armrests ending in scrolled volutes. Semicircular frame on four scissor-shaped legs. Below connected by appropriately curly, strongly profiled...
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20th Century French Used Benches

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Finely Detailed Portuguese Cerused Mahogany Benches
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of finely details Portuguese cerused mahogany benches upholstered in a faux leopard fabric.
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1920s Portuguese Used Benches

END OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT ENTRANCE BENCH
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid entrance bench in solid walnut, characterized by a carved backrest with linear decorations on three parts. The shoulder rest was also made from a single piece of fine walnut...
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Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Used Benches

Materials

Walnut

END OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT ENTRANCE BENCH
END OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT ENTRANCE BENCH
H 37.01 in W 75.2 in D 15.36 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style gilt wood benches. Each bench features elegantly carved gilt wood frames with intricate detailing, including scrolls and floral motifs, which highlight ...
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1930s French Louis XV Used Benches

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Brass Scrolled Velvet Upholstered Vanity Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French rococo style brass vanity bench features an ornate elegant design, showcasing a metal frame with intricate scrollwork and a luxurious antique finish. The bench is uphols...
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1930s French Rococo Used Benches

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Slatted Bench in Solid Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, beech, Scandinavia, 1960s Tranquil and stunning design made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. This slatted bench displays a natural and serene appearance, mainly due to the solid ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Benches

Materials

Beech

Scandinavian Slatted Bench in Solid Wood
Scandinavian Slatted Bench in Solid Wood
H 15.56 in W 118.12 in D 15.56 in
1970s Wicker Waterfall Bench
Located in La Mesa, CA
Vintage bench or ocasional table made of handwoven wicker.
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Used Benches

Materials

Wicker

1970s Wicker Waterfall Bench
1970s Wicker Waterfall Bench
H 17 in W 44 in D 17 in
Stunning Anglo Indian Silver Wrapped Intricately Designed Clad Metal Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous Anglo Indian bench having very intricately detailed silver metal clad structure and beautiful paw feet. Newly upholstered.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Benches

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Storage Bench
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Storage Bench, geometric designed patterned exterior with pop-up seats, concealing cedar-lined storage, bench seats reupholstered with mohair dimensions: 56" 17" deep 1...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Milo Baughman Storage Bench
Milo Baughman Storage Bench
H 16.5 in W 56 in D 17 in
Large Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large handsome oak bench in the Arts & Crafts style having squared off frame with back splats, turned legs, and 4 decorative finials. Seat cushion has just been wrapped with new pol...
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1980s American Arts and Crafts Used Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Large Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Bench
Large Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Bench
H 32.5 in W 70.25 in D 35.5 in
19th Century French Pine Live Edge Bench
Located in Burton, TX
This charming 19th Century French bench was found in the South of France. Sturdily constructed from pine and having a great patina, the bench features four legs pegged into the live ...
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19th Century French Used Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Pine Live Edge Bench
19th Century French Pine Live Edge Bench
H 17.75 in W 43.5 in D 11 in
Pair of 1930's Louis XV Style French Painted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1930's Louis XV style French benches is a charming representation of the period's elegance and artful design. The pistachio green paint on the wood frames adds a fresh,...
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1930s French Louis XV Used Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Table Bench
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century mahogany coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This cocktail table design features a palm leaf motif on the ends and has been reinvented to inclu...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Used Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Table Bench
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Table Bench
H 20 in W 49 in D 22 in
Gerald McCabe Oak Trestle Bench
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak bench from American designer Gerald McCabe for Eon Furniture, c.1970s. The solid wood bench has a long seat with seat back perfect for a dining table, living room or entry way. P...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Oak

Gerald McCabe Oak Trestle Bench
Gerald McCabe Oak Trestle Bench
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Eric O'Leary Ceramic Bench
By Eric O'leary
Located in Dallas, TX
Eric O'Leary Slab rolled and hand constructed with Asiatic aesthetic and form finished in a vibrant glaze. A similar bench can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of F...
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1970s Used Benches

Materials

Ceramic

Eric O'Leary Ceramic Bench
Eric O'Leary Ceramic Bench
H 18.5 in W 40 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century French Walnut Three Seat Folding Bench
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Folding Bench was crafted from walnut in the early 1900's. The piece is designed with a continious slatted back and three tandem style upholstered ...
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Early 20th Century French Used Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

White Tibetan Fur Bench
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
White Tibetan lambs fur bench / ottoman with brass cabriolet legs. Brass legs are vintage Italian from 1980's. Upholstery is new.
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Benches

Materials

Brass

White Tibetan Fur Bench
White Tibetan Fur Bench
H 18 in W 40 in D 20 in
Architectural Harvey Probber Bench Low Etagere Console
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant architectural Harvey Probber bench etagere. Very thoughtful in all of the proportions and placements of forms. A fine example of Harvey Probber work. Probber craftsmanship is...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relati...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Bench. This stunning antique Italian Louis XVI style painted and giltwood bench or window seat is versatile enough to use in a living are...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Used Benches

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted hall bench ~ trundle bed is the perfect selection for the active family! By day, a handsome, country style hall bench ~ by night, pullout / pull-out the ...
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Used Benches

Materials

Wood

18th Century Primitive Catalan Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Circa 1700s primitive rustic farmhouse bench from the Cataluña region, Spain. The patina is superb with its dark rich finish acquired over centuries of use. It is of a solid plank c...
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18th Century Spanish Primitive Used Benches

Materials

Wood

Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Bench in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S38A', elm, France, 1960s. This wonderful ‘S38A’ bench is designed by Pierre Chapo in the 1960s. A soft, warm all-over patina is visible on the wood of t...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

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Elm

Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Bench in Solid Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Bench in Solid Elm
H 17.33 in W 56.89 in D 20.48 in
Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.
Located in Charleston, SC
This is the BIRLANT exclusive original CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH with heaviest weight cast iron sides made from the 19th century original pattern and durable South Carolina cypress s...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Benches

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Selection of Sculptural Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of sculptural stools, circa 1960s or earlier. From left to right, they are: 1) Thebes Stool, probably English, at least circa 1940s, probably earlier. It measures 14.5"H x...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Benches

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Metal

Selection of Sculptural Stools
Selection of Sculptural Stools
H 14.25 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
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Used Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used benches for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used benches — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Used benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern used benches are consistently popular styles. Many used benches are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley and George Nelson produced popular used benches that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Benches?

Prices for used benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used benches begin at $1 and can go as high as $48,566,308, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

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.

Questions About Used Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    You can use a variety of things as an outdoor bench. As an alternative to actual benches, consider a pair of garden stools placed side by side. Or, try upcycling items like crates, wood boxes or large planters, all of which are suitable pieces of seating for gardens and other exterior spaces. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.