Benches
1990s American Folk Art Benches
Wood
19th Century English Classical Roman Antique Benches
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
20th Century French Benches
Velvet, Beech
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Upholstery, Teak
1650s Mid-Century Modern Antique Benches
Hardwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Teak
20th Century American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s English Modern Benches
Composition
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Terracotta, Spruce
Early 20th Century Swedish Benches
Pine
2010s American Organic Modern Benches
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
1940s Italian Vintage Benches
Leather, Chestnut, Oak
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
1940s French Vintage Benches
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Steel
1980s Indonesian Anglo Raj Vintage Benches
Wood
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Metal
2010s American Other Benches
Fabric
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Iron
19th Century British Primitive Antique Benches
Ash, Elm
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s German Modern Benches
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Linen, Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Belgian Minimalist Benches
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Benches
Cut Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Benches
Goatskin, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary British Rustic Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Revival Benches
Concrete, Cement
1950s French Modern Vintage Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Plastic, Rubber
2010s American Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Metal
2010s American Modern Benches
Elm, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Teak
Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Benches
Bronze
19th Century Belgian Antique Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Benches
Ceramic
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Linen, Walnut
1920s French Provincial Vintage Benches
Elm
1980s American Modern Vintage Benches
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage, New and Antique Benches
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.