Ostrich Bench
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Benches
Ostrich Leather, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Nickel
20th Century English Art Deco Benches
Leather, Satinwood
2010s American Benches
Bronze, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Benches
Silver, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Benches
Faux Leather, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Flush Mount
Brass, Metal
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Flush Mount
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Flush Mount
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Gold Leaf, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Vanities
Mirror
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Steel
20th Century Unknown Benches
Wood, Ostrich Leather
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Benches
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Late 20th Century American Benches
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Benches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Benches
Wood
20th Century American Benches
20th Century Benches
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
20th Century Art Deco Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Console Tables
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Nickel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Benches
Vintage 1960s American Biedermeier Benches
Metal, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Faux Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Benches
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Benches
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Italian Benches
20th Century French Benches
20th Century American Benches
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
20th Century Benches
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Unknown Benches
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Nickel
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches
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.
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