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1970s Vintage Ercol Love Seat Bench
By Ercol
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The Ercol loveseat is a representative of UK modernity and is still a popular brand founded by designer Lucian R. Ercolani in 1920. The smooth form of the seat, made of hard, bend-re...
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Elm

1970s Vintage Ercol Love Seat Bench
1970s Vintage Ercol Love Seat Bench
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 46.46 in
EXQUISITE DAVID LINLEY OSTRICH LEATHER SATiNWOOD HALL BENCH SEAT LUGGAGE RACK
By David Linley
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Viscount David Linley Satinwood with Blue Ostrich leather upholstery top hall seat ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Benches

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

HARDWOOD CROCODILE LEATHER LUGGAGE RACK HALL BENCH SEAT STOOL CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine twin drawer Luggage rack, Hall bench with crocodile leather patina oxblood seat Please note...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Primitive 19th Century Elm Wabi-Sabi Wheel Makers 5ft Pig Bench Seat
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb primitive wabi-sabi wooden bench, 19th century (possibly earlier), a characterful piece in its original form, a wonderful natural piece with great texture and colour. A rare...
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Antique 19th Century British Primitive Benches

Materials

Ash, Elm

1940's Original Railway Waiting Room Benches With Strap Steel Bases.
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Original Railway Waiting Room Benches With Strap Steel Bases. 1940's Original Railway Waiting Room Benches With Strap Steel Bases. Good honest benches with hand forged strap s...
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Beech

Gallery Bench in walnut or oak with a corian top. bespoke size by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Each bench is made to a bespoke size. The first of this design was made of walnut with a Corian top and was exhibited by the Connaught Brown Gallery in 2010. The Gallery Bench can be...
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2010s English Modern Benches

Materials

Composition

Newly Upholstered English Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful pair of newly upholstered benches. The fabric is a stunning Multi color green forest scene . The base is solid, hand carved wood, rich brown color that pairs wond...
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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered English Benches
Newly Upholstered English Benches
H 18 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Newly Upholstered French Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
How happy do these newly upholstered French benches make you feel the frames are antique the fabric was selected from our local fabric shop. There is just something about the unexpec...
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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered French Benches
Newly Upholstered French Benches
H 18 in W 17 in D 17 in
Newly Upholstered English Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful antique newly upholstered set of benches! The fabric is a stunning green, crushed velvet material. The base is solid, hand carved wood, rich brown color that pairs wonderfu...
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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

Newly Upholstered English Benches
Newly Upholstered English Benches
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Newly Upholstered English Stools
Located in Nashville, TN
These 19th century English frames have been made especially unique with new fabric! The stools are in excellent condition with lovely patina. The new fabric is a neutral gray tone ba...
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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly  Upholstered English Stools
Newly  Upholstered English Stools
H 18 in W 17 in D 17 in
Newly Upholstered English Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a beautiful set of stools! The frame is an original English antique, with beautiful spiral design from the early 1900s It has been newly upholstered in a fabric that com...
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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered English Benches
Newly Upholstered English Benches
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
CC-01 solid wood bench
By Theodora Alfreosdottir
Located in London, GB
A place to drop your bag, sit on to tie your shoe laces or just take a moment for yourself before transitioning into the next chapter of your day. The curves are a friendly greetin...
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2010s British Minimalist Benches

Materials

Tulipwood

CC-01 solid wood bench
CC-01 solid wood bench
H 17.72 in W 32.68 in D 13.78 in
Megalithic Bench Seating Wood & Steel by Sol Bailey Barker REPby Tuleste Factory
By Sol Bailey-Barker
Located in New York, NY
Megalithic bench Sol Bailey barker Charred Tropical hard wood & steel Measures: 90.5" x 15" x 18.9" The ancient standing stones of Britain hold within them a power and a mystery t...
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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Antique English Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautifully Upholstered English bench the fabric is an off white or slight cream. The photo makes the benches appear whiter than they really are. However, it looks amazing ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique English Upholstered Bench
Antique English Upholstered Bench
H 19 in W 44 in D 17 in
Rare Liberty & Co. Circa 1900s Long-Form Thebes Stool.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare long form Thebes bench marketed by Liberty and Company, England Circa 1910. Constructed of beech wood and finely woven cane. There are many of these “types” of benches...
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Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Benches

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair of Art Deco Benches England 1920's
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a very handsome and special pair of art deco benches made in the nineteen twenties in England. The eye-catching angles speak to the architectural inspiration behind these Art...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Benches

Materials

Elm, Walnut, Pine, Burl

18th Century English Georgian Hepplewhite Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century English Georgian Hepplewhite bench exemplifies the elegance and refined taste characteristic of George Hepplewhite's influential designs. The bench features bundled...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Benches

Materials

Elm

Newly Upholstered English Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a pair of English benches we’ve had covered and an avocado green velvet fabric These have been extremely popular for us. People use them all over their houses as extra seatin...
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Antique 1880s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered English Benches
Newly Upholstered English Benches
H 17.5 in W 22 in D 16 in
Pair of Ebonised Benches with Jacobean Stretchers
By Achille Collas
Located in London, by appointment only
Ebonised Long caned bench with shaped voluted scrolled legs and moulded Jacobean stretchers. Perfect used as window seats, a bench or low table Additional information: Origin: Eng...
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1990s English Adam Style Benches

Materials

Cane, Teak

Walnut Bench with Leather Webbing.
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Walnut Bench with Leather Webbing. To order Bench by John A. Harris. Various sizes are available. Dimensions: W 140 x D 40 x H 43 cm Pre-order, lead time 4 to 6 weeks. ​
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2010s British Benches

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood, Walnut

Walnut Bench with Leather Webbing.
Walnut Bench with Leather Webbing.
H 16.93 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Antique Upholstered English Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique English bench! Newly reupholstered, this bench is in stunning condition. The legs are sturdy and firm, with a lovely patina and hand carved detailing as w...
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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Upholstered English Bench
Antique Upholstered English Bench
H 17.5 in W 47 in D 19 in
Upholstered English Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
Jazz things up with this antique newly upholstered bench! The fabric is a fun multi-colored jewel toned design. The base is solid, hand carved wood, rich brown color that pairs wonde...
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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Upholstered English Bench
Upholstered English Bench
H 19.5 in W 32 in D 17 in
Newly Upholstered English Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful antique newly upholstered set of benches! The fabric is a stunning green, crushed velvet material. The base is solid, hand carved wood, rich brown color that pairs wonderfu...
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Antique 1880s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered English Benches
Newly Upholstered English Benches
H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in
Arts & Crafts Small Oak Hall Seat Inlaid Dutch Figures
Located in Norwich, GB
Golden oak Arts and Crafts small hall seat with lift up storage compartment. England - Circa 1900. Inlaid with Dutch figures to the front. A central Yin Yang cut out decoration to t...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Boxwood, Oak

Sawtooth Bench in Solid English Oak, Designed and Handmade by Loose Fit, UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Solid English Oak Bench with a simple, elegant and robust design, handmade by James Torble at Loose Fit. Seats two people. The solid seat has a playful sawtooth relief cut into it, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

LOOM Bench
Located in Manchester, GB
A contemporary two-seater bench, celebrating honest timber construction and native British wood. The framework showcases an upholstered seat using beautiful and sustainable Herdwick ...
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2010s British Benches

Materials

Wool, Ash, Oak

LOOM Bench
LOOM Bench
H 267.72 in W 47.25 in D 224.41 in
English 19th Century Teak Garden Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine English antique bench hand-crafted in the 19th century of teak wood. This attractive bench features a lovely weathered patina, a carved back, and a comfortable planked seat. T...
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Antique 19th Century English Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

English 19th Century Teak Garden Bench
English 19th Century Teak Garden Bench
H 34.75 in W 47.75 in D 16.25 in
Edwardian Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple, diminutive Edwardian ironwork bench. The seat and backrest, both in beech, are supported by a pair of ironwork supports and finished on beaten pad feet. Strong and sturdy...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Benches

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Bench
Edwardian Bench
H 32.29 in W 46.46 in D 15.36 in
Lutyens Style Teak Garden Bench Seat from England
By Edwin Lutyens
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage Lutyens style teak English garden bench after Sir Edwin Lutyens, the British architect renowned for his imaginative, classic designs throughout England, Ireland, and N...
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20th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

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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Antique 18th Century English 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
Ebonised Ash Bench By Sean Evelegh
Located in Dartford, GB
This bench features symmetrically curved rails, turned legs, a hand-woven seat and an ebonised finish! As well as being a functional bench, the appearance is striking and will stand ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Benches

Materials

Ash

Ebonised Ash Bench By Sean Evelegh
Ebonised Ash Bench By Sean Evelegh
H 17.72 in W 41.34 in D 13.78 in
Chinoiserie Window seat
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Chinoiserie window seat in the Chippendale style circa 1910 with black lacquer work and gilt decoration, cane seat is in excellent condition with minor losses to the ...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Beech

Chinoiserie Window seat
Chinoiserie Window seat
H 30 in W 31 in D 15 in
Victorian Satinwood Luggage Rack / Hall Bench
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5456 Unusual Victorian satinwood luggage rack with slatted, oversailing top, shallow frieze and four turned and ringed legs united by turned and ringed stretchers, all in home read...
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Satinwood

Victorian Satinwood Luggage Rack / Hall Bench
Victorian Satinwood Luggage Rack / Hall Bench
H 19.291 in W 25.591 in D 18.898 in
Chatsworth Boucle Bench Chest
Located in Manchester, GB
Upholstered boucle bench and storage chest made from rare Beech wood grown on the grounds of Chatsworth House, the infamous 16th Century Manor House in the Derbyshire Dales, England....
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2010s English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Wool, Plywood, Beech

Chatsworth Boucle Bench Chest
Chatsworth Boucle Bench Chest
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
ANTIQUE CLAW & BALL FOOT HALL BENCH WiNDOW SEAT IN MULBERRY FLYING DUCK S FABRIC
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1920's hand carved window bench with Claw & Ball feet that has been fully re...
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Vintage 1920s English Country Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid-18th Century English Patinated Elm Long Trestle Bench
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH PATINATED ELM LONG TRESTLE BENCH Two available Circa 1750 with restorations Item # 305TBP10L-1 An incredibly beautiful bench, we acquired this as part of a pair (the other...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Elm

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Flamed Hardwood Hall Bench Ottoman
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large, fully restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather hall bench or ottoman with huge amounts of internal storag...
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Benches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

circa 1750 English Georgian Patinated and Worn Elm Trestle Bench
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH PATINATED ELM LONG TRESTLE BENCH Two available Circa 1750 with restorations Item # 305TBP10L-2 An incredibly beautiful bench, we acquired this as part of a pair (the other ...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Elm

Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane, Two Seater, Made by Loose Fit, UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane, designed and handmade by Loose Fit. Both versatile and functional, this wooden bench is made from a light coloured English Ash that cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Sawtooth Bench in Solid English Oak, Designed and Handmade by Loose Fit
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Solid English oak bench with a simple, elegant and robust design. The solid seat has a playful sawtooth relief cut into it, and features precisely hand cut, wedged mortise and tenon...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

Pair of Regency Style Benches
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of Regency style benches, the cane seat over molded rails, the reeded legs with palmette carved corners, the whole of good design and proportion. Ready as is or with your c...
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Antique 1880s English Regency Benches

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair of Regency Style Benches
Pair of Regency Style Benches
H 16 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
Regency Faux Rosewood Recamier
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with upholstery in usable condition. Scroll back and raised on circular tapered legs with casters.
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Antique 1820s English Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Beech

Regency Faux Rosewood Recamier
Regency Faux Rosewood Recamier
H 36 in W 32.25 in D 81 in
Leto Elm Bench, with Hand Carved Texturing, by Mythology
By Mythology
Located in London, GB
Designed to sit with our Leto dining table, the Leto bench is inspired by Japanese design. The bench combines a simple, utilitarian form with intricate hand-carved textures, which cr...
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2010s British Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Sawtooth Bench in Solid English Oak Designed and Handmade by Loose Fit in the UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Solid English Oak Bench with a simple, elegant and robust design. Seats two people. The solid wooden seat has a playful sawtooth relief cut into it, and features precisely hand cut,...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

Pair of English Tapered Benches
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of late 20th century English elmwood benches with turned tapered legs with simple pegged stretchers. Perfect on either side of your breakfast table, at the foot of tw...
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Late 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Elm

Pair of English Tapered Benches
Pair of English Tapered Benches
H 18 in W 48 in D 12 in
Sawtooth Bench in Solid Wood English Oak, Two Seater, Handmade in the UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Solid English Oak bench with a simple, elegant and robust design. Seats two people. The solid seat has a playful sawtooth relief cut into it, and features precisely hand cut, wedged ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

3 Seater Reclaimed Garden Bench Seat
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This elegant 3 seater reclaimed bench is a beautiful addition to a country garden or courtyard. Handmade in solid teak, it has aged beautifully over time, instilling the wood with an...
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Late 20th Century English Edwardian Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

3 Seater Reclaimed Garden Bench Seat
3 Seater Reclaimed Garden Bench Seat
H 41.34 in W 65.35 in D 26.77 in
Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane Wood Handmade in the UK Seats Three
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane wood, designed by Loose Fit. Seats three people. Both versatile and functional, this bench made from a light coloured English Ash, contra...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Lovely Vintage Mini Window Seat Bench Sofa with Birds of Paradise Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage mini sofa window seat which has been reupholstered in Birds of Paradise velvety fabric. The piece is part of a suite, in tot...
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20th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An amazing painted hall bench – teeming with charm – from 19th century England. The large antique has panels with diagonally oriented wooden slats which were painted green many decad...
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
H 36.13 in W 75.5 in D 23.88 in
Camel Back Garden Bench
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional Georgian Camel back design carved teak slatted back garden bench. Exterior seat pads can be supplied if required. Seat pad upholstered in client’s own material. Bes...
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Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Teak

Camel Back Garden Bench
Camel Back Garden Bench
H 44.53 in W 106.3 in D 27.56 in
William Kent Teak Rousham Bench
By William Kent, Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine William Kent teak Rousham bench of flat back form profusely carved. This bench can also be supplied in mahogany and specialist painted or polished for internal use. Bespoke...
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Antique Early 18th Century British Rococo Benches

Materials

Teak

William Kent Teak Rousham Bench
H 35.44 in W 60.24 in D 25.2 in
English Georgian Style Carved Fruitwood Bench / Ottoman in Ostrich Leather
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This handsome bench is upholstered in ostrich leather. It is English with Georgian styling. Note the detailed carved with the ball and claw feet! The draping nailheads add a nice tou...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Fruitwood

Antique Victorian Heritage Green Leather Chesterfield Tufted Bench / Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late Victorian circa 1900, heritage green leather upholstered, Chesterfield tufted bench stool. A good looking well made and decorativ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Benches

Materials

Beech, Leather

Muse Bench
Located in London, GB
Contemporary and versatile, this bench unites style and comfort. Designed to fit perfectly with our Muse dining table, or to make a statement as a standalone piece. With its strik...
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2010s British Benches

Materials

Wood, Elm, Oak, Walnut

Muse Bench
Muse Bench
H 17.52 in W 13.78 in D 70.87 in
Ayrton Bench
Located in London, GB
Sophisticated and elegant, the Ayrton Bench is sculpted with subtle curves providing luxurious comfort and a striking silhouette. A modern statement in any home, its minimal desi...
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2010s British Benches

Materials

Wood, Beech, Elm

Ayrton Bench
Ayrton Bench
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 48.04 in
Pair of Antique Victorian Fruitwood Trestle Benches for Long Dining Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of Antique Victorian Fruitwood trestle benches A good looking well made and decorative pair of benches, ideally suited to go with a 19th...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Fruitwood

19thC English Cast Iron Bench
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1895 19thC English Cast Iron Bench in original paint - Bolts and Slats replaced with Sapele Wood The white bench is available - the black one is sold Price is each sku 7...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

19thC English Cast Iron Bench
19thC English Cast Iron Bench
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Box Vault, English, Beech, Suede Leather, Gymnastic Apparatus, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage box vault. An English, beech and suede gymnastic apparatus, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Fine quality, youth-sized vintage vault Displays a desir...
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Mid-20th Century British Benches

Materials

Beech

Large Vintage Box Vault, English, Beech, Suede, Gymnastic Apparatus, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage box vault. An English, beech and suede gymnastic apparatus, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. Wonderfully presented vintage vault Displays a des...
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Mid-20th Century British Benches

Materials

Beech

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British Hardwood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of british hardwood benches available on 1stDibs. We have 101 antique and vintage british hardwood benches in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of british hardwood benches available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian british hardwood benches are consistently popular styles. Many british hardwood benches are appealing in their simplicity, but Morris & Co., Jonathan Field and Heal's produced popular british hardwood benches that are worth a look.

How Much are British Hardwood Benches?

British hardwood benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

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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