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Are piano benches necessary?
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No, piano benches are not necessary. You can sit on any stool or chair that is the appropriate height to play the piano. However, some pianists find them more comfortable or prefer how they look in front of the instrument. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage piano benches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Modern Piano Bench on 1stDibs
GIO Bench Piano Series in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: a perfect blend of Gio Ponti's timeless design and modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Unusual Lucite Piano Bench Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Lucite piano bench. We love the fact the seat lifts up to store sheet music or what ever
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Louis XVI Piano Bench
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century piano bench or stool in the Modern neoclassical style with delicately
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Italian Piano Bench, circa 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A petite bench featuring hand-polished tapered brass legs, original from Italy, circa 1950-1959
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / item
Diamond Cut Bent Lucite Piano Bench Stool
By Baccarat, Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern diamond cut Lucite bench or stool.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century Matchbook Walnut Tonkbench Chicago Foyer Piano Bench Seat W/ Storage
By Tonk Mfg. Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Piano Bench by Tonkbench of Chicago, Illinois, circa 1940s. Features a walnut frame with
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
