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What is a backless bench called?

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What is a backless bench called?
A backless bench is called a form. It is mostly seen in courtrooms, school classrooms, and dining rooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary backless benches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Free-Form Mahogany Bench with 1950s Aluminum Park Bench Legs
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
make seat and back. On 1950s polished cast aluminum park bench legs from "Blue Valley Industries Mexico
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Modern Classic Curved Back Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern classic curved back bench upholstered with black velvet and botanical patterned loose
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Maple

Large Sculptural Modern Bench Cast Concrete and Wood with a Back by Nico Yektai
By Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Bench #4 from Series #2 is a modern bench made of Sapele wood, cast concrete and Stainless Steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian bench / settee with wall hanging back, Italy, 1950.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Natural Organic Modern Bench
Located in New York, NY
Natural Organic Modern Live Edge Bench with full back support. This Bench was made in the 1980's
Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Cherry

Mogensen Style Large Dutch Armless Oak Slat Back Bench with Black Skai Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Dutch armless oak slat bench with original black skai cushion. Can be used with or without
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

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