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What is a good height for a bench seat?

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What is a good height for a bench seat?
A bench seat should be between 18 and 20 inches in height (46-51 cm). Though this is an average range, the height depends on its use. Bench height is also defined based on the distance from the seat to the ground. Find antique and vintage benches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle, it has a planked back and curved end supports, it is made in 1” thick pine, the pine has an old waxed finish and...
Category

Vintage 1920s Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Harvey Probber Model PUB 70½ Mahogany and Brass Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare luxurious upholstered bench with mahogany legs with solid brass accents. Cataloged as PUB 70 ½ which is the largest version of the model. The bench is robust, heavy and well mad...
Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Model PUB 70½ Mahogany and Brass Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare luxurious upholstered bench with mahogany legs with solid brass accents. Cataloged as PUB 70 ½ which is the largest version of the model. The bench is robust, heavy and well mad...
Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of absolutely stunning, fully restored Victorian style Chesterfield Snooker hall pub benches Plea...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Leather

1 OF 4 RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of four absolutely stunning, fully restored extra large Victorian Snooker hall pub benches with new Ital...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique 18th Century English Gothic Revival Paneled Oak Pub Bench Settle Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
Extraordinary 18th century English oak pub bench / settee / sofa. A rectangular form with high back and red velvet upholstery. Features Gothic revival panels and Fleur De Lis carvi...
Category

Antique 18th Century Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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