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Unusual French Pine and Leather 1940s Bench
Unusual French Pine and Leather 1940s Bench

Unusual French Pine and Leather 1940s Bench

Located in Long Island City, NY

Unusual French 1940s bench in solid pine with leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Leather, Pine

Italian 1940s Bench in Wood and Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Italian 1940s Bench in Wood and Yellow Velvet Upholstery

Italian 1940s Bench in Wood and Yellow Velvet Upholstery

By Studio BBPR

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1940s bench in wood and yellow velvet upholstery Attributed to Studio BBPR.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French 1940s Bench
French 1940s Bench

French 1940s Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hand-forged gilt iron, French, circa 1945.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron

1940s Bench Ottoman Stool in Walnut, New Upholstered in Vintage French Linen
1940s Bench Ottoman Stool in Walnut, New Upholstered in Vintage French Linen

1940s Bench Ottoman Stool in Walnut, New Upholstered in Vintage French Linen

Located in Barcelona, ES

century backless carved walnut bench or stool raised on four scroll ended legs. This stylish ottoman has a

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests
Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests

Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1950s Settee in red wool and beautifully carved oak base and open armrests. Very refined clean lines and an almost benchlike style to the settee. It's an unusual piece and ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

Early 20th Century Hickory & Bronze Staten Island Ferry Auxiliary Bench
Early 20th Century Hickory & Bronze Staten Island Ferry Auxiliary Bench

Early 20th Century Hickory & Bronze Staten Island Ferry Auxiliary Bench

Located in Bainbridge, NY

and lock legs. Bench folds flat. Used on the Staten Island from early 1900s through the early 1940s

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Benches

Materials

Bronze

1940’s Adirondack bench
1940’s Adirondack bench

1940’s Adirondack bench

Located in Chicago, IL

1940’s Adirondack bench with hide upholstery. It has storage underneath seat. Made in US.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Benches

Materials

Hide, Wood

Italian 1940's Walnut Bench
Italian 1940's Walnut Bench

Italian 1940's Walnut Bench

Located in New York, NY

An Italian 1940's walnut bench with cabriole legs and cream cotton seat. With streamlined and

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1940's Danish Ottoman or Bench
1940's Danish Ottoman or Bench

1940's Danish Ottoman or Bench

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Oakland, CA

1940s Scandinavian ottoman raised on elegant mahogany legs in the manner of Frits Henningsen. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool

Italian Walnut Long Bench, Italy, circa 1940's
Italian Walnut Long Bench, Italy, circa 1940's

Italian Walnut Long Bench, Italy, circa 1940's

Located in New York, NY

Italy, circa 1940's 22 1/4" high at handles x 14 1/2" seat h x 60 1/2" wide x 16" deep

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut

1940s French Caned Bench
1940s French Caned Bench

1940s French Caned Bench

$4,000Sale Price|41% Off

1940s French Caned Bench

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Art Deco bench in oak with caned seat and back, France circa 1940's Great curved shaped arms

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Rustic Splayed Leg Solid Wood Sculptural Bench, France 1940's
Rustic Splayed Leg Solid Wood Sculptural Bench, France 1940's

Rustic Splayed Leg Solid Wood Sculptural Bench, France 1940's

Located in New York, NY

Lovely through tenon detail. Some discoloration on surface. Seat is 8'' deep.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Benches

Materials

Hardwood

1940's Pitch Pine English Cast Metal Railway Bench
1940's Pitch Pine English Cast Metal Railway Bench

1940's Pitch Pine English Cast Metal Railway Bench

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Pitch Pine English Cast Metal Railway Bench. A Good honest very original railway bench made

Category

Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Chromed Steel Upholstered Bench, USA 1940's
Art Deco Chromed Steel Upholstered Bench, USA 1940's

Art Deco Chromed Steel Upholstered Bench, USA 1940's

By Walter Dorwin Teague

Located in New York, NY

Large and heavy solid chromed steel bench from an Albany bank lobby decorated in the 30’s

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Benches

Materials

Chrome

1940's English Cast Metal Church Benches - Several Available
1940's English Cast Metal Church Benches - Several Available

1940's English Cast Metal Church Benches - Several Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s English Cast Metal Church Benches – Several Available 1940’s English Cast Metal Church

Category

Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Metal

1940s Swedish Cabinetmasters Slatted Bench
1940s Swedish Cabinetmasters Slatted Bench

1940s Swedish Cabinetmasters Slatted Bench

Located in Long Island City, NY

The seat and back of this Scandinavian Modern bench comprise a stylish wave of conjoined slats. Set

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Fir

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1940s
Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1940s

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A sizable wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1940s. In all original condition with

Category

Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Wrought Iron Vanity Widow Bench in Faux Gilt Finish c 1940/1960's
Wrought Iron Vanity Widow Bench in Faux Gilt Finish c 1940/1960's

Wrought Iron Vanity Widow Bench in Faux Gilt Finish c 1940/1960's

Located in New York, NY

Chic wrought iron vanity, window, bench seat in original faux gilt finish. The frame is constructed

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s
Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s

Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s

By Le Corbusier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage modernist concrete bench from Belgium, circa 1940s. Reminiscent of Le Corbusier’s ‘Borne

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A large pine and red fabric bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pine

French Provincial Bench, Mahogany & Linen, Brass Nailheads, 1940s
French Provincial Bench, Mahogany & Linen, Brass Nailheads, 1940s

French Provincial Bench, Mahogany & Linen, Brass Nailheads, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming petite French Provincial style bench that is newly upholstered in Belgium linen and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Provincial Benches

Materials

Brass

Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's
Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's

Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s
Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s

Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s

Located in Palermo, PA

Pair of Italian benches, 1940s. Dimensions: H=70 cm; W=105 cm; D=60 cm; Height seat= 35 cm.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rustic Hand Made Adirondack Banquette Style Bench Circa 1940s
Rustic Hand Made Adirondack Banquette Style Bench Circa 1940s

Rustic Hand Made Adirondack Banquette Style Bench Circa 1940s

Located in Peabody, MA

An unusual rustic Adirondack style banquette bench, fashioned in the late 1940s for a New Hampshire

Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

1940s Hand Made Rustic Benches Found In Texas Famrhouse
1940s Hand Made Rustic Benches Found In Texas Famrhouse

1940s Hand Made Rustic Benches Found In Texas Famrhouse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc farmhouse benches that came from a farm house in Texas. This pair are built strong and are in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Benches

Materials

Wood

Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium
Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium

Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium

Located in Brussels, BE

Unique addition to your outdoor or indoor space – a massive steel hammer from the 1940s repurposed

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Benches

Materials

Steel

Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s
Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s

Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Art Deco bench with a painted wrought iron base and surround, with original white and gilt paint

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

during war-time 1940s. Very good condition and wonderful patina. This bench features war-time legs, this

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s
Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s

Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s

By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An unusual and expressive bench having a sculptural rounded form with patinated brass nailhead trim

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Harvey Probber “Series 70” Solid Oak Bench, Circa 1940s
Harvey Probber “Series 70” Solid Oak Bench, Circa 1940s

Harvey Probber “Series 70” Solid Oak Bench, Circa 1940s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Very rare Mid Century Modern, plinth base, solid oak bench designed by Harvey Probber for his

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1940s
Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1940s

Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1940s

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Arts & Crafts solid oak banker or lawyer bench USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 52.75" W

Category

Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

1940s Curved Long Purple Damask Tufted Neoclassical Style Wood Bench
1940s Curved Long Purple Damask Tufted Neoclassical Style Wood Bench

1940s Curved Long Purple Damask Tufted Neoclassical Style Wood Bench

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, long curved bench you could hope to

Category

Vintage 1940s European Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2336
1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2336

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2336

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2336 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model

Category

Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek in 1940s
Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek in 1940s

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek in 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

-time 1940s. The bench has a later upholstery with old fabric designed by Aino Aalto. Good condition and

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Hand carved swans necks bench, France, 1940s
Hand carved swans necks bench, France, 1940s

Hand carved swans necks bench, France, 1940s

Located in amstelveen, NL

Graceful French bench from the 1940s with hand-carved swan necks, made in ivory lacquered wood

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer

Gilt Wrought Iron Bench / Stool with Gray Velvet Seat, France 1940s
Gilt Wrought Iron Bench / Stool with Gray Velvet Seat, France 1940s

Gilt Wrought Iron Bench / Stool with Gray Velvet Seat, France 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Gilt Iron Bench with Scrollwork details and grey velvet, 1940s In the manner of Gilbert

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

1940s Mahogany and Upholstered Bench with Brass Capped Legs and Medallions
1940s Mahogany and Upholstered Bench with Brass Capped Legs and Medallions

1940s Mahogany and Upholstered Bench with Brass Capped Legs and Medallions

Located in Germantown, MD

An elegant 1940s Mahogany and Upholstered Bench with Brass Capped Legs and Medallions. Dark green

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Low oak bench, Breton craftsmanship from the 1940s
Low oak bench, Breton craftsmanship from the 1940s

Low oak bench, Breton craftsmanship from the 1940s

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This large stained oak bench is a Breton piece from the 1940s. Its sleek design is enlivened by two

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Oak

French Provincial Oak and Rush Bench, France, 1940s
French Provincial Oak and Rush Bench, France, 1940s

French Provincial Oak and Rush Bench, France, 1940s

Located in Almelo, NL

French Provincial Oak and Rush Bench, France, 1940s This French Provincial three-seat bench

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Rush, Oak

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s

By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

French Brass Long Bench Upholstered in Striped Silk Fabric, 1940s
French Brass Long Bench Upholstered in Striped Silk Fabric, 1940s

French Brass Long Bench Upholstered in Striped Silk Fabric, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant hall or bedroom brass long bench upholstered in striped silk fabric, France, 1930s This

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Large Organic Bench, Fabric, USA, 1940s
American Designer, Large Organic Bench, Fabric, USA, 1940s

American Designer, Large Organic Bench, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A large organic off white bouclé fabric over wood bench designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Leather Gymnastic Bench Box, 1940s, Restored
Vintage Leather Gymnastic Bench Box, 1940s, Restored

Vintage Leather Gymnastic Bench Box, 1940s, Restored

Located in Wien, AT

This gymnastics box comes from a Prague gym and has been completely restored. The thick cowhide has a nice patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Reconstruction Era Solid Oak Compact Bench, France, 1940s
French Reconstruction Era Solid Oak Compact Bench, France, 1940s

French Reconstruction Era Solid Oak Compact Bench, France, 1940s

By Jean Prouvé, Marcel Gascoin

Located in New York, NY

In the style of Prouvé and Gascoin. The surface has been refinished and a minor structural damage on the seat has been professionally restored.  

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Bench, Solid Wood, Hand-Carved, Italy, 1940s Design
Mid-Century Modern Bench, Solid Wood, Hand-Carved, Italy, 1940s Design

Mid-Century Modern Bench, Solid Wood, Hand-Carved, Italy, 1940s Design

Located in Kampen, NL

Bench produced in Italy during the 1940s, crafted in solid wood. The design features clean

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique French Wrought Iron Hall Bench
Antique French Wrought Iron Hall Bench

Antique French Wrought Iron Hall Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely wrought iron bench from France, 1940s. Beautiful scroll iron design on slated iron back

Category

Mid-20th Century French Benches

Materials

Iron

Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940
Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940

Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Bench made of pine wood in the 1940s. This bench was found at a train station in Debrecen, Hungary.

Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Benches

Materials

Pine

French Art Moderne Lyre Window Bench
French Art Moderne Lyre Window Bench

French Art Moderne Lyre Window Bench

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Moderne (1940s) gilt wrought iron window bench with scrolling legs and arms with lyre

Category

20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic Hand Made Wood Benches 70" length each
Rustic Hand Made Wood Benches 70" length each

Rustic Hand Made Wood Benches 70" length each

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand Made Rustic Benches, American, circa 1940s or earlier. They are an impressive size, measuring

Category

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid Century Modernist Cabriole Leg Brass Bench
Italian Mid Century Modernist Cabriole Leg Brass Bench

Italian Mid Century Modernist Cabriole Leg Brass Bench

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Italian 1940's modernist upholstered bench with thick solid stylized brass cabriole scroll legs

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Benches
Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Benches

Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Benches

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Italian Renaissance style (1940s) black painted wrought iron benches with cross form "X

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s bench you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1940s bench was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1940s bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1940s bench bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s bench over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, Edward Wormley and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Bench?

Prices for a 1940s bench start at $279 and top out at $27,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

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.

Questions About 1940s Bench
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    A prayer bench, also known as a hassock or prie-dieu, is a piece of furniture that you can kneel on when praying. It helps to keep your knees feeling comfortable and elevated off the floor. Shop a variety of prayer benches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
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    Some types of benches designed primarily for indoor use include storage benches, entry benches, backless benches, settee benches and dining benches. Garden benches, memorial benches and planter benches are three types commonly displayed outdoors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage and antique benches.
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    A telephone bench, sometimes called a gossip-bench, is a bench that features an attached side-table at one end. These styles became popular after the telephone was invented in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary telephone benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A parametric bench is a long seating solution made out of evenly spaced rows of wood. Because of the precision required to create the complex pieces, construction of parametric furniture normally uses computer-controlled manufacturing machinery. Find a collection of parametric furniture on 1stDibs.
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    A waterfall bench is a bench that has rounded corners, which gives the illusion that the lines of the seating solution flow like water. Waterfall benches and other waterfall furniture were popular during the 1930s and 40s. Shop a collection of waterfall furniture on 1stDibs.
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    A deacon’s bench is a long bench with a back, and often arms, made up of spindles or slats. It is typically crafted from wood and often used as an entryway bench or at the foot of a bed. On 1stDibs, find a range of deacon’s benches.
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    A Windsor bench is typically a two-seater chair built with solid wood and round-tenoned legs with seats that are a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort. Windsor chairs grew in popularity during the 16th century with the design being fashioned after wheel spokes. Shop a selection of Windor-style seating on 1stDibs.
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    A cobbler’s bench is a low-to-the-ground wooden bench that has a backless seat on one end and a workstation on the other.
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    A shoe bench refers to a bench that can also be utilized as a shoe storage compartment underneath the seating. Some shoe benches feature shelving, while others may have compartments to keep your shoes sorted. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary shoe benches on 1stDibs.
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    Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.
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    A mission bench is a long rectangular bench, often with a mid-height back and open arms. The bench is made out of wood, oak to be specific, and sometimes even animal skin. You’ll find a collection of mission benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A teak bench is a bench that is constructed from teak, which is a kind of tropical hardwood which is mostly used for making chairs, seats and even boats. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers. With proper care, a teak bench can last for nearly 70 years! Find your long-lasting teak bench on 1stDibs.
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    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
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    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
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    A piano bench is called a duet bench, it is generally wide enough for two people to sit, and its width is in proportion to the width of the piano. A collection of antique and vintage piano benches can be found in varying colors on 1stDibs.
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    A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
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    There is no single most durable outdoor bench. Aluminum, steel and cast iron can all make for strong, sturdy benches, but other factors like how well you maintain a piece and the quality of the craftsmanship will affect how long a particular piece lasts. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of outdoor benches.
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    Gossip benches, also known as telephone benches, became popular shortly after the telephone was invented in the 1870s. They’re still made to this day, and are beloved by many homeowners and interior designers for their vintage flair. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary gossip benches from some of the world’s top sellers.