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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

French Provincial Walnut Stool Ottoman with vintage linen upholstery, France, 1930s A Turn of the century backless carved walnut bench or stool raised on four scroll ended legs. This...

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

Pair Of C.1940s Catalan Constructivist Benches/Low Consoles
Pair Of C.1940s Catalan Constructivist Benches/Low Consoles

Pair Of C.1940s Catalan Constructivist Benches/Low Consoles

Located in London, GB

A pair of C.1940s benches/low consoles from a gallery in Girona, Catalonia.

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

Materials

Pine

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

Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s
Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s

Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s Bench with rectangular seat and backrest upholstered in light beige-white leather.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Latches fold 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.

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.

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 ottoman is upholstered in the original blue wool fabric and can be used in its curre...

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

Northern 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

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

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 Wonderful patina.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Pine

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 Benches – Several Available.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Metal

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

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

Probably made in Italy, or possibly Spain, circa 1940/1960's, unsigned.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 on sturdy tapered legs, this is a design with a compelling presence.

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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 Béton Grande’ outdoor floor lamp for Chandigarh.

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

1940's Original Railway Waiting Room Benches With Strap Steel Bases.
1940's Original Railway Waiting Room Benches With Strap Steel Bases.

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Beech

1940s Czechoslovakian Rustic Solid Oak Corner Bench
1940s Czechoslovakian Rustic Solid Oak Corner Bench

1940s Czechoslovakian Rustic Solid Oak Corner Bench

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful antique corner bench produced in 1940s Czechoslovakia. This handcrafted two-piece corner seating set is made from solid oak wood and features a warm rustic character with b...

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech French Provincial Benches

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pine

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 in France who "pick" for us sometimes and we were told this piece is from Japan.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood

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 detailed with brass nailheads.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Provincial Benches

Materials

Brass

20th century French Caned and Wooden Bench, 1940s
20th century French Caned and Wooden Bench, 1940s

20th century French Caned and Wooden Bench, 1940s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Charming barrel back armchair dating from the 1940s, combining classic elegance with authentic character. This model stands out for its solid wood structure with soft, enveloping li...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Cane, 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

1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench

1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare two-seat cinema bench from the 1940s, produced by Thonet. This authentic theater seating piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring original folding seat...

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

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 sturdy condition. Wonder-full matching pair with an old stain finish.

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 as a bench and decorative element.

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Benches

Materials

Steel

Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose, executed in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Teak

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. Royal blue crushed velvet seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 and a rich embossed silk fabric resting on squared mahogany feet.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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 Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek lattice bench with finger-jointed wartime legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto, and manufactured during war-time 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

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 x 18.75" D x 35.5" H.

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 find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is statement...

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 2336.

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 Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek bench with finger-jointed wartime legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto, and manufactured during war-time 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch, Fabric

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 Poillerat.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Antique Hoffmann Daybed Bench for Howell Art Deco Chrome Tubular Bench 1940s
Antique Hoffmann Daybed Bench for Howell Art Deco Chrome Tubular Bench 1940s

Antique Hoffmann Daybed Bench for Howell Art Deco Chrome Tubular Bench 1940s

By Wolfgang Hoffmann

Located in Detroit, MI

This antique Art Deco or Bauhaus bench or daybed designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell was made in Austria circa 1940. This minimalist bench features a chrome-plated tubular steel...

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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 central turned wooden posts, which add a decorative detail while ensuring the stru...

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, crafted in France during the 1940s, embodies the timeless rustic elegance of regional cr...

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 Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel

Located in Odense, DK

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

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 outstanding neoclassical style bench was manufactured at the Art Deco Period. The se...

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

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

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench With Angled Wooden Legs
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench With Angled Wooden Legs

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench With Angled Wooden Legs

Located in High Point, NC

This 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern upholstered bench exemplifies the clean lines and functional elegance associated with Central European design of the period.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian
1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian

1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1940's Chinoiserie/ Asian Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench. Amazing carving. Please look closely at pictures as they tell the details of the carvings.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Wood

Wrought Iron Bench w. Cream P. Frey Mohair att. Gilbert Poillerat - France 1940s
Wrought Iron Bench w. Cream P. Frey Mohair att. Gilbert Poillerat - France 1940s

Wrought Iron Bench w. Cream P. Frey Mohair att. Gilbert Poillerat - France 1940s

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

"Ferronerie d'art" solid neoclassical wrought iron bench attributed to Gilbert Poillerat. Originally a coffee table. Turned into a beautiful bench freshly upholstered with Pierre Fre...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 form

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 70.25" length x 12.5" depth x 16.75" height approximately each.

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

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    A bench sofa is sometimes called a settee. However, you can also simply refer to it as a bench sofa. Both terms refer to an upholstered furnishing with a long seat and either an open back or a low backrest. Shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary settees and other sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best piano benches are really a matter of preference. Benches with a padded seat and options for adjusting the height are the most popular benches for such use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary piano benches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.