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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" legs with a stretcher having a round medallion supporting an open woven saddle seat (...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

French, Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Bench or Ottoman
French, Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Bench or Ottoman

French, Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Bench or Ottoman

By André Arbus, Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu, Gio Ponti

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XVI style cerused oak bench or ottoman. Handsome French 1940s cerused oak oval bench, ottoman or stool.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Wood Benches, Pair
Art Deco Wood Benches, Pair

Art Deco Wood Benches, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of sculptural wood benches, Streamline Moderne late Art Deco period, circa early-20th century, (1930s - 1940s), America.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Benches

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench
Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench

Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930s to 1940s Giltwood bench. Strong and sturdy. Signed into the wood "Jansen" with numerals.

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Long Bench, Original Vintage Upholstery
French Louis XV Style Long Bench, Original Vintage Upholstery

French Louis XV Style Long Bench, Original Vintage Upholstery

Located in Barcelona, ES

Louis XV style carved parcel-gilt wood bench patinated in ivory color, France, 1930s-1940s.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Bench
Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Bench

Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Bench

By Maison Ramsay, Gilbert Poillerat, Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Chicago, IL

1940s French moderne gilt stool Bench by Jean-Charles Moreux.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Wrought iron and marble coffee table, 1940s
Wrought iron and marble coffee table, 1940s

Wrought iron and marble coffee table, 1940s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Wrought iron and marble coffee table in the style of Poillerat. France, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Italian Walnut and Brass Long Bench with Shaped Upholstered Seat
Italian Walnut and Brass Long Bench with Shaped Upholstered Seat

Italian Walnut and Brass Long Bench with Shaped Upholstered Seat

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Northern Italian 1940s walnut bench, featuring angled and tapered legs, the feet capped in brass.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass

Danish Oak Footstool with Hand-Embroidered Cushion & Cane Seat, Baroque, 1940s
Danish Oak Footstool with Hand-Embroidered Cushion & Cane Seat, Baroque, 1940s

Danish Oak Footstool with Hand-Embroidered Cushion & Cane Seat, Baroque, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A charming mid-20th century Danish oak footstool, dating from the 1940s–1950s. The bench features a sturdy frame with straight rails and finely turned legs, giving it both a classic ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Benches

Materials

Oak, Linen, Cane

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Lyre Back Wrought Iron and Bronze Benches
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Lyre Back Wrought Iron and Bronze Benches

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Lyre Back Wrought Iron and Bronze Benches

By Samuel Copelon

Located in New York, NY

Pair of wrought iron, bronze and upholstered Neoclassical lyre back benches, circa 1940/60's. The benches feature wrought iron frames with stylized lyre backs, cast bronze swan heads...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

1940s Chiropractor Bench
1940s Chiropractor Bench

1940s Chiropractor Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great 1940s chiropractor bench; chrome and green vinyl with a Lucite handle.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool
1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool

1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Early design for Dunbar, mahogany bench or vanity stool model 1050. Curved or X form base with classical styling, with older upholstered seat. Mahogany frame will be restored prior t...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s

Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s

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

20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Salterini Style Wrought Iron Benches, Black, American Classical, 1940s
Salterini Style Wrought Iron Benches, Black, American Classical, 1940s

Salterini Style Wrought Iron Benches, Black, American Classical, 1940s

By Salterini

Located in Stamford, CT

Unusual pair of Salterini style wrought iron benches with low backs and arms. Newly painted black. Pierced sheet metal seats.

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

X-Shaped Oak Bench after JM Frank with Caramel P. Frey Mohair - France 1940's
X-Shaped Oak Bench after JM Frank with Caramel P. Frey Mohair - France 1940's

X-Shaped Oak Bench after JM Frank with Caramel P. Frey Mohair - France 1940's

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

1940s stool with a cross-shaped frame. Solid oak with raised edges. New upholstery in Pierre Frey "Teddy" mohair velvet in a caramel color. In good vintage condition. Some scruffs an...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Pair of Benches in Carved Oak, France, 1940s
Pair of Benches in Carved Oak, France, 1940s

Pair of Benches in Carved Oak, France, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Attributed to a regional atelier working in the vernacular tradition, these benches resonate with the ethos of French country craftsmanship in the 1940s, when rural forms were preser...

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Oak

Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s
Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s

Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s

By Valenti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Manufactured by Valentí, Spain, 1940s. This original Valenti low bench or banquette has a turned wood base and an upholstered seat in vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Folding Bench, 1920s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Folding Bench, 1920s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Folding Bench, 1920s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique folding bench dating from the 1920s–1940s, crafted from wood of unknown species.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage circa 1940s Dutch Bench Stool with Rope Woven Rush Style Seat
Vintage circa 1940s Dutch Bench Stool with Rope Woven Rush Style Seat

Vintage circa 1940s Dutch Bench Stool with Rope Woven Rush Style Seat

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1940's Dutch Beech wood stool with rope twist rush style seat A very decorative and well made piece, these stools are...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Country Stools

Materials

Rush, Beech

Tubular Steel Bench Ottoman Cow Hide Coffee Table, 1940s
Tubular Steel Bench Ottoman Cow Hide Coffee Table, 1940s

Tubular Steel Bench Ottoman Cow Hide Coffee Table, 1940s

Located in Wien, AT

This chromed tubular steel bench was produced in the Czech Republic in the 1940s and covered with a new cowhide.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cowhide, Hide

Japanese Antique Oak Bench Sofa, 1930s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Oak Bench Sofa, 1930s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Oak Bench Sofa, 1930s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique bench sofa crafted from oak and dating from the 1930s–1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa Frame, 1940s – Carved Wood Bench
Art Deco Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa Frame, 1940s – Carved Wood Bench

Art Deco Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa Frame, 1940s – Carved Wood Bench

Located in Lisbon, PT

A striking 1940s Art Deco canapé sofa frame, finished in elegant high-gloss black lacquer. This refined wooden sofa features gracefully curved armrests and a three-panel backrest, cr...

Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Canapes

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Rustic Set of Table and Benches in Solid Pine 1940s
Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Rustic Set of Table and Benches in Solid Pine 1940s

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Rustic Set of Table and Benches in Solid Pine 1940s

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Rustic Set of Table and Benches in Solid Pine, 1940s. The characteristic artisan farmhouse set is from Scandinavia, 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Rustic Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Pine

Coffee Table by Edward Durell Stone
Coffee Table by Edward Durell Stone

Coffee Table by Edward Durell Stone

By Edward Durell Stone, Fulbright Furniture

Located in Pawtucket, RI

1940s slatted oak bench designed by noted architect Edward Durell Stone for Fulbright furniture.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Jules Leleu, Upholstered Bench with Bronze Sabots & Storage Seat, France, 1940s
Jules Leleu, Upholstered Bench with Bronze Sabots & Storage Seat, France, 1940s

Jules Leleu, Upholstered Bench with Bronze Sabots & Storage Seat, France, 1940s

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Likely designed as a piano bench, the bench seat lifts to reveal a storage compartment probably intended to hold sheet music. Numbered 25124.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Bronze

ITALIAN 1940'S  WALNUT-VENEERED AND EBONIZED OAK LONG BENCH
ITALIAN 1940'S  WALNUT-VENEERED AND EBONIZED OAK LONG BENCH

ITALIAN 1940'S WALNUT-VENEERED AND EBONIZED OAK LONG BENCH

Located in San Francisco, CA

The handsome rectangular slab bench; swathed in a warm, richly-figured walnut veneer; raised on a C-form ogee-edged ebonized wooden base by two rear ebonized supports of shaped recta...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Art Deco Bench, circa 1940s
Art Deco Bench, circa 1940s

Art Deco Bench, circa 1940s

Unavailable|$5,400

Art Deco Bench, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco bench. Black Forest walnut root with upholstered seat.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wood

Göran Malmvall, Swedish Pine Bench, 1940s
Göran Malmvall, Swedish Pine Bench, 1940s

Göran Malmvall, Swedish Pine Bench, 1940s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Brussels, BE

Swedish pine bench by Göran Malmvall. I have a table to match, a chair and a sofa.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

French 1940s Gilt Metal and Upholstered Bench
French 1940s Gilt Metal and Upholstered Bench

French 1940s Gilt Metal and Upholstered Bench

Located in Long Island City, NY

Large French 1940's Gilt Metal Bench upholstered in bright velvet.

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Benches

1940s Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bench Freshly Upholstered
1940s Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bench Freshly Upholstered

1940s Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bench Freshly Upholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

Bench Designer unknown USA, circa 1940s Wood and reupholstered in Breathe by Jessica Zoob fabric Measures: 19 ¼” H x 54” W x 14 ½” D Fabric sample available upon request.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Waterfall Edge Bench, circa 1940s
French Art Deco Waterfall Edge Bench, circa 1940s

French Art Deco Waterfall Edge Bench, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco bench with waterfall edge. Newly upholstered.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Walnut

Göran Malmvall, Bench in Solid Pine, K.Anderson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s
Göran Malmvall, Bench in Solid Pine, K.Anderson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s

Göran Malmvall, Bench in Solid Pine, K.Anderson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Berlin, DE

Pine bench model "Svensk Fur", designed by Göran Malmvall and executed by Larl Andersson & Söner in Sweden the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Emilio Terry attributed Parchment Bench, circa 1940s
Emilio Terry attributed Parchment Bench, circa 1940s

Emilio Terry attributed Parchment Bench, circa 1940s

By Emilio Terry

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Open arms wrapped in parchment and reupholstered in creamy velvet attributed to french designer Emilio Terry creating these beautiful silhouette once classical and modern. France cir...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Regency Revival Benches

Materials

Chenille, Bentwood, Parchment Paper

20th Century French Industrial Bench Made of Metal and Wood, 1940s
20th Century French Industrial Bench Made of Metal and Wood, 1940s

20th Century French Industrial Bench Made of Metal and Wood, 1940s

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century French Industrial bench with a white wooden seat and metal legs from the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Industrial Benches

Materials

Metal

Antique Spanish Pine Church Pew, 1940s
Antique Spanish Pine Church Pew, 1940s

Antique Spanish Pine Church Pew, 1940s

Located in PEGO, Alicante

An incredible and rare antique Spanish Catalan region church pew or bench with its original finish circa 1940s. Beautiful unique era details and patina, making it the great piece f...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Pine

Industrial and Foldable Cinema Chairs by Luterma Estonia, circa 1940s
Industrial and Foldable Cinema Chairs by Luterma Estonia, circa 1940s

Industrial and Foldable Cinema Chairs by Luterma Estonia, circa 1940s

By Luterma

Located in Schagen, NL

This Industrial bench was made from wood or plywood. It features elegant imprinting’s on the seating’s which are adjusted to the frame with nails. This bench is in good and completel...

Category

20th Century Estonian Industrial Benches

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Ebonized Banquet by Jansen

Ebonized Banquet by Jansen

Unavailable|$4,000

Ebonized Banquet by Jansen

Located in Baltimore, MD

Country: France Period: circa 1940's Description: Upholstered ebonized wood bench with square tapered legs Condition: Excellent Specifications: Height: 20.5, Width: 50, Dep...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Regency Benches

Materials

Wood

1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench

1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench

Located in Cimelice, Czech republic

Leather gym seat from the 1940s. It is in good condition, nice patina.  

Category

20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Wood

Paul Frankl Low Cork Table/Bench 1940’s Fot Johnson Furniture Co.
Paul Frankl Low Cork Table/Bench 1940’s Fot Johnson Furniture Co.

Paul Frankl Low Cork Table/Bench 1940’s Fot Johnson Furniture Co.

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Hudson, NY

Paul Frankl low cork table / bench 1940’s manufactured by Johnson Furniture Co. fully restored.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cork

Exquisite Italian 1940s Marble Table or Bench
Exquisite Italian 1940s Marble Table or Bench

Exquisite Italian 1940s Marble Table or Bench

Located in London, GB

Gilt wrought iron base with green marble top Italian design by Pierluiggi Colli, circa 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Tables

Mid-Century Modern Italian White Painted Wooden Garden Bench, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Italian White Painted Wooden Garden Bench, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Italian White Painted Wooden Garden Bench, 1940s

Located in Florence, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian white painted wooden garden bench, 1940s.   

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wood

American 1940's Bench
American 1940's Bench

American 1940's Bench

Located in Buchanan, NY

Handsome American 1940's bench with ebonized legs.

Category

Vintage 1940s Benches

Materials

Wood

French 1940's Bench in Red Velvet
French 1940's Bench in Red Velvet

French 1940's Bench in Red Velvet

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 1940's bench newly upholstered in vintage red velvet.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Wood, Velvet

French 1940's Bench in Red Velvet
French 1940's Bench in Red Velvet

French 1940's Bench in Red Velvet

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 1940's bench newly upholstered in vintage red velvet.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Pair Of 1940's Benches
Pair Of 1940's Benches

Pair Of 1940's Benches

Located in Doylestown, PA

A pair of upholstered benches in the manner of Jansen, with black lacquer legs and brass capped feet, currently upholstered in hand-woven silk Ikat fabric.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Upholstery

1940's Bench by Kittinger
1940's Bench by Kittinger

1940's Bench by Kittinger

Located in New York, NY

Black lacquer bench, upholstered
in scalamandre stripe silk fabric.
We have the matching Kittinger
vanity/writing desk sold seperately.

Category

20th Century Benches

French Empire Style 1940's Bench
French Empire Style 1940's Bench

French Empire Style 1940's Bench

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Art deco period bench constructed of birds eye maple with ornate medallion embellishments. Woven wicker seating surface, covered with a removable black leather cushion. Finished with...

Category

20th Century French Benches

1940s Bench
1940s Bench

1940s Bench

Sold|$975

1940s Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Great lines, so 1940s. Needs refinishing and upholstering

Category

Vintage 1940s Benches

1940's Striped Green Lacquer X-Form Benches By Jacques Quinet
1940's Striped Green Lacquer X-Form Benches By Jacques Quinet

1940's Striped Green Lacquer X-Form Benches By Jacques Quinet

By Jacques Quinet

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of 1940's benches attributed to French designer Jacques Quinet.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Bronze

Italian Bench with Fluted Legs
Italian Bench with Fluted Legs

Italian Bench with Fluted Legs

Located in Buchanan, NY

Italian 1940's Bench with Fluted legs and Gilt Wood Details.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

1940s Leather Upholstered Daybed Bench
1940s Leather Upholstered Daybed Bench

1940s Leather Upholstered Daybed Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 1940s bench or daybed with a wooden frame, leather upholstery and nailhead trim.

Category

Vintage 1940s Benches

French 1940s Royere Style Bench
French 1940s Royere Style Bench

French 1940s Royere Style Bench

By Jean Royère

Located in Doylestown, PA

A French 1940s bench in tubular steel with brass details, in the manner of Jean Royere, recently upholstered in dark grey linen with button tufting.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of Benches in the Style of Gio Ponti
Pair of Benches in the Style of Gio Ponti

Pair of Benches in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant pair of late 1940s benches in the style of Gio Ponti with mahogany base and royal blue velvet silk upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

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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.
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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.
  • 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.
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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.
  • 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.
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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.
  • 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.
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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.
  • 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 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 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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.