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Italian Bronze Bench Newly Upholstered in Mongolian Lambs Wool, 1940s
Italian Bronze Bench Newly Upholstered in Mongolian Lambs Wool, 1940s

Italian Bronze Bench Newly Upholstered in Mongolian Lambs Wool, 1940s

Located in Houston, TX

Mid Century Modern Italian Bronze Bench With Great Lines Newly Upholstered In Mongolian Lambs Wool.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Black Leather Brass Legs Bench from 1940s
French Louis XVI Style Black Leather Brass Legs Bench from 1940s

French Louis XVI Style Black Leather Brass Legs Bench from 1940s

Located in IT

Black leather capitone finishing brass legs Bench form 1940s from France. Brass legs are made

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Brass

1940s Hollywood Regency Scroll Design Button Tufted Bench by Grosfeld House
1940s Hollywood Regency Scroll Design Button Tufted Bench by Grosfeld House

1940s Hollywood Regency Scroll Design Button Tufted Bench by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in New York, NY

1940s Hollywood Regency scroll design button tufted bench by Grosfeld House in ebonized walnut and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage bentwood settee bench in the style of Thonet. Circa 1940s
Vintage bentwood settee bench in the style of Thonet. Circa 1940s

Vintage bentwood settee bench in the style of Thonet. Circa 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Asheville, NC

Vintage bench attributed to German/Austrian furniture company ‘Thonet’ in steam curved featuring a

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Beech

Set of 2 Alvar Aalto Benches "153" for Artek in Birch, 1940s
Set of 2 Alvar Aalto Benches "153" for Artek in Birch, 1940s

Set of 2 Alvar Aalto Benches "153" for Artek in Birch, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 2 Alvar Aalto benches "153" for Artek in birch, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Spanish Gilt Metal Bench
Spanish Gilt Metal Bench

Spanish Gilt Metal Bench

Located in Buchanan, NY

1940's vintage upholstered bench, 1950s, The iron has a gold painted finish that closely resembles

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Iron Benches
Pair of French Iron Benches

Pair of French Iron Benches

Located in Buchanan, NY

Pair of 1940's Iron Benches with decorative feet and a cross bar for support. Benches have been

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Iron

Rams Head Metal Bench
Rams Head Metal Bench

Rams Head Metal Bench

Located in Stamford, CT

A charming French Directoire style metal bench, circa 1940s, decorated with bronze rams' heads

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Metal

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

Patina Wooden Bench with Green Velvet
Patina Wooden Bench with Green Velvet

Patina Wooden Bench with Green Velvet

Located in Buchanan, NY

Italian 1940's Wooden Bench In Patina Finish and Green Velvet Top

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Bench
French Louis XVI Style Bench

French Louis XVI Style Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful, French 1940s painted bench in the Louis XVI style. The bench features an oval shaped

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Belgian Cinema Seats, circa 1940s
Belgian Cinema Seats, circa 1940s

Belgian Cinema Seats, circa 1940s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Belgian Cinema seats, circa 1940s. - 3 flip down seats - Made from steam shape beech ply

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Benches

Materials

Beech

French Neoclassical Marble Bench/Console
French Neoclassical Marble Bench/Console

French Neoclassical Marble Bench/Console

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Miami, FL

Extremely Elegant French (Circa 1940's ) Marble Bench/Console Table in the style of Gilbert

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Marble, Iron, Bronze

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

Pair Distressed Painted Benches by Jansen
Pair Distressed Painted Benches by Jansen

Pair Distressed Painted Benches by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French Louis XVI style distress-painted benches, circa 1940s, distress painted and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Tall French Wood Benches
Pair of Tall French Wood Benches

Pair of Tall French Wood Benches

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of French 1940s clean lined wood benches. Frames are tight and have the original wood finish

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

French Provincial Wood and Woven Bench
French Provincial Wood and Woven Bench

French Provincial Wood and Woven Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely provincial oak bench from France, 1940s. Simple and timeless design with thick woven rush

Category

Mid-20th Century French Benches

Materials

Oak, Rush

Borsani Bench
Borsani Bench

Borsani Bench

Sold|$8,500

Borsani Bench

Located in Greding, DE

Borsani bench form 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Iron

Midcentury French Corded Low Bench
Midcentury French Corded Low Bench

Midcentury French Corded Low Bench

Located in London, GB

A French, circa 1940s low corded wooden bench. Ideal for a hallway or end of bed bench, or

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cord

1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool
1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool

1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool

By Edward Wormley

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Mahogany frame stool by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, refinished and reupholstered. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Benches

Materials

Mahogany

French Neoclassical Style Ebonized Bench by Jansen
French Neoclassical Style Ebonized Bench by Jansen

French Neoclassical Style Ebonized Bench by Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Charming French Neoclassical style bench, circa 1940s, ebonized frame with scrolled arms and curved

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Brass

French Rustic Adirondack Style Chipped Pine Rectangular Bench

French Rustic Adirondack Style Chipped Pine Rectangular Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Adirondack style (French 1940s) chipped pine rectangular bench with a shaped seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Adirondack Benches

Materials

Pine

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style X-form Benches
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style X-form Benches

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style X-form Benches

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Russian Neoclassical style x-form benches, circa 1940s, the base ebonized and parcel-gilt

Category

Vintage 1940s Russian Neoclassical Benches

Antique Solid Dark Oak Lawyer's Bench, Newly Refinished
Antique Solid Dark Oak Lawyer's Bench, Newly Refinished

Antique Solid Dark Oak Lawyer's Bench, Newly Refinished

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional solid oak banker or lawyer bench USA, circa 1940s Measures: 69.5" W x

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage Arts & Crafts Style Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench
Vintage Arts & Crafts Style Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

Vintage Arts & Crafts Style Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Arts & Crafts style solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

French Art Moderne Wrought Iron Bench with Upholstered Seat
French Art Moderne Wrought Iron Bench with Upholstered Seat

French Art Moderne Wrought Iron Bench with Upholstered Seat

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Moderne bench dating to the 1930s or 1940s. The wrought iron bench features a red

Category

Vintage 1930s French Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Elegant 1940s Hollywood Neoclassical Stool
Elegant 1940s Hollywood Neoclassical Stool

Elegant 1940s Hollywood Neoclassical Stool

Located in New York, NY

This still features classical detailing on the legs and a scrolled design. It is made of ebonized walnut and has been newly upholstered in a bronze velvet . It has been restored to ...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches

French 1940s Walnut Stool Upholstered in Leather
French 1940s Walnut Stool Upholstered in Leather

French 1940s Walnut Stool Upholstered in Leather

Located in Houston, TX

STYLISH FRENCH WALNUT BENCH NEWLY UPHOLSTERED IN LEATHER FROM THE 1940'S

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Fritz Hansen Steel Tube Bench 1932
Fritz Hansen Steel Tube Bench 1932

Fritz Hansen Steel Tube Bench 1932

By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel

Located in Valby, 84

1940’s, this bench is a variation of the model S-102 easychair that was designed by Frits Schlegel in

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Bauhaus Benches

Materials

Steel

Glamorous Vintage French Upholstered Window Bench
Glamorous Vintage French Upholstered Window Bench

Glamorous Vintage French Upholstered Window Bench

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Absolutely gorgeous 1940s French newly upholstered window bench having white cotton duck fabric and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Louis XV Style Oval Bench Stool
Antique Louis XV Style Oval Bench Stool

Antique Louis XV Style Oval Bench Stool

Located in North York, ON

Antique Louis XV style oval bench stool, circa 1940s, America. Upholstered in a rich blue velvet

Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Pumpkin Velvet Tufted Pillowtop Benches Ottomans
Pair of Pumpkin Velvet Tufted Pillowtop Benches Ottomans

Pair of Pumpkin Velvet Tufted Pillowtop Benches Ottomans

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Comfy and stylish extra seating in two 1940s tufted cushion top benches on mahogany X designed

Category

Vintage 1940s American Benches

Elegant 1940s Hollywood Smoked Mirror Vanity Stool
Elegant 1940s Hollywood Smoked Mirror Vanity Stool

Elegant 1940s Hollywood Smoked Mirror Vanity Stool

Located in New York, NY

This very beautiful vanity stool features an elegant tapered leg design with antique mirrored panel inserts .It also has been newly upholstered in an interlocking woven ombre smokey ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches

1940s English Woven Wicker & Bamboo 2-Seater Sofa
1940s English Woven Wicker & Bamboo 2-Seater Sofa

1940s English Woven Wicker & Bamboo 2-Seater Sofa

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1940s English bamboo and hand woven wicker 2-seater sofa.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Benches

Materials

Brass

1930's Luterma Large French Oak Bench 'Model 1511'
1930's Luterma Large French Oak Bench 'Model 1511'

1930's Luterma Large French Oak Bench 'Model 1511'

By Luterma

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930’s Luterma Large French Oak bench (Model 1511) 1940’s Luterma Large French Oak bench (Model

Category

Vintage 1930s Estonian Benches

Materials

Oak

Maple & Fabric Poufs attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Set of 2
Maple & Fabric Poufs attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Set of 2

Maple & Fabric Poufs attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Set of 2

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Pair of stools in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s. Maple structure with crossed legs and Chinoserie

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Art Deco Scroll Form Curvilinear Lucite Bench in Fabric by Grosfeld House
Art Deco Scroll Form Curvilinear Lucite Bench in Fabric by Grosfeld House

Art Deco Scroll Form Curvilinear Lucite Bench in Fabric by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in New York, NY

interest without overpowering its simplicity. Designed in the 1940s, this bench reflects the enduring

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Garden Bench, 1940's
Garden Bench, 1940's

Garden Bench, 1940's

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Iron and wooden park bench from the 1940's. The bench comes from a park in Budapest. Measures

Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Garden Bench, 1940's
Garden Bench, 1940's

Garden Bench, 1940's

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Iron and wooden garden bench from the 1940's. The metal is polished. Seatheight is 47 cm.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1940's French Curved Stone Bench
1940's French Curved Stone Bench

1940's French Curved Stone Bench

Located in New York, NY

This curved stone bench has intricate carvings all along the seat and back of the bench. The two

Category

Vintage 1930s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

French 1940's Gym Bench
French 1940's Gym Bench

French 1940's Gym Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gym bench with original leather. Beautiful patina. Ideal as a coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

French 1940's Gym Bench
French 1940's Gym Bench

French 1940's Gym Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gym bench with original leather. Beautiful patina. Ideal as a coffee table

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Oak, Leather

1940's Hollywood Ottoman/Bench
1940's Hollywood Ottoman/Bench

1940's Hollywood Ottoman/Bench

Located in New York, NY

Ebonized walnut bench with button seat details, and twisted rope designed base and

Category

Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs

1940's Original French Brewers Benches, Single Bench
1940's Original French Brewers Benches, Single Bench

1940's Original French Brewers Benches, Single Bench

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Original French Brewers Benches – Single Bench 1940’s Original French Brewers Benches

Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish wicker bench from the 1940’s - attributed Robert Wengler.
Danish wicker bench from the 1940’s - attributed Robert Wengler.

Danish wicker bench from the 1940’s - attributed Robert Wengler.

By Robert Wengler

Located in Copenhagen, DK

around the 1940s for an old summer house north of Copenhagen. The bench is made of tightly woven rattan

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1940s French Iron Bench
1940s French Iron Bench

1940s French Iron Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely iron outdoor bench from France. Beautiful scroll iron design on arms with slated iron back

Category

Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench
1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench

1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

A versatile piece of French furniture, hand-carved in the 1940s in France, this elm wood aviation

Category

Vintage 1940s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

1940's Original French Long Bench With Bobbin Turned Legs
1940's Original French Long Bench With Bobbin Turned Legs

1940's Original French Long Bench With Bobbin Turned Legs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's Good Original French Long Bench. Classic heavy well made hall bench with bobbin turned legs

Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Pair Of Red 1940s Lacquered Benches
Pair Of Red 1940s Lacquered Benches

Pair Of Red 1940s Lacquered Benches

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1940s lacquered ottomans.

Category

Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs

1940s Vintage Petite Iron Garden Bench
1940s Vintage Petite Iron Garden Bench

1940s Vintage Petite Iron Garden Bench

Located in Charleston, SC

This sweet garden bench has a lovely kidney shaped seat and a scroll back, circa 1940s. Recently

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Romantic Children's Furniture

Materials

Paint

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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.
  • 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.
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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.
  • 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.
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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.
  • 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.
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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.