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Classical 1940s Brass Bench With Leather Top
Classical 1940s Brass Bench With Leather Top

Classical 1940s Brass Bench With Leather Top

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Classical brass bench with newly upholstered leather top.

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Vintage 1940s Footstools

Orange Iron Bench, England, 1940s
Orange Iron Bench, England, 1940s

Orange Iron Bench, England, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940s English naturally weathered orange iron garden bench. Unique and unusual varying sized

Category

Vintage 1940s English Patio and Garden Furniture

Danish 1940s Sofa Bench by Master Carpenter,  Georg Kofoed
Danish 1940s Sofa Bench by Master Carpenter,  Georg Kofoed

Danish 1940s Sofa Bench by Master Carpenter, Georg Kofoed

By Georg Kofoed

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very elegant and rare 1940s sofa or bench by Master Furniture Maker Georg Kofoed of Copenhagen

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

1940s Chinese Red Lacquer Carved Gilt Wood Coffer/ Bench
1940s Chinese Red Lacquer Carved Gilt Wood Coffer/ Bench

1940s Chinese Red Lacquer Carved Gilt Wood Coffer/ Bench

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful and compact mid-century red lacquer carved gilt wood bench with plenty of

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Stone Garden Bench with Back, France, 1940s
Stone Garden Bench with Back, France, 1940s

Stone Garden Bench with Back, France, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940s French nicely carved stone garden bench with back and side arms. Natural patina.

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Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Elegant "Swan Neck" Table, Chair and Bench Set, France 1940s
Elegant "Swan Neck" Table, Chair and Bench Set, France 1940s

Elegant "Swan Neck" Table, Chair and Bench Set, France 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

A very chic 1940s wrought-iron outdoor dining-set, comprised of one long dining table with Carrarra

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Sets

Japanese Antique Large Low Table or Bench 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Low Table or Bench 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Low Table or Bench 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique large low table or bench made in Japan. With its quiet yet compelling presence

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Belgian Faux Bois Table and Benches, circa 1940s
Belgian Faux Bois Table and Benches, circa 1940s

Belgian Faux Bois Table and Benches, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Round faux bois table and pair of matching benches. The table measures 25" D x 27" Height. The

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone

Antonio Volpe Italian Curved Wood Loveseat Bench, 1940s
Antonio Volpe Italian Curved Wood Loveseat Bench, 1940s

Antonio Volpe Italian Curved Wood Loveseat Bench, 1940s

By Antonio Volpe

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This bench was produced by the Volpe company, leader in Italy in the bent beech technique, a

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Beech

Pair of Vintage 1940s Mahogany and Silk Curule Benches
Pair of Vintage 1940s Mahogany and Silk Curule Benches

Pair of Vintage 1940s Mahogany and Silk Curule Benches

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of vintage 1940s mahogany and silk curule benches One of the silk seats shows a stain

Category

Mid-20th Century French Stools

Materials

Mahogany

English Stone Curved Garden Bench With Cast Lion Legs, circa 1940s
English Stone Curved Garden Bench With Cast Lion Legs, circa 1940s

English Stone Curved Garden Bench With Cast Lion Legs, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940s circa, English composition stone garden bench with a pair of cast lion legs. Great patina

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Vintage 1940s English Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pair of French Style Carved and Upholstered Curule Benches, circa 1940s
Pair of French Style Carved and Upholstered Curule Benches, circa 1940s

Pair of French Style Carved and Upholstered Curule Benches, circa 1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of French style carved and upholstered curule benches, circa 1940s Measures: 21" wide x 15

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Faux Bois Long Curved Bench
French Faux Bois Long Curved Bench

French Faux Bois Long Curved Bench

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Curved back French 1940's faux bois bench, exceptional detail.

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Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cement

Pair of 1940s Glass Beaded Stools
Pair of 1940s Glass Beaded Stools

Pair of 1940s Glass Beaded Stools

Located in London, GB

An unusual pair of 1940s glass beaded stools or benches, the brass frames wrapped with glass

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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Glass

Brutalist dining room set  dining table  chairs  1940s
Brutalist dining room set  dining table  chairs  1940s

Brutalist dining room set dining table chairs 1940s

Located in Lemmer, NL

consisting of a dining table with 4 chairs and a bench. period 1940s design unknown Sweden condition

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Vintage 1940s Dutch Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style Bench Stool with Rich Velvet Material
Louis XVI Style Bench Stool with Rich Velvet Material

Louis XVI Style Bench Stool with Rich Velvet Material

Located in North York, ON

Louis XVI style bench stool, circa 1940s, American. Upholstered in a rich blue velvet with head to

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Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Industrial Clerk's Desk with Adjustable Task-Light
Vintage Industrial Clerk's Desk with Adjustable Task-Light

Vintage Industrial Clerk's Desk with Adjustable Task-Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage authentic 1940s clerk's work bench / desk / table. Features an adjustable desk lamp that

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal, Steel

1930s Foot Stool With Patinated Brown Leather By Otto Schulz For Boet Göteborg
1930s Foot Stool With Patinated Brown Leather By Otto Schulz For Boet Göteborg

1930s Foot Stool With Patinated Brown Leather By Otto Schulz For Boet Göteborg

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Characterful stool produced by Boet from Sweden in the 1940s. This rare and refined bench has an

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Karl Johan Stools

Materials

Leather, Velvet

French 1940s Bench
French 1940s Bench

French 1940s Bench

Located in Long Island City, NY

French unusual 1940s Pine bench

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Vintage 1940s French Benches

Elegant 1940's Bench
Elegant 1940's Bench

Elegant 1940's Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Bench, in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, circa 1940's. Curvaceous legs and sleek "X

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Vintage 1940s American Benches

Danish 1940's Bench in Carved Oak and Tan Leather
Danish 1940's Bench in Carved Oak and Tan Leather

Danish 1940's Bench in Carved Oak and Tan Leather

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare bench from the nearly mid-century - probably made in the 1920 from carved oak and later

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Vintage 1920s Danish Country Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Bench Sofa Table Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Bench Sofa Table Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Bench Sofa Table Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese low table. The furniture dates from the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). Made

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1920s-1940s / Bench Sofa Table Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1920s-1940s / Bench Sofa Table Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1920s-1940s / Bench Sofa Table Wabisabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

-1940s). The top is made of pine wood and the legs are made of cedar logs. It has the power and presence

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar, Pine

1940's French Oak Bench
1940's French Oak Bench

1940's French Oak Bench

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Wonderful French oak bench - France circa 1940's Curved back with spindles and new rush seats

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Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Rush, Oak

1940's French Upholstered Bench in the Manner of Poillerat
1940's French Upholstered Bench in the Manner of Poillerat

1940's French Upholstered Bench in the Manner of Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Queens, NY

1940's French bench crafted in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat with a silver-painted iron frame

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

1940s Federal Style Bench
1940s Federal Style Bench

1940s Federal Style Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Federal style bench with brass accents.

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Vintage 1940s Benches

1940s Train Station Bench
1940s Train Station Bench

1940s Train Station Bench

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1940s wood and iron train station bench with slatted wood seat and back. Heavy iron frame with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Small Bench Sweden, 1940s
Small Bench Sweden, 1940s

Small Bench Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Karlstad, SE

An ergonomically shaped handcrafted bench in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth. The bench is made of

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

1940s Iron French Bench
1940s Iron French Bench

1940s Iron French Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Whimsical Iron Bench

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Vintage 1940s Benches

1940s Hollywood Regency Bench
1940s Hollywood Regency Bench

1940s Hollywood Regency Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Great lines to this Hollywood Regency bench! Came out of a Scarsdale NY mansion.

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Vintage 1940s Benches

Modernist Solid Walnut Bench In The Style Of Esherick C.1940's-1950's
Modernist Solid Walnut Bench In The Style Of Esherick C.1940's-1950's

Modernist Solid Walnut Bench In The Style Of Esherick C.1940's-1950's

By Wharton Esherick

Located in Bernville, PA

Beautiful solid walnut bench in the style of Wharton Esherick Circa Mid 20th Century. A very

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1940s Carved Wood Decorative Bench
1940s Carved Wood Decorative Bench

1940s Carved Wood Decorative Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s carved wood decorative bench.

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Vintage 1940s Benches

1940s Classical X-Back Bench
1940s Classical X-Back Bench

1940s Classical X-Back Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s wood classical bench. Needs to be reupholstered.

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Vintage 1940s Benches

1940's Mid Century Modern Long Spindle Back Bench in Solid Stained Oak
1940's Mid Century Modern Long Spindle Back Bench in Solid Stained Oak

1940's Mid Century Modern Long Spindle Back Bench in Solid Stained Oak

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic solid bench from a Philadelphia Police station circa 1940's. It features solid dark

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Italian 1940s Neoclassical Giltwood Bench
Italian 1940s Neoclassical Giltwood Bench

Italian 1940s Neoclassical Giltwood Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous, 1940s Italian carved giltwood cerule bench in the neoclassical style. The bench

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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Linen, Giltwood

1940's Original French Mullca Long Slatted Bench 'Model 681'
1940's Original French Mullca Long Slatted Bench 'Model 681'

1940's Original French Mullca Long Slatted Bench 'Model 681'

By Muller

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s original French Mullca long slatted bench (Model 681) 1940’s original French Mullca long

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Beech

1940s Tufted Green Leather Window Bench
1940s Tufted Green Leather Window Bench

1940s Tufted Green Leather Window Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s leather tufted window bench. Buttons missing.

Category

Vintage 1940s Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940s Hollywood Regency Scrolled Arm Bench
1940s Hollywood Regency Scrolled Arm Bench

1940s Hollywood Regency Scrolled Arm Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s scrolled arm bench with Greek key details in vinyl fabric.

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Vintage 1940s Benches

Spanish Provincial Bobbin-Turned Rush Bench, 1940s
Spanish Provincial Bobbin-Turned Rush Bench, 1940s

Spanish Provincial Bobbin-Turned Rush Bench, 1940s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Traditional Spanish bench from the 1940s. It features a dark wood frame with bobbin-turned legs and

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Rustic Benches

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique 1940s Painted Dark Swedish Bench
Antique 1940s Painted Dark Swedish Bench

Antique 1940s Painted Dark Swedish Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Painted bench with interesting cut out back. Simple and elegant. Later painted in a very dark green

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Benches

Materials

Pine

Walnut and Fabric Bench, Italy, 1940s
Walnut and Fabric Bench, Italy, 1940s

Walnut and Fabric Bench, Italy, 1940s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made with walnut, fabric and brass feet caps. In very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass

Rustic Pine Bench, France 1940s - 1 Available
Rustic Pine Bench, France 1940s - 1 Available

Rustic Pine Bench, France 1940s - 1 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1940s French pine wood bench with an elongated seat and trestle legs. Warm, organic and

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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Old Church Bench, 1940s
Old Church Bench, 1940s

Old Church Bench, 1940s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Old pine church bench made around 1940. Has a nice rustic and wabi sabi look. There are two

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Old Church Bench, 1940s
Old Church Bench, 1940s

Old Church Bench, 1940s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Old pine church bench made around 1940. Has a nice rustic and wabi sabi look. There are two

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Rationalist Italian 1940s Wood and Rope Bench
Rationalist Italian 1940s Wood and Rope Bench

Rationalist Italian 1940s Wood and Rope Bench

By Emanuele Rambaldi

Located in Milan, IT

Rationalist Italian 1940s Wood and Rope Bench. Attributed to Emanuele Rambaldi

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rope, Wood

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A pine and green velvet fabric bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height: 18”

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Pine

American Designer, Bench, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
American Designer, Bench, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s

American Designer, Bench, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A stained oak and off-white fabric bench or sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Seat

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Vintage 1940s American Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Italian Organic 1940s Wooden Bench and Blue Velvet
Italian Organic 1940s Wooden Bench and Blue Velvet

Italian Organic 1940s Wooden Bench and Blue Velvet

By Carlo Mollino

Located in Milan, IT

A beautiful curvilinear Italian organic 1940s wooden bench and blue velvet.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian 1940s Walnut Long Bench
Italian 1940s Walnut Long Bench

Italian 1940s Walnut Long Bench

Located in New York, NY

An Italian 1940s walnut long bench with rectangular block feet suppports; upholstered inset seat

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Walnut

1940s Gothic Dark Finish Oak Church Pew Bench
1940s Gothic Dark Finish Oak Church Pew Bench

1940s Gothic Dark Finish Oak Church Pew Bench

Located in New York, NY

1940s dark wood tone Gothic style bench made of solid oak with carved details on the left side with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

Italian 1940s Sculpted Legs Bench in Wood and Fabric
Italian 1940s Sculpted Legs Bench in Wood and Fabric

Italian 1940s Sculpted Legs Bench in Wood and Fabric

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1940s Beautifully Sculpted Legs Bench. Wood and Fabric.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Scandinavian Pine Wood Bench or Side Table, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Pine Wood Bench or Side Table, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Pine Wood Bench or Side Table, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Prague, New Town

Scandinavian pine wood bench or side table, made in Sweden, 1940s. This rectangular bench or side

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

1940s French Louis XVI Style Carved Fruitwood Bench / Ottoman
1940s French Louis XVI Style Carved Fruitwood Bench / Ottoman

1940s French Louis XVI Style Carved Fruitwood Bench / Ottoman

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 1940s carved French Louis XVI style carved fruitwood bench or ottoman. The fabric is

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

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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 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 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 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.
  • 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.
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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.