1940’s Adirondack bench
Located in Chicago, IL
1940’s Adirondack bench with hide upholstery. It has storage underneath seat.
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Benches
Hide, Wood
1940’s Adirondack bench
Located in Chicago, IL
1940’s Adirondack bench with hide upholstery. It has storage underneath seat.
Hide, Wood
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.
Upholstery, Wood
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
Chrome
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
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.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,395
H 17 in W 21 in D 13 in
1940s Mahogany and Upholstered Bench with Brass Capped Legs and Medallions
Located in Germantown, MD
An elegant 1940s Mahogany and Upholstered Bench with Brass Capped Legs and Medallions.
Brass
$3,795
H 21.8 in W 69.8 in D 17.9 in
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. Resting on distinctiv...
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Upholstery
$28,000
H 20 in W 40 in D 18 in
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.
Bronze
1940's tufted Bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant 1940's tufted bench with splayed tapered legs, ivory-creme chenille upholstery, dark walnut legs.
Wood, Upholstery
1940's Ebonized Bench
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XVI-style bench circa 1950, in the manner of Jansen, with ebonized frame and faux snake-skin upholstery.
Wood, Upholstery
1940's tufted bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tufted scroll bench with dark mahogany sculptural legs, creme ultra suede upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
1940's vanity bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vanity bench with scalloped back and dark mahogany legs, reupholstered inf tan suede.
Wood, Upholstery
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.
Upholstery
1940's Petit Curved Danish Bench
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Petit 1940's Danish Upholstered Bench with wood legs. Bench is slightly curved and in the style of larger classic Danish sofas of the same period.
Upholstery, Birch
Overscale Upholstered Bench, 1940's
Located in Doylestown, PA
Overscaled upholstered bench with painted and gilt apron and six molded and tapered legs with bronze capped feet circa 1940.
Upholstery
Bench with Stool Velvet Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A bench with stool, springs padding, velvet upholstery.
Velvet
1940s tufted bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tufted low bench with cylinder pillows, dark mahogany taperd legs. Would work well as hall bench of at foot of a bed. Reupholstered in oyster coloured fabric.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Two Piece Bench / Stools attributed to Tommi Parzinger, 1940's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ingenious two piece bench attributed to Tommi Parzinger, circa 1940's. Sexy, curvaceous legs! This versatile piece can be used as a bench or separated for use as two stools. It's woo...
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of 1940's French Benches Attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to 1940's French designer Andre Arbus, this pair of upholstered benches is composed of birch carved with rectangular tops and inlaid with banded rosewood trim above inters...
Birch, Rosewood, Upholstery
1940s Scroll Arm Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s scroll arm bench.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 12.6 in
Pair of 1940s Italian Design Wooden Benches Cream White Upholstery Seat
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of elegant Benches. Italian design wooden structure with cream white cotton velvet upholstery. The base provides sturdy support, while the upholstered white cotton vel...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 53.94 in D 18.51 in
Italian 1940s Cane and Faux Bamboo Frame Bench with its Original Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this bench seamlessly combines the allure of cane work with a sturdy wood faux bamboo frame. With its generous size, the bench can be use...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1940s French Carved Fruitwood Bench with Six Legs
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a unique bench! It is a carved fruitwood French bench with 6 legs. The vintage fabric is a neutral silk with tonal checks. It is in very good condition. The bench itself most...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Upholstered Spool Leg Bench, Spain, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Spanish spool leg bench. Recently recovered in handspun vintage Belgian linen.
Linen, Upholstery
Harvey Probber “Series 70” Solid Oak Bench, Circa 1940s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Very rare Mid Century Modern, plinth base, solid oak bench designed by Harvey Probber for his ‘series 70’ line. Believe this to be a prototype and one of the earliest iterations of...
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Vanity Bench, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style vanity bench Retailed at the Boston Store in Chicago USA, circa 1940s Carved mahogany frame with upholstered seat. Measures: 2...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 21 in W 31 in D 16 in
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 silver-blue textured fabric, attractively decorated with button tufts creating a su...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
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 with two open design sides joined by a bar stretcher beneath a white-upholstered seat ...
Iron
Sold
H 13.39 in W 63 in D 18.9 in
Set of 2 Art Deco Benches from the 1940s in New Raw Silk Dedar Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
A very special set of 2 black lacquered Art Deco benches from the 1940s in new raw silk Dedar fabric.
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 20.48 in W 74.81 in D 14.97 in
Swedish Modern, Curved Bench in Solid Pine, Lambswool Upholstery, Made in 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A unique sculptural folk art bench in solid pine. Reupholstered in good quality shearling lambskin. Handcrafted by an unknown cabinetmaker in Sweden, ca 1940s. This beautiful bench c...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
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.
Upholstery, Wood
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 vintage and feels like some sort of silk blend. It does show some signs of light wear. ...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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H 26 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Style Greek Key Accent Chair or Bench, 1940s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century carved wood vanity chair or bench newly upholstered in Laura Kirar/Highland Court geode metallic thread fabric. Chair frame features a carved crest or shield back, scroll...
Metal, Metallic Thread
Sold
H 18 in W 42 in D 19 in
French Vintage 1940s Gilt-Iron Upholstered Bench with Greek Key Themed Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born in the 1940s, this exquisite bench features a rectangular seat newly recovered with a simple linen upholstery and accentuated by a brass nailhead trim.
Iron
1940s French Brass Swan and Iron Ottomans
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
1940s French swan brass and iron with Curule bases ottomans.
Brass, Iron
Nickel Plated 1940's Bench with Raffia Upholstery
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1940's nickel plated bench, restored, and covered in Donghia raffia.
Raffia
Pair of French, 1940's Long Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wood frame with block feet,upholstered
Wood, Upholstery
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony and Upholstery Bench, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bench. Macassar Ebony with new plush upholstery.
Upholstery, Macassar
#4025 'Rene Prou' Style French 1940's Gilt Metal Bench
Located in New York, NY
French 1940’s Gilt Metal Bench with Tubular Frame Finished with Notched Edge Detailing on Legs and Center Stretcher Joined with Reverse Curves & Resting on Hammered Leaf Motif Feet. ...
Metal
Pair of Italian 1940's Benches in the Style of Oswaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian 1940's benches in the style of: Oswaldo Borsani. Typical Borsani shaped legs of mahogany support newly upholstered seats ane are trimmed with chrome nailheads.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Chinese Chippendale Bench 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Dark, almost ebonized mahogany finish with beautiful wear and patina, wearing back to lighter colors at the edges and high points. Excellent carving on legs, great polish.
Wood, Upholstery
Grosfeld House - 1940s-Upholstered Bench
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Rare lacquered wood and upholstered bench by Grosfeld House. Top quality construction and design.
Wood, Upholstery
French Art Deco Bench circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco bench. Newly refinished and upholstered. Palissander and black forest walnut.
Upholstery, Wood
French Art Deco Bench or Pouf, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pouf or bench with Macassar ebony front and back. Walnut sides. Vintage fabric upholstery.
Upholstery, Macassar, Walnut
Art Deco Bench with Waterfall Edge, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco bench with newly upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 19 in W 30.5 in D 16.5 in
Hollywood Regency Upholstered Bench Stool c. 1940's Attrib. Dorothy Draper
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Long Beach, CA
Elegant Hollywood Regency Upholstered Bench Stool c. 1940's attributed to Dorothy Draper.
Wood, Upholstery
1940s Birchwood Sofa Bench/Settee by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hudson, NY
Sofa bench in birchwood from Sweden by designer Carl Malmsten covered in a striped wool fabric neoclassical country style. Circa 1940s.
Upholstery
1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in New York, NY
Spanish gilt iron bench with newly upholstered seat, Spain, circa 1940s.
Iron
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,972 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Art Deco Style Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Bench, a bold statement with a handsome tight back design featuring curved corners set upon a reeded carved frame and tapered legs. Dimensions: 55" W x 20" D x 24" H ...
Upholstery, Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,506 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Bench in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, walnut, faux leather, Europe, 1950s This European bench from the 1950s combines a walnut frame with black faux leather upholstery. The design is straightforward and functiona...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Wood Bench, Winchendon Furniture Co.
By Winchendon
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Mid Century Wood Bench by the Winchendon Furniture Co. with shaped lobed back rest on a simple, sleek design with faceted and tapered legs. Circa 1950's USA. American Design ...
Wood, Cherry
Inez Counter and Barstool by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez counter stool and barstool by Crump and Kwash Upholstered seat top / premium foam cushion / solid wood base / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction / durable powde...
Steel
1950 Italian Design Midcentury Wood Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
Wood and red fabric Excellent condition.
Wood
$12,304 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
Göran Malmvall Bench for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1960s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Svensk Fur” bench is a nod to modernist design with traditional Swedish craftsmanship. The design relays an insight about the society and culture in which it was produced: close...
Fabric, Wood
Tami Oval Dining Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Meticulously hand-crafted in reclaimed elm wood, this dining table is the star of any breakfast, lunch, dinner. Since this is made from vintage reclaimed materials, there may be som...
Elm
$1,600
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Modern Bench in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Pierre Chapo, Carl Malmsten, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Odense, DK
A charming bench in solid pine, crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Ar...
Pine
$7,500
H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 23.63 in
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' model sofa, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacq...
Fabric, Oak
Rustic Farmhouse Dining Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century French farmhouse dining table with a naturally aged patina, embodying the timeless beauty of the French countryside. The table’s surface, adorned with colourful paint sp...
Wood
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.
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