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Primitive Benches
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Benches France circa 1900 Slatted wood benches with weathered 94.5”L x 11.25”d x 18.75”h
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Early 1900s French Primitive Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Benches
Primitive Benches

Primitive Benches

H 94.5 in W 18 in D 11.25 in
Nuristan Bench
Located in Munich, DE
Bench from Nuristan Afghanistan/Swat Valley Pakistan, hand-carved cedar wood
Category

19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Cedar

Antique Nuristan Bench
Nuristan Bench

Nuristan Bench

H 33.08 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
Neoclassical Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual form of neoclassical bench that dates to the early 19th century. The original
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Neoclassical Bench
Neoclassical Bench

Neoclassical Bench

H 35 in W 57 in D 14 in
Spanish Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning antique bench! This piece dates to 19th century Spain, and the patina and
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1860s Spanish Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Spanish Bench
Spanish Bench

Spanish Bench

H 18 in W 71 in D 11.5 in
Edwardian Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple, diminutive Edwardian ironwork bench. The seat and backrest, both in beech, are supported
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Bench
Edwardian Bench

Edwardian Bench

H 32.29 in W 46.46 in D 15.36 in
Gillows Bench
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine regency design Grand Tour inspired mahogany bench/hall seat of elegant proportions. Almost
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gillows Bench
Gillows Bench

Gillows Bench

H 17.13 in W 39.38 in D 12.6 in
Italian Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Italian bench with carved legs and stretcher, recently reupholstered.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Bench Benches

Antique Italian Bench
Italian Bench

Italian Bench

H 21 in W 35.75 in D 16 in
Gymnastic Bench
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A leather covered gymnastics bench on splayed, leather-clad, ebonized pine legs with patinated cast
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Gymnastic Bench
Gymnastic Bench

Gymnastic Bench

H 24 in W 64.5 in D 33 in
Thonet Bench
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
two Thonet benches from the late 1930's still unrestored. (the second one a little bit different
Category

1920s Austrian Modern Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique Thonet Bench
Thonet Bench

Thonet Bench

H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Iron Bench
Located in Houston, TX
to as "officers arms". This bench would be a timeless piece in any indoor or outdoor area to add the
Category

1850s French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

Iron Bench
Iron Bench

Iron Bench

H 43 in W 67 in D 20 in
Rare Danish solid Teak Bench / Shoe Bench 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
1960s danish bench / shoe bench in teak and conical round steel legs. In very good quality. Denmark
Category

Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Modern Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Steel

Rare Danish solid Teak Bench / Shoe Bench 1960s
Rare Danish solid Teak Bench / Shoe Bench 1960s

Rare Danish solid Teak Bench / Shoe Bench 1960s

H 12.6 in W 66.93 in D 9.65 in
Swiss alp bench
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp bench
Category

Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp bench
Swiss alp bench

Swiss alp bench

H 32.29 in W 63.78 in D 14.57 in
Arras Garden Bench
By Grassin à Arras
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique French wrought iron bench in a warm grey color, made by the renowned manufacturer Grassin
Category

1920s French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arras Garden Bench
Arras Garden Bench

Arras Garden Bench

H 29.93 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in
Antique French Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an early 19th century French bench we just had recovered in a beautiful sky blue, crushed
Category

1860s Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique French Bench
Antique French Bench

Antique French Bench

H 20 in W 34 in D 18 in
French Bench Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic wood bench table from France circa 1900. This piece has been cleaned and waxed for its new
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

French Bench Table
French Bench Table

French Bench Table

H 17 in W 69 in D 21 in
Neoclassical Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style bench. Severely handsome provincial neoclassical style dark stained wood bench
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Bench
Neoclassical Style Bench

Neoclassical Style Bench

H 38 in W 60 in D 21 in
Pair of Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three rustic wood benches, originally built for a boys school in late 19th century France. With
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1880s French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Benches
Pair of Benches

Pair of Benches

H 34.5 in W 55.5 in D 18 in
French Box Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming box bench of diminutive proportions in pine with remnants of white and pink paint on the
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

French Box Bench
French Box Bench

French Box Bench

H 82 in W 88 in D 54 in
1840 English Bench
Located in Pomona, CA
An English 1840 bench. Raised chamfered panels to the back. Dowl peg construction. Turned legs and
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

1840 English Bench
1840 English Bench

1840 English Bench

H 41.5 in W 75 in D 28 in
Antique Farm Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Antique farm bench, great patina.
Category

1920s American American Craftsman Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Farm Bench
Antique Farm Bench

Antique Farm Bench

H 18 in W 84 in D 11.5 in
French Park Bench
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Gorgeous French park bench that was recently restored in a brilliant green color. This bench is
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

French Park Bench
French Park Bench

French Park Bench

H 32 in W 200 in D 29 in
Antique Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful antique newly upholstered bench! The fabric is a stunning green, crushed velvet material
Category

1890s French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Upholstered Bench
Antique Upholstered Bench

Antique Upholstered Bench

H 21 in W 43 in D 20 in
Upholstered English Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
Jazz things up with this antique newly upholstered bench! The fabric is a fun multi-colored jewel
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Upholstered English Bench
Upholstered English Bench

Upholstered English Bench

H 19.5 in W 32 in D 17 in
Old Bench 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Old wooden bench made around 1890. With a light brown color and a great patina. The uneven shape
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1890s French Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Old Bench 1890
Old Bench 1890

Old Bench 1890

H 16.93 in W 92.92 in D 10.24 in
Slatted Bobbin Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A long low luggage bench with flat slatted top over six bobbin legs joined by bobbin turned double
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Early 1900s English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Slatted Bobbin Bench
Slatted Bobbin Bench

Slatted Bobbin Bench

H 15 in W 39 in D 14 in
Newly Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This bench is the perfect way to add dynamic touch to your space! The antique frames have been
Category

1920s French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered Bench
Newly Upholstered Bench

Newly Upholstered Bench

H 21 in W 24 in D 20 in
Carved Oak Bench
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak bench the headed finials above carved backrests with scrolling details above planked seat
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Bench
Carved Oak Bench

Carved Oak Bench

H 34.5 in W 44 in D 23 in
Antique Hall Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique antique hall bench with a seat area of 72"x 21" x 51.5", seat height of 20.25", and
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Early 20th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Hall Bench
Antique Hall Bench

Antique Hall Bench

H 74.5 in W 81 in D 24.5 in
A Contemporary Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique upholstered bench is built on an antique Chinese Kwang chest. The chest dates to the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Elm

A Contemporary Bench
A Contemporary Bench

A Contemporary Bench

H 18 in W 52 in D 18 in
Austrian Box Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th C Austrian original painted box bench. 1840 Seat height - 19.5" (50cms
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Austrian Box Bench
Austrian Box Bench

Austrian Box Bench

H 38 in W 77.5 in D 19 in
English Tavern Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful little original painted tavern bench, 1840. Dimensions 41 inches (104 cms) wide 21
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

English Tavern Bench
English Tavern Bench

English Tavern Bench

H 37.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
Neoclassic Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French neoclassic style mahogany bench with open back. Measurements: Long: 61" Deep
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Neoclassic Style Bench
Neoclassic Style Bench

Neoclassic Style Bench

H 32.5 in W 61 in D 14 in
Primitive Scandinavian Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful primitive original grey paint Scandinavian bench, 1840. Height to the seat is 19.5
Category

19th Century Scandinavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Primitive Scandinavian Bench
Primitive Scandinavian Bench

Primitive Scandinavian Bench

H 40 in W 90.5 in D 20 in
American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed
Located in Buchanan, MI
American tiger maple bench, great for hall way bench or bench at foot of bed. Seat height could be
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Birdseye Maple

American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed
American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed

American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed

H 29 in W 73 in D 23 in
English Marquetry Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
The front rail and top crest of this English marquetry bench have serpentine shapes. The crest
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1870s English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Boxwood, Mahogany

English Marquetry Bench
English Marquetry Bench

English Marquetry Bench

H 34 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
Jacobean Oak Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular seat with frieze carved with carved lunettes. Turned legs joining a box form stretcher.
Category

1680s English Jacobean Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Oak Bench
Jacobean Oak Bench

Jacobean Oak Bench

H 20.13 in W 42 in D 10.25 in
Biedermeier Piano Bench
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique piano bench with internal compartment for music sheet storage. The perfect
Category

1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Piano Bench
Biedermeier Piano Bench

Biedermeier Piano Bench

H 18.5 in W 26 in D 14 in
Antique Swedish Bench
Located in Westport, CT
Reupholstered in Robert Kime fabric
Category

1890s Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Swedish Bench
Antique Swedish Bench

Antique Swedish Bench

H 35 in W 90.5 in D 27.5 in
Regency Ebonized Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular upholstered seat. [used fabric]. With splayed legs and curved stretchers.
Category

Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fruitwood

Regency Ebonized Bench
Regency Ebonized Bench

Regency Ebonized Bench

H 16.5 in W 20.75 in D 13.5 in
Regency Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful elegant form with a rectangular shape seat and curved back with scrolled reeded arms. Loose cushion seat raised on saber legs with cup casters. Great color and patina. A gr...
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Bench
Regency Mahogany Bench

Regency Mahogany Bench

H 20.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
Jacobean Oak Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular seat over a carved frieze and raised on turned legs joining a box stretcher. Block feet.
Category

1680s English Jacobean Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Oak Bench
Jacobean Oak Bench

Jacobean Oak Bench

H 20.75 in W 44.5 in D 11.88 in
Flemish Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with octagonal sides, turned legs and detailed X form turned stretcher.
Category

1690s French Baroque Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

Flemish Walnut Bench
Flemish Walnut Bench

Flemish Walnut Bench

H 20.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Regency Hope Bench
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved and gilded window seat in the English Regency style. The upholstered and gently curved moulded ends are decorated with carved paterae and rest on Greek key pattern carved ra...
Category

18th Century European Regency Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

Regency Hope Bench
Regency Hope Bench

Regency Hope Bench

H 29.14 in W 66.15 in D 20.08 in
Biedermeier Fruitwood Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With tall scrolled sides with turned rails, upholstered seat raised on curule form legs.
Category

1830s European Biedermeier Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fruitwood

Biedermeier Fruitwood Bench
Biedermeier Fruitwood Bench

Biedermeier Fruitwood Bench

H 26 in W 24.63 in D 15.25 in
Regency Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with needlepoint seat, raised on bamboo turned legs. Estate of Martin Feldstein.
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Bench
Regency Mahogany Bench

Regency Mahogany Bench

H 19 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Belgian Banquette / Bench
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This beautiful Belgian banquette perfectly resembles the Belgian style in all its subtle beauty. The quality paint job gives this banquette a treu antique appearance. Upholstered wit...
Category

18th Century Belgian Gustavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Linen

Belgian Banquette / Bench
Belgian Banquette / Bench

Belgian Banquette / Bench

H 16.54 in W 33.47 in D 21.66 in
Monastery Benches circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Monastery Benches France circa 1880 Primitive Trestle benches with stretchers and weathered surface
Category

1880s French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Monastery Benches circa 1880
Monastery Benches circa 1880

Monastery Benches circa 1880

H 21 in W 11.25 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Rustic Bench
Located in Pomona, CA
19th-century European rustic bench with storage.
Category

1850s European Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Bench
19th Century Rustic Bench

19th Century Rustic Bench

H 38 in W 71 in D 20 in
decorative antique wooden bench
Located in Hamburg, DE
decorative antique wooden bench Step into the past with our handcrafted light-toned wooden bench, a
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

decorative antique wooden bench
decorative antique wooden bench

decorative antique wooden bench

H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Antique English Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautifully Upholstered English bench the fabric is an off white or slight cream. The
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique English Upholstered Bench
Antique English Upholstered Bench

Antique English Upholstered Bench

H 19 in W 44 in D 17 in
French Primitive Curved Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
A charming French antique bench. Primitive in style and long with a gentle curve, it stands on five
Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

French Primitive Curved Bench
French Primitive Curved Bench

French Primitive Curved Bench

H 21 in W 90 in D 27 in
Antique Upholstered English Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique English bench! Newly reupholstered, this bench is in stunning condition
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Upholstered English Bench
Antique Upholstered English Bench

Antique Upholstered English Bench

H 17.5 in W 47 in D 19 in
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the green paint has been
Category

1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s

H 39.38 in W 69.69 in D 20.48 in
Antique Walnut Leather Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful walnut studded bench with turned legs and casters. This chesterfield bench has been newly
Category

19th Century British Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut Leather Bench
Antique Walnut Leather Bench

Antique Walnut Leather Bench

H 19 in W 46.5 in D 19 in
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the black paint has been
Category

1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s

H 39.77 in W 72.84 in D 20.48 in
19th Century French Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique French bench! This piece dates to the 19th century and wears its age
Category

1850s French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Bench
19th Century French Bench

19th Century French Bench

H 38 in W 75 in D 23 in
19th Century Directoire Bench
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A bench for the foot of a bed. Perhaps in a hall or at the table.
Category

19th Century French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Directoire Bench
19th Century Directoire Bench

19th Century Directoire Bench

H 18 in W 51 in D 13 in
Early American Primitive Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style primitive two seater bench measuring 50" in width, 11" in depth and 17.5
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Early American Primitive Bench
Early American Primitive Bench

Early American Primitive Bench

H 17.5 in W 50 in D 11 in
19th Century Garden Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century Coalbrookdale ivy leaf motif cast iron garden bench, with slatted wood seat.
Category

19th Century British Country Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

19th Century Garden Bench
19th Century Garden Bench

19th Century Garden Bench

H 35.04 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
Early Long Pine Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Early long pine bench circa 1710-1739: single thick plank of pine raised upon four splayed simple
Category

Early 18th Century French Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Early Long Pine Bench
Early Long Pine Bench

Early Long Pine Bench

H 18.75 in W 77 in D 16 in
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Antique Bench Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique bench benches is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique bench benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and oak. Antique bench benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique bench benches bearing Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique bench benches over the years, but those made by Andrianna Shamaris, Thonet and Jacob and Josef Kohn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Bench Benches?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,902, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $350,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Bench Benches
  • What is a mission bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a cobblers bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a shoe bench?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A shoe bench refers to a bench that can also be utilized as a shoe storage compartment underneath the seating. Some shoe benches feature shelving, while others may have compartments to keep your shoes sorted. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary shoe benches on 1stDibs.
  • What is a settle bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a teak bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Windsor bench?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Windsor bench is typically a two-seater chair built with solid wood and round-tenoned legs with seats that are a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort. Windsor chairs grew in popularity during the 16th century with the design being fashioned after wheel spokes. Shop a selection of Windor-style seating on 1stDibs.
  • What is a waterfall bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a bench seat?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
  • What is a prayer bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a parametric bench?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A parametric bench is a long seating solution made out of evenly spaced rows of wood. Because of the precision required to create the complex pieces, construction of parametric furniture normally uses computer-controlled manufacturing machinery. Find a collection of parametric furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What are some types of benches?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some types of benches designed primarily for indoor use include storage benches, entry benches, backless benches, settee benches and dining benches. Garden benches, memorial benches and planter benches are three types commonly displayed outdoors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage and antique benches.
  • What is a deacon’s bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a telephone bench?
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    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.
  • How do I identify my Coalbrookdale bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To identify a Coalbrookdale bench, look on the seat. Authentic pieces will have "C-B-DALE" stamped into the metal. If you're unsure whether a particular bench is authentic, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Shop a selection of Coalbrookdale benches on 1stDibs.
  • What is the average height of a bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.

  • What is a bench seat sofa?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
  • What is a live edge bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A live edge bench is a piece of furniture that features a live edge seat. This means that the top is a slab of wood that shows off the edges of the tree trunk, allowing you to admire its natural patterns and imperfections. Find a collection of live edge benches on 1stDibs.
  • How deep should the seat of a bench be?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.

  • Are piano benches necessary?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, piano benches are not necessary. You can sit on any stool or chair that is the appropriate height to play the piano. However, some pianists find them more comfortable or prefer how they look in front of the instrument. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage piano benches on 1stDibs.
  • What is a swinging bench called?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A swinging bench might also refer to a porch swing. It is a long, typically wooden seat for several people that hangs from the ceiling of a porch. Shop a range of antique and vintage swinging benches on 1stDibs.

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