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Early 19th Century Tatham Hall Mahogany Bench
Early 19th Century Tatham Hall Mahogany Bench

Early 19th Century Tatham Hall Mahogany Bench

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century Tatham hall mahogany bench featuring roundel armrests and tapering faceted and turned legs.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Sofa Bench Circa 1820
19th Century French Sofa Bench Circa 1820

19th Century French Sofa Bench Circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant French sofa bench, dating to circa 1820, is crafted from solid walnut and reflects the refined simplicity of early 19th-century French design.

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Custom Upholstered Bench
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Custom Upholstered Bench

Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Custom Upholstered Bench

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Likely English Antique Chippendale style mahogany upholstered bench with good joinery standing on four heavily carved mahogany legs, well carved ball and claw feet with brass tack na...

Category

19th Century Chippendale Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Brass

Leather Upholstered English Bench w/ Egg & Dart Detail
Leather Upholstered English Bench w/ Egg & Dart Detail

Leather Upholstered English Bench w/ Egg & Dart Detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English Tutor style walnut bench with egg/dart detail. The bench stands on four bun feet.

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Late 19th Century British Tudor Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair 19thC French Oak & Pine Ebonised Benches
Pair 19thC French Oak & Pine Ebonised Benches

Pair 19thC French Oak & Pine Ebonised Benches

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Pair 19thC French Oak & Pine Ebonised Benches sku 325 Price per pair W203 x D24 x H45 cm Weight 11 kg W200 x D22 x H45 cm Weight 11 kg

Category

19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

Elegant Pair of Empire Benches, Copenhagen, Denmark
Elegant Pair of Empire Benches, Copenhagen, Denmark

Elegant Pair of Empire Benches, Copenhagen, Denmark

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Empire benches crafted in mahogany. The high, architecturally designed sides feature string inlay in satinwood, topped with an ebonized panel and mounted with gilt bronze orn...

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Brass

Rare Long Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench
Rare Long Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench

Rare Long Swedish Folk Art Pine Bench

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish rare folk art bench made during the mid 1800s. The bench is hand-crafted in Sweden from pine and has been made carefully with attention to detail.

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish Bench In Pine, Early 20th century
Swedish Bench In Pine, Early 20th century

Swedish Bench In Pine, Early 20th century

Located in Örebro, SE

Beautiful, Swedish bench in pine, early 20th century. Wear and patina consistent with age and use.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century George IV Mahogany Stool Bench
19th Century George IV Mahogany Stool Bench

19th Century George IV Mahogany Stool Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century George IV mahogany Stool Bench with tufted velvet upholstery and nail head trim.

Category

19th Century English George IV Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Anglo-Indian Vintage Wood and Iron Bench
Anglo-Indian Vintage Wood and Iron Bench

Anglo-Indian Vintage Wood and Iron Bench

Located in Buchanan, NY

A very unusual small scaled wood and iron bench. Add a unique touch to any space with this vintage wood and iron bench.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Industrial Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches
Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches

Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches Price per pair sku 1770B W504 x D27 x H45 cm Weight 13 Kg

Category

19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Bench European Carvings 18th Century Rare Europe
Bench European Carvings 18th Century Rare Europe

Bench European Carvings 18th Century Rare Europe

Located in New York, NY

Bench rare European carvings 18th century rare Europe.

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Early 18th Century European Renaissance Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench Swedish Red Wood, 19th Century, Sweden
Bench Swedish Red Wood, 19th Century, Sweden

Bench Swedish Red Wood, 19th Century, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Bench Swedish red wood, 19th century, Sweden. A bench made during the early 19th century in Sweden.

Category

Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

1920/30's Wrought Iron Art Deco Bench
1920/30's Wrought Iron Art Deco Bench

1920/30's Wrought Iron Art Deco Bench

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco wrought iron bench in very good, clean, ready to use condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Single Art Deco Bench , France 1920's
Single Art Deco Bench , France 1920's

Single Art Deco Bench , France 1920's

Located in New York, NY

A single Art Deco bench with chrome stretchers and upholstered seat.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Karelian Birchwood Bench Boulle Mounts
19th Century Karelian Birchwood Bench Boulle Mounts

19th Century Karelian Birchwood Bench Boulle Mounts

Located in New York, NY

A handsome Baltic Neoclassical Karelian birchwood and ebonized fruitwood seat bench with fine figurative Boulle brass work from Russia circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century Baltic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Brass

Primitive 17Th C. Galician Bench Wabi Sabi
Primitive 17Th C. Galician Bench Wabi Sabi

Primitive 17Th C. Galician Bench Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A super rare late 17th C. Bench from Galicia. Primitive yet solid construction with a very contemporary form.

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17th Century Spanish Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Chestnut

Addison Mizner Bronze and Wrought Iron Bench
Addison Mizner Bronze and Wrought Iron Bench

Addison Mizner Bronze and Wrought Iron Bench

By Addison Mizner

Located in Sarasota, FL

An Addison Mizner bench in bronze and wrought iron, circa 1920, from a Palm Beach estate in Florida.

Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique White Painted Gustavian Bench from Sweden
Antique White Painted Gustavian Bench from Sweden

Antique White Painted Gustavian Bench from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

The bench seat is removeable as seen in the photos. This bench is solid, stable and ready to be used but has not been restored.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trunk
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trunk

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench captures the enduring appeal of Swedish design, light, elegant, and timelessly fresh for today’s interiors.

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1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Large 19th Century Spanish Catalan Settee Bench
Large 19th Century Spanish Catalan Settee Bench

Large 19th Century Spanish Catalan Settee Bench

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A very handsome early 19th century painted bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from pine.

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Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench

17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench

Located in San Francisco, CA

17th century English oak joint stool / bench Jacobean style stool / bench Hand crafted English oak Measures: 18" wide x 12" deep x 16" high.

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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Benches
Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Benches

Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Benches

Located in New York, NY

Pair of late 19th century Italian benches. Cherry wood.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Cherry

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

What an outstanding Box Bench! The oak and the pine contrast beautifully to create a deep rich warmth perfect for this piece.

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Empire Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Hall Bench
19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Hall Bench

19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Hall Bench

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A quality 19th Century walnut hall bench or stool. A rectangular moulded two planked top, above two carved end supports united by a fluted stretcher with central carved paterae.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Ebonized Wood Bench, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Japanese Ebonized Wood Bench, Meiji Period, 19th Century

Japanese Ebonized Wood Bench, Meiji Period, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese Ebonized Wood Bench, Meiji Period, 19th century. 10.5" H x 37" W x 13" D.

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench

Located in San Angelo, TX

Here is an absolutely stunning early 19th century rococo Swedish bench. This beautiful piece has been dry scrapped to the original paint.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Oak Bench with Turned Legs
19th Century English Oak Bench with Turned Legs

19th Century English Oak Bench with Turned Legs

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak bench from England with lovely hand turned legs.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench. Stunning and unusual mid 19th century French Louis XIV style gilt wood bench.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Giltwood

Ostrich Embossed Silvered Benches With Nailhead Trim Detail
Ostrich Embossed Silvered Benches With Nailhead Trim Detail

Ostrich Embossed Silvered Benches With Nailhead Trim Detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The benches are finished in antique brass colored nailhead trim detail.

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15th Century and Earlier Mid-Century Modern Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather, Giltwood

19th Century French Chimney Bench "Banc De Chimney"
19th Century French Chimney Bench "Banc De Chimney"

19th Century French Chimney Bench "Banc De Chimney"

Located in Nashville, TN

Popular in 18th - 19th Century homes, these petite benches were used for keeping warm near the fire.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench
Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench

Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench

Located in Pasadena, TX

19th century Swat Valley bench with carved back in geometric patterns, large front legs with carved finials, and a woven seat.

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19th Century Indian Chinoiserie Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench, Bentwood, Vienna, Circa 1905
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench, Bentwood, Vienna, Circa 1905

Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench, Bentwood, Vienna, Circa 1905

Located in London, England

Stunning secessionist or Jugendstil bench, the much celebrated arts and crafts movement formed in Vienna circa 1905-1910.

Category

Early 1900s Vienna Secession Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

French Provincial 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench
French Provincial 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench

French Provincial 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare, Louis XV carved walnut bench with original finish and original leather upholstery.

Category

1740s French Louis XV Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Oak

Anglo Indian Handcarved Padouk Wood Low Bench
Anglo Indian Handcarved Padouk Wood Low Bench

Anglo Indian Handcarved Padouk Wood Low Bench

Located in New York, NY

An Anglo Indian hand-carved padouk wood low bench with hand-carved cabriole legs with carved apron wood.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Leather, Padouk

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench

Located in San Angelo, TX

Here is an absolutely stunning early 19th century rococo Swedish bench. This beautiful piece has been dry scrapped to the original paint.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Rococo Style Boudoir Dressing Bench
French Louis XV Rococo Style Boudoir Dressing Bench

French Louis XV Rococo Style Boudoir Dressing Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in the early 1920s, the bench captures the playful curves and ornate character associated with classic Rococo furniture, ideal for a luxurious bedroom, vanity corner, or dre...

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1820s French Louis XV Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Oak Victorian Settle Hall Bench Farmhouse 1880
Oak Victorian Settle Hall Bench Farmhouse 1880

Oak Victorian Settle Hall Bench Farmhouse 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Fine Victorian carved oak hall settle dating from circa 1880 Elaborately carved throughout with geometric, foliate and shell motifs High panelled back with decorative carved crest Gr...

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1880s Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Continental Baroque Giltwood and Upholstered Bench, Possibly Dutch
Continental Baroque Giltwood and Upholstered Bench, Possibly Dutch

Continental Baroque Giltwood and Upholstered Bench, Possibly Dutch

Located in Dallas, TX

Continental Baroque giltwood and upholstered bench, possibly Dutch, accompanied by three matching pillows.

Category

18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Painted Baroque Hall Bench
Italian 18th Century Painted Baroque Hall Bench

Italian 18th Century Painted Baroque Hall Bench

Located in Troy, NY

Very decorative painted bench with a serpentine shaped high back, decorated with a scenic landscape and framed by leafy scrolls, foliate seat rail and remains of polychrome on the se...

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine, Walnut

18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench
18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench

18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish Folk Art bench from the late 1700s. The bench is Primitive and rustic and has a lot of character, especially given the original distressed paint and authentic patina.

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Diamond Cut Bent Lucite Piano Bench Stool
Diamond Cut Bent Lucite Piano Bench Stool

Diamond Cut Bent Lucite Piano Bench Stool

By Neal Small Design Studio, Baccarat

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern diamond cut Lucite bench or stool.          

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Lucite

French Early 20th Century Confidant Garden Bench
French Early 20th Century Confidant Garden Bench

French Early 20th Century Confidant Garden Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional early 20th century Confidant - Tete A Tete - Garden Bench from the Provence region of France. Beautifully constructed from iron and zinc with a wonderful form.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron, Zinc

1930s French Green Painted Wicker and Rattan Bench
1930s French Green Painted Wicker and Rattan Bench

1930s French Green Painted Wicker and Rattan Bench

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Early 20th-Century French Green Painted Wicker and Rattan Bench or Sofa A charming early 20th-century French bench or sofa, constructed from woven wicker and bent rattan, retaining...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

A Primitive Bench, Wabi Sabi, Norway c. 1800s
A Primitive Bench, Wabi Sabi, Norway c. 1800s

A Primitive Bench, Wabi Sabi, Norway c. 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A rustic bench in solid pine, hewn from a thick single plank top raised on four splayed, tapering legs.

Category

Early 1800s Norwegian Primitive Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Sculptural European Provincial Bench in Solid Wood 1900
Sculptural European Provincial Bench in Solid Wood 1900

Sculptural European Provincial Bench in Solid Wood 1900

Located in Meer, VAN

A long European provincial bench dating from around 1900. Measuring 190 cm in length, the bench has a remarkably simple and architectural construction.

Category

Early 1900s European French Provincial Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Victorian Tram/Trolley Bus Reversible Bench, 2 available
Victorian Tram/Trolley Bus Reversible Bench, 2 available

Victorian Tram/Trolley Bus Reversible Bench, 2 available

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Tram/Trolley Bus Reversible Bench, 2 available This is a good heavy quality Victorian tram bench made by G.M.Hammer- London with a pivoting backrest allowing the seating ...

Category

1880s Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

English Country House Saddle Leather Window Bench
English Country House Saddle Leather Window Bench

English Country House Saddle Leather Window Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

An English saddle leather window bench with shaped seat and integral scroll ends over mahogany legs joined by H stretcher.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Pine and Oak Storage Bench in Decorative Paint
Pine and Oak Storage Bench in Decorative Paint

Pine and Oak Storage Bench in Decorative Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

This handsome and stately box bench has the classic form we seek in such pieces.

Category

1910s Hungarian Folk Art Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 20th century French country newly upholstered bench
Early 20th century French country newly upholstered bench

Early 20th century French country newly upholstered bench

Located in Allentown, PA

This is an early 20th century newly upholstered French country bench. This bench has been newly upholstered in a plush white Chenille that complements the dark walnut frame.

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1920s Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

19th Century Moorish Hardwood Bench Inlaid and Upholstered
19th Century Moorish Hardwood Bench Inlaid and Upholstered

19th Century Moorish Hardwood Bench Inlaid and Upholstered

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A particularly charming and characterful 19th-Century Moorish bench, beautifully handcrafted and extensively decorated with intricate geometric inlay.

Category

19th Century African Moorish Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Boxwood, Fruitwood, Walnut

A French Modernist Stained Bench, circa 1925–1935
A French Modernist Stained Bench, circa 1925–1935

A French Modernist Stained Bench, circa 1925–1935

Located in Aartselaar, BE

A remarkably understated French modernist bench dating from circa 1925–1935. Constructed in stained pine, the bench is defined by its exceptionally long rectangular form, supported ...

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1920s French Modern Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

19th c. German Biedermeier Black Lacquered Fruitwood Bench
19th c. German Biedermeier Black Lacquered Fruitwood Bench

19th c. German Biedermeier Black Lacquered Fruitwood Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th century German Biedermeier black lacquered fruitwood bench is a beautiful piece of antique furniture.

Category

19th Century German Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Victorian Pitch Pine School Benches – Circa 1900, England
Victorian Pitch Pine School Benches – Circa 1900, England

Victorian Pitch Pine School Benches – Circa 1900, England

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

The benches are in very good condition with only minor signs of age and use.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Victorian Pitch Pine Railway Bench – Halstead’s Makers, Todmorden
Victorian Pitch Pine Railway Bench – Halstead’s Makers, Todmorden

Victorian Pitch Pine Railway Bench – Halstead’s Makers, Todmorden

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

A beautiful and rare Victorian-period railway bench crafted from solid pitch pine. This long, wide, and exceptionally comfortable bench features a folding backrest, allowing the back...

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Early 1900s Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique French Grassin Arras Garden Bench, circa 1860
Antique French Grassin Arras Garden Bench, circa 1860

Antique French Grassin Arras Garden Bench, circa 1860

Located in Nottingham, GB

Rather than detracting from the piece, the weathered finish gives the bench considerable character and preserves its authentic antique appearance.

Category

19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Kobus De Graaff Arts & Craft Bench
Rare Kobus De Graaff Arts & Craft Bench

Rare Kobus De Graaff Arts & Craft Bench

By Kobus de Graaff

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

Unfortunately, see detail photo, a small piece of the parrot’s top on the right has been damaged. The rest of the bench is consistent with age.  

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Renaissance Revival Oak Hall Bench
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Oak Hall Bench

19th Century English Renaissance Revival Oak Hall Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted from solid oak, the bench has a broad, commanding scale and a beautifully aged dark finish that emphasizes the depth of the carving.

Category

1880s English Renaissance Revival Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Serpent Carved Walnut Daybed/Bench
19th Century Serpent Carved Walnut Daybed/Bench

19th Century Serpent Carved Walnut Daybed/Bench

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A whimsical carved walnut daybed from the estate of Merv Griffin, of entwined serpents supporting an upholstered bench. Small scale is ideal child size daybed.

Category

19th Century European Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

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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 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 Antique Bench 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall bench is a bench that has rounded corners, which gives the illusion that the lines of the seating solution flow like water. Waterfall benches and other waterfall furniture were popular during the 1930s and 40s. Shop a collection of waterfall furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A parametric bench is a long seating solution made out of evenly spaced rows of wood. Because of the precision required to create the complex pieces, construction of parametric furniture normally uses computer-controlled manufacturing machinery. Find a collection of parametric furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mission bench is a long rectangular bench, often with a mid-height back and open arms. The bench is made out of wood, oak to be specific, and sometimes even animal skin. You’ll find a collection of mission benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A teak bench is a bench that is constructed from teak, which is a kind of tropical hardwood which is mostly used for making chairs, seats and even boats. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers. With proper care, a teak bench can last for nearly 70 years! Find your long-lasting teak bench on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.

  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.

  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    A bench sofa is sometimes called a settee. However, you can also simply refer to it as a bench sofa. Both terms refer to an upholstered furnishing with a long seat and either an open back or a low backrest. Shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary settees and other sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A backless bench is called a form. It is mostly seen in courtrooms, school classrooms, and dining rooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary backless benches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.