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French Cast Iron Bench
French Cast Iron Bench

French Cast Iron Bench

Located in Stamford, CT

A French vine form cast iron bench ends now fitted and painted faux bois.

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1880s Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

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.

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Early 20th Century Indian Industrial Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Benches
Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Benches

Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Benches

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Italian Renaissance style (1940s) black painted wrought iron benches with cross form "X" legs with a stretcher having a round medallion supporting an open woven saddle seat (...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Chestnut and Iron Bench
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Chestnut and Iron Bench

19th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Chestnut and Iron Bench

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

19th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Chestnut and Iron Bench in very nice original condition with signs of use,

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19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Two Monumental Figural Gilt Wrought Iron Benches, Oscar Bach, c. 1910, USA
Two Monumental Figural Gilt Wrought Iron Benches, Oscar Bach, c. 1910, USA

Two Monumental Figural Gilt Wrought Iron Benches, Oscar Bach, c. 1910, USA

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and architecturally scaled gilt wrought iron bench attributed to Oscar Bach, a master of American Beaux-Arts and Neoclassical decorative metalwork.

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Bronze, Iron

A pair of Continental Turn of the Century Wrought Iron benches
A pair of Continental Turn of the Century Wrought Iron benches

A pair of Continental Turn of the Century Wrought Iron benches

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative pair of Continental Turn of the Century Wrought Iron benches. This wonderful pair are raised by four straight legs with circular bottom sabots, while j...

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19th Century European Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 17th C. English Renaissance Carved Oak and Wrought Iron Bench Banquette
Antique 17th C. English Renaissance Carved Oak and Wrought Iron Bench Banquette

Antique 17th C. English Renaissance Carved Oak and Wrought Iron Bench Banquette

Located in Philadelphia, PA

17th Century English Renaissance Carved Oak and Wrought Iron Bench Banquette. Item features deep relief hand-carved back and legs which terminate at claw like front feet.

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17th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco French Gilt Iron Bench with Curving Legs and New Linen Upholstery
Art Deco French Gilt Iron Bench with Curving Legs and New Linen Upholstery

Art Deco French Gilt Iron Bench with Curving Legs and New Linen Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Art Deco gilt iron bench circa 1920 with large scrolling and canted legs and rectangular seat newly and professionally reupholstered with a neutral toned linen upholstery.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

19thC English Cast Iron Bench
19thC English Cast Iron Bench

19thC English Cast Iron Bench

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1895 19thC English Cast Iron Bench in original paint - Bolts and Slats replaced with Sapele Wood The white bench is available - the black one is sold Price is each sku 7...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Skoglund & Olson cast iron bench, 1920s
Skoglund & Olson cast iron bench, 1920s

Skoglund & Olson cast iron bench, 1920s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Bench made by Erik Gustaf Skoglund & Axel Olson with a lacquered cast iron base and a seat composed of two varnished wooden planks.

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1920s Swedish Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

19Th Century, Italian Garden Wood and Wrought Iron Bench with Cloth Canopy
19Th Century, Italian Garden Wood and Wrought Iron Bench with Cloth Canopy

19Th Century, Italian Garden Wood and Wrought Iron Bench with Cloth Canopy

Located in IT

19Th Century, Italian Garden Wood and Wrought Iron Bench with Cloth Canopy This rare garden bench was made in Italy in the 19th Century.

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19th Century Italian Other Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

18th Century Italian Walnut & Iron Benches - Pair
18th Century Italian Walnut & Iron Benches - Pair

18th Century Italian Walnut & Iron Benches - Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th Century walnut, extra long benches. Original hand-wrought iron stretchers.

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18th Century Italian Primitive Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

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.

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French
Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French

Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French

Located in El Monte, CA

A highly decorative and unique 19th century French empire painted and parcel gilt cast iron upholstered bench. Parcel gilt border is of a rich gold with warm red undertone painting ...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Folke Bensow cast iron benches Sweden 1920
Pair of Folke Bensow cast iron benches Sweden 1920

Pair of Folke Bensow cast iron benches Sweden 1920

By Folke Bensow

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare pair of folke Bensow benches Sweden circa 1920 Cast iron and new painted wooden seat and back Stamped

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Early 1900s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Philadelphia Cast Iron Bench signed William Adams
Late 19th Century Philadelphia Cast Iron Bench signed William Adams

Late 19th Century Philadelphia Cast Iron Bench signed William Adams

Located in Richmond, VA

The Joseph H. Mann garden bench- Late 19th Century Philadelphia Cast Iron Bench signed William Adams with Mr.

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1890s American Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Wood and Iron Bench from 1920s Czech Republic
Vintage Industrial Wood and Iron Bench from 1920s Czech Republic

Vintage Industrial Wood and Iron Bench from 1920s Czech Republic

Located in Praha, CZ

Bench from factory built in 1920s in original condition with beautiful age patina. Sturdy and stabile. Very comfortable.  

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1920s Czech Industrial Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Iron Bench After A Design By Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin, Circa 1830
Iron Bench After A Design By Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin, Circa 1830

Iron Bench After A Design By Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin, Circa 1830

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Madrid, EX

Iron stool after a design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel Berlin circa 1830 Height 43.5 cm Width 58 cm Depth 37 cm

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Early 19th Century German Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique French Iron Park Bench
Antique French Iron Park Bench

Antique French Iron Park Bench

$6,500Sale Price|23% Off

Antique French Iron Park Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

Exceptional cast iron bench with wonderful aged patina. Keywords: benches, park bench, garden bench, patio furniture.    

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19th Century French Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron and Wood Bench
Vintage Iron and Wood Bench

Vintage Iron and Wood Bench

$2,400Sale Price|40% Off

Vintage Iron and Wood Bench

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage wood and iron bench from the 19th Century. Very unique arm and legs.

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19th Century Belgian Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

French Victorian Wrought Iron Upholstered Window Bedside Bench
French Victorian Wrought Iron Upholstered Window Bedside Bench

French Victorian Wrought Iron Upholstered Window Bedside Bench

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Victorian era wrought iron bench is a striking example of 19th-century craftsmanship, combining elegance, durability, and timeless style.

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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine French Classical Form Iron Scrolled Bench C. 1930
Fine French Classical Form Iron Scrolled Bench C. 1930

Fine French Classical Form Iron Scrolled Bench C. 1930

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A particularly fine French Hollywood Regency Era Scrolled Iron Bench with Gilt Accents dating to the 1930’s.

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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique cast iron bench press for pharmacy caps, France, mid-19th century.
Antique cast iron bench press for pharmacy caps, France, mid-19th century.

Antique cast iron bench press for pharmacy caps, France, mid-19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

A rare cast iron apothecary cap holder, traditionally used to reduce the size of caps for medicine bottles. Decorated with floral motifs and a serpent, the emblem of Asclepius, the g...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Exceptional French Iron Garden Bench
Exceptional French Iron Garden Bench

Exceptional French Iron Garden Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional Iron Garden Bench from the Provence region of France.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

A Coalbrookdale cast iron garden bench
A Coalbrookdale cast iron garden bench

A Coalbrookdale cast iron garden bench

By Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in London, GB

late 19th century, cast with a pierced lily-pad design to the back and sides, centred with a mask, cast ‘C.B.DALE C No.195629’ and with registration lozenge, polychrome painted and w...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Bench, Painted Iron, France, circa 1900
Bench, Painted Iron, France, circa 1900

Bench, Painted Iron, France, circa 1900

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Bench, Painted iron in the shape of bamboo, Back and seat in iron lattice, Original lacquer, wear consistent with age and use, France, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Four Seater Wrought Iron Garden Bench
Antique Victorian Four Seater Wrought Iron Garden Bench

Antique Victorian Four Seater Wrought Iron Garden Bench

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique four seater strapwork wrought iron garden bench. With a rustic feel that showcases its history and imperfections that only add to its charm, this antique garden bench woul...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Style Wrought Iron And Leather Bench
Spanish Style Wrought Iron And Leather Bench

Spanish Style Wrought Iron And Leather Bench

Located in Essex, MA

With new chestnut leather seat. Folding X form. Quality ironwork.

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Early 1900s European Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of 19th Century Italian Iron And Leather Benches
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Iron And Leather Benches

Pair Of 19th Century Italian Iron And Leather Benches

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th century Italian iron and leather benches. Offered is a handsome pair of Italian wrought iron curule benches or ottomans with beautifully distressed leather seats.

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19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne

Located in Miami, FL

Stylish wrought iron Curule bench made in the neoclassical taste.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Cerule Bench With Bronze Pommels, Circa 1920s
Wrought Iron Cerule Bench With Bronze Pommels, Circa 1920s

Wrought Iron Cerule Bench With Bronze Pommels, Circa 1920s

Located in Peabody, MA

Wrought iron campaign style cerule bench with velvet seat, silk fringe accents and large bronze pommels, circa 1920s.

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1920s Unknown Campaign Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Garden Bench Seat of Painted Wrought Iron with Scrollwork Design
English Garden Bench Seat of Painted Wrought Iron with Scrollwork Design

English Garden Bench Seat of Painted Wrought Iron with Scrollwork Design

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English garden seating bench (or garden seat) of painted wrought iron, featuring a comfortable slatted back and seat with graceful serpentine arms, set upon a scrollwork frame...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century American Neoclassical Iron and Belgian Marble Bench
19th Century American Neoclassical Iron and Belgian Marble Bench

19th Century American Neoclassical Iron and Belgian Marble Bench

Located in New York, NY

American Neoclassical Iron and Marble Coffee Table Bench.  Antique and rare American Greek Revival Neoclassical bench with cerule form legs with Greek key blocking in cast iron with ...

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Early 19th Century American Greek Revival Antique Iron Benches

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Belgian Black Marble, Iron

19th C. Swedish Long Rustic Iron and Wood Plank Bench
19th C. Swedish Long Rustic Iron and Wood Plank Bench

19th C. Swedish Long Rustic Iron and Wood Plank Bench

Located in North Miami, FL

A beautiful Scandinavian country wooden bench top on black iron base in original aged coloring.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century English Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Benches
Pair of 19th Century English Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Benches

Pair of 19th Century English Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Benches

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 19th Century English wrought iron strap work riveted garden benches. In great condition with signs of original paint standing on pad feet.

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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

A 19th C French Cast Iron Painted Bench with Wooden Seat
A 19th C French Cast Iron Painted Bench with Wooden Seat

A 19th C French Cast Iron Painted Bench with Wooden Seat

Located in London, GB

An elegant antique French bench dating to circa 1890, featuring beautifully decorative cast iron legs with distinctive hoof feet and a striking red painted wooden seat.

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19th Century French Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Italian Gilt-iron Rope Twist Bench with Giltwood Tassels
Italian Gilt-iron Rope Twist Bench with Giltwood Tassels

Italian Gilt-iron Rope Twist Bench with Giltwood Tassels

Located in San Francisco, CA

the square upholstered seat with a low out-scrolled openwork backrest; all above an undulating apron raised on tassels

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1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Walnut wood bench with lyre-shaped legs and wrought iron fasteners
Walnut wood bench with lyre-shaped legs and wrought iron fasteners

Walnut wood bench with lyre-shaped legs and wrought iron fasteners

Located in Madrid, España

Walnut wood bench with lyre-shaped legs and wrought iron fasteners - 17th century style - Spain - 19th century

Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Chapel Bench, circa 1860
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Chapel Bench, circa 1860

Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Chapel Bench, circa 1860

Located in Faversham, GB

The benches have cast iron legs and support arms with the maker’s name moulded into the iron.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

18th Century Walnut Bench With Iron Crossbar, Italy
18th Century Walnut Bench With Iron Crossbar, Italy

18th Century Walnut Bench With Iron Crossbar, Italy

Located in New York, NY

18th century Italian walnut bench with iron cross bar. Decorative carved apron and legs.

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18th Century Italian Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Spanish Renaissance Carved Chestnut Folding Bench with Iron Stretchers
19th C. Spanish Renaissance Carved Chestnut Folding Bench with Iron Stretchers

19th C. Spanish Renaissance Carved Chestnut Folding Bench with Iron Stretchers

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate an entryway or hallway with this finely carved and versatile antique bench. Handcrafted in Spain circa 1880, the bench is built of solid chestnut and features a rectangular ...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Faux Bois Cast Iron and Bleached Wood Garden Bench
19th Century French Faux Bois Cast Iron and Bleached Wood Garden Bench

19th Century French Faux Bois Cast Iron and Bleached Wood Garden Bench

Located in Birmingham, AL

This handsome 19th century French faux bois garden bench, circa 1890s, beautifully captures the artistry and charm of nature inspired design.

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19th Century French Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Forged Iron Rousing Art Déco Bench with Offwhite Bouclé Fabric Portugal 1920s
Forged Iron Rousing Art Déco Bench with Offwhite Bouclé Fabric Portugal 1920s

Forged Iron Rousing Art Déco Bench with Offwhite Bouclé Fabric Portugal 1920s

Located in Salzburg, AT

Forged Iron Rousing Art Déco Bench with Offwhite Bouclé Fabric Portugal 1920s Very unusual and rare Portuguese Art Déco bench in wrought iron.

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1920s Portuguese Art Deco Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique French Industrial 94" Long White Distress Paint Wrought Iron Wood Bench
Antique French Industrial 94" Long White Distress Paint Wrought Iron Wood Bench

Antique French Industrial 94" Long White Distress Paint Wrought Iron Wood Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Industrial 94" Long White Distress Painted Wrought Iron Wooden Bench. Item features long wood plank seat, wrought iron stretcher base with angled supports, white paint...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast iron garden bench  by Folke Bensow / 2 available
Cast iron garden bench  by Folke Bensow / 2 available

Cast iron garden bench by Folke Bensow / 2 available

By Folke Bensow

Located in Long Island City, NY

Cast iron garden bench designed by Folke Bensow in 1920th.

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Metal

Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Wooden Slat Garden Seat Patio Park Bench
Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Wooden Slat Garden Seat Patio Park Bench

Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Wooden Slat Garden Seat Patio Park Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Wooden Slat Garden Seat Patio Park Bench. Cast iron leafy scroll frame, iron stretcher, "sled" form base to legs, weathered green painted finish, ...

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Italian Modern Neoclassical Wood, Brass and Iron Hall or Bedroom Bench
Italian Modern Neoclassical Wood, Brass and Iron Hall or Bedroom Bench

Italian Modern Neoclassical Wood, Brass and Iron Hall or Bedroom Bench

Located in New York, NY

The bench is completed with wrought Iron studs in pyramid form at each corner of the seat.

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage French Art Nouveau Scrolling Wrought Iron Wooden Slat Garden Patio Bench
Vintage French Art Nouveau Scrolling Wrought Iron Wooden Slat Garden Patio Bench

Vintage French Art Nouveau Scrolling Wrought Iron Wooden Slat Garden Patio Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Art Nouveau Scrolling Wrought Iron Wooden Slat Seat Garden Patio Bench. Circa Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of c.1890 Victorian Cast Iron Garden Benches with Sculptural Leaf Backrests
Pair of c.1890 Victorian Cast Iron Garden Benches with Sculptural Leaf Backrests

Pair of c.1890 Victorian Cast Iron Garden Benches with Sculptural Leaf Backrests

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This rare pair of circa 1890 Victorian cast iron garden benches exemplifies the high level of craftsmanship and ornamental design associated with late 19th-century garden furnishings.

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1890s British Victorian Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

1920s French Rustic Iron Garden Bench with Scrolling Motifs and Slatted Seat
1920s French Rustic Iron Garden Bench with Scrolling Motifs and Slatted Seat

1920s French Rustic Iron Garden Bench with Scrolling Motifs and Slatted Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French rustic, painted iron garden bench from the 19th century with scrolling motifs on the back, curving slatted seat and great weathered appearance.

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Dr C Dresser for Coalbrookdale Two ‘Medieval’ Pattern Cast Iron Garden Benches
Dr C Dresser for Coalbrookdale Two ‘Medieval’ Pattern Cast Iron Garden Benches

Dr C Dresser for Coalbrookdale Two ‘Medieval’ Pattern Cast Iron Garden Benches

By Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in London, GB

Two ‘Medieval’ pattern cast iron garden benches. These particular models are ‘Medieval’ number 52 in the Coalbrookdale 1875 trade catalogue.

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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

Folke Bensow cast iron and solid oak bench for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden 1920s
Folke Bensow cast iron and solid oak bench for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden 1920s

Folke Bensow cast iron and solid oak bench for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden 1920s

By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Ystad, SE

This early version of the "Sneckan" Park Bench No.1 Designed by Folke Bensow in 1923 for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden stands out with its unique patina consisting of a mix between the gr...

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Iron Benches

Materials

Iron

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Antique Iron Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique iron benches available for sale. The range of distinct antique iron benches — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. Antique iron 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 iron benches bearing Victorian or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique iron benches are appealing in their simplicity, but Coalbrookdale Foundry, Arras Foundry and Folke Bensow produced popular antique iron benches that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Iron Benches?

Prices for antique iron benches start at $250 and top out at $104,000 with the average selling for $2,933.
Questions About Antique Iron Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.