Antique Oak Bench

Oak Settle

17th Century Angloindian Day Bed Or Moorish Settle Bench

Antique Upholstered Benches

Great British Pine Mine

19th Century English Hall Bench

Oak Hall Seats

19th Century Carved Bench

Hungarian Settle

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Bleached Oak Bench with Leather Seat

$2,800

H 20.5 in W 42 in D 16.5 in

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Bleached Oak Bench with Leather Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

Excellent condition commensurate with age and use, with a beautiful light oak patinated finish.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th C Highly Carved English Oak Bench Hall Seat w Lions & Dragons + Storage

$3,495

H 44.5 in W 47 in D 19.5 in

19th C Highly Carved English Oak Bench Hall Seat w Lions & Dragons + Storage

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic highly carved Gothic Oak hall bench with full lions and winged dragons on the back panel.

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1860s Scottish Gothic Revival Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Bench, Oak, Denmark, 1910s

$5,800

H 37.25 in W 54.5 in D 26 in

Danish Designer, Bench, Oak, Denmark, 1910s

Located in High Point, NC

A stained oak bench likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1910s.

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1910s Danish Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Symbolist Tiger Oak Bench Settee by the George Arndt Chair Co.

$6,750

H 35.75 in W 50.125 in D 22.5 in

Arts and Crafts Symbolist Tiger Oak Bench Settee by the George Arndt Chair Co.

Located in Southampton, NJ

A rare, carved oak Symbolist bench by the George Arndt Chair Company.

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Narrow Oak Hall Bench

$3,900

H 32 in W 72 in D 16 in

Narrow Oak Hall Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

A handsome and useful Arts & Crafts oak bench with long narrow seat supported by one central and two end supports with curved brackets underneath ending in stable shoe feet, extendin...

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Circa 1900 English Oak Carved Bench

$1,495

H 17.75 in W 36 in D 11.75 in

Circa 1900 English Oak Carved Bench

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1900 oak bench from England. The top is nicely grained and has a beveled edge.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Antique English Barley Twist Bench Stool in Oak With Tapestry

$1,100

H 16.5 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in

Antique English Barley Twist Bench Stool in Oak With Tapestry

Located in Southampton, NJ

An antique English barley twist turned Bog oak bench or stool upholstered in hand crafted needle and petti-point tapestry with base stretchers for added support.

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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Wool, Oak

Large 18th‑Century Oak Bench with Velvet Upholstery, France

$3,349

H 14.97 in W 83.47 in D 11.03 in

Large 18th‑Century Oak Bench with Velvet Upholstery, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This impressive 18th‑century oak bench combines the quiet authority of early European craftsmanship with the soft, time‑worn elegance of vintage velvet.

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century French Oak Trestle Bench, Hardwood Seating, Cottage Style

$1,475 / item

H 19 in W 36 in D 9 in

19th Century French Oak Trestle Bench, Hardwood Seating, Cottage Style

Located in Nashville, TN

A lovely French oak bench isn't easy to come by and we just love the trestle leg detail!

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Early 1900s French Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Pair of 19th Century English Oak Window Seats

$10,682

H 22.84 in W 51.97 in D 13.39 in

Pair of 19th Century English Oak Window Seats

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 19th Century English oak benches or window seats. Circa 1830.

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19th Century English Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

James II Style Carved Oak Bench/ Side Table, England, 1920s

$956Sale Price|20% Off

H 21 in W 36 in D 12 in

James II Style Carved Oak Bench/ Side Table, England, 1920s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

James II Style Carved Oak Bench/ Side Table, England, 1920s This versatile piece exemplifies the refined and understated elegance of the James II style, known for its classical infl...

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Early 20th Century English James II Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Original Painted Bench

$6,080

H 45.5 in W 81 in D 28.5 in

18th Century Dutch Original Painted Bench

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 18th C Dutch original painted oak bench. 1780. Seat height is 17.5", seat depth is 25.5".

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18th Century Dutch Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Carved Bench

$3,450

H 40.5 in W 48 in D 25 in

19th Century English Oak Carved Bench

Located in High Point, NC

19th century hand carved oak bench from England. The back of the bench is wonderfully hand-carved and has lovely hand turned spindles in the upper back, for a lighter look against a...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Trestle Bench

$2,495

H 21.25 in W 54 in D 16.25 in

19th Century French Oak Trestle Bench

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th century hand carved oak bench from France. The seat is wonderfully scalloped and has a shaped and beveled edge, following down to a hand scalloped and carved decorated ap...

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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI-Style Bench with Cane Seat

$1,495

H 20.38 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in

French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI-Style Bench with Cane Seat

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An extraordinary little carved oak bench from 19th century France. This wonderful petite bench was made in the Louis XVI style and has a sinuously shaped top with a cane seat that is...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Antique French oak hallway bench/dining table bench from the 19th century

$728

H 19.3 in W 70.87 in D 14.57 in

Antique French oak hallway bench/dining table bench from the 19th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This French oak bench from the late 19th century is certainly no exception.

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Late 19th Century Classical Roman Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair Antique Carved Oak Caned Benches

$4,200 / set

H 18.5 in W 27 in D 22.5 in

Pair Antique Carved Oak Caned Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of remarkable late 18th/ early 19th century European carved oak benches with foliate and barley twist elements.

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19th Century European Rustic Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early 18th Century Paneled Bench

$7,500

H 39.5 in W 73.5 in D 24 in

Early 18th Century Paneled Bench

Located in High Point, NC

Early 18th century oak bench from England with a highly carved back which has four raised panels, all with floral decoration, flanked with more decorative carvings.

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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

19th C. French Renaissance Carved Oak and Gilt Hall Bench with Heraldic Crest

$3,300

H 37.5 in W 45 in D 12.5 in

19th C. French Renaissance Carved Oak and Gilt Hall Bench with Heraldic Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

Constructed from solid oak, the bench displays a warm, time-softened patina across the surface.

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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Benches – A Pair

$6,200 / set

H 17 in W 74 in D 13.25 in

Late 19th Century French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Benches – A Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced in Provence, France, this pair of late 19th French provincial oak benches reflects traditional rural craftsmanship, with a straightforward, functional presence.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Neo-Romanesque hand-carved Oak Lion Bench, Northern Italy 1880-1900

$4,679

H 23.63 in W 46.07 in D 26.38 in

Neo-Romanesque hand-carved Oak Lion Bench, Northern Italy 1880-1900

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking carved oak bench executed in Northern Italy during the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900.

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1890s Italian Neoclassical Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Painted Chapel Bench English Antique Upholstered Oak Victorian Settle Grey Blue

$3,766

H 39.38 in W 54.34 in D 25.2 in

Painted Chapel Bench English Antique Upholstered Oak Victorian Settle Grey Blue

Located in London, GB

Traditionally crafted from reassuringly heavy solid oak, this splendid three-seater settle bench would have begun its life as a church or chapel bench and now makes a great hallway, ...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Paint

Antique and Handcrafted Gothic Revival Solid Tiger Oak Practical Hallway Bench

$2,961

H 36.5 in W 59 in D 17.5 in

Antique and Handcrafted Gothic Revival Solid Tiger Oak Practical Hallway Bench

Located in Lisse, NL

Perfect size and shape church bench. This very well crafted, solid oak bench is a perfect example of quality made European furniture from the late 1900's.

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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Oak Bench Sofa, 1930s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

$1,800Sale Price|28% Off

H 33.08 in W 57.09 in D 18.9 in

Japanese Antique Oak Bench Sofa, 1930s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique bench sofa crafted from oak and dating from the 1930s–1940s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Century Swedish Original Blue Painted Bench

$950

H 16.5 in W 84.5 in D 15 in

Late 19th-Century Swedish Original Blue Painted Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 19th-century Swedish oak bench with original blue painted finish. The surface shows extensive authentic distress from generations of use, revealing natural oak below along with ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak, Paint

Louis XVI Style French Bench with "Vienna Straw" Seat

$484

H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in

Louis XVI Style French Bench with "Vienna Straw" Seat

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Interesting and graceful oak bench; the legs, conical and elegantly fluted, are joined at the base by a well-designed and harmonious X-shaped element; the well-solid frame is carved ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Oak Church Bench

$8,600

H 33.5 in W 109.88 in D 16 in

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Oak Church Bench

Located in Astoria, NY

A substantial mid-19th century French Gothic Revival church bench sourced in the Bordeaux region of France and crafted in solid oak with a beautifully aged warm patina.

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1850s French Gothic Revival Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

High Back Oak Tavern Bench

$7,900

H 42.5 in W 72 in D 24 in

High Back Oak Tavern Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

An early 19th century tavern bench in oak with a high sloped back comprising five floating panels in a pegged frame, over a solid two plank seat of full width boards, with shaped arm...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Regency Oak Hall Bench

$11,500

H 16.25 in W 48 in D 19 in

Regency Oak Hall Bench

Located in Essex, MA

With a rectangular seat with scrolled ends with circular ring decoration. The center of the seat rail with same radiating circle. Finished the same on both sides. Raised on saber leg...

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1820s English Regency Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Super Oak Monks Hall Bench

$2,184

H 49 in W 49 in D 24 in

Super Oak Monks Hall Bench

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A lovely quality European oak hall bench, settle or monks bench, with super carving, lift up lid, good carved lion arm rests, in very good overall condition, having been waxed and c...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bench Settee By L&JG Stickley Onadaga Shops C 1910

$2,950

H 36.5 in W 48.25 in D 23.5 in

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bench Settee By L&JG Stickley Onadaga Shops C 1910

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous L&JG Stickley oak mission arts & crafts Onodaga Shop two seat settee c1910. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear from age and normal wear. Please review all of t...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Fabric, Oak

19th Century Carved Oak Hall Bench

$5,135

H 54.73 in W 67.33 in D 21.66 in

19th Century Carved Oak Hall Bench

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

19th Century Carved Oak Hall Bench with Heraldic Panel and Mythical Creatures Item Code: S27-1029A A striking and highly decorative 19th century carved oak hall bench of impressive s...

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19th Century English Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Oak and Steel Bench, 1900

$6,750

H 30.75 in W 24.5 in D 73 in

Oak and Steel Bench, 1900

By Henry M. Sherwood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oak and steel bench Henry M. Sherwood, Chicago 1900 This red oak-and-steel bench is from the renown Henry M.

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Steel

19th century xl oak/maple bench

$8,056

H 37.8 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

19th century xl oak/maple bench

Located in Brecht, BE

a chunky and sturdy 19th century oak and maplewood Spanish bench with drawers ...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Maple, Oak

Victorian Oak Hall Bench/Window Seat

$2,191

H 21.7 in W 48 in D 12.2 in

Victorian Oak Hall Bench/Window Seat

Located in Sherborne, GB

English Victorian period hall bench with medullary ray figured seat, flanked by raised bold bolster ends resting on turned legs, the bench is a pleasant light honey colour.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench

$8,210

H 40.16 in W 129.14 in D 18.9 in

19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench, the matching Counter is also available separately Ideal for a hotel reception or Lobby, restaurant etc Provenance: Caisse d'Epargne Co...

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19th Century Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

A 1920s Oak Two Seater Bench

$2,944

H 33 in W 52 in D 25 in

A 1920s Oak Two Seater Bench

Located in Tetbury, England

The shaped saddle seat and fan backrest raised on turned front legs with swept rears. Beautifully drawn, excellent manufacture and scale.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century English Oak Hall Bench

$5,587

H 35.04 in W 59.45 in D 18.9 in

Large 19th Century English Oak Hall Bench

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 19th Century English oak hall bench. With arched back and pierced carving featuring intertwined trifold and quatrefoils.

Category

19th Century English Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak Settle Bench, circa 1780

$3,950

H 44.5 in W 72 in D 26 in

Georgian Oak Settle Bench, circa 1780

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

18th century Welsh oak settle with nailhead trimmed upholstered seat, four fielded panels to the back, a molded rail at the top and shaped arms all sitting on turned baluster legs wi...

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18th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

English 18th Century Oak Settle Bench

$3,900

H 39.88 in W 72.25 in D 26.25 in

English 18th Century Oak Settle Bench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A circa 1780 English oak settle or bench of stately carved details. With a finely paneled back of grand proportions–long enough to comfortably seat three or four people–this lovely s...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Textile, Natural Fiber, Oak

Good Oak Table Top Hall Bench Settle

$1,773

H 37 in W 42 in D 22 in

Good Oak Table Top Hall Bench Settle

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good medium oak hall bench, top swivells over to create a table, lift up lid for storage, excellent colour and condition. 37" high 42" wide 22" depth You are welcome to view...

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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Pair 19thC French Oak & Pine Ebonised Benches

$4,040 / set

H 17.72 in W 79.93 in D 9.45 in

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

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19th Century Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak, Pine

Large 19th Century English Oak Hall Bench

$5,615

H 35.04 in W 59.45 in D 18.9 in

Large 19th Century English Oak Hall Bench

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 19th Century English oak hall bench. With arched back and pierced carving featuring intertwined trifold and quatrefoils.

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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

7ft Antique European Oak Church Pew Bench

$6,500

H 37 in W 88 in D 16 in

7ft Antique European Oak Church Pew Bench

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This antique oak church pew has a timeless, rustic European charm.

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century English Oak Hall Bench

$4,930

H 35.04 in W 59.45 in D 18.9 in

Large 19th Century English Oak Hall Bench

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A large C19th oak hall bench, with arched back with pierced carving featuring intertwined trifold and quatrefoils, flanked by swept arms with scroll corbels and coronet capitals, rai...

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Gothic-Revival Oak Chest Bench

$7,108

H 69.69 in W 53.15 in D 16.93 in

Gothic-Revival Oak Chest Bench

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Gothic-Revival oak chest bench with carved figures and details.

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Early 1900s German Rustic Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

$3,295

H 34 in W 45.63 in D 22 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 75.63"W x 22"D x 34"H.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

$3,295

H 33.75 in W 75.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 75.5"W x 22.5"D x 33.75"H.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

$2,295

H 37 in W 74 in D 19 in

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 Oak Bench

Materials

Oak, Pine

Late 19th Century English Oak Joint Bench

$1,595

H 18 in W 36 in D 13.88 in

Late 19th Century English Oak Joint Bench

Located in High Point, NC

Late 19th century oak joint bench from England. The top is made from two boards and has a beveled edge and pegged construction.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Jury Bench att. to Gunlocke

$2,400

H 25 in W 75.25 in D 18.5 in

Large Oak Jury Bench att. to Gunlocke

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional antique Jury style bench, constructed of solid oak, with a continuous curved backrest and curved back supports.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Antique Bench Carved Oak Church Renaissance Revival

$876Sale Price|60% Off

H 22.05 in W 49.61 in D 15.75 in

Antique Bench Carved Oak Church Renaissance Revival

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful antique bench, made of carved oak, with a green vinyl seat, this object probably comes from a church, Renaissance Revival style, circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench

$1,475

H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in

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 Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Antique French Church Pew Bench Double Seat Oak

$3,750

H 38.5 in W 57.5 in D 17.5 in

Antique French Church Pew Bench Double Seat Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

UNIQUE Carved Oak Antique French Double Church Pew, Entry Bench, Settee or Banquette c.1900-20 ~~Classic French flair decorator piece~~ Perfect for living area seating, entry, hall...

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Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Hall Bench, Early 20th C.

$1,800

H 32.25 in W 42 in D 21 in

Arts & Crafts Oak Hall Bench, Early 20th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Bench, early 20th century, with lift-top seat storage compartment. 32.25" H x 42" W x 21" D.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

Antique English oak farmhouse bench, UK ca. 1850

$2,606

H 19.69 in W 48.82 in D 10.04 in

Antique English oak farmhouse bench, UK ca. 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A characterful mid‑19th‑century English farmhouse bench in solid oak, crafted around 1850 and embodying the honest, utilitarian charm of rural British furniture.

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Mid-19th Century British Rustic Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

English 18th Century Carved Oak Joint Stool-Bench

$4,295

H 21.25 in W 41.25 in D 12.13 in

English 18th Century Carved Oak Joint Stool-Bench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An exceptional solid oak "joint stool" made in England dating to the 1700s, elongated to bench proportions for seating, a display surface, or an unexpected coffee table.

Category

18th Century English Jacobean Antique Oak Bench

Materials

Oak

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Antique Oak Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique oak bench for your home. An antique oak bench — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique oak bench — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique oak bench, designed in the Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique oak bench over the years, but those crafted by Chesterfield, Coalbrookdale Foundry and Gustav Stickley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Oak Bench?

The average selling price for an antique oak bench at 1stDibs is $2,648, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $74,500 for the 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.

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