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Italian Art Deco wooden and white cast iron bench, 1930s
Italian Art Deco wooden and white cast iron bench, 1930s

Italian Art Deco wooden and white cast iron bench, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco wooden and white cast iron bench, 1930s Outdoor bench with seat and backrest made

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s
Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s

Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s Bench with rectangular seat and backrest

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Friis and Moltke Nordsee Bench Pine For On Collection
Friis and Moltke Nordsee Bench Pine For On Collection

Friis and Moltke Nordsee Bench Pine For On Collection

By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

in 1976 and consists of benches, both with and without backrests, and long tables crafted from solid

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Friis and Moltke Nordsee Bench Pine For One Collection
Friis and Moltke Nordsee Bench Pine For One Collection

Friis and Moltke Nordsee Bench Pine For One Collection

By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

in 1976 and consists of benches, both with and without backrests, and long tables crafted from solid

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Pair of Vintage Lacquered and Gilded Benches, Early 20th Century, Italy
Pair of Vintage Lacquered and Gilded Benches, Early 20th Century, Italy

Pair of Vintage Lacquered and Gilded Benches, Early 20th Century, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Pair of vintage benches, with straight backrest, for corridor or entrance, beige and gold lacquered

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Black Steel Bench with Water-Resistant Fabric Backrest
Black Steel Bench with Water-Resistant Fabric Backrest

Black Steel Bench with Water-Resistant Fabric Backrest

By Myface

Located in Santo Tirso, PT

Trace outdoor bench two seat Perfect to be combined with the Trace Collection lounge set this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s
Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s

Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Roma, IT

particular shapes such as the backrest of our bench. Marble, decorated sandblasted glass, brass plaques

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century French Vintage Perforated Metal Garden Bench
20th Century French Vintage Perforated Metal Garden Bench

20th Century French Vintage Perforated Metal Garden Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage white French perforated metal garden bench with scrolled backrest and white perforated

Category

Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Rosemary - Pearl cushions
Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Rosemary - Pearl cushions

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Rosemary - Pearl cushions

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Rivage sunlounger can also be converted into a bench when paired with the optional backrest—making it a

Category

2010s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Red Ochre - Pearl cushions
Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Red Ochre - Pearl cushions

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Red Ochre - Pearl cushions

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Rivage sunlounger can also be converted into a bench when paired with the optional backrest—making it a

Category

2010s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Acapulco Blue - Pearl cushions
Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Acapulco Blue - Pearl cushions

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Acapulco Blue - Pearl cushions

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Rivage sunlounger can also be converted into a bench when paired with the optional backrest—making it a

Category

2010s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Cactus  - Pearl cushions
Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Cactus  - Pearl cushions

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Cactus - Pearl cushions

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Rivage sunlounger can also be converted into a bench when paired with the optional backrest—making it a

Category

2010s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Anthracite - Pearl cushions
Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Anthracite - Pearl cushions

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Anthracite - Pearl cushions

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Rivage sunlounger can also be converted into a bench when paired with the optional backrest—making it a

Category

2010s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Cotton white - Pearl cushions
Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Cotton white - Pearl cushions

Fermob - RIVAGE Sunlounger - Cotton white - Pearl cushions

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Rivage sunlounger can also be converted into a bench when paired with the optional backrest—making it a

Category

2010s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Hobo Contract Modular Sofa by Tina Bunyaprasit, Werner Aisslinger for Cappellini
Hobo Contract Modular Sofa by Tina Bunyaprasit, Werner Aisslinger for Cappellini

Hobo Contract Modular Sofa by Tina Bunyaprasit, Werner Aisslinger for Cappellini

By Werner Aisslinger, Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

three-seat benches with a backrest on left or right, and a pouf in two sizes. Hobo Contract sofas have

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Friis and Moltke Nordsee Table For One Collection
Friis and Moltke Nordsee Table For One Collection

Friis and Moltke Nordsee Table For One Collection

By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

1976 and consists of benches, both with and without backrests, and long tables crafted from solid

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 140 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 140 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 140 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 160 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 160 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 160 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 140 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 140 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 140 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 120 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 120 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 120 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 160 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 160 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 160 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 120 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 120 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 120 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest– PI - 160 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest– PI - 160 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest– PI - 160 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -120 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -120 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -120 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 140 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 140 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 140 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 120 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 120 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 120 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 160 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 160 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 160 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -140 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -140 cm

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -140 cm

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical

Category

2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Artistic Three-Seat Garden Wooden Slat Cast Iron Bench with Backrest
Artistic Three-Seat Garden Wooden Slat Cast Iron Bench with Backrest

Artistic Three-Seat Garden Wooden Slat Cast Iron Bench with Backrest

By DIMA art & design, Bicio Fabbri

Located in Vimercate, IT

This is more than a simple garden bench: this is a lovers bench. Ironic and humorous comic strips

Category

2010s Italian Other Benches

Materials

Iron

Artistic Three-Seat Garden Wooden Slat Varnished Cast Iron Bench with Backrest
Artistic Three-Seat Garden Wooden Slat Varnished Cast Iron Bench with Backrest

Artistic Three-Seat Garden Wooden Slat Varnished Cast Iron Bench with Backrest

By DIMA art & design, Bicio Fabbri

Located in Vimercate, IT

This bench is titled "The Philosopher's bench" Ironic and humorous comic strips about philosophy

Category

2010s Italian Other Benches

Materials

Iron

Oak Wood Bench
Oak Wood Bench

Oak Wood Bench

Unavailable|$1,657

Oak Wood Bench

Located in Milan, IT

Oak wood bench with backrest and turned feet

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Benches

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Two-Seat Bench with Fan Shaped Backrest
Edwardian Two-Seat Bench with Fan Shaped Backrest

Edwardian Two-Seat Bench with Fan Shaped Backrest

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Charming occasional two-seat bench, settee, love seat, salon sofa or parlor settee in the Art

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Benches

Materials

Oak

C01 Contemporary Handmade Solid Walnut Bench With Sculpted Seat and Backrest
C01 Contemporary Handmade Solid Walnut Bench With Sculpted Seat and Backrest

C01 Contemporary Handmade Solid Walnut Bench With Sculpted Seat and Backrest

By Jason Lewis Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

The C01 bench is a two-seat version of our C01 chair. The double seat and back are shaped together

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Salvatori Span Outdoor Bench in Bianco Carrara with Backrest by John Pawson
Salvatori Span Outdoor Bench in Bianco Carrara with Backrest by John Pawson

Salvatori Span Outdoor Bench in Bianco Carrara with Backrest by John Pawson

By John Pawson, Salvatori

Located in Querceta, IT

of tables and benches bearing his trademark style. Named ‘Span’, the collection was conceived as a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Carrara Marble, Sandstone

Italian Liberty Style Bench, Early 1900s
Italian Liberty Style Bench, Early 1900s

Italian Liberty Style Bench, Early 1900s

Located in Munich, Bavaria

A stylish Italian Art Nouveau bench with organic design, hand-carved backrest and storage space

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Walnut, Wax

Willy Guhl Metal and Fiberglass Bench, circa 1960
Willy Guhl Metal and Fiberglass Bench, circa 1960

Willy Guhl Metal and Fiberglass Bench, circa 1960

By Willy Guhl

Located in Paris, FR

Willy Guhl (1915-2004) Rare bench with seating and backrest designed as one fiber glass block

Category

Vintage 1960s Benches

"Animali Domestici" Bench by Andrea Branzi for Zabro, 1985
"Animali Domestici" Bench by Andrea Branzi for Zabro, 1985

"Animali Domestici" Bench by Andrea Branzi for Zabro, 1985

By Zabro, Andrea Branzi

Located in București, B

bench with a birch backrest.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Birch

Pair of Cast Iron Coalbrookdale Style Horseshoe Garden Benches
Pair of Cast Iron Coalbrookdale Style Horseshoe Garden Benches

Pair of Cast Iron Coalbrookdale Style Horseshoe Garden Benches

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Stunning pair of English Coalbrookdale style garden benches in cast iron. Classic garden bench

Category

Late 20th Century European Victorian Benches

Post Modern Squiggle Bench
Post Modern Squiggle Bench

Post Modern Squiggle Bench

Unavailable|$1,850

Post Modern Squiggle Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W48 D24 H29.5 SW47.5 SD18 SH16 Fully restored squiggle bench with a great curvy matching backrest

Category

1990s Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Cast Iron Coalbrookdale Style Horseshoe Garden Benches
Pair of Cast Iron Coalbrookdale Style Horseshoe Garden Benches

Pair of Cast Iron Coalbrookdale Style Horseshoe Garden Benches

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Stunning pair of English Coalbrookdale style garden benches in cast iron. Classic garden bench

Category

Vintage 1980s English Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

pair of bergere armchairs sofas living room louis xvi french antiquity vintage
pair of bergere armchairs sofas living room louis xvi french antiquity vintage

pair of bergere armchairs sofas living room louis xvi french antiquity vintage

Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR

Louis XVI style living room, including a pair of armchairs and a bench. Backrest carved with a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Mahogany Transformation Chair from the Biedermeier Era
Mahogany Transformation Chair from the Biedermeier Era

Mahogany Transformation Chair from the Biedermeier Era

Located in Senden, NRW

, the chair turns into a prayer bench with the backrest functioning as a lovely tray plate and the

Category

Antique 1840s Belgian Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Thomas 'Gnomeman' Whittaker English Oak Dining Set, 20th Century Arts & Crafts
Thomas 'Gnomeman' Whittaker English Oak Dining Set, 20th Century Arts & Crafts

Thomas 'Gnomeman' Whittaker English Oak Dining Set, 20th Century Arts & Crafts

By "Thomas ""Gnomeman"" Whittaker"

Located in Totnes, GB

features a trestle ended table, a rare bench with shaped backrest, two rare carvers and two dining chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

Bench with Backrest Designed by Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen, 1957
Bench with Backrest Designed by Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen, 1957

Bench with Backrest Designed by Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen, 1957

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Bench with backrest designed by Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen for Næstved Møbler, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Teak

Primitive Antique Small Wooden Bench with Backrest, 19th Century
Primitive Antique Small Wooden Bench with Backrest, 19th Century

Primitive Antique Small Wooden Bench with Backrest, 19th Century

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

seat and backrest set on simple round legs. The bench shows authentic wear, patina, and old repairs

Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Large Scandinavian Brutalist style bench, with backrest, in elm Olavi Hanninen.
Large Scandinavian Brutalist style bench, with backrest, in elm Olavi Hanninen.

Large Scandinavian Brutalist style bench, with backrest, in elm Olavi Hanninen.

By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Stunning large Scandinavian bench with a backrest. Entirely handcrafted, like a sculpture, this

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Brutalist Benches

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Velvet and Walnut Wooden Bench with Backrest by Guglielmo Ulrich
Mid Century Velvet and Walnut Wooden Bench with Backrest by Guglielmo Ulrich

Mid Century Velvet and Walnut Wooden Bench with Backrest by Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Milano, IT

blue velvet and refinished. The bench with wooden backrest for its refined style is ideal in elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Rare Small Wood and Brass Benches with Backrest, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Rare Small Wood and Brass Benches with Backrest, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Rare Small Wood and Brass Benches with Backrest, Italy, 1960s

Located in Naples, IT

Pair of delightful slatted benches in solid wood and brass, of Italian manufacture produced in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

George Nakashima Bench
George Nakashima Bench

George Nakashima Bench

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Fantastic Nakashima bench with backrest.Seat with expressive free-edge, fissures and two

Category

Vintage 1970s Benches

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

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Bench With Backrest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bench with backrest for your home. Each bench with backrest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage bench with backrest now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the bench with backrest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bench with backrest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Hammer and John Pawson each produced at least one beautiful bench with backrest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bench With Backrest?

Prices for a bench with backrest start at $675 and top out at $14,584 with the average selling for $4,600.

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 Bench With Backrest
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A piano bench is called a duet bench, it is generally wide enough for two people to sit, and its width is in proportion to the width of the piano. A collection of antique and vintage piano benches can be found in varying colors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There is no single most durable outdoor bench. Aluminum, steel and cast iron can all make for strong, sturdy benches, but other factors like how well you maintain a piece and the quality of the craftsmanship will affect how long a particular piece lasts. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of outdoor benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gossip benches, also known as telephone benches, became popular shortly after the telephone was invented in the 1870s. They’re still made to this day, and are beloved by many homeowners and interior designers for their vintage flair. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary gossip benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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

    Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best piano benches are really a matter of preference. Benches with a padded seat and options for adjusting the height are the most popular benches for such use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary piano benches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.