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Bench With Faces

Hand-carved outsider art bench with face, twentieth century
Hand-carved outsider art bench with face, twentieth century

Hand-carved outsider art bench with face, twentieth century

Located in View Park, CA

A hand-crafted outsider art wooden bench, featuring a face and a metal edge, twentieth century.

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Iron

Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser
Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser

Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Worn and weathered Tsogho short bench carved from a single piece of wood, with faces and figures, from Gabon, Africa.

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Macassar Ebony Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height
Macassar Ebony Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height

Macassar Ebony Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Introducing the world’s first Beautiful Piano Bench. Faced with the challenge of crafting an aesthetically stunning seat to complement the genuinely designed pianos by Poul Henningse...

Category

2010s Danish Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height in Black Leather
Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height in Black Leather

Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height in Black Leather

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Introducing the world’s first Beautiful Piano Bench.Faced with the challenge of crafting an aesthetically stunning seat to complement the genuinely designed pianos by Poul Henningsen...

Category

2010s Danish Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height in White Leather
Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height in White Leather

Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height in White Leather

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Introducing the world’s first Beautiful Piano Bench. Faced with the challenge of crafting an aesthetically stunning seat to complement the genuinely designed pianos by Poul Henningse...

Category

2010s Danish Benches

Materials

Aluminum

PH Piano Bench - chrome legs and leather seat in walnut color
PH Piano Bench - chrome legs and leather seat in walnut color

PH Piano Bench - chrome legs and leather seat in walnut color

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Introducing the world’s first Beautiful Piano Bench.Faced with the challenge of crafting an aesthetically stunning seat to complement the genuinely designed pianos by Poul Henningsen...

Category

2010s Danish Benches

Materials

Aluminum

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Italian Carved Painted Bench with Cherub Faces
Italian Carved Painted Bench with Cherub Faces

Italian Carved Painted Bench with Cherub Faces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The back of bench is intricately carved with cherub faces and swirling acanthus leaves.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood

19th Century Painted Bench with Lion Faces
19th Century Painted Bench with Lion Faces

19th Century Painted Bench with Lion Faces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century painted bench depicting four lion heads. The bench is upholstered in a natural washed linen and detailed with square shaped nailhead trim.  

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th Century Italian Carved Bench with Cherub Faces
19th Century Italian Carved Bench with Cherub Faces

19th Century Italian Carved Bench with Cherub Faces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Italian walnut bench with cherub faces and carved acanthus leaves though out.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Wood

1920s Gothic Iron Bench with Brass Accents
1920s Gothic Iron Bench with Brass Accents

1920s Gothic Iron Bench with Brass Accents

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H 31 in W 24 in D 14.5 in

1920s Gothic Iron Bench with Brass Accents

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s Gothic iron bench with brass faces and finials. Bench folds.

Category

Vintage 1920s Benches

Materials

Iron

1940s Directoire Iron Bench with Leather Seat
1940s Directoire Iron Bench with Leather Seat

1940s Directoire Iron Bench with Leather Seat

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Directoire iron bench with leather seat. Beautiful brass faces accent this piece.

Category

Vintage 1940s Benches

Pair of X-Framed Upholstered Benches
Pair of X-Framed Upholstered Benches

Pair of X-Framed Upholstered Benches

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H 21 in W 21 in D 17 in

Pair of X-Framed Upholstered Benches

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of mahogany X-leg upholstered benches with lions face cartouche and lions paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Benches
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Benches

Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Benches

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Italian painted neoclassical style "X" benches with carved lion faces and paw feet. Newly upholstered in burlap with spaced nailhead trim detail.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Continental Leather  Carved  Bench C. 1920's
Continental Leather  Carved  Bench C. 1920's

Continental Leather Carved Bench C. 1920's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusual figural bench with four faces carved at each corner. The bench is covered in tufted leather upholstry.

Category

Early 20th Century European Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1880
19th Century American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1880

19th Century American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

How and where vises are fitted further differentiates between different bench types, the most common of which are those known as the standard cabinetmaker's bench (fitted with a face...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Wrought Iron Figural Bench with Faces and Twisted Stretcher
Antique Victorian Wrought Iron Figural Bench with Faces and Twisted Stretcher

Antique Victorian Wrought Iron Figural Bench with Faces and Twisted Stretcher

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian wrought iron figural bench with faces and twisted stretcher. Item features figural faces to base, spiral stretcher, wrought iron construction, upholstered seat, ver...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Bench Seat Manner of Oscar Bach, C1925
Art Deco Cast Iron Bench Seat Manner of Oscar Bach, C1925

Art Deco Cast Iron Bench Seat Manner of Oscar Bach, C1925

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Cast iron bench with faces cast in the iron and all original paint and fabric.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench c.1890-1900
Antique 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench c.1890-1900

Antique 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench c.1890-1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

How and where vises are fitted further differentiates between different bench types, the most common of which are those known as the standard cabinetmaker's bench (fitted with a face...

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Maple

Black Walnut and Douglas Fir American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1900
Black Walnut and Douglas Fir American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1900

Black Walnut and Douglas Fir American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

How and where vises are fitted further differentiates between different bench types, the most common of which are those known as the standard cabinetmaker's bench (fitted with a face...

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fir

PAIR of Carved Benches
PAIR of Carved Benches

PAIR of Carved Benches

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H 27 in W 25.5 in D 20 in

PAIR of Carved Benches

Located in New Preston, CT

Each bench depicts a male and female carved face on the front and back sides of the armrest, and the same carved face on each of the feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Benches

Early 20th Century Regency Bench
Early 20th Century Regency Bench

Early 20th Century Regency Bench

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H 29 in W 60 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Regency Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early 20th Century Regency Style Bench With Lion Face Mask Carved On Either End With Traces Of The Original Gilt Finish.

Category

Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches

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Bench With Faces For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of bench with faces available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all bench with faces available were constructed with great care. There are 45 antique and vintage bench with faces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Bench with faces have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Louis XVI bench with faces are consistently popular styles. Many bench with faces are appealing in their simplicity, but Yet Design Studio, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs and Anthony Green produced popular bench with faces that are worth a look.

How Much are Bench With Faces?

Bench with faces can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,311, while the lowest priced sells for $531 and the highest can go for as much as $230,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Bench With Faces

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Who the face of Valentino is changes as the Italian luxury fashion house launches new marketing campaigns. Actress Florence Pugh became the face of Valentino in 2023. Before her, the actress Zendaya held the title. Explore a wide variety of Valentino apparel and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A face vase is a type of decorative object with an open top and a design that resembles a human face. In some cases, the facial features extend outwards from the vase. Other pieces feature carved, engraved or painted faces. On 1stDibs, find a selection of face vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A double-faced coat is a coat that is tailored without any shoulder padding or lining. Double-faced coats are usually made from high-quality, double-woven fabric, which includes cashmere, silk, wool and other natural fabrics. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer double-faced coats from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To match your earrings to your face, look for styles that contrast with its shape. For example, long dangle earrings can complement a shorter round face, while smaller hoops and studs can balance an oval one. Curvy earrings like clusters and hoops often look attractive framing square and rectangle faces. Experiment with different styles to discover what looks the best on you. Shop a wide range of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The famous face jug was found when a man in Germantown, Pennsylvania, began to excavate an area to build a school. He discovered the pottery and passed it down to his granddaughter who enlisted the help of the appraisers on the PBS television show “History Detectives” to identify the jug. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    There is no single rarest Rolex face, as the availability of the luxury watchmaker's timepieces does vary in response to changes in collecting trends. However, some faces are generally rarer than others due to limited production, age and other factors. Examples of such dials include those made of meteorite, onyx, malachite, bloodstone, tiger's eye, coral, wood and lapis lazuli. Find a wide range of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between the dial and the face of a watch comes down largely to preferred terminology. Both terms refer to the part of a watch where you look to see the time. Dial is generally a more technical term than face. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether you wear a heart ring facing you is a matter of personal preference. Some people wear the point of the heart toward their wrists if they are engaged or married and away from them if they're single. However, not everyone follows this practice. Shop a collection of heart rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    In the 1990s, there were a few models and celebrities who served as the faces of Chanel. They included actress Anna Mouglalis, model and actress Carole Bouquet, model Claudia Schiffer and musician Vanessa Paradis. Shop a collection of Chanel pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.