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Black Empire Bench

Danish Early 19th Century Empire Black Polished Mahogany Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish early 19th century empire bench. Frame in mahogany with a black French polish. Newly
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches

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Brass

Maison Jansen Style French Empire Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Maison Jansen style bench is very much in the French Empire revival look with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Benches

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Iron, Brass

19th Century Black French Antique Empire Ebonized Mahogany Sofa Bench, Recamier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French sofa bench-recamier made of hand crafted ebonized Mahogany, in good
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches

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Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton

Danish Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish Empire bench made of mahogany with inlays of satin wood and ebony. Features a
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches

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Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany

Danish Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Bench
Danish Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Bench
H 33.86 in W 53.15 in D 21.66 in
Vintage French Empire Style Hand-Carved Curule Upholstered X Frame Black Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very attractive early 20th Century hand carved French Neoclassic / Empire Style X-Form Bench with
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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Benches

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Wood, Fabric

Exceptional French Bench, Stool, Gondola in Empire
Located in Berlin, DE
finished with a historical, Classic black upholstery. The condition is very good. This is a piece of
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20th Century French Benches

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Velvet, Beech

Bench Stool Swedish Black 19th Beige Linen Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Bench Swedish Black 19th Beige Linen century Sweden. A stool made during the 19th century in Sweden
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Benches

French Empire Period Billiard Room Bench openable Dry Bar Columns and Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
This one of a kind museum quality piece of furniture is an important French Empire period bench or
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches

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Ormolu, Brass, Bronze

Brass and Lucite "Empire" Style Benches by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of white or black Naugahyde or COM for no additional charge. The benches are perfect to be used as
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Empire" Style Benches in Polished Nickel & Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional pair of Empire style benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Nickel

Midcentury Italian Entry Art Deco age Stool in Ebonized Walnut New Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
: H 41 x W 80 x D 35. Elegant stool, bench, Empire style period Art Deco of the 1930s. Patterned with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Benches

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Brass

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
Located in New York, NY
French Empire settee late 19th century 1870- 1890. Ebonized mahogany frame, French polished
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

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Mahogany

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
H 39 in W 56 in D 30 in
Sofa Bench French Empire Mahogany Brass Brown France
Located in New York, NY
A rare sofa made in France during the Empire period, circa 1790-1810. Mahogany frame with gilded
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

Midcentury Vintage Empire Inspired Newly Upholstered Bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage newly upholstered empire inspired bench. This bench has been
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20th Century American Empire Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Patinated Bronze Caryatids Iron Empire Style Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron Empire style bench with paw feet, draped swag and winged maidens, patinated bronze
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Vintage 1920s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Painted Empire Stool or Bench, Sweden, Late 19th Century
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very stylish stool/bench or banquette. Late 19th Century. Painted wood and recently reupholstered
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Stools

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Birch

Provincial Empire Marble Top Commode, France, Circa:1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
elements of French Empire furniture, the application is more provincial than Parisian made pieces. The
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Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

1970 Modern Orange Chenille Tuxedo Sofa Rolled Arms Stratford Division Futorian
Located in Topeka, KS
foam filled cushions, 1 foam bench seat cushion with button detail, 2 arm covers, and round tapered
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
four poster bed in ebony dark black finish. Often known as a Raj bed, the bed is hand made by
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Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
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Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Custom Furniture Pillows Drapery in the Manner of Scalamandre Le Tigre Animal
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This listing is for a custom made item in Animal motif tiger print. Fabric is in the style of Scalamandre's le tigre animal print in a gorgeous soft velvet. We can accomodate any siz...
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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Bench in Spanish walnut and blue Dedar upholstery with hand painted stripes.
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Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
H 38.59 in W 108.27 in D 22.84 in
Ether Curved Velvet Sofa
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Heaven sent. A curved sofa announces to the world that you are on the varsity decorating squad. Airy yet edgy, our Ether Curved sofa is upholstered in heavenly Bergamo Azure velvet a...
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Brass

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Ether Curved Velvet Sofa
H 32 in W 94 in D 52 in
1940's Mid Century Modern Long Spindle Back Bench in Solid Stained Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic solid bench from a Philadelphia Police station circa 1940's. It features solid dark stained oak construction. Very good ready to use condition.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak

Mahogany and Beveled Glass Bowfront Vitrine Display Cabinet, circa 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful circa 1930 art deco vitrine cabinet was constructed in gorgeous deep brown Mahogany, featuring a bowfront design with beveled glass for door panes and adjustable / rem...
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Vitrines

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French Empire Bench
Located in New York, NY
French Empire bench, mahogany, outscrolled sides with bronze mounts, square tapered legs with brass
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

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French Empire Bench
H 28 in W 30 in D 15 in
French Empire Faux Paint and Parcel Gilt Bench
Located in Natchez, MS
French Empire Faux Bois painted and parcel gilt bench.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches

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Original Vintage Hindustan Ambassador Car Taxi Bench
Located in Senden, NRW
India, similar to the VW Beetle for two people. The taxi bench stands firmly on a wooden structure
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20th Century German Empire Benches

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19th Century French Bench with Scalamandre Suede Zebra, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Bench with Scalamandre Suede Zebra Fabric; newly upholstered platform (black velvet) & box
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches

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Danish Early 19th Century Empire Bench / Daybed, Black Painted Wood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish empire bench. Frame in black painted wood and an upholstered seat with fabric from
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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Benches

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Wood

Antique French Empire Carved Swan Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1900s Empire French bench. Solid mahogany wood frame, newly finished in a rich elegant
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Benches

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Fabric, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Russian Empire bench. This mahogany bench features a pierced backrest adorned with
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Antique 1810s European Empire Benches

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Bench
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Bench
H 35.04 in W 40.16 in D 20.48 in
Empire Style Arched Bench with Finials, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 1960s Empire style arched bench featuring an intricate, curved frame with decorative
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Vintage 1960s Empire Benches

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Faux Leather, Paint, Wood

Empire Bench Made of Mahogany with Inlays of Light Wood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small elegant Empire bench made of mahogany with inlays of light wood. High-quality craftsmanship
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches

French Empire Style 1940's Bench
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Art deco period bench constructed of birds eye maple with ornate medallion embellishments. Woven
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20th Century French Benches

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French Empire Style 1940's Bench
H 20 in W 60 in D 22 in
Patinated Bronze Lacquered Iron Empire Style Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron Empire style bench with paw feet, draped swag and winged maidens, patinated bronze
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Early 20th Century American Benches

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Iron

Elegant Early 19th Century Empire Bench in Mahogany with Fitted Brass Lists
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Empire bench. Black polished mahogany with fitted brass lists. Copenhagen approximate 1810
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches

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Mahogany, Fabric

Napoleon III Black Piano Bench with Leather Top
Located in High Point, NC
Contrasting the usual opulence of the Second Empire style, this simple and regal black bench charms
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Pair of Palladio Italian Black Lacquer, X-Base Benches
By Palladio
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Italian Empire styling, in fresh black satin lacquered aluminum. Grey and black over white
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Pair Palladio Italian Black Lacquer X-Base Benches
By Palladio
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Italian Empire styling, in fresh black satin lacquered aluminum. Grey and black over white
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Maison Jansen Style Curule Bench with Swan Heads
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Flame Mahogany American Empire Small Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare apartment size American empire sofa. The graceful swan arms flank a newly upholstered bench
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Flame Mahogany American Empire Small Sofa
Flame Mahogany American Empire Small Sofa
H 32.5 in W 56 in D 22.75 in
American Empire Period Dining Table
Located in Stamford, CT
An early 19th century American Empire period mahogany dining table on a divided neoclassic column
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American Empire Period Dining Table
American Empire Period Dining Table
H 31 in W 105 in D 54 in
Pair of Empire-Style X Form Painted Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of 20th century Empire-style Curule benches are painted black with protective brass feet
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Brass

Pair of Empire-Style X Form Painted Stools
Pair of Empire-Style X Form Painted Stools
H 16.75 in W 22.75 in D 18.5 in
Daybed Bench Swedish 19th Century Empire Black Beige Linen, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Daybed bench Swedish 19th century Empire black beige linen, Sweden. A daybed made during the 19th
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Antique French Empire Style Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 1900's Empire Style French Bench is made out of Mahogany Wood and has been
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Benches

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Brass

Antique French Empire Style Bench
Antique French Empire Style Bench
H 28 in W 52 in D 18 in
18th Century Black Italian Empire Brass Inlaid and Vienna Straw Benches
Located in IT
A pair of ebonized walnut wood sofas from Lombardy, Italy, mid-20th century. Back splats are inlaid with brass motives and linked to a sinuous arm support, ending with a swan. Legs ...
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1930s Antique Empire Style X-Pedestal Metal Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930s antique Empire style bench features a metal frame with a curved wood seat with its
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Antique Savonarola Italian Regency Empire Style Cast Iron Griffin Bench Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Savonarola Italian Regency Empire style cast iron Griffin bench stool. Item includes cast
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Early 19th Century Elegant Danish Empire Bench Made of Solid Mahogany
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish Empire bench made of solid mahogany. Slatted back with inlays in light and black
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches

Pair of Vintage Empire Style Benches by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of benches painted black with carved gilt accents.
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Charles Hollis Jones "Empire" Style Bench in Brass and Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Empire style bench designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The bench was
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Charles Hollis Jones "Empire" Style Bench in Brass and Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Empire style bench designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The bench
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Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Empire" Style Bench in Brass and Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Empire style bench designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The bench was
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Brass

Large Charles Hollis Jones Empire Style Bench in Nickel and Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have three benches ready to ship, two in brass and one in nickel. Exceptional pair of Empire
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Charles Hollis Jones "Empire" Style Bench in Solid Brass and Naugahyde
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Empire style bench designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The bench was
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Charles Hollis Jones "Empire" Style Pair of Benches in Solid Brass and Naugahyde
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional pair of Empire style benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The
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Brass

Pair of French Ebonized Benches
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Empire style ebonized benches with parcel-gilt and upholstered in chartreuse fabric
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Pair of French Ebonized Benches
Pair of French Ebonized Benches
H 20 in W 41.25 in D 17.25 in
Neoclassical X Form Curule Consulate Bench by Century Furniture
By Dorothy Draper, Century Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Neoclassical style curule bench by fine quality American furniture maker Century
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Biedermeier Danish Bench in Elm Wood and Dedar Fabric
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Danish bench; it was made between 1850 and 1855 in pure Biedermeier style by skilled craftsmen in
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Fabric, Velvet, Elm

Pair of Empire-Style Hand-Carved Wood Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Curule seat, which during the Roman Empire was made of bronze. The bench is painted black with parcel
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Fabric, Wood

Rare Wrought Iron French Empire Indoor or Outdoor Armless Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a wonderful black wrought iron with what appears to brass elements of very fine quality
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Wrought Iron

Set of Elegant Wrought-Iron Dining Furniture
By Leinfelder
Located in Katonah, NY
ins. in diameter. Curved bench is 32 ins. high, 93.5 ins. wide, 46 ins. deep. Chairs are 32 ins. high
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Vintage 1930s American Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

American Empire Leather Bedpost Bench
Located in New London, CT
Saw this massive well constructed bedpost bench and had to reinvent it for another 70+ year run
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Benches

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Cherry

American Empire Leather Bedpost Bench
American Empire Leather Bedpost Bench
H 26 in W 81.5 in D 25.5 in
Early 1800s Empire Period Birch Veneer Biedermeier Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Great scale and presence with simplicity of design make this large Empire period bench a visual
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Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas

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Birch

French Empire Style Benches
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of beautiful Empire style benches. Black lacquered with pinstriping, accents and decorational
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20th Century French Benches

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Metal

French Empire Style Benches
French Empire Style Benches
H 25.5 in W 38 in D 13.5 in
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Black Empire Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black empire bench you’re looking for. A black empire bench — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a black empire bench — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A black empire bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black empire bench over the years, but those crafted by Charles Hollis Jones and Century Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Empire Bench?

The average selling price for a black empire bench at 1stDibs is $3,231, while they’re typically $1,050 on the low end and $50,663 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.