An assortment of black wrought iron benches is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct black wrought iron benches — often made from
iron,
metal and
wrought iron — can elevate any home. Black wrought iron benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Black wrought iron benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Victorian and
Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small black wrought iron benches measuring 18 inches across. Many black wrought iron benches are appealing in their simplicity, but
John Salterini,
Homecrest and
Mario Papperzini produced popular black wrought iron benches that are worth a look.
Prices for black wrought iron benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, black wrought iron benches begin at $475 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
Whether you're sitting around a firepit, playing games or enjoying a meal, outdoor furniture is crucial for a successful social gathering.
We’ve come a long way from the rudimentary patio and garden furniture of yore, which, in the Ancient Roman and Greek eras, meant stone slabs. Back then, your grandiose patch of outdoor greenery was a place to relax and admire the manicured hedges and fruit orchards. Fortunately, advancements in the design of outdoor furniture as well as the burgeoning of artisan landscape designers have made it easier to do so since then.
The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space.
In the late 1940s, Hawaii-based architect Walter Lamb began fashioning outdoor furniture from nautical rope and metal tubing rescued from sunken Pearl Harbor ships. Although his designs were originally intended as gifts for returning GIs, his creations gained such popularity that they were picked up by the then-new Brown Jordan furniture company of California.
Lamb’s adventurous creations inspired many designers who followed. The seating and tables crafted by other mid-century furniture makers noted for their seminal patio and garden works — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard and Woodard Furniture, Maurizio Tempestini and Richard Schultz — remain highly sought after by collectors today.
Whether it’s wicker couches for your screened porch or wrought-iron armchairs for fireside drinks, find the antique and vintage patio and garden furniture you need to wind down the day or welcome the morning sun on 1stDibs.