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Bobbin Turned Bench

English Tudor Style Bobbin Turned Walnut Leather Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
features peg joinery and bobbin or spool turned legs conjoined to turned stretchers. The legs have block
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20th Century English Tudor Benches

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Brass

Slatted Bobbin Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A long low luggage bench with flat slatted top over six bobbin legs joined by bobbin turned double
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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Wood

Slatted Bobbin Bench
Slatted Bobbin Bench
H 15 in W 39 in D 14 in
19th Century English Victorian Hall Bench in Oak, Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Odense, DK
beneath, it stands flat at the back and the legs and arms are turned in the bobbin twist style. A
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

Continental Mahogany and Pine Bench
Located in New York, NY
by turned roundel, raised on bobbin-turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Continental Mahogany and Pine Bench
Continental Mahogany and Pine Bench
H 27.5 in W 61 in D 11 in
Victorian Black Forest Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
. Patterned seat with scroll arms and entwined border. S scroll feet joined by bobbin turned stretchers. 1860
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Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Benches

Materials

Wood

Victorian Black Forest Bench
Victorian Black Forest Bench
H 42 in W 59 in D 25.5 in
Fine Quality Hall Bench with Faux Suede Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-made and solid feeling Hall Bench in very good condition. With six carved Bobbin turned
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20th Century Jacobean Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Oak Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
, which has a beveled edge and follows down to a scalloped apron. The bench is supported on hand turned
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Window Seat
19th Century English Oak Window Seat
H 17.5 in W 47.38 in D 10.75 in
19th Century English Carved Oak Hallbench
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
/stick stands to each side. Bobbin-turned column supports and carved 'Green Man' face to front. C.1890  
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Rare William & Mary Period Carved Oak Daybed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare early 18th century carved oak daybed with fine Primitive form. The frame with turned bobbin
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Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

18th Century English Oak Settle
Located in High Point, NC
rolled arms over hand turned bobbin arms and front legs. The seat height measures 18.75 inches and is
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Oak Settle
18th Century English Oak Settle
H 50 in W 50 in D 20.5 in
English Upholstered Two Seat Wood Bobbin Stick and Ball Armchair or Bench
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fantastic antique stick and ball armchair or bench. This beautiful chair features a turned wooden
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique European Carved Oak Corner Chairs
Located in Forney, TX
supports, above a later paisley upholstered cushion seat, rising on box-stretcher joined bobbin turned leg
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Corner Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 9.5 in
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H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
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English Country King Bed
English Country King Bed
H 80.5 in W 85.25 in D 88.5 in
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Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak window or hall seat with large pierced hearts to each end with moulded edges to the seat and an octagonal shaped stretcher.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

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Oak

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Stone Sinks

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Marble

Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
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Carved Oak Bench
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
legs with bobbin turned arm rests.
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Antique 1890s English Benches

Carved Oak Bench
Carved Oak Bench
H 30.32 in W 49.22 in D 12.6 in
English bobbin turned bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th century English bobbin turned bench with tufted lined cushions
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

English bobbin turned bench
English bobbin turned bench
H 28.35 in D 17.33 in
19th C Bobbin-Turned Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th C bobbin-turned bench, wonderful at the foot of a bed or to add some visual interest.
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

19th C Bobbin-Turned Bench
19th C Bobbin-Turned Bench
H 29 in W 38 in D 20 in
Bobbin Turned Bench
Located in Culver City, CA
Handsome bench, constructed in walnut and pine. Measures: 76” W x 23.5” D x 40.5” H x 20”seat
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Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Bobbin Turned Bench
Bobbin Turned Bench
H 40.5 in W 76 in D 23.5 in
Oak Bobbin Turned Bench in Boucle by Pierre Frey, England, circa 1900
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Bobbin Turned Bench in Boucle by Pierre Frey, 48 Inches England circa 1900 Finely made
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20th Century English Benches

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Bouclé, Oak

English Oak Bobbin Turned Bench, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 19th century English oak bench featuring bobbin turned legs joined by box stretcher ending
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

English Bobbin Turned Shearling Upholstered Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Featuring many beautiful details, this antique English bobbin turned bench with newly upholstered
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Early 20th Century English Benches

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Wool, Mahogany

English Bobbin-Turned Mahogany Hall Bench
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
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Early 20th Century English Benches

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Mahogany

19th Century English Hall Bench with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
English hall bench in mahogany with bobbin turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Mahogany

Pair of Bobbin Turned Oak Hall Benches, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
The oak hall benches with rectangular top, quaterfoil pierced apron ending in splayed bobbin turned
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

English 19th C Bobbin Turned Hall Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English 19th Century hall bench with turned bolstered ends, the legs similarly turned
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

19th Century English Bobbin Hall Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A quirky yet elegant 19th century English mahogany hall bench with the best turned "bobbin" legs
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Benches

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Mahogany

English 1880s Bobbin Leg Bench with Cross Stretchers and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bobbin leg bench from the late 19th century, with new upholstery and cross stretchers
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

French Wooden Rush Seat Bobbin 3 Seater Bench
Located in Dorchester, GB
nicely worn and has a good patina. The stretchers are bobbin turned and the thick back rest wraps around
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Benches

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Rush, Oak

French Wooden Rush Seat Bobbin 3 Seater Bench
French Wooden Rush Seat Bobbin 3 Seater Bench
H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Country House Bench with Bobbin Frame and Rush Seat
Located in London, London
Country house bench Bobbin turned frame Rush seat Beech and fruitwood 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century British Country Benches

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Rush, Wood

French Louis Philippe Turned Walnut and Upholstered Bench, Mid 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the square upholstered top above a frame raised on bobbin turned legs joined by a shaped x-form
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Oak Bench
Located in High Point, NC
apron and supported on hand turned bobbin legs, ending in bun feet.
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Bench
19th Century Oak Bench
H 20.5 in W 45 in D 16.75 in
Italian Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular brown leather top with brass tacks raised on bobbin turned legs and conforming box
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Benches

Italian Baroque Walnut Bench
Italian Baroque Walnut Bench
H 15 in W 25 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Oak Hall Bench
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Unusual Mid 19th Century Oak hall Bench Having Bobbin Turned Back Supports And Spiral Twist
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Oak Hall Bench
Antique Victorian Oak Hall Bench
H 32 in W 48 in D 14 in
Moroccan Bench With Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
A Moroccan bench with bone and ebonized wood inlay, bobbin turned inserts, pediment backrest on
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Benches

Materials

Wood, Bone

Moroccan Bench With Bone Inlay
Moroccan Bench With Bone Inlay
H 31 in W 40 in D 22 in
19th Century Rush Seat Bench
Located in Pomona, CA
An antique bench from France Queen Anne style back . Turned bobbin stretchers. And lots of spindles
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Antique 1860s French Benches

Materials

Rush, Wood

19th Century Rush Seat Bench
19th Century Rush Seat Bench
H 36 in W 72 in D 23 in
Long Antique French Rush Seat Bench
Located in Port Chester, NY
rush seat. In old black paint, with several details of note: turned legs and spindles, bobbin
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

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Wood, Rush

Linen Upholstered Wing Bench, Italy, 1900c
Located in New York, NY
1900c Italian wing sided upholstered bench. Bobbin turned legs and stretchers. Natural patina oak
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Benches

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Upholstery, Oak

Antique Gothic Bench, Scottish, Oak, Love Seat, Hall Pew, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
masque to centre Spherical bobbin turned arms sit proudly upon the bench Decorated lower apron with
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Benches

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Oak

19th Century English Ebonized Bobbin Turned Stool/Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 19th century English ebonized bobbin turned stool/bench with linen upholstered seat with box
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Wood

19th-c. Pair of English Window Seats
Located in High Point, NC
beveled and gadrooned edges on three sides. The arms are hand turned bobbin design, and the legs are
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

19th-c. Pair of English Window Seats
19th-c. Pair of English Window Seats
H 21.25 in W 41.75 in D 11.13 in
Antique English Carved Bench Stool End Table Square Display Stand Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
, British “bobbin” turned legs as well as bobbin turned cross stretchers and a center turned finial complete
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Early 20th Century British Renaissance Stools

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Wood

Antique English Carved Oak Bench Stool End Table Jacobean Joint Style Stand
Located in Shreveport, LA
‘sunrise’ design on all sides~ ~Extra thick, splayed, British “bobbin” turned legs complete the beautiful
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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Stools

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Oak

English Carved Oak Bobbin Turned Hall Bench, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
carving and bobbin turned arms and front legs.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

English 1880s Mahogany Hall Bench with Bobbin Armrests and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany hall bench with bobbin arms and turned legs from the late 19th century. This
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

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Wood, Mahogany

Antique Two-Seater Bench with Ebonised and Bobbin-Turned Frame, England, 1830s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
England, 1830s Antique two-seater bench with an ebonised and bobbin-turned frame. The seat is
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Antique 1830s English Benches

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Oak Bobbin Leg Bench with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak bobbin leg bench from the 19th century, with new muslin upholstery. Created in
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Upholstery, Oak

English 1880s Oak Bench with Floral Carving, Bobbin Legs and Arm Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak bench from the late 19th century, with foliage carving, bobbin legs and arm supports
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

Antique Bobbin Bench A Blend of Craftsmanship and Heritage Rush Woven seat
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Presenting our Antique Bobbin Bench, a classic piece from the 19th century, crafted with the finest
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Benches

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Rush, Oak

Antique 20th Century Set of French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
chairs with Classic bobbin turned legs and cross supports are all slightly different. The set has a lower
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Benches

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Rush, Beech

19th Century English Slender Bench
Located in High Point, NC
top follows down to a hand carved decorated apron and is supported on hand turned bobbin style legs
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

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Mahogany, Oak

19th Century English Slender Bench
19th Century English Slender Bench
H 22.5 in W 30 in D 10 in
Antique French Spindle Rush Seat Bench
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique rush seat bench from France. The multitude of bobbin spindles, turned legs, and curved
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Wood, Rush

19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Bench
Located in High Point, NC
, supported on hand turned legs in an interesting bobbin pattern, joined by complementing stretchers.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches

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Linen, Walnut

Late 19th Century English Oak Bench
Located in High Point, NC
supported on hand turned bobbin legs, joined by simple stretchers, and raised on turned feet.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century English Oak Bench
Late 19th Century English Oak Bench
H 16.63 in W 29.88 in D 11 in
Antique French Rush Seated Bench with Spindle Back
Located in Port Chester, NY
, shaped rails and apron, and turned bobbin stretchers. And lots of spindles. Old rush is in good
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Rush, Wood

Edwardian Barley Twist Bench with Cane, Early 20th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
An English Edwardian bench with cane, barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the early
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Benches

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Cane, Beech

Bobbin Turned Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bobbin-turned bench with stretchers, upholstered with two buttoned cushions. Item #7363.
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Antique 19th Century British Benches

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Oak, Fabric

Bobbin Turned Bench
Bobbin Turned Bench
H 28.5 in W 45.5 in D 16.75 in
Oak Bobbin-Turned Hall Bench, England, c. 1860
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

Pair of 19th Century Long English Benches, Bobbin-Turned Legs, Quatrefoil Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century long English Benches with Bobbin-Turned Legs, Quatrefoil cutout 59.25" W x 10
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Wood

A Pair of Bobbin Turned Arts & Crafts Style Walnut Tabourets
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Bobbin Turned x-form tabourets upholstered in a close-nailed faux horsehair.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Benches

Solid Oak Monks Bench
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
become a table with bobbin turned supports when closed the height is 74 cm.
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Early 20th Century English Benches

Solid Oak Monks Bench
Solid Oak Monks Bench
H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in
Solid Oak Monks Bench
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
become a table with bobbin turned supports when closed the height is 74 cm.
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Early 20th Century English Benches

Solid Oak Monks Bench
Solid Oak Monks Bench
H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in
Golden Oak Monks Bench
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
lift up seat for storage and a top that folds to become a table having bobbin turned supports. Measure
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Vintage 1920s English Benches

Golden Oak Monks Bench
Golden Oak Monks Bench
H 36.42 in W 35.83 in D 28.35 in
A Rococo Style White Lacquered Window Bench
Located in Riverdale, NY
tassels between overscrolling arms with bobbin turned armrests continuing down to out-scrolling feet with
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Vintage 1930s American Benches

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Caned Teakwood Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
A long bobbin-rail bench with turned legs, arched back and scrolled arm. Comes with a new beige
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches

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Teak, Linen

English Oak Bobbin Turned Ottoman/Bench
Located in New York, NY
English Oak Bobbin Turned Ottoman with Upholstered Top.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs

Carved Oak Bench
Located in Beaconsfield, GB
legs with bobbin turned arm rests.
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Bench
Carved Oak Bench
H 30.32 in W 49.22 in D 12.6 in
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Bobbin Turned Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bobbin turned bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bobbin turned bench — often made from wood, oak and mahogany — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bobbin turned bench — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bobbin turned bench, designed in the Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Bobbin Turned Bench?

Prices for a bobbin turned bench start at $1,185 and top out at $5,800 with the average selling for $2,500.

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 Bobbin Turned Bench
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.