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Boot Room Bench

Mid-Century Modern Pine Settle, English Bench, Pew, Hall, Kitchen, Boot Room
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
boot room. Solid pine plank construction with a waxed finish Tongue and groove boards to the back
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Benches

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Pine

French Box Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
block sturdy block feet. The bench is very functional and it would be the pride of any boot room
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Pine, Paint

French Box Bench
French Box Bench
H 82 in W 88 in D 54 in
19th Century Wooden Bench in Brown Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century Pine bench with old brown paint. Boot jack ends.
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Antique Late 19th Century Benches

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Wooden Bench in Brown Paint
19th Century Wooden Bench in Brown Paint
H 17.5 in W 55.5 in D 13.25 in
Vintage French Provincial Slatted Pine Bench Seating
Located in Trensacq, FR
, corridor or boot room. In good vintage condition, solid, sturdy and strong, they have been refinished for
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Pine

19th Century Long Pine Bench in Orange Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Pine Bench in rather long size. With original orange paint and boot jack legs.
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Antique 19th Century North American Benches

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Long Pine Bench in Orange Paint
19th Century Long Pine Bench in Orange Paint
H 16.5 in W 89.5 in D 12.25 in
1920s Wonderful Pine Bench Golden Putty Color over Old Red Wash
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a wonderful 1920s pine bench, it has been painted a wonderful Golden putty color over its
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Vintage 1920s American Primitive Benches

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Wood

19th Century Painted Side Table and/or Tall Bench
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine side table(or tall bench) in blue-green paint with stretcher and boot jack base
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Antique 19th Century North American Side Tables

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Pine, Paint

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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

Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two folding benches with original paint. Great size and color, very sturdy, show signs o...
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

18th Century Pine Long Benches
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A pair of 18th century long pine benches. Good seat size and all sturdy. Good colour and patina.  
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Pine

18th Century Pine Long Benches
18th Century Pine Long Benches
H 18 in W 146 in D 8.5 in
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench with Amazing Patina. This bench is 72.25" Long Slatted coffee table or bench. Blonde bench top with Black Lacquer legs...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Maple, Lacquer

Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
In the year 1877, the Swedish Royal library moved into a newly constructed building in Humlegården, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl. On the top 3 floors of the original bu...
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Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves

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Pine

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

L and J.G. Stickley Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Bench
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Buffalo, NY
L and J.G. Stickley oak Arts & Crafts mission bench. Superior quality and construction with a solid oak frame and a loose cushioned seat. Measures: 51.75 W x 49 H x 22.5 D. Seat heig...
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Benches

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Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Weathered Trestle Base A-Frame Benches
Located in Mckinney, TX
A charming pair of antique classic farmhouse benches boasting a beautiful weathered patina that lends a touch of rustic elegance. Handcrafted from pine with meticulous attention to d...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

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Pine

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Revival Oak Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful antique French oak gothic revival bench or Settee with Lift-Top Seat and Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1880s Spectacular design with cup and cover arms~~wonderful sp...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Dark Wooden Bench or Side Table with Cane Seat, France, 1930's
By Michael Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dark wooden bench or side table with cane seat, France 1930's Would fit perfectly in your hallway, as a side table in your living room, to put books on or to sit.
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Cane, Wood

Queen Anne Style Mahogany Long Bench
Located in Savannah, GA
This graceful Queen Anne style long bench offers upholstered seat raised on carved walnut cabriole legs terminating scrolled feet, 20th century. A great piece for the end of a bed.
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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Benches

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Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Primitive Green Bench
Located in Mckinney, TX
Lovely layers of chippy green paint add charm to this vintage hand-crafted wooden bench. Long and sturdy, the bench is loaded with character. Use the bench as a place of rest to kick...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Benches

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Hardwood

Antique Primitive Green Bench
Antique Primitive Green Bench
H 18.25 in W 96 in D 11.75 in
Vintage Elm Wood Bench with Apron
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage antique elm wood bench. These are the real vintage antique elm wood benches! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use...
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20th Century Benches

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Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Bench with Apron
Vintage Elm Wood Bench with Apron
H 20 in W 52 in D 13 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stickback Sofa Bench with Lift Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A mid-19th century Swedish Gustavian style painted wood stick back kitchen sofa or bench, circa 1850s. Scraped to the original off white paint, this antique sofa bench is typical of ...
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Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Wood

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Boot Jack Bench
Located in Woodbury, CT
A charming primitive bench that appears to be made out of necessity. Great through mortise and
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20th Century Benches

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Pine

Boot Jack Bench
Boot Jack Bench
H 17 in W 34.25 in D 10.5 in
Vintage McGuire Style Bamboo Rattan Leather Bench Stool Seat, circa 1970
Located in Houston, TX
A terrific vintage McGuire style handmade bamboo and leather bench stool seat circa 1970. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Regency and Later Quality Mahogany Small Sofa Seat Window 'Peacocks'
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
and attractive, with no loose joints or wobbles. Great for the bottom of the bed, boot room, hall
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Sofas

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Mahogany

Antique Regency and Later Quality Mahogany Small Sofa Seat Window 'Doves'
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
and attractive, with no loose joints or wobbles. Great for the bottom of the bed, boot room, hall
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Sofas

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Mahogany

Antique Regency and Later Quality Mahogany Small Sofa Seat Window
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
bottom of the bed, boot room, hall or anywhere space is limited. Would look amazing in the right
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Sofas

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Mahogany

Antique Regency and Later Small Mahogany Sofa Seat Window
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
bottom of the bed, boot room, hall or anywhere space is limited. Would look amazing in the right
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Sofas

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Mahogany

Antique Quality Mahogany Small Sofa Window Seat Victorian and Later
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
, decorative and attractive, with no loose joints or wobbles. Great for the bottom of the bed, boot room
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Sofas

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Mahogany

Antique Quality Victorian and Later Mahogany Small Sofa Seat Window Seat
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
, decorative and attractive, with no loose joints or wobbles. Great for the bottom of the bed, boot room
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Sofas

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Mahogany

Antique Quality Small Sofa Window Seat Victorian and Later Mahogany
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
, decorative and attractive, with no loose joints or wobbles. Great for the bottom of the bed, boot room
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Sofas

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Mahogany

Window Seat Boot Cupboard Shop Display Bench Storage
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Window seat boot cupboard shop display bench storage A very practical and attractive piece, this
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Benches

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Mahogany

Bank of English School Chapel Church Hallway Boot Room Elm Chairs Victorian
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
the Estate carpenter into a bank of chairs / bench, which was used in the boot room of a Country House
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Antique 19th Century British Schoolhouse Benches

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Elm

19th Century English Waiting Room / Tavern Bench
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English waiting room / tavern bench, circa 1890. In its original finish with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

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Pine

19th Century English Waiting Room / Tavern Bench
19th Century English Waiting Room / Tavern Bench
H 40.16 in W 111.42 in D 19.69 in
Faux Painted Country Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A mid 19th Century English grain painted bench with plank back, sides, and seat and having boot
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

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Beech

Faux Painted Country Bench
Faux Painted Country Bench
H 33 in W 42 in D 15 in
18th Century Primitive Farm Bench
Located in Culver City, CA
Lengthy bench with 3 boot jack legs, simple form, unpainted surface
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Benches

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Wood

18th Century Primitive Farm Bench
18th Century Primitive Farm Bench
H 28 in W 78.5 in D 8 in
Forged Arras Labelled Garden Bench
By Arras Foundry
Located in Surrey, BC
This is an amazing example of a french forged bench labelled "Societe Anonym St Sauveur -Arras
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

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Iron

Forged Arras  Labelled Garden Bench
Forged Arras  Labelled Garden Bench
H 31 in W 78 in D 20 in
Antique Wooden Storage Bench from France
Located in Dallas, TX
bench or as boot storage in a mud room. Condition: Nicks rubs, scratches, and minor gouges to wood
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Benches

Arno Lambrecht Mid Century Corner Bench
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
This exquisitely crafted corner bench by German architect Arno Lambrecht is a real gem from the mid
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rush, Beech

Arno Lambrecht Mid Century Corner Bench
Arno Lambrecht Mid Century Corner Bench
H 33.47 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Bench in Bittersweet Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
completely covers the frame and boot jack cutout legs with wooden braces in the center beneath the bench seat
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Antique 19th Century American Benches

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Pine

19th Century Pine Bench in Blue-Grey Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century Pine bench in original grey/blue over pink paint. With boot-jack legs, solid
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Benches

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Pine Bench in Blue-Grey Paint
19th Century Pine Bench in Blue-Grey Paint
H 15.75 in W 60 in D 13.5 in
Antique 19th Century Bench or Pew, English, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
stability Rustic, Provincial charm. A stabile and useful bench seat, ideal for a hall or boot room
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Benches

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Teak, Pine

Canadian Wide Pine Bench from the Prairies, circa 1910
Located in Surrey, BC
A Prairie-style, extra long bench with arched end boot jack panels. Handmade from solid Canadian
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Vintage 1910s Canadian Country Benches

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Pine

19th Century French Provincial Carved Walnut Farmhouse Trestle Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
France, circa 1890, and carved of walnut wood, the farmhouse bench stands on boot-jack legs and joined by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Benches

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Cherry

Antique Pew, English, Oak, Church Bench, Pugin-Esque Gothic Overtones circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, raked for comfort Book rests and rack to rear Making for a great kitchen dining, boot room or hall
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Benches

Early 19th Century, English, Painted Pine Settle
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
excellent storage space. Ideal for a boot room, hallway or kitchen. Circa 1830.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Benches

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Wood

Early 19th Century Pennsylvania Farmhouse Storage Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early boot box or storage box bench was found in a Pennsylvania farmhouse and has a wonderful
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Benches

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Wood

Rustic Dark Pine Shoe Tidy Hall Seat
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
pigeon holes, these are 26cm high and 27cm deep and wide So whether kept in the boot room for in the
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Antique 1890s Rustic Benches

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Pine

Mahogany 19th Century Windowseat With Barley Twist Legs
Located in London, GB
- take a look at the photographs to see. A great addition to a hall, boot room, or bedroom. Seat
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches

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Mahogany

Large French Brass & Copper Railway Luggage Rack c1900 Boot-room Storage
Located in Southampton, GB
or hung on the wall or ceiling in a boot room / kitchen in its original intended use. Dimensions:H
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Antique Late 19th Century French Shelves

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Brass, Copper

Mid Century Avalon Teak Coffee Table Storage cabinet Blanket box Bench, 60s
By Avalon Yatton
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
your bed as an ottoman or in the boot room for storing shoes. Condition: Good condition It has been
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Teak

19th Century Pine Bench in Ochre Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century Pine bench with original ochre paint and boot jack ends with angled braces at
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Benches

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Pine Bench in Ochre Paint
19th Century Pine Bench in Ochre Paint
H 19.5 in W 63.5 in D 9.5 in
Bench Massive Oxblood Red Painted Pine Country Folk Vernacular
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Striking statement piece in a hall, corridor, kitchen, boot room - Classic 19th century country
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Antique 1850s English Folk Art Benches

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Pine

Stunning Antique circa 1900 English Oak & Brown Leather Chesterfield Bench
Located in GB
quintessentially English, country house bench, it is very utilitarian, I have seen them used in boot rooms and
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Benches

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Leather, Walnut

Postmodern Solid Heartwood Pine Bench or Coffee Table Style of Castle or Gromoll
By Wendell Castle, Carl Gromoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous postmodern natural sculpted solid pine heartwood bench or coffee table in the style of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Benches

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Pine

Long Leather Chesterfield Hall Seat Shoe Tidy A Superb looking Country House pi
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
needed for the boot-room or hall, a long shoe tidy made in mahogany and upholstered in deeply buttoned
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Benches

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Leather

Half Model of the John Alden Yacht “Malabar X”
Located in Norwell, MA
cabin with portholes, cockpit with bench and binnacle. Also showing stubbed masts, skylights, stove pipe
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Bergman Cold Painted Bronze and Stained Glass Table Lamp, Medieval Cobblers Shop
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Cincinnati, OH
sitting at his bench mending shoes. As seen in the accompanying photographs, the piece is well cast
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Bronze

Primitive Boot Bench
Located in Madison, WI
Lots of character in this primitive boot bench with its patina of old paint, worn and woven into
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20th Century American Benches

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Paint, Wood

Primitive Boot Bench
Primitive Boot Bench
H 19 in W 47 in D 13 in
Primitive Pine Boot Bench
Located in Madison, WI
Primitive pine boot bench in as-found paint colors sealed with wax to soften edges and wear in the
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Antique 19th Century American Benches

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Wood

Primitive Pine Boot Bench
Primitive Pine Boot Bench
W 62 in D 11.5 in
Gym Locker Room Bench of Reclaimed Wood
Located in Madison, WI
seating for hallway booting up, for kitchen nook, dining room overflow, end-of-bed, bathroom. Two benches
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21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

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Hardwood

Magnificent Swedish Gustavian Settle Bench Sweden, Circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
or boot room, a simply stunning piece of furniture that will enhance any space, reserve now
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Antique School Bench French Solid Ash Victorian 19th Century Rustic
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
heaps of character, ideal for boot room.
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Antique 19th Century Benches

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Ash

Early Slat Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an early example that maintains the original metal legs, boot glides and supports
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel, Zinc

1940s Swiss Army Blanket as Padded Bench with Steel Legs
Located in Madison, WI
, hallway shoe and boot on and off, a remarkable yet functional room accessory.
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Exceptional Gustavian Painted Bench Settle, Sweden, 19th Century, circa 1800
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
hallway, living room, bedroom or boot room, a simply stunning piece of rustic furniture that will enhance
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Exceptional Gustavian Painted Bench Settle, Sweden, 19th Century, circa 1800
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
hallway, living room, bedroom or boot room, a simply stunning piece of rustic furniture that will enhance
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Welsh 19th Century Elm Bench in a Unusually Small Size
Located in Pasadena, CA
This country bench or settle dates from about 1830 and is slightly curved and is reminiscent of a
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Antique 1830s Welsh Georgian Benches

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Elm

Early 19th Century English Country House Hall Bench in Chestnut and Walnut
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
equally well in a boot or mud room or hallway or alternatively at the end of a bed.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Benches

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Chestnut, Walnut

Fabulous Antique Hall Seat Box Settle Monks Bench Solid Oak Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
hinged seat which provides useful storage space making it ideal for a hall way or boot room, the front
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Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Early Half Moon Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Ideal for anywhere that you need a big visual bang and function to boot.
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Early 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Early Half Moon Chair
Early Half Moon Chair
H 29 in W 26.25 in
English Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Seat, circa 1880
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
furniture with excellent storage to boot! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or queries
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Benches

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Oak

19th Century Provincial French Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Wembley, GB
, hallway or boot room. In good sturdy order, great depth of colour with characterful wear throughout
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Antique 1850s French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Oak

Gustavian Sofa in Original Paint Swedish, circa 1790
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
special items of furniture that is a forever keeper, perfect for hallway, living room, bedroom or boot
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Pine

Gustavian Sofa in Original Paint, Swedish, circa 1790
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
special items of furniture that is a forever keeper, perfect for hallway, living room, bedroom or boot
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Pine

Country Bench in "Celery' Paint
Located in Hudson, NY
Primitive country bench in a beautiful color. "Boot Jack" legs with interesting ogee molding detail.
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Antique 1890s American Primitive Benches

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Pine

Country Bench in "Celery' Paint
Country Bench in "Celery' Paint
H 17.5 in W 61.5 in D 18.5 in
1940s Swiss Army Blanket as Padded Bench with steel legs
Located in Madison, WI
, hallway shoe and boot on and off, a remarkable yet functional room accessory.
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Swiss 'Black Forest' Stick & Umbrella Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
front foyer or boot room. With a metal liner at the base the piece remains functional as to hold walking
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Early 20th Century Umbrella Stands

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Wood

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Boot Room Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the boot room bench you’re looking for. Each boot room bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. If you’re shopping for a boot room bench, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a boot room bench — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each boot room bench bearing Art Deco, Louis XVI or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Black Forest and MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC each produced at least one beautiful boot room bench that is worth considering.

How Much is a Boot Room Bench?

The average selling price for a boot room bench at 1stDibs is $3,468, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.

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