Cheetah Bench
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Faux Fur, Poplar
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Animal Skin, Lucite
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Iron
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Stools
Hide, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Iron
Early 20th Century Folk Art Table Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Onyx, Marble
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Table Lamps
Onyx
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Onyx
Vintage 1950s American Empire Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Tables
Wood
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
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21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Benches
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Benches
Wood, Cane, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Benches
Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Iron
Antique 1890s European Louis XV Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Footstools
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cement
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.
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