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Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Holly Hunt Light Brown, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, HOLLY HUNT, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Wood, Bouclé, Mohair

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak, Wood, Bouclé

Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Dark Brass Frame and Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its long, wavy floating seat. The two...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Custom Fringe Settee Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric and Sandra Jordan Welt
Located in New York, NY
Custom made bench with three back cushions. Meant to be used against a wall with back cushions resting on the wall surface as the cushions are not attached to the bench. Fabric infor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Alpaca, Linen

Emma Bench, COM
Located in Houston, TX
The Emma bench is our most versatile piece. Place this at the end of a bed, in an entry, in front of your fireplace; it's perfectly proportioned for anywhere in your home. A modern ...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Brass

Emma Bench, COM
Emma Bench, COM
H 24 in W 55 in D 20 in
Emma Bench
Located in Houston, TX
The Emma bench is our most versatile piece. Place this at the end of a bed, in an entry, in front of your fireplace; it's perfectly proportioned for anywhere in your home. A modern ...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Brass

Emma Bench
Emma Bench
H 24 in W 55 in D 20 in
Ile Navy Blue Upholstered Three Seat Bench Ottoman by Neils Bendsten Italy
By Niels Bendtsen
Located in West Hartford, CT
The Ile three seater bench is a playful and versatile modern bench for any room in the home. The bench is engineered with layers of foam for optimum comfort.It features a light core...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wool

Custom Bench Newly Upholstered in Vintage Hand Woven Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Take a seat on this fabulous custom bench that has been newly reupholstered in a handsome hand woven rug from Turkey. It's a functional and attractive addition to your room or at the...
Category

2010s Benches

Materials

Wool, Wood

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Wool

'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre™ bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resist...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Sheep Bench by Studio AHEAD
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep bench is designed by Studio Ahead. The bench is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. Each side design is unique. Designed and fabricated...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Felt

Sheep Bench by Studio AHEAD
Sheep Bench by Studio AHEAD
H 14 in W 40 in D 12.25 in
Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 48 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing "The Linear Bench" – Where Clean Lines and Modern Design Converge! Draw clean lines with contemporary furniture inspired by the Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

LOOM Bench
Located in Manchester, GB
A contemporary two-seater bench, celebrating honest timber construction and native British wood. The framework showcases an upholstered seat using beautiful and sustainable Herdwick ...
Category

2010s British Benches

Materials

Wool, Ash, Oak

LOOM Bench
LOOM Bench
H 267.72 in W 47.25 in D 224.41 in
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
Located in London, GB
A custom-made upholstered bench with fumed and oiled oak frame. The padded top has been upholstered with in Pierre Frey mustard mohair velvet. *Alternative upholstery options als...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
H 14.77 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in
George Bench by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The George bench is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The low profile silhouette sits above a sculpted solid wood base. This piece is availa...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Travertine, Brass, and Mohair Coexist Bench by Slash Objects
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The coexist bench uses balance and delicate harmony of materials meeting. The bench consists of a brushed brass frame, honed Travertine stone cubes, and mattress upholstered in mohai...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Marble, Travertine, Steel, Brass

Panoplie Iron Double Loop Bench, Brown Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful iron bench with curved and looped base painted in a matte black finish. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a brown Italian mohair fabric or can be COM. Multiple avai...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Iron

Panoplie Iron Loop Bench, Brown Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful iron bench with curved and looped base painted in a matte black finish. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a brown Italian mohair fabric or can be COM. Multiple avai...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Iron

Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench, in the style of Stephen's Kenn Inheritance Collection, has been upholstered with an antique rug from the collection of King Kennedy rugs. The textile has been lovingly re...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
H 17 in W 48 in D 24 in
Sno-Cone Indoor Swing, Single Seater in Hand Dyed Cotton Velvet
By Gabriela Noelle
Located in Miami, FL
The Sno-Cone swing is a playful indoor swing featuring a hand dyed multi-color velvet cushion, colorful accessory cord, a Lucite base and Lucite accessories created in collaboration ...
Category

2010s American Other Benches

Materials

Lambskin, Mohair, Acrylic, Lucite, Fabric, Rope

Pick-Me-Up Indoor Swing, Single Seater in Tibetan Lamb, Rose Quartz
By Gabriela Noelle
Located in Miami, FL
The Pick-Me-Up Single Seater Swing is a playful indoor swing featuring a Tibetan Lamb cushion, colorful accessory cord, a Lucite base and Lucite accessories. Featured here is a Tibet...
Category

2010s American Other Benches

Materials

Lambskin, Mohair, Acrylic, Lucite, Fabric, Rope

Chatsworth Boucle Bench Chest
Located in Manchester, GB
Upholstered boucle bench and storage chest made from rare Beech wood grown on the grounds of Chatsworth House, the infamous 16th Century Manor House in the Derbyshire Dales, England....
Category

2010s English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Wool, Plywood, Beech

Chatsworth Boucle Bench Chest
Chatsworth Boucle Bench Chest
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Paul Bench by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Paul bench features a solid lacquered brass base and an upholstered seat with piping. Each leg features a rounded leveler. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and hand...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Paul Bench by Lawson-Fenning
Paul Bench by Lawson-Fenning
H 17 in W 48 in D 15 in
Custom Made Turkish Rug Bench Ottoman
By Full Bloom Cottage
Located in Brea, CA
Welcome to bloomhomeinc we stock over 2000 items, please scroll down and click view sellers other items to see more! Custom made from a vintage turkish white hemp rug. We have cust...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Hemp, Wood

Linear Daybed in Natural Walnut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing "The Linear Daybed" – Where Clean Lines and Modern Design Converge! Draw clean lines with contemporary furniture inspired by the Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Iris Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Iris Bench is beautifully constructed with a silhouette that is simple, timeless, and sleek. Topped with a cushion to provide additional texture and softness to the piece. Sta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Velvet, Linen, Mohair

Iris Bench
Iris Bench
H 17 in W 16 in D 60 in
Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench, in the style of Stephen's Kenn Inheritance Collection, has been upholstered with an antique rug from the collection of King Kennedy rugs. The textile has been lovingly re...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
H 17 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench by Cumberland
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic look of the Cambridge metal bench by Cumberland is a simplistic and captivating piece that brings gratification to any home. This bench is the picture-perfect accent piec...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Made Iron Base Upholstered Ottoman or Bench from Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in Brea, CA
Custom Made Bench ottoman by Bloom Home Inc. Size: 56”W x 32”D x 18”H Custom made metal base, and powder coated in a dark iron bronze finish. The upholstered top is from an antiqu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Marble, Brass, and Mohair Coexist Bench by Slash Objects
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The coexist bench uses balance and delicate harmony of materials meeting. The bench consists of a brushed brass frame, Fior di Bosco marble cubes, and mattress upholstered in cream m...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bolster Bench Ottoman, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
By Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Bolster bench Ottoman features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion wrapped over a wood frame for flexible use. Additional fabric and colo...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Turkish Vintage Rug Cocktail Ottoman or Bench with Metal Base
Located in Brea, CA
Custom made bench ottoman by Bloom Home Inc. Size: 68”w x 16”d x 18”h Custom made metal base, and powder coated in a dark iron bronze finish. The upholstered top is from an antiqu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Bench in Knoll Textile Plush Mohair with Blackened Steel Modern Contemporary
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
THE WALTON BENCH J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 Modern and minimal meets intimate and timeless. Iron is combined with com. Available in COM only. Custom sizes available. Made in the Br...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Directoire Regency Tufted X-Base Ottoman By CR Laine
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant tufted ottoman in Directoire French regency style having X-base mahogany frame. Can be used as a bench as well. In excellent condition.
Category

Early 2000s American Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Fjoon Entryway Bench/Settee, Hardwood Charcoal Ash and Wool, Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
The Fjoon (Pair. fyoon) collection rose out of a multi-year obsession with high end upholstery as well as an infatuation with wood joinery and principles of chair strength from the b...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

6-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Like logs washed up and resting along the shoreline, the soft corners of this pillow-top solid wood bench will be at peace anywhere. With side tables and an upholstered seat for two,...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Fjoon Entryway Bench/Settee, Hardwood Walnut and Leather, Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
The Fjoon (pr. fyoon) collection rose out of a multi-year obsession with high end upholstery as well as an infatuation with wood joinery and principles of chair strength from the bro...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Ash

Crescent Bench Polished Brass by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern a remarkable blend of elegance, stability, and artistic craftsmanship. This exquisite bench is designed to enhance any space w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

7-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Like logs washed up and resting along the shoreline, the soft corners of this pillow-top solid wood bench will be at peace anywhere. With side tables and an upholstered seat for two,...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Oak Bench Upholstered in a Vintage 1970s Moroccan Wool Textile
By Hollywood at Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid oak handcrafted bench in dark cerused finish- handmade here in Los Angeles. Upholstered in a vintage orange and off-white Moroccan wool textile from the 1970s. In overall exc...
Category

2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Oak

Contemporary Berman Rosetti Bench
By Berman Rosetti
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary walnut bench with tapered round legs reupholstered by the Selby House in an Anne Kirk linen.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Linen, Walnut

Contemporary Berman Rosetti Bench
Contemporary Berman Rosetti Bench
H 19 in W 54 in D 18 in
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Bench in Pewter Gray
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The Tuulla Bench is part of the Tuulla Series, lead by the award-winning Tuulla Chair. The Tuulla Bench, with its deep tufting, is as comfortable to sit on as it’s beautiful to look...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome

Custom Made Turkish Vintage Rug Cocktail Ottoman or Bench with Metal Base
Located in Brea, CA
Custom made bench ottoman by Bloom Home Inc. Size: 54”W x 28”D x 18”H Custom made metal base, and powder coated in a dark iron bronze finish. The upholstered top is from an an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rug Oak Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom bench in the mid-century style, hand made in Los Angeles. Upholstered in a vintage rug. Oak base is in a natural finish.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Rug Oak Bench
Vintage Rug Oak Bench
H 18 in W 71 in D 21 in
Hole Bench by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Hole bench by Estudio Persona Dimensions: L 152.4 x W 50.8 x H 40.6 cm Materials: Foam core, Fabric upholstered in wool bouclé Upholstered bench in wool bouclé with CNC foam cor...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Foam

Hole Bench by Estudio Persona
Hole Bench by Estudio Persona
H 15.99 in W 20.01 in D 60.01 in
Linear Bench in White Oak Series 72 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing "The Linear Bench" – Where Clean Lines and Modern Design Converge! Draw clean lines with contemporary furniture inspired by the Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

“Solito” Bench in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
“Solito” Bench in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021 Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of Slow Design, the artist takes a holistic appr...
Category

2010s Brazilian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wool, Wood

Bench in Canadian White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Like logs washed up and resting along the shoreline, the soft corners of this pillow-top solid wood bench will be at peace anywhere. With side tables and an upholstered seat for two,...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Cotton Candy Swing, Multi-Color, Made to Order
By Gabriela Noelle
Located in Miami, FL
The Cotton Candy swinging bench is a playful indoor swing for two featuring a Tibetan Lamb cushion, colorful accessory cord, a Lucite base and Lucite accessories. Featured here is a ...
Category

2010s American Other Benches

Materials

Lambskin, Mohair, Acrylic, Lucite, Rope

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Mohair Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure Sofa. Shown here upholstered in Mohair Velvet. The feet are shown in natura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

Banquette Bench by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Banquette bench by Plumbum Collection by Vincent Le Bourdon. Dimensions: 31.5" x 102.36" x H 29.52" Materials: Leather, wool and fabric. This handmade furniture, composed o...
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool

Banquette Bench by Plumbum
Banquette Bench by Plumbum
H 29.52 in W 102.36 in D 31.5 in
Rya Bench Wood and Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug
By Foreign National
Located in New York, NY
Rya Bench is a wood bench topped with shaggy wall tapestry scavenged from your parents’ seventies rec room. The one-of-a-kind deep pile top provides new purpose, comfort and texture....
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Ash

Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Big Sur couch is made out of 100% wool, and the structure is in lacquered wood. The couch was originally designed in 1986 by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano. Peter Shire is a Los...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Trombone Black Enamel & Antique Gold Benches by Facto Atelier Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Trombone benches/stools by Facto Atelier Paris. Current production as pictured with black enamel lacquered iron feet and Antique Gold "Vieil Or" velvet upholstery. Upholstery...
Category

2010s French Benches

Materials

Steel

FI Custom Embroidered Hand-Woven Wool Cocktail Ottoman
Located in thousand oaks, CA
FI large cocktail style ottoman, perfectly upholstered in beautiful authentic hand-woven & embroidered heavy textural Berber tribal organic black wool textile. Fully cushioned with a...
Category

2010s Turkish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Wood

Trama 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Neocloud stool by Humberto da Mata Dimensions: L 130 x W 45 x H 45 cm Materials: Metallic structure, foam, plywood and wool. Also available in other colors Humberto da Mata is ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Trama 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Trama 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 51.19 in
Long Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
By Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Long Bolster bench is a comfortable 2-3 seater bench which features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion for an upright sit with comfort a...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Medium Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
By Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Medium Bolster Bench is a comfortable 1-2 seater bench which features a luxurious woolen Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion for an upright sit with comfort...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Modular Furniture 'Meta Bench' by Jaclyn Pappalardo
By Jaclyn Pappalardo
Located in London, GB
Product Name: Meta Bench Colours: Braemar (light green) Materials: Red pine, Upholstery foam, Bute 100% pure new wool. Dimensions: (H) 480mm x (W) 1520mm x (D) 510mm A modular curve...
Category

2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Foam

Trombone White Enamel & Creme Mohair Benches by Facto Atelier Paris
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Chicago, IL
Trombone benches by Facto Atelier Paris, current production. Featured with a white enameled steel base with creme white Pierre Frey mohair upholstery, available now. Leg/base color...
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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Contemporary Wool Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of contemporary wool benches available for sale. There are 1 antique and vintage contemporary wool benches for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 74 modern editions to choose from as well. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency contemporary wool benches are consistently popular styles. Some contemporary wool benches are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller contemporary wool benches, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Gabriela Noelle, Carlos Solano-Granda and Stamford Modern each produced beautiful contemporary wool benches that are worth considering.

How Much are Contemporary Wool Benches?

Prices for contemporary wool benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, contemporary wool benches begin at $720 and can go as high as $33,900, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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.