Curved Outdoor Bench
Early 20th Century Romantic Benches
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
2010s American Industrial Benches
Concrete, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Glass
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
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Steel
2010s French Benches
Iron
2010s French Country Benches
Iron
2010s French Benches
Iron
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Benches
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete, Cast Stone
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Sofas
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Loveseats
Wrought Iron
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Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Textile, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
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2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Steel, Brass
2010s American End Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass, Metal
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Plaster
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Architectural Elements
Ceramic
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Carrara Marble, Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Carrara Marble, Sandstone
Early 20th Century American Victorian Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Carrara Marble, Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Carrara Marble, Sandstone
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Steel
2010s French Benches
Iron
20th Century Swedish Rustic Benches
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Country Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s North American Rustic Benches
Iron
20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Benches
Elm
2010s French Benches
Iron
Early 2000s European Minimalist Benches
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Benches
20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Cast Stone
20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Cast Stone
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete
20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Patio and Garden Furniture
20th Century Swedish Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
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Wrought Iron
2010s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Ceramic, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Concrete
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1910s American Rustic Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Benches
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century American Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron
20th Century Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Curved Outdoor Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023You can use a variety of things as an outdoor bench. As an alternative to actual benches, consider a pair of garden stools placed side by side. Or, try upcycling items like crates, wood boxes or large planters, all of which are suitable pieces of seating for gardens and other exterior spaces. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of outdoor furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023There is no single most durable outdoor bench. Aluminum, steel and cast iron can all make for strong, sturdy benches, but other factors like how well you maintain a piece and the quality of the craftsmanship will affect how long a particular piece lasts. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of outdoor benches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The materials used for outdoor benches depend on the locality. Wood and steel are the most common, although we can see newer models made from materials like aluminum. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage outdoor benches today.
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