Double Arm Bench
Pine Double Storage Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
At almost ten feet long, this is quite the longest Hungarian box bench we have offered for sale
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Materials
Pine
Custom Walnut Wood Double Rolled Arm Bench and Six Legs by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom bench with double rolled arms and carved apron. Can be made in any size, in Walnut, mahogany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Benches
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
H 27 in W 82.5 in D 24.5 in
21st Century Awaiting H Bench Printed Velvet and Brass double seating
By Giorgia Zanellato, Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, IT
This bench is part of the awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone 2016
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
H 23.23 in W 55.12 in D 16.54 in
Original Charleston Battery Bench Cast Iron & Painted Cypress, 6 ft. double size
By Geo. C. BIrlant & Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
available: 30" single bench, 48" two-seat bench and a 96" double size, four-seat bench, priced accordingly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Benches
Materials
Iron
H 28 in W 72 in D 23 in
Original Charleston Battery Bench Cast Iron & Painted Cypress, 6 ft. double size
By Geo. C. BIrlant & Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
available: 30" single bench, 48" two-seat bench and a 96" double size, four-seat bench, priced accordingly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Benches
Materials
Iron
H 28 in W 72 in D 23 in
Antique English Painted Wood Bench with Cross Accented Back
Located in Troy, MI
paint, double X-form seat back, arms and a slatted seat. Unknown maker.
Arm Height: 28 Seat
Category
Early 20th Century English Benches
Materials
Wood, Paint
Post Modern Bench Settee Newly Upholstered in Luxurious Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post Modern bench settee newly professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. Pair
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Postmodern Bench Purple Vinyl & Brushed Aluminum Bases after the Memphis Group
By Memphis Group
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous postmodern benches reminiscent of The Memphis Group. Comprised of purple vinyl upholstered
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 22.5 in W 66.5 in D 22.5 in
ORIGINAL CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Cast Iron and Lowcountry Cypress, 8-ft. size
Located in Charleston, SC
available: 30" single bench, 48" two-seat bench and a 72" double size, four-seat bench, priced accordingly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Materials
Iron
H 28 in W 96 in D 23 in
Italian Neoclassic Two-Seat Chair Settee, Late 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
splat back in a stylized urn with leafy bouquet motif. Carved-wood arm rests frame the bench at either
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Wood
1970 Modern Orange Chenille Tuxedo Sofa Rolled Arms Stratford Division Futorian
Located in Topeka, KS
foam filled cushions, 1 foam bench seat cushion with button detail, 2 arm covers, and round tapered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
H 29 in W 86 in D 35 in
Important Sedes Sapientiae Virgin and Child also called "Throne of Wisdom"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
century. Main intercessor between humans and God, the Virgin seats on a throne-bench. Her body adopts a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
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Minimalist Curved Front Console with Arches in Edo on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
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2010s American Console Tables
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H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Caned Sideboard Cabinet by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture c 1958, Signed
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully refinished cabinet with hutch was designed by Paul Mccobb for Directional Furniture and part of their 'Custom Collection' line produced in circa late 1950s and featu...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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H 76.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.
Located in Charleston, SC
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
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Enamel, Iron
H 28 in W 48 in D 23 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Brown Mohair, 1970, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, brown mohair, Italy, 1970, five elements.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Custom Nightstands or Side Tables with Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Side Tables
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Wood
Antique Country French Hall Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Hall Bench will add a touch of provincial flair to any room or hallway, plus the added convenience of a place to sit, and even a bit of storage under the seat,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron, Sliding Doors Sideboard in Oak, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, credenza, in oak, France, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Brass
18th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table
Located in Charleston, SC
French Oak Farmhouse Table, ideal as a console or writing table. The top consists of three oak planks and the bottom is a French walnut. The legs and base have mortise and tenon jo...
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
La Restauration Garden Chairs, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Six 1880s garden metal and wood chairs, from the restaurant "La Restauration" in the park of the city of Vichy, center of France. In good condition.
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Antique 1880s French Patio and Garden Furniture
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Iron
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely storage bench has a long flat back rail scalloped at the corners where it meets the scrolled top of the high arm each end. Two bold stiles divide the back into three comp...
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Benches
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Pine
Swedish Mid 19th Century Carved Country Bench Seventy Three Inches Long
Located in Wells, ME
Swedish country long bench with pine carcass and carved maple slats. The fan carving of the wavy slats is an unusual detail for a country bench but one that lifts it from the mundane...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Benches
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Maple, Pine
Antique Green Velvet Buggy Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a scenic ride from the comfort of home with this endlessly charming antique velvet buggy bench. The genuine carriage bench was repurposed into a cozy love seat with a shabby chi...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Loveseats
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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
INVICTA Bar Stool with solid wood rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
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Antique French Art Nouveau Period Walnut Settee Bench, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
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An antique French Art Nouveau period walnut settee bench circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
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Fabric, Walnut
18th Century French Directoire Period Cherry Ladder-Back Settee or Radassier
Located in Birmingham, AL
cherry near Marseille in the South of France, circa 1790s. This double arm bench seats three and features
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Benches
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Rush, Cherry
H 39.5 in W 70.5 in D 21.5 in
Regency Style Rolled Arm Walnut & Upholstered Long Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Regency styled six legged long bench with rolled and incised double arms. Gray and mauve woven
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Vintage 1960s American Benches
19th Century Qing Dynasty double yokeback bench sofa settee
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese Qing Dynasty double yoke back arm bench/sofa in elmwood ca 1840-50
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches
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Elm
Neoclassical Style Dolphin Patio Double Settee Bench Attributed to Molla
By Molla
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Molla. Item features pierced filigree design seat and star back, dolphin arm supports, heavy cast
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Late 20th Century Regency Benches
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Aluminum
Stately Neoclassical Style Fruitwood Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stately neoclassical style fruitwood bench having an inverted double arched back. The back of the
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Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Benches
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Upholstery, Fruitwood
Windsor Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual English double hoop chair back windsor settee in mixed woods, the two hoops with spindle
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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Country Benches
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Ash, Beech, Elm
Antique French Empire Carved Swan Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comfort. Finished with curved legs and claw feet. Bench is solid and sturdy, ready to be used.
Arm height
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Benches
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Fabric, Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bench by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XV style gilt bench, circa 1930s, overall gilded and distressed, padded arm and seat
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Vintage 1930s French Benches
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Wood, Fabric
19th Century Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Settle Bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Antique 19th Century Indian Benches
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Rosewood
Neoclassical Directoire Style Painted Caned Settee Bench Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
having a double caned wall. Gracefully curved top rail conjoined to the seat with column style arm
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
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Fabric, Cane, Wood
Antique Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Victorian Spool Spindle Bench Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian mahogany upholstered Victorian spool spindle bench loveseat. Item features "Spool
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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Benches
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Mahogany
H 35.5 in W 41 in L 35.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Radassier or Ladder Back Rush Seat Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
Provence, near Avignon, circa 1850s. This double arm Provençal bench seats three and features a ladder-back
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Antique 1850s French Benches
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Rush, Walnut
American Late Sheraton Painted Bench or Settee, c. 1820-40
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This fine painted bench with six chairbacks over fourteen legs is a work of art in the Sheraton
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Benches
Pair of Swedish 1860s Neoclassical Style Grey Painted Benches with New Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
century, each of this pair of benches features a rectangular seat newly recovered with double welt fabric
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
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Wood, Upholstery
H 21.75 in W 21 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Tan Upholstered Parsons Bench Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
beauty. Midcentury in style, it features a double cushion bench seat set upon Parsons style square legs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Fabric, Wood
H 21.5 in W 24.69 in D 17.25 in
Signed Sam Laity II Hand Made Double Bow Back Philadelphia Style Windsor Settee
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Signed Sam Laity II Hand Made Double Bow Back Philadelphia Style Windsor Settee Bench
Hand Made
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Late 20th Century North American American Colonial Benches
Materials
Wood
H 41.25 in W 55 in D 24 in
French Country Rush Seat Settee or Radassier
Located in Birmingham, AL
Charming French Country walnut settee or radassier, circa 1930s. This double arm bench from
Category
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Materials
Walnut
Country French Ladder-Back Walnut Settee or Radassier with Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
Country French settee or radassier in walnut, circa 1930s. This double arm Normandy bench seats
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Vintage 1930s French Country Benches
Materials
Rush, Walnut
French Provencal Settee
Located in Houston, TX
floral details, and sweeping arms. Scalloped double apron with hand carved floral detailing. Carved
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Rush, Wood
Circa 1870 Sculpted Louis XV Style Giltwood and Caned Banquette from France
Located in Dallas, TX
style of Louis XV. Much like other seating from Louis XV, the banquette has carved arm supports and
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 30.25 in W 36 in D 17.25 in
Fine Mediterranean Revival Cast Bronze and Brass Bench
Located in Bellport, NY
upholstered seat and arm-rests.Brass stretcher and double brass rod,turnings,finials,and central complex
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Early 20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Bronze, Brass
McGuire Organic Modern Double Caned Rattan Pair of Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Southampton, NJ
cushions. Seat: 18" H / arm: 24" H.
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20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
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Brass
Antique Eastlake Victorian Golden Oak Beveled Glass Coat Hook Mirror Hall Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
flip top storage bench, beveled glass mirror, (2) double hook coat hooks, beautiful wood grain, nicely
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Early 20th Century Victorian Coat Racks and Stands
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Mirror, Oak
H 80 in W 27 in D 14.75 in
English Regency Wrought Iron and Brass Fox Three Piece Garden Set, Early 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
was made in the early 20th Century. The Regency Wrought Iron Bench has a double panel back with fine
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Early 20th Century English Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 34.5 in W 44.25 in D 23 in
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofa Upholstered in Belgian Linen
Located in Brea, CA
colored Belgian linen, finished with a double welt trim. The seat we made a brand new custom bench style
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Down, Linen
Early 20th Century French Country Style Belgian Linen Upholstered Sofa
Located in Brea, CA
reupholstered this sofa in an oatmeal colored Belgian linen, finished with a double welt trim. The inside of the
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Early 20th Century American Country Sofas
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Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
English Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Settee Sofa With Cream and Grey Silk Blend
Located in Sheridan, CO
features hand stitched cane with double cane wall on both the back and side walls. Black lacquered frame
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Vintage 1920s British Settees
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer, Cane, Rattan
H 35.5 in W 80 in D 36 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Black Wrought Iron Double Scroll Arm Bench - Pink Seat
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Italian black wrought iron double scroll arm bench with loose pink seat cushion and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
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Wrought Iron
H 22 in W 37 in D 15 in
McGuire Organic Modern Double Caned Rattan Sofa Settee Window Bench
By McGuire
Located in Southampton, NJ
Organic modern McGuire of San Francisco double caned rattan sofa settee or window bench. Features
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20th Century American Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Art Deco 1939 Kenneth Lynch & Sons World's Fair NYC Double Cast Iron Moses Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco 1939 Kenneth Lynch & Sons World's Fair NYC double cast iron Moses Bench. Item features
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Benches
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Wrought Iron
H 34 in W 72 in D 24 in
French 19th Century Empire Directoire Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Unique French Empire bench circa 1880s features a solid wood frame that has been stained in a
Category
Antique 1880s French American Empire Benches
Materials
Bronze
Small English 1860s Upholstered Bench with Carved Eagle Heads and Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English bench from the mid-19th century, with carved eagle heads and new upholstery
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 27.25 in W 36.25 in D 19.25 in
Country French Ladder-Back Walnut Settee or Radassier with Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
Country French settee or radassier in walnut, circa 1930s. This double arm Normandy bench seats
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Vintage 1930s French Country Benches
Materials
Rush, Walnut
19th Century French Country Walnut Ladder Back Radassier or Settee Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
. This double arm Provençal bench seats three and features a handwoven rush seat and ladder-back. Raised
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Benches
Materials
Rush, Walnut
H 39.5 in W 69 in D 23 in
Circa 1830's French Empire Walnut Sofa Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French circa 1830s Empire Style Sofa bench has been completely restored. The carved frame is
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Sofas
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Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Polyester, Walnut
Vintage Modern Wicker Bench Settee with Trunk Style Storage
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome modern wicker bench settee with trunk style storage in its seat. It is in fabulous vintage
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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Settees
Materials
Wicker
Elegant 1900s French Antique Gilt Painted Settee / Bench in Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely French Louis XV style settee / bench. Solid walnut wood frame that has been
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood, Linen
18th or 19th Century Rush Seat Settee or Radassier from France
Located in Stamford, CT
Country French Settee or Radassier in walnut, circa 1880s. This double arm Normandy bench seats
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Settees
Materials
Rush, Wood
Kaare Klint Pair of "Church Chairs" for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
church to use chairs instead of benches. Besides the historical value, this pair also possesses a design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
H 34.26 in W 24.22 in D 22.45 in
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Settee with Connecting Table, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
resembles a slatted bench, while the two, individual backrests break the flat surfaces and emerge like
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
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H 36.62 in W 79.93 in D 42.52 in
1960's Newly Upholstered Double Arm Bench
Located in New York, NY
1960's Newly Upholstered Double Arm Bench
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Vintage 1960s American Benches
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Upholstery
French Carved Upholstered Double Arm Bench/Stool
Located in Summerland, CA
Lovely and graceful double arm bench. Finely detailed carved wood frame in decorative painted
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
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Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Iron Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern garden bench in bright yellow paint. Gently arched arm rests. Unique
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
19th Century French Flare Arm Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French flare arm settee of faded mahogany with turned and pierced spindles. Covered
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Antique 19th Century French Benches
French Painted Cane Seat Bench
Located in Summerland, CA
1900s Double arm cane seat bench. French cabriole legs, old distress painted finish.
Newly made
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Benches
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Cane, Wood, Down, Silk
Regency Style Carved Mahogany Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved & Incised Frame,Double Arched Back, Upholstered Double Seat, Turned Arm Supports With Carved
Category
20th Century English Benches
Materials
Mahogany
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Double Arm Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic double arm bench available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every double arm bench was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a double arm bench, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect double arm bench — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A double arm bench, designed in the Victorian, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one double arm bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Coralla Maiuri, Dos Gallos Studio and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Double Arm Bench?
Prices for a double arm bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,175 and can go as high as $91,431, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
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.
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