Early American Bench
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Benches
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Elm
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique 1810s American Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Greek Revival Benches
Belgian Black Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century American Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American American Empire Benches
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Benches
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1930s American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Georgian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Painted Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Serving Tables
Maple
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Maple
Early 20th Century American Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Benches
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Benches
Gold, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Early 20th Century American Victorian Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Benches
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Benches
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Primitives
Early 20th Century American American Classical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Benches
20th Century American Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century North American Primitive Benches
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Benches
Reed, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hickory, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Benches
Early 20th Century North American Benches
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century American American Classical Benches
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Benches
Rush, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Benches
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century American American Empire Benches
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Shaker Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century American American Empire Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Benches
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Benches
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Chestnut
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Jacobean Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Classical Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Benches
Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Beech, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Dessert Tables and Tilt-to...
Pine
Vintage 1930s American Colonial Vanities
Mirror, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Dining Room Tables
Pine
Early 20th Century American Farm Tables
Early 20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Iron
Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century North American Trunks and Luggage
Walnut, Cedar
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Benches
Textile, Birch, Oak, Poplar
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Benches
Pine
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Fir
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
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Pine
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Linen Presses
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.
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