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1840 English Bench
Located in Pomona, CA
An English 1840 bench. Raised chamfered panels to the back. Dowl peg construction. Turned legs and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

1840 English Bench
1840 English Bench

1840 English Bench

H 41.5 in W 75 in D 28 in
English Country Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
English country double saddle dining bench with H-stretcher base. Dimensions: 41" W x 14" D x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Benches

Materials

Wood

English Country Bench
English Country Bench

English Country Bench

H 19.5 in W 41 in D 14 in
Upholstered English Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
Jazz things up with this antique newly upholstered bench! The fabric is a fun multi-colored jewel
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Upholstered English Bench
Upholstered English Bench

Upholstered English Bench

H 19.5 in W 32 in D 17 in
English Marquetry Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
The front rail and top crest of this English marquetry bench have serpentine shapes. The crest
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Antique 1870s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Boxwood, Mahogany

English Marquetry Bench
English Marquetry Bench

English Marquetry Bench

H 34 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
English Tavern Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful little original painted tavern bench, 1840. Dimensions 41 inches (104 cms) wide 21
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

English Tavern Bench
English Tavern Bench

English Tavern Bench

H 37.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
Antique English Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautifully Upholstered English bench the fabric is an off white or slight cream. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique English Upholstered Bench
Antique English Upholstered Bench

Antique English Upholstered Bench

H 19 in W 44 in D 17 in
Antique Upholstered English Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique English bench! Newly reupholstered, this bench is in stunning condition
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Upholstered English Bench
Antique Upholstered English Bench

Antique Upholstered English Bench

H 17.5 in W 47 in D 19 in
A Long English Bench
Located in New York, NY
A long English bench with turned mahogany legs, upholstered in a natural linen--perfect for the
Category

Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Mahogany

A Long English Bench
A Long English Bench

A Long English Bench

H 20.5 in W 59 in D 13 in
Newly Upholstered English Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a pair of English benches we’ve had covered and an avocado green velvet fabric These have
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Antique 1880s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered English Benches
Newly Upholstered English Benches

Newly Upholstered English Benches

H 17.5 in W 22 in D 16 in
Handcrafted English Oak Bench
Located in London, GB
A handmade English oak staked legged dining bench. These resilient and striking benches are made
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted English Oak Bench
Handcrafted English Oak Bench

Handcrafted English Oak Bench

H 18.12 in W 55.12 in D 11.82 in
Carved English Window Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved English Window bench, has scrolled arms carved with beadwork and acanthus leaves with spiral
Category

Antique 1880s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Carved English Window Bench
Carved English Window Bench

Carved English Window Bench

H 24.5 in W 28 in D 19.75 in
Newly Upholstered English Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful antique newly upholstered set of benches! The fabric is a stunning green, crushed velvet
Category

Antique 1880s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered English Benches
Newly Upholstered English Benches

Newly Upholstered English Benches

H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in
Newly Upholstered English Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
This pair of English barley twist frames have been newly reupholstered! The new fabric is a deep
Category

Antique Early 1900s Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered English Benches
Newly Upholstered English Benches

Newly Upholstered English Benches

H 20 in W 17 in D 17 in
English Victorian Mahogany Window Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
English Victorian mahogany window bench, this bench has nicely shaped arms and delicately turned
Category

Antique 1860s English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

English Victorian Mahogany Window Bench
English Victorian Mahogany Window Bench

English Victorian Mahogany Window Bench

H 27 in W 27.5 in D 16 in
English Renaissance Style Walnut Bench
Located in New York, NY
English Renaissance style walnut bench with heavy turned legs joined by an H stretcher
Category

Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Benches

Materials

Walnut

English Renaissance Style Walnut Bench
English Renaissance Style Walnut Bench

English Renaissance Style Walnut Bench

H 15.5 in W 37 in D 15 in
19thC English Pine Chapel Bench
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 19thC English Pine Chapel bench in original finish (vat qualifying ) W240 x D37 x H80
Category

Antique 1890s British Benches

Materials

Pine

19thC English Pine Chapel Bench
19thC English Pine Chapel Bench

19thC English Pine Chapel Bench

H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 14.57 in
English 19th c. Hall Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A mahogany hall bench with bolster ends above solid seat and turned, ringed legs, having very good
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Antique 1830s English Benches

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th c. Hall Bench
English 19th c. Hall Bench

English 19th c. Hall Bench

H 18 in W 42 in D 11.5 in
English Chippendale Blue Upholstery Bench
Located in New York, NY
19th century English Chippendale style rectangular carved mahogany bench with blue upholstery.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

English Chippendale Blue Upholstery Bench
English Chippendale Blue Upholstery Bench

English Chippendale Blue Upholstery Bench

H 20 in W 39 in D 18.5 in
English Hall Bench, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-6001 English upholstered hall bench with inlay ed fruitwood design Has original fabric
Category

Vintage 1920s Benches

Materials

Hardwood

English Hall Bench, circa 1920s
English Hall Bench, circa 1920s

English Hall Bench, circa 1920s

H 37 in W 43 in D 22 in
Pair of English Tapered Benches
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of late 20th century English elmwood benches with turned tapered legs with simple
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Late 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Elm

Pair of English Tapered Benches
Pair of English Tapered Benches

Pair of English Tapered Benches

H 18 in W 48 in D 12 in
English Regency Burl Elm Bench
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style (20th Century) burl elm bench with upholstered rectangular seat on turned
Category

20th Century British Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

English Regency Burl Elm Bench
English Regency Burl Elm Bench

English Regency Burl Elm Bench

H 18 in W 51 in D 22 in
19th Century English Mahogany Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. English carved Mahogany Bench or Stool with Green Silk Paisley Fabric. The fine carving
Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Bench
19th Century English Mahogany Bench

19th Century English Mahogany Bench

H 58.25 in W 29 in D 21 in
Antique English Tudor Style Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
A nice little bench or stool for fetching things just beyond reach or for resting feet!
Category

Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique English Tudor Style Bench
Antique English Tudor Style Bench

Antique English Tudor Style Bench

H 10.5 in W 29 in D 11 in
Large Antique English Saddler's Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large antique saddler's bench with blue painted base & natural wood top.
Category

20th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

Large Antique English Saddler's Bench
Large Antique English Saddler's Bench

Large Antique English Saddler's Bench

H 19 in W 96 in D 8.75 in
Chinoserie Appointed English Long Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sunning part beaded needlepoint with chinoiserie figures adorn the tailored mahogany bench raised
Category

Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Chinoserie Appointed English Long Bench
Chinoserie Appointed English Long Bench

Chinoserie Appointed English Long Bench

H 13.5 in W 40 in D 13 in
17th Century English Oak Bench
Located in High Point, NC
Extremely rare 17th century bench made from oak with a newly upholstered top in linen with single
Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Benches

Materials

Linen, Oak

17th Century English Oak Bench
17th Century English Oak Bench

17th Century English Oak Bench

H 24.25 in W 28.38 in D 15.38 in
English Regency Style Mahogany Caned Window Bench / Hall Bench ca. 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Regency Style mahogany caned window bench / hall bench ca. 1900 Elegant Regency style
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Regency Benches

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Style Mahogany Caned Window Bench / Hall Bench ca. 1900
English Regency Style Mahogany Caned Window Bench / Hall Bench ca. 1900

English Regency Style Mahogany Caned Window Bench / Hall Bench ca. 1900

H 25 in W 49 in D 17.5 in
George Smith English Tufted Leather Bench
Located in New York, NY
English tufted leather bench with brass casters. George Smith.
Category

Vintage 1980s English Benches

Materials

Leather

George Smith English Tufted Leather Bench
George Smith English Tufted Leather Bench

George Smith English Tufted Leather Bench

H 16.5 in W 46.5 in D 25 in
19th Century English Oak Curule Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
This English Country house bench is solid oak in the Classic Curule design. This window bench has a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Elizabethan Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Curule Bench
19th Century English Oak Curule Bench

19th Century English Oak Curule Bench

H 27.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.5 in
English Leather Saddle Seat Window Benches
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional pair of English saddle style mahogany H stretcher base Chippendale window benches with
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Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Leather Saddle Seat Window Benches
English Leather Saddle Seat Window Benches

English Leather Saddle Seat Window Benches

H 25 in W 40 in D 17 in
English Bombay-Shaped Woven Rattan Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century English bombay-shaped bench of rattan with ornate diamond and stripe decoration woven
Category

20th Century British Victorian Benches

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

English Bombay-Shaped Woven Rattan Bench
English Bombay-Shaped Woven Rattan Bench

English Bombay-Shaped Woven Rattan Bench

H 19.75 in W 27 in D 18 in
18th Century English Georgian Hepplewhite Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century English Georgian Hepplewhite bench exemplifies the elegance and refined taste
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Benches

Materials

Elm

18th Century English Georgian Hepplewhite Bench
18th Century English Georgian Hepplewhite Bench

18th Century English Georgian Hepplewhite Bench

H 37.25 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Antique English Bench Chair Settee Hall Bench Renaissance Revival Oak Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak petite renaissance revival hall seat, bench or chair~~highly carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique English Bench Chair Settee Hall Bench Renaissance Revival Oak Petite
Antique English Bench Chair Settee Hall Bench Renaissance Revival Oak Petite

Antique English Bench Chair Settee Hall Bench Renaissance Revival Oak Petite

H 41 in W 42 in D 18 in
Large English Bleached Teak Root Bench
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Mid 20th century. Large English Bleached Teak Root Bench sku 1463 W171 x D53 x H87 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Teak

Large English Bleached Teak Root Bench
Large English Bleached Teak Root Bench

Large English Bleached Teak Root Bench

H 34.26 in W 67.33 in D 20.87 in
English 19th Century Teak Garden Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine English antique bench hand-crafted in the 19th century of teak wood. This attractive bench
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

English 19th Century Teak Garden Bench
English 19th Century Teak Garden Bench

English 19th Century Teak Garden Bench

H 34.75 in W 47.75 in D 16.25 in
English Chippendale Style Blue Upholstery Bench
Located in New York, NY
English Chippendale style (19th Century) rectangular carved mahogany bench with blue upholstery.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Chippendale Benches

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Style Blue Upholstery Bench
English Chippendale Style Blue Upholstery Bench

English Chippendale Style Blue Upholstery Bench

H 20 in W 18.5 in D 39 in
English Victorian Bamboo Flip Top Bench
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian bamboo (19th-20th century) and rush bench with side arms and flip top storage
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Bamboo

English Victorian Bamboo Flip Top Bench
English Victorian Bamboo Flip Top Bench

English Victorian Bamboo Flip Top Bench

H 27 in W 29 in D 14.5 in
English Queen Anne Style Needlepoint Bench
Located in New York, NY
English Queen Anne style (19th century) oval walnut bench with scalloped apron and needlepoint seat.       
Category

Antique 19th Century French Queen Anne Benches

Materials

Walnut

English Queen Anne Style Needlepoint Bench
English Queen Anne Style Needlepoint Bench

English Queen Anne Style Needlepoint Bench

H 18 in W 22 in D 18.5 in
Antique English Queen Anne Style Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
A perfect little English bench in the very popular "bean" or 'kidney" shape. Solid construction and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Queen Anne Style Bench
Antique English Queen Anne Style Bench

Antique English Queen Anne Style Bench

H 19 in W 23.5 in D 15 in
Pair 19thC English Pine Chapel Benches
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 Pair 19thC English Pine Chapel Benches in original finish Price per pair (vat
Category

Antique 1880s British Benches

Materials

Pine

Pair 19thC English Pine Chapel Benches
Pair 19thC English Pine Chapel Benches

Pair 19thC English Pine Chapel Benches

H 30.32 in W 72.45 in D 12.21 in
18th Century English Barley Twist Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Mid Century Modern wooden bench from the 18th century with barley twist base and white
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century English Barley Twist Bench
18th Century English Barley Twist Bench

18th Century English Barley Twist Bench

H 20.5 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
English Georgian Style Low Upholstered Bench
Located in New York, NY
19th Century English Georgian style low mahogany bench with carved cabriole legs and a bargello
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

English Georgian Style Low Upholstered Bench
English Georgian Style Low Upholstered Bench

English Georgian Style Low Upholstered Bench

H 12 in W 34.5 in D 13.3 in
English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
marvelously over the years, contributing to the bench’s overall antique, English charm. c. 1880. Seat height
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench

English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench

H 36.13 in W 75.5 in D 23.88 in
Matched Pair of English Schoolbred Benches
Located in Sherborne, GB
A matched pair of oak Schoolbred benches/stools in the Aesthetic style, one with the kite mark
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Benches

Materials

Brass

Matched Pair of English Schoolbred Benches
Matched Pair of English Schoolbred Benches

Matched Pair of English Schoolbred Benches

H 25 in W 22 in D 13 in
19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint bench from England with a single plank top which has a beveled edge
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
19th Century English Oak Joint Bench

19th Century English Oak Joint Bench

H 23 in W 57 in D 10.63 in
19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint bench from England with a two plank top which has a beveled edge over a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
19th Century English Oak Joint Bench

19th Century English Oak Joint Bench

H 17.5 in W 36 in D 13.88 in
1920s English Bamboo Slatted Country Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bamboo slatted bench from 1920s England. Breezy and rustic, the piece has an air of country chic
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Benches

Materials

Bamboo

1920s English Bamboo Slatted Country Bench
1920s English Bamboo Slatted Country Bench

1920s English Bamboo Slatted Country Bench

H 36.5 in W 63.5 in D 27 in
English Georgian West Country Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
desirable small proportions. In original finish, untouched and structurally sound. English - c.1780
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

English Georgian West Country Settle Bench
English Georgian West Country Settle Bench

English Georgian West Country Settle Bench

H 49.22 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches Price per pair sku 1770B W504 x D27 x
Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Pine

Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches
Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches

Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches

H 17.72 in W 198.43 in D 10.63 in
English Pheasant & Retriever Carved Wood Hall Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-scale English wood-carved hall bench with high back from the mid 20th century. This vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

English Pheasant & Retriever Carved Wood Hall Bench
English Pheasant & Retriever Carved Wood Hall Bench

English Pheasant & Retriever Carved Wood Hall Bench

H 71.5 in W 120 in D 20 in
English Style Tufted Leather Oval Shaped Bench
Located in New York, NY
English style tufted leather oval shaped bench. The bench also has brass studded trim with wood and
Category

Vintage 1980s Benches

Materials

Brass

English Style Tufted Leather Oval Shaped Bench
English Style Tufted Leather Oval Shaped Bench

English Style Tufted Leather Oval Shaped Bench

H 18 in W 42.5 in D 30.5 in
19th Century English Bench with Painted Finish
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1880s English slender wooden bench with pale, butter yellow painted finish. Two benches in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Bench with Painted Finish
19th Century English Bench with Painted Finish

19th Century English Bench with Painted Finish

H 33.25 in W 72 in D 16.5 in
Pair of English Walnut Finished Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English Chippendale style walnut benches with brown leather upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1920s English Regency Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of English Walnut Finished Leather Benches
Pair of English Walnut Finished Leather Benches

Pair of English Walnut Finished Leather Benches

H 22 in W 32 in D 22.5 in
Pair of English Long Benches, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920's English benches with carved details. Sold individually. Measurements: Height :18.75
Category

Vintage 1920s English Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Long Benches, Sold Individually
Pair of English Long Benches, Sold Individually

Pair of English Long Benches, Sold Individually

H 18.75 in W 52.5 in D 12.5 in
17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century English oak joint stool / bench Jacobean style stool / bench Hand crafted
Category

Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench

17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench

H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
English Mid-Century Modern Egyptian Style Bench
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Swank midcentury bench or stool with a dramatic Egyptian influenced form and a hip crackled finish
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

English Mid-Century Modern Egyptian Style Bench
English Mid-Century Modern Egyptian Style Bench

English Mid-Century Modern Egyptian Style Bench

H 20 in W 20 in D 16 in
Upholstery English Bench with Armrests or Stool
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1857 - Padded English bench with armrests, upholstery with pink and green English fabric: I
Category

Early 20th Century English Other Benches

Materials

Walnut

Upholstery English Bench with Armrests or Stool
Upholstery English Bench with Armrests or Stool

Upholstery English Bench with Armrests or Stool

H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
20th Century English Oak Sack-Back Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the timeless elegance of this 20th-century English oak Windsor two-seat sack-back bench
Category

20th Century English Queen Anne Benches

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Oak Sack-Back Bench
20th Century English Oak Sack-Back Bench

20th Century English Oak Sack-Back Bench

H 40 in W 42.5 in D 29 in
English Country House Saddle Leather Window Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English saddle leather window bench with shaped seat and integral scroll ends over mahogany legs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches

Materials

Mahogany

English Country House Saddle Leather Window Bench
English Country House Saddle Leather Window Bench

English Country House Saddle Leather Window Bench

H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19 in
English 18th Century Oak Settle, Hall Bench
Located in Delft, NL
An English 18th century oak settle, hall bench With fielded paneled back and armrest The
Category

Antique 18th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

English 18th Century Oak Settle, Hall Bench
English 18th Century Oak Settle, Hall Bench

English 18th Century Oak Settle, Hall Bench

H 40.56 in W 72.05 in D 26.78 in
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English Bench Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the English bench bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each English bench bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. Find 1398 options for an antique or vintage English bench bench now, or shop our selection of 27 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an English bench bench — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right English bench bench, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made English bench bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Coalbrookdale Foundry, William Morris (English) and Ebenezer Gomme are consistently popular.

How Much is an English Bench Bench?

The average selling price for an English bench bench at 1stDibs is $2,885, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.

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.

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Questions About English Bench Bench
  • What is a waterfall bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall bench is a bench that has rounded corners, which gives the illusion that the lines of the seating solution flow like water. Waterfall benches and other waterfall furniture were popular during the 1930s and 40s. Shop a collection of waterfall furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What is a bench seat?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
  • What is a prayer bench?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A prayer bench, also known as a hassock or prie-dieu, is a piece of furniture that you can kneel on when praying. It helps to keep your knees feeling comfortable and elevated off the floor. Shop a variety of prayer benches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a parametric bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A parametric bench is a long seating solution made out of evenly spaced rows of wood. Because of the precision required to create the complex pieces, construction of parametric furniture normally uses computer-controlled manufacturing machinery. Find a collection of parametric furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What are some types of benches?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some types of benches designed primarily for indoor use include storage benches, entry benches, backless benches, settee benches and dining benches. Garden benches, memorial benches and planter benches are three types commonly displayed outdoors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage and antique benches.
  • What is a deacon’s bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A deacon’s bench is a long bench with a back, and often arms, made up of spindles or slats. It is typically crafted from wood and often used as an entryway bench or at the foot of a bed. On 1stDibs, find a range of deacon’s benches.
  • What is a telephone bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A telephone bench, sometimes called a gossip-bench, is a bench that features an attached side-table at one end. These styles became popular after the telephone was invented in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary telephone benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What is a mission bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mission bench is a long rectangular bench, often with a mid-height back and open arms. The bench is made out of wood, oak to be specific, and sometimes even animal skin. You’ll find a collection of mission benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a cobblers bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A cobbler’s bench is a low-to-the-ground wooden bench that has a backless seat on one end and a workstation on the other.
  • What is a shoe bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A shoe bench refers to a bench that can also be utilized as a shoe storage compartment underneath the seating. Some shoe benches feature shelving, while others may have compartments to keep your shoes sorted. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary shoe benches on 1stDibs.
  • What is a settle bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.
  • What is a teak bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A teak bench is a bench that is constructed from teak, which is a kind of tropical hardwood which is mostly used for making chairs, seats and even boats. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers. With proper care, a teak bench can last for nearly 70 years! Find your long-lasting teak bench on 1stDibs.
  • What is a Windsor bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Windsor bench is typically a two-seater chair built with solid wood and round-tenoned legs with seats that are a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort. Windsor chairs grew in popularity during the 16th century with the design being fashioned after wheel spokes. Shop a selection of Windor-style seating on 1stDibs.
  • What is a bench with a back called?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
  • What is the most durable outdoor bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There 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.
  • What is a piano bench called?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A piano bench is called a duet bench, it is generally wide enough for two people to sit, and its width is in proportion to the width of the piano. A collection of antique and vintage piano benches can be found in varying colors on 1stDibs.
  • When were gossip benches made?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gossip benches, also known as telephone benches, became popular shortly after the telephone was invented in the 1870s. They’re still made to this day, and are beloved by many homeowners and interior designers for their vintage flair. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary gossip benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How do I identify my Coalbrookdale bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To identify a Coalbrookdale bench, look on the seat. Authentic pieces will have "C-B-DALE" stamped into the metal. If you're unsure whether a particular bench is authentic, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Shop a selection of Coalbrookdale benches on 1stDibs.
  • What is the average height of a bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.

  • What is a bench seat sofa?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.

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