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English Barley Twist Bench with Upholstered Seat, circa 1900
English Barley Twist Bench with Upholstered Seat, circa 1900

English Barley Twist Bench with Upholstered Seat, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English barley twist bench from circa 1900, built on a dark oak frame with the deep, tight spirals typical of late Victorian and early Edwardian joinery.

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

English Regency Mahogany Leather Bench with Gilt Dolphin Armrests
English Regency Mahogany Leather Bench with Gilt Dolphin Armrests

English Regency Mahogany Leather Bench with Gilt Dolphin Armrests

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant English Regency bench, circa 1820–1840, combines graceful Regency lines with finely crafted detailing.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Walnut Live Edge Spindle Bench by Robert George
English Walnut Live Edge Spindle Bench by Robert George

English Walnut Live Edge Spindle Bench by Robert George

By Robert George Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Towcester, England

Timeless and dynamic, this solid English Walnut bench, hand crafted using a single live edge slab of local provenance Walnut with hand carved spindles and back rest details, will wor...

Category

2010s British Anglo-Japanese Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Bench, Hand-Carved Walnut, Upholstered, Circa 1920
Antique English Bench, Hand-Carved Walnut, Upholstered, Circa 1920

Antique English Bench, Hand-Carved Walnut, Upholstered, Circa 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

M/1857 - Padded English bench with armrests, upholstery with pink and green English fabric: I found it like this and I liked it, even if very classic.

Category

Early 20th Century English Other Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Chippendale Style Leather Bench with Carved Feet
Antique English Chippendale Style Leather Bench with Carved Feet

Antique English Chippendale Style Leather Bench with Carved Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique English Chippendale Style Leather Bench with Carved Feet Country: French Materials: Carved Wood, Leather Condition: New Leather Upholstery Style: French Antique Year...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Benches

Materials

Leather

English Long Black Painted Faux Bamboo Bench, 20th Century
English Long Black Painted Faux Bamboo Bench, 20th Century

English Long Black Painted Faux Bamboo Bench, 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 20th century English long black painted faux bamboo bench featuring arms, upholstered seat with zebra design and arched stretcher.   

Category

20th Century English Benches

Materials

Bamboo, Paint

19th Century Neoclassical English Painted Hall Bench, c. 1880
19th Century Neoclassical English Painted Hall Bench, c. 1880

19th Century Neoclassical English Painted Hall Bench, c. 1880

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The front legs and front arm posts have been turned, and along with the rest of the bench’s frame, has patinated marvelously over the years, contributing to the bench’s overall antiq...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique English Painted Wood Bench with Cross Accented Back
Antique English Painted Wood Bench with Cross Accented Back

Antique English Painted Wood Bench with Cross Accented Back

Located in Troy, MI

Found in England, this white painted bench dates from the 1920s. Wooden bench has weathered white paint, double X-form seat back, arms and a slatted seat. Unknown maker. Arm Height...

Category

Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Turn of the Century English Chippendale Style Mahogany Bench
Turn of the Century English Chippendale Style Mahogany Bench

Turn of the Century English Chippendale Style Mahogany Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Turn of the century English Chippendale style bench composed of carved mahogany with a rectangular cut velvet slip seat over claw and ball footed cabriole legs.

Category

Antique 1890s British Benches

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century English Solid Oak Hall Bench with Paneled Back
17th Century English Solid Oak Hall Bench with Paneled Back

17th Century English Solid Oak Hall Bench with Paneled Back

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Impressive antique English hall bench dating from the 17th century, crafted from solid oak and featuring a beautifully paneled high back.

Category

Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Regency Style Tufted Bronze Claw Foot Benches
Pair of English Regency Style Tufted Bronze Claw Foot Benches

Pair of English Regency Style Tufted Bronze Claw Foot Benches

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 21 in W: 19 1/2 in D: 19 1/2 in A striking and highly decorative pair of English Regency style tufted benches, crafted during the 1960s–1970s and most likely made i...

Category

20th Century Regency Benches

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Saddler's Bench with Blue Base, Circa 1900
Antique English Saddler's Bench with Blue Base, Circa 1900

Antique English Saddler's Bench with Blue Base, Circa 1900

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

19th Century English Bobbin Leg Bench, Newly Upholstered in Fabric
19th Century English Bobbin Leg Bench, Newly Upholstered in Fabric

19th Century English Bobbin Leg Bench, Newly Upholstered in Fabric

Located in Nashville, TN

This beautiful 19th Century English bobbin leg bench that has been newly upholstered giving it a whole new look and life!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Oak and Wicker Seat Bench.
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Oak and Wicker Seat Bench.

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Oak and Wicker Seat Bench.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Oak and Wicker Seat Bench with Green Cushion.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Large English Lutyens Style Bleached Teak Garden Bench, circa 1920
Large English Lutyens Style Bleached Teak Garden Bench, circa 1920

Large English Lutyens Style Bleached Teak Garden Bench, circa 1920

By Edwin Lutyens

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large English teak garden bench dating to circa 1920, designed in the distinctive Lutyens style and measuring an impressive 77 inches wide.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Teak

Iron Serpent and Twig Garden Bench, English Mid 20th C.
Iron Serpent and Twig Garden Bench, English Mid 20th C.

Iron Serpent and Twig Garden Bench, English Mid 20th C.

Located in New York, NY

English mid 20th C. white-painted cast iron serpents form the legs and back supports of this garden bench, their arched necks and scaled bodies carrying the seat's soft green recentl...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Benches

Materials

Iron

English Grand Hall Bench or Window Seat of Patinated Oak
English Grand Hall Bench or Window Seat of Patinated Oak

English Grand Hall Bench or Window Seat of Patinated Oak

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English grand hall bench or country house window seat of patinated oak, featuring a rectangular top over a serpentine frieze with two facing cabriole legs and two straight leg...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique English Barley Twist Bench Stool in Oak With Tapestry
Antique English Barley Twist Bench Stool in Oak With Tapestry

Antique English Barley Twist Bench Stool in Oak With Tapestry

Located in Southampton, NJ

An antique English barley twist turned Bog oak bench or stool upholstered in hand crafted needle and petti-point tapestry with base stretchers for added support.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Wool, Oak

English Style Gilt Wood & Leather Bench with Cabriole Legs
English Style Gilt Wood & Leather Bench with Cabriole Legs

English Style Gilt Wood & Leather Bench with Cabriole Legs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Gilt Wood Finish, New Leather Upholstery Style: English Antique

Category

Vintage 1930s American Other Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Regency Walnut Bench with Barley Twist Legs, 19th Century
English Regency Walnut Bench with Barley Twist Legs, 19th Century

English Regency Walnut Bench with Barley Twist Legs, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English Regency bench from the 19th century is defined by its strong linear form and distinctive turned detailing.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century English Walnut Upholstered Bench with Five Turned Legs
19th Century English Walnut Upholstered Bench with Five Turned Legs

19th Century English Walnut Upholstered Bench with Five Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th-century English walnut bench with a long upholstered seat, five turned legs, and a clean rectangular form well suited for both traditional and transitional interiors.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

20th Century English Regency Burl Elm Bench with Upholstered Seat
20th Century English Regency Burl Elm Bench with Upholstered Seat

20th Century English Regency Burl Elm Bench with Upholstered Seat

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency style (20th Century) burl elm bench with upholstered rectangular seat on turned reeded legs with casters.

Category

20th Century British Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Antique English Jacobean Style Oak And Cane Long Stool Bench
Antique English Jacobean Style Oak And Cane Long Stool Bench

Antique English Jacobean Style Oak And Cane Long Stool Bench

Located in London, GB

Antique English Jacobean Style Oak And Cane Long Stool Bench C.1920 Presented in very good condition commensurate with age.

Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of 19th Century English Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Benches
Pair of 19th Century English Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Benches

Pair of 19th Century English Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Benches

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 19th Century English wrought iron strap work riveted garden benches.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

English 19th Century Rustic Elm Bench with Branch-Form Legs
English 19th Century Rustic Elm Bench with Branch-Form Legs

English 19th Century Rustic Elm Bench with Branch-Form Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century English bench captures the raw beauty and authenticity of rustic craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

English Renaissance Walnut Bench, 19th Century, Red Velvet Seat, 1850
English Renaissance Walnut Bench, 19th Century, Red Velvet Seat, 1850

English Renaissance Walnut Bench, 19th Century, Red Velvet Seat, 1850

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance style (19th Century) 6 legged walnut bench with stretcher and red velvet upholstered seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Tatham and Marsh Mahogany Hall Bench Circa 1810
Antique English Tatham and Marsh Mahogany Hall Bench Circa 1810

Antique English Tatham and Marsh Mahogany Hall Bench Circa 1810

Located in Sherborne, GB

A rare and exceptional English Regency mahogany hall bench in the manner of Tatham & Marsh.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Bench with Scroll Arms and Upholstered Seat
English Regency Mahogany Bench with Scroll Arms and Upholstered Seat

English Regency Mahogany Bench with Scroll Arms and Upholstered Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English Regency mahogany bench from the early 19th century is a timeless accent with classical elegance and restrained detailing.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

English Jacobean Style Seat Bench with Carved Apron, circa 1900
English Jacobean Style Seat Bench with Carved Apron, circa 1900

English Jacobean Style Seat Bench with Carved Apron, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English bench from circa 1900 offers a charming blend of utility and decorative detailing, suitable for both period-inspired and eclectic interiors.

Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

English Regency Bench with Saber Legs and Custom Linen Upholstery
English Regency Bench with Saber Legs and Custom Linen Upholstery

English Regency Bench with Saber Legs and Custom Linen Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Regency bench from the 19th century with four saber legs and new custom linen upholstery with brass nailhead trim.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

English Mid-Century Wooden Bench with Brown Tufted Leather Seat
English Mid-Century Wooden Bench with Brown Tufted Leather Seat

English Mid-Century Wooden Bench with Brown Tufted Leather Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English wooden bench, circa 1940 could be easily placed anywhere, from a bedroom to a living room to a den.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Window Seat, English, Walnut, Duet, Bench, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Antique Window Seat, English, Walnut, Duet, Bench, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Antique Window Seat, English, Walnut, Duet, Bench, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an elegant antique window seat. An English, walnut duet bench in the Georgian revival taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Benches

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Vintage English Midcentury Goldenrod Painted Wooden Bench with Black Accents
Vintage English Midcentury Goldenrod Painted Wooden Bench with Black Accents

Vintage English Midcentury Goldenrod Painted Wooden Bench with Black Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English vintage painted wooden bench from the mid-20th century, with cylindrical armrests and faux bamboo legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

20th Century English Regency Semi-Circular Bench with Upholstered Seat
20th Century English Regency Semi-Circular Bench with Upholstered Seat

20th Century English Regency Semi-Circular Bench with Upholstered Seat

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency semi-circular bench with a mahogany frame and caned top, supporting a taupe / brown fabric upholstered seat cushion, resting on 5 square and 4 sabre mahogany legs.

Category

20th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

18th Century English Carved Oak Joint Stool-Bench, Jacobean Style
18th Century English Carved Oak Joint Stool-Bench, Jacobean Style

18th Century English Carved Oak Joint Stool-Bench, Jacobean Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An exceptional solid oak "joint stool" made in England dating to the 1700s, elongated to bench proportions for seating, a display surface, or an unexpected coffee table. Joint stools...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique English Hall Bench, Hardwood with Fruitwood Inlay, Circa 1920s
Antique English Hall Bench, Hardwood with Fruitwood Inlay, Circa 1920s

Antique English Hall Bench, Hardwood with Fruitwood Inlay, Circa 1920s

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1-6001 English upholstered hall bench with inlayed fruitwood design Has original fabric Measures: Seat height 22".

Category

Vintage 1920s Benches

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Country House Bowls Bench Hallway Original Paint
19th Century English Country House Bowls Bench Hallway Original Paint

19th Century English Country House Bowls Bench Hallway Original Paint

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A 19th century country house pine lawn bowls bench, the hinged lid enclosing twelve hardwood bowls and two jacks, and has its original and wonderful green painted surface Age relat...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches

Materials

Pine

Harden Furniture Country English Style Cherry Wood Bench with Splayed Legs
Harden Furniture Country English Style Cherry Wood Bench with Splayed Legs

Harden Furniture Country English Style Cherry Wood Bench with Splayed Legs

By Harden Furniture 1

Located in Doylestown, PA

Country English style turned cherry wood bench with splayed legs by Harden Furniture, late 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Cherry

English Oak Hand Carved Bench Settle with Recumbent Carved Lions
English Oak Hand Carved Bench Settle with Recumbent Carved Lions

English Oak Hand Carved Bench Settle with Recumbent Carved Lions

Located in Staffordshire, GB

English oak hand carved bench settle with recumbent carved lions, early 19th century Two plank oak carved beveled edge top with carved decorative apron and legs, square pegged constr...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage Campaign Folding Oak 4 Seater Bench. English C.1920
Vintage Campaign Folding Oak 4 Seater Bench. English C.1920

Vintage Campaign Folding Oak 4 Seater Bench. English C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous folding bench Original patina. Nice colour of oak I particularly like the side profile. It reminds me of the Jeanneret Chandigarh chair. Good condition. Sturdy constructi...

Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Benches

Materials

Oak

English Garden Bench Seat of Painted Wrought Iron with Scrollwork Design
English Garden Bench Seat of Painted Wrought Iron with Scrollwork Design

English Garden Bench Seat of Painted Wrought Iron with Scrollwork Design

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English garden seating bench (or garden seat) of painted wrought iron, featuring a comfortable slatted back and seat with graceful serpentine arms, set upon a scrollwork frame...

Category

Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

English Mahogany Bench or Stool with Claw and Ball Feet
English Mahogany Bench or Stool with Claw and Ball Feet

English Mahogany Bench or Stool with Claw and Ball Feet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chippendale style mahogany bench or stool with claw and ball feet, and having carved acanthus leaf carvings on the knees, England, first half of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Benches

Materials

Mahogany

English Arts And Crafts Oak Hall Seat Of Narrow Proportions Bench
English Arts And Crafts Oak Hall Seat Of Narrow Proportions Bench

English Arts And Crafts Oak Hall Seat Of Narrow Proportions Bench

Located in High Peak, GB

P0225 This exceptionally handsome Arts and Crafts oak hall bench, circa 1900, offers an elegant, space-saving solution for a contemporary or traditional entryway or mudroom. Crafted ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century English Farmhouse Bench with Apron and Original Paint
Antique 19th Century English Farmhouse Bench with Apron and Original Paint

Antique 19th Century English Farmhouse Bench with Apron and Original Paint

Located in Mckinney, TX

Crafted in England during the 19th century, this antique farmhouse bench reflects the straightforward utility of rural life.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century English Oak Bench with Plank Top and Stretcher Base
19th Century English Oak Bench with Plank Top and Stretcher Base

19th Century English Oak Bench with Plank Top and Stretcher Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English oak bench dates to the 19th century and exemplifies the direct, utilitarian craftsmanship of period country furniture.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

English Mahogany Bench with Turned Legs and Scroll Ends, Circa 1940
English Mahogany Bench with Turned Legs and Scroll Ends, Circa 1940

English Mahogany Bench with Turned Legs and Scroll Ends, Circa 1940

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English mahogany bench from around 1940, blending traditional design with a long, elegant form.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Benches

Materials

Mahogany

English Carved Oak Bench with Finials and Shaped Apron, 19th Century
English Carved Oak Bench with Finials and Shaped Apron, 19th Century

English Carved Oak Bench with Finials and Shaped Apron, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A richly carved English oak bench from the 19th century, notable for its architectural backrest, scalloped apron, and turned finials.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench
Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench

Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool Bench

Located in London, GB

Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Woven Strap Long Stool. circa 1910 In very good condition commensurate of age.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Elm Bench with Slat Back and Trestle Base
English 19th Century Elm Bench with Slat Back and Trestle Base

English 19th Century Elm Bench with Slat Back and Trestle Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century English bench is crafted from solid elm, showcasing the warm tone and fine grain for which the wood is prized.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Elm

Painted Chapel Bench English Antique Upholstered Oak Victorian Settle Grey Blue
Painted Chapel Bench English Antique Upholstered Oak Victorian Settle Grey Blue

Painted Chapel Bench English Antique Upholstered Oak Victorian Settle Grey Blue

Located in London, GB

A strikingly attractive and rare, large antique chapel bench in lovely condition. Most likely hailing from late Victorian England, this charming oak bench has in more recent decades ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Paint

English Lutyens Style Teak Garden Bench with Arched Lattice Back, circa 1920
English Lutyens Style Teak Garden Bench with Arched Lattice Back, circa 1920

English Lutyens Style Teak Garden Bench with Arched Lattice Back, circa 1920

By Edwin Lutyens

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English teak garden bench dating to circa 1920, designed in the distinctive manner associated with the celebrated Lutyens garden bench.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Teak

A Large English George II Walnut Bench with Carved Legs
A Large English George II Walnut Bench with Carved Legs

A Large English George II Walnut Bench with Carved Legs

Located in San Francisco, CA

the shaped stool with a slip seat above a deep concave apron; all raised on exuberant acanthus carved cabriole legs ending in claw & ball feet

Category

Antique 1750s English George II Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Wooden Slat Garden Seat Patio Park Bench
Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Wooden Slat Garden Seat Patio Park Bench

Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Wooden Slat Garden Seat Patio Park Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Wooden Slat Garden Seat Patio Park Bench.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches

Materials

Cast Iron

Country Ladder Back Bench
Country Ladder Back Bench

Country Ladder Back Bench

Located in Westwood, NJ

Country Ladder Back Bench, this English country-style medium driftwood ladder back two-seat bench has a shaped back rail, graduated ladder slats with triangular shaping in the center...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

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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 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.