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English Upholstered Two Seat Wood Bobbin Stick and Ball Armchair or Bench
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fantastic antique stick and ball armchair or bench. This beautiful chair features a turned wooden
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

English Upholstered Two Seat Wood Bobbin Stick and Ball Armchair or Bench
English Upholstered Two Seat Wood Bobbin Stick and Ball Armchair or Bench

English Upholstered Two Seat Wood Bobbin Stick and Ball Armchair or Bench

H 39 in W 40 in D 21.75 in

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English Bobbin Leg Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Bobbin leg bench with apron and carving.
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Antique 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Wood

English Bobbin Leg Bench
English Bobbin Leg Bench

English Bobbin Leg Bench

H 21.5 in W 46 in D 11.5 in
English bobbin turned bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th century English bobbin turned bench with tufted lined cushions
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

English bobbin turned bench
English bobbin turned bench

English bobbin turned bench

H 28.35 in D 17.33 in
19thC English Ebonised Oak Bobbin Bench
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 19thC English Ebonised Oak Bobbin Bench sku 1706 W130 x D58 x H76 cm Seat height 36 cm
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Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Oak

19thC English Ebonised Oak Bobbin Bench
19thC English Ebonised Oak Bobbin Bench

19thC English Ebonised Oak Bobbin Bench

H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in
English Bobbin Turned Shearling Upholstered Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
Featuring many beautiful details, this antique English bobbin turned bench with newly upholstered
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Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

English Bobbin Turned Shearling Upholstered Bench
English Bobbin Turned Shearling Upholstered Bench

English Bobbin Turned Shearling Upholstered Bench

H 21 in W 25.5 in D 13 in
19th Century English Bobbin Hall Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A quirky yet elegant 19th century English mahogany hall bench with the best turned "bobbin" legs
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Bobbin Hall Bench
19th Century English Bobbin Hall Bench

19th Century English Bobbin Hall Bench

H 18 in W 45 in D 10 in
English Bobbin-Turned Mahogany Hall Bench
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love a bobbin-turned piece of furniture. An aged beauty that is still so modern. This English
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Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Mahogany

English Bobbin-Turned Mahogany Hall Bench
English Bobbin-Turned Mahogany Hall Bench

English Bobbin-Turned Mahogany Hall Bench

H 36 in W 47 in D 14 in
English 19th C Bobbin Turned Hall Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English 19th Century hall bench with turned bolstered ends, the legs similarly turned
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

English 19th C Bobbin Turned Hall Bench
English 19th C Bobbin Turned Hall Bench

English 19th C Bobbin Turned Hall Bench

H 20 in W 47 in D 11 in
Bobbin Leg Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Custom made English style bobbin leg bench with upholstered top. custom made for English Accent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Wood

Bobbin Leg Bench
Bobbin Leg Bench

Bobbin Leg Bench

H 21.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
English Oak Bobbin Turned Bench, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 19th century English oak bench featuring bobbin turned legs joined by box stretcher ending
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

English Oak Bobbin Turned Bench, Late 19th Century
English Oak Bobbin Turned Bench, Late 19th Century

English Oak Bobbin Turned Bench, Late 19th Century

H 18.5 in W 48 in D 14 in
19th Century English Hall Bench with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
English hall bench in mahogany with bobbin turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Hall Bench with Bobbin Turned Legs
19th Century English Hall Bench with Bobbin Turned Legs

19th Century English Hall Bench with Bobbin Turned Legs

H 18 in W 41.75 in D 10 in
19th C Bobbin-Turned Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th C bobbin-turned bench, wonderful at the foot of a bed or to add some visual interest.
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

19th C Bobbin-Turned Bench
19th C Bobbin-Turned Bench

19th C Bobbin-Turned Bench

H 29 in W 38 in D 20 in
English 1880s Bobbin Leg Bench with Cross Stretchers and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bobbin leg bench from the late 19th century, with new upholstery and cross stretchers
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English 1880s Bobbin Leg Bench with Cross Stretchers and New Upholstery
English 1880s Bobbin Leg Bench with Cross Stretchers and New Upholstery

English 1880s Bobbin Leg Bench with Cross Stretchers and New Upholstery

H 18.5 in W 51 in D 17 in
English Carved Oak Window Bench with Bobbin Legs from 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite English wooden window bench features a low carved back decorated with medallions, a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

English Carved Oak Window Bench with Bobbin Legs from 19th Century
English Carved Oak Window Bench with Bobbin Legs from 19th Century

English Carved Oak Window Bench with Bobbin Legs from 19th Century

H 24 in W 35 in D 12 in
19th Century English Victorian Hall Bench in Oak, Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Odense, DK
beneath, it stands flat at the back and the legs and arms are turned in the bobbin twist style. A
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Victorian Hall Bench in Oak, Bobbin Turned Legs
19th Century English Victorian Hall Bench in Oak, Bobbin Turned Legs

19th Century English Victorian Hall Bench in Oak, Bobbin Turned Legs

H 24.02 in W 47.64 in D 10.63 in
Lovely 1890s English Oak and Elm Bobbin Bench Seat with Rush Woven Seat
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1890s English oak and elm bobbin bench seat with original rush woven seat with lovely
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Benches

Materials

Rush, Wood

Lovely 1890s English Oak and Elm Bobbin Bench Seat with Rush Woven Seat
Lovely 1890s English Oak and Elm Bobbin Bench Seat with Rush Woven Seat

Lovely 1890s English Oak and Elm Bobbin Bench Seat with Rush Woven Seat

H 35.04 in W 43.31 in L 35.04 in
19th Century English Ebonized Bobbin Turned Stool/Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 19th century English ebonized bobbin turned stool/bench with linen upholstered seat with box
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Ebonized Bobbin Turned Stool/Bench
19th Century English Ebonized Bobbin Turned Stool/Bench

19th Century English Ebonized Bobbin Turned Stool/Bench

H 17 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
19thc English Bobbin Bench
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19thc English Bobbin Bench for Upholstery Measures: W116 x D43 x H73 cm.  
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Antique 1890s English Benches

Materials

Beech

19thc English Bobbin Bench
19thc English Bobbin Bench

19thc English Bobbin Bench

H 28.75 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
English Tudor Style Bobbin Turned Walnut Leather Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic English walnut bench, footstool, or ottoman crafted in the Tudor style. The walnut frame
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20th Century English Tudor Benches

Materials

Brass

English Tudor Style Bobbin Turned Walnut Leather Bench
English Tudor Style Bobbin Turned Walnut Leather Bench

English Tudor Style Bobbin Turned Walnut Leather Bench

H 18 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in
English Carved Oak Bobbin Turned Hall Bench, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th century English oak hall bench featuring carved shaped back rail and apron with foliage
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

English Carved Oak Bobbin Turned Hall Bench, circa 1890
English Carved Oak Bobbin Turned Hall Bench, circa 1890

English Carved Oak Bobbin Turned Hall Bench, circa 1890

H 24 in W 47.25 in D 12 in
English 19th Century Oak Bobbin Leg Bench with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak bobbin leg bench from the 19th century, with new muslin upholstery. Created in
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

English 19th Century Oak Bobbin Leg Bench with New Upholstery
English 19th Century Oak Bobbin Leg Bench with New Upholstery

English 19th Century Oak Bobbin Leg Bench with New Upholstery

H 19 in W 44.75 in D 17.5 in
English Early 20th Century Bobbin Leg Backless Upholstered Walnut Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English upholstered backless walnut bench from the early 20th century features a long
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Early 20th Century English Louis XIII Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

English Early 20th Century Bobbin Leg Backless Upholstered Walnut Bench
English Early 20th Century Bobbin Leg Backless Upholstered Walnut Bench

English Early 20th Century Bobbin Leg Backless Upholstered Walnut Bench

H 16.75 in W 59 in D 17.5 in
English 1880s Mahogany Hall Bench with Bobbin Armrests and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany hall bench with bobbin arms and turned legs from the late 19th century. This
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

English 1880s Mahogany Hall Bench with Bobbin Armrests and Turned Legs
English 1880s Mahogany Hall Bench with Bobbin Armrests and Turned Legs

English 1880s Mahogany Hall Bench with Bobbin Armrests and Turned Legs

H 19 in W 42.5 in D 10 in
English 1880s Oak Bench with Floral Carving, Bobbin Legs and Arm Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak bench from the late 19th century, with foliage carving, bobbin legs and arm supports
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

English 1880s Oak Bench with Floral Carving, Bobbin Legs and Arm Supports
English 1880s Oak Bench with Floral Carving, Bobbin Legs and Arm Supports

English 1880s Oak Bench with Floral Carving, Bobbin Legs and Arm Supports

H 22.25 in W 48 in D 11.5 in
English Late 19th Century Oak Bench with Bobbin Legs and Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English long backless bench from the late 19th century features a rectangular wooden seat with
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

English Late 19th Century Oak Bench with Bobbin Legs and Carved Apron
English Late 19th Century Oak Bench with Bobbin Legs and Carved Apron

English Late 19th Century Oak Bench with Bobbin Legs and Carved Apron

H 18.5 in W 59 in D 13 in
Oak Bobbin Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English 19th century oak bobbin bench.
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Antique 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Oak

Oak Bobbin Bench
Oak Bobbin Bench

Oak Bobbin Bench

H 20 in W 39 in D 13.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Long English Benches, Bobbin-Turned Legs, Quatrefoil Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century long English Benches with Bobbin-Turned Legs, Quatrefoil cutout 59.25" W x 10
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Long English Benches, Bobbin-Turned Legs, Quatrefoil Detail
Pair of 19th Century Long English Benches, Bobbin-Turned Legs, Quatrefoil Detail

Pair of 19th Century Long English Benches, Bobbin-Turned Legs, Quatrefoil Detail

H 16.5 in W 59.25 in D 10 in
English Oak Bobbin Turned Ottoman/Bench
Located in New York, NY
English Oak Bobbin Turned Ottoman with Upholstered Top.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs

English Oak Bobbin Turned Ottoman/Bench
English Oak Bobbin Turned Ottoman/Bench

English Oak Bobbin Turned Ottoman/Bench

H 18 in W 42 in D 42 in

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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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H 19 in W 44 in D 15 in
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Located in The Hague, NL
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Textile

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

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Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

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Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

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English Bobbin Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal English bobbin bench for your home. Each English bobbin bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without an English bobbin bench — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right English bobbin bench, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is an English Bobbin Bench?

Prices for an English bobbin bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,185 and can go as high as $6,875, while the average can fetch as much as $2,775.

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.

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