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Large Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Large Bench Piece
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England large fully restored Chesterfield brown leather bench This piece is exquisite, fully restored, made in England ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Macassar Ebony Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing the world’s first Beautiful Piano Bench. Faced with the challenge of crafting an aesthetically stunning seat to complement the genuinely designed pianos by Poul Henningse...
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2010s Danish Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Black Braided Leather Bench W/ Suede Arms & Polished Brass Legs
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Zeus Bench is a modern bench design, perfect for a modern hotel lobby or a presidential suite. An upholstered leather seat with a sculptural and elegant base will pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Lotus Banquette - Modern Black Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference to elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Lotus Banquette - Modern White Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference to elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lotus Banquette - Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference to elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Abadia Bed Stool Ottoman Navy Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Abadia Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The perfect complement for your bedroom. Abadia bed stool offers simplicity and comfort ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze Bench, Minimal Modern France
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze bench, Minimal Modern France. Cream leather top. Solid metal base. Sleek and minimal with substantial weight. No longer in product...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Benches

Materials

Bronze

Walnut and Leather Bench Model 662 by A. Vigilio for Bernini, Italy, 1980s
By Bernini
Located in Milan, IT
Solid walnut bench model 662 by A. Vigilio for Bernini. Sturdy frame and movable leather pillow.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration....
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Swiss Design Permesso Bench in cowhide, by Girsberger - 2000s
By Girsberger
Located in Renens, CH
Permesso, conceived by designers Kurt Müller and Daniel Leist, offers a contemporary take on the conventional bench. Its allure lies in its formal simplicity and lightness, reimagi...
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's
By AP Originals, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal bench or daybed with new black leather upholstery and new filling. Manufactured by AP originals. We have two available, one is marked at the bottom.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's
Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's
H 15.75 in W 46.46 in D 29.14 in
Long "Krobo" Table/Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, fully restored long “Krobo” bench designed by the influential Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Brazilian rosewood with stu...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Swiss Design Permesso Bench in cowhide, by Girsberger - 2000s
By Girsberger
Located in Renens, CH
Permesso, conceived by designers Kurt Müller and Daniel Leist, offers a contemporary take on the conventional bench. Its allure lies in its formal simplicity and lightness, reimagi...
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench for Fredericia Circa 1961
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Borge Mogensen original bench model 3171 for Federica, Denmark. Made from solid turned oak with black leather, perfect for a dining table or extra seating at 18"in. seat height. High...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960’s Spanish bench by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s brass bench with original leather upholstery. Made in Spain. Designed by Sarreid.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

1960’s Spanish bench by Sarreid
1960’s Spanish bench by Sarreid
H 20 in W 26 in D 19 in
Oak wood and green leather bench
Located in Madrid, ES
Offering this elegant yet very modern bench "BENCH R 02, 2023" by Germany based designer Joscha Finhold aka HOLDHOLD. Solid oak bench with handcrafted cushions in green that can be ...
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2010s German Minimalist Benches

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Leather, Oak

Oak wood and green leather bench
Oak wood and green leather bench
H 18.12 in W 51.19 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Large Leather Button Club Fender Of Country House Proportions
Located in Norwich, GB
Large vintage green button leather seated club fender, with steel uprights on a solid oak plinth, headed by brass caps. Circa 1980s. Of country house proportions, the fender is in e...
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20th Century British Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lotus Banquette - Modern White Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference to elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Lotus Banquette - Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference to elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Petit Arret bench in black Shining leather - READY TO SHIP
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Petit Arrêt is a bench composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber and characterized by a striped p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches

Materials

Leather

A fabulous Large walnut and woven leather bench
Located in London, GB
A large bench in sculptural form featuring an extended geometric design walnut frame standing on four legs with a built in rectangular cushion seat in sand colour woven leather. C196...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Authentic industrial leather gym bench, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium /1930s / leather gym bench / industrial / mid-century / vintage This industrial Belgium 1930s gym bench is a stunning addition to any interior. Its ergonomic design provides...
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Industrial Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Modernist Chrome Bench with Leather Seat Cushion, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist cylindrical shaped chrome bench with a leather covered seat cushion. A wonderful contrast of complimentary materials, with the shine and gloss of the metal and ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Walnut Bench with Leather Webbing.
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Walnut Bench with Leather Webbing. To order Bench by John A. Harris. Various sizes are available. Dimensions: W 140 x D 40 x H 43 cm Pre-order, lead time 4 to 6 weeks. ​
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2010s British Benches

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood, Walnut

Walnut Bench with Leather Webbing.
Walnut Bench with Leather Webbing.
H 16.93 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Tuscan Walnut and Leather Bench
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A hand carved walnut bench with 2 stretchers, checkered patterned leather and finished with woven trim.  From the area of Tuscany.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tuscan Walnut and Leather Bench
Tuscan Walnut and Leather Bench
H 21 in W 54.75 in D 14 in
KLISMOS BENCH in Black Wood With Woven Leather
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut black woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration. Blac...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ebony

KLISMOS BENCH in Black Wood With Woven Leather
KLISMOS BENCH in Black Wood With Woven Leather
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Industrial style benches, 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Large benches from the 1960s that belonged to an old canteen. Tubular iron frame and brass feet. The structure has been cleaned up and proposed in perfect industrial style. The sea...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Industrial style benches, 1960s
Industrial style benches, 1960s
H 18.9 in W 76.38 in D 16.54 in
Carl Hansen Foyer Series Bench in Edelman's Helm Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn, Ilse Crawford
Located in Burlington, NJ
Edelman The foremost creator of leather for interiors, Edelman was founded in 1981 by husband-and-wife Arthur and Teddy Edelman. Incorporating a breadth of techniques and aesthetics,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful and charming Louis XV style bench. Looks as though it is standing on its tip toes. Carved , and polychromed frame with the perfect amount of wear make this so very BOHO chi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hidde's Timeless Bench 44-Fortyfour- 1700x460x460 mm
By Hidde Furniture
Located in Pazin, HR
Sometimes to achieve great and timeless design pieces, you don't need many components. In this case, it takes only three pieces or with the upholstery seat, It makes it four. Stra...
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2010s Croatian Art Nouveau Benches

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Brass, Nickel

Carl Hansen Vega Series Chair in Edelman's Poem Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Ilse Crawford
Located in Burlington, NJ
Edelman The foremost creator of leather for interiors, Edelman was founded in 1981 by husband-and-wife Arthur and Teddy Edelman. Incorporating a breadth of techniques and aesthetics,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Structura Crisscross Bench by Gio Bagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Structura Crisscross Bench by Gio Bagnara
Structura Crisscross Bench by Gio Bagnara
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 42.33 in
Structura Crisscross Bed Bench by Gio Bagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Structura Crisscross Bed Bench by Gio Bagnara
Structura Crisscross Bed Bench by Gio Bagnara
H 23.63 in W 15.56 in D 62.8 in
Antique Walnut Leather Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful walnut studded bench with turned legs and casters. This chesterfield bench has been newly upholstered in rich tufted chocolate brown leather. it is in wonderful condition. ...
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Antique 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut Leather Bench
Antique Walnut Leather Bench
H 19 in W 46.5 in D 19 in
Knoll International Green Capitonné Leather Steel feet Benches
By Knoll
Located in IT
Knoll International benches in green capitonné leather and steel feet. There are 2 benches and they have been completely restored both in the padding and reupholstered with new green...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco French Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Bench is made out of walnut wood, comfortable seat is re-upholstered with beige leather. Bench is supported by two curved wooden legs that are connected with trapezoid shape base. C...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco French Bench
Art Deco French Bench
H 18 in W 45 in D 17 in
Lotus Banquette - Modern Black Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference to elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Leather and Teak Midcentury Danish Modern Floating Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sharp Danish Mid-Century Modern teak and leather floating low profile sofa.  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Chic Black Wrought Iron and Leather X Benches, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These beautiful leather upholstered wrought iron benches have that great cerule or maybe an x shape. They are in very good condition with minor signs of age and wear but really nothi...
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron, Leather & Bronze Savonarola X Bench or Stool
By Maison Jansen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful Mid-Century Italian Savonarola bench, made of wrought iron with natural leather seat and bronze finials. Hand stitched leather strapping to seat. Natural tan leather seat s...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Vittorio Dassi Italian Modern Walnut and Black Leather Upholstered Long Bench
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian Modern walnut bench in sculptural form features a 3-row frame with rounded edges, rectangular seat cushion upholstered in black leather, standing on 4 short conica...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery

19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand crafted Olive leather tufted Bench with a Mahogany frame. The Top tilts up revealing a set of 5 Library Stairs. The stairs lock into place and a lower pull out s...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Iko Bench By Rodolfo Dordoni For Flou Italy
By FLOU
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From the Iko Range of furniture by Italy’s iconic Flou. A Stylish long Storage Bench upholstered in beautifully stitched fine quality Navy Blue Leather. The Iko Bench has a Tufted to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

BM 3171 bench in oak with patinated leather by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 3171 bench in patinated oak and black leather. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Sofa in Saddle Leather and Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, ‘Safari’ sofa or bench model 2222, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s. This rare sofa reminds of the classical foldable 'director-...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Chest of Wonders Bench With Storage by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Chest of Wonders Bench With Storage by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 9 pieces + 3 A.P. Designer: Matteo Cibic. Dimensions: D 40 x W 120 x H 40 cm. Materials: Leather and marb...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

French 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench from Provence
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare, Louis XV carved walnut bench with original finish and original leather upholstery. Such a wonderful state of preservation, yet strong and ready to be used. Please contact me wi...
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Antique 1740s French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Oak

Liberty & Company Mahogany Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with new leather with tacks. With label from Liberty on base. From a Bunny Williams designed Palm Beach home.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Two-seater by Luciano Frigerio Di Desio, from 1968 Model Norman'' Piano bench
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Two-seater 'Model Norman'' Piano bench by Luciano Frigerio Di Desio, 1968 A beautiful Italian brutalist two-seater from the "Norman" series. designed by Luciano Frigerio in the 19...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Brera bench in Saddle Extra Talpa
Located in New York, NY
The simplicity of the design is fully consistent with the distinctiveness of the leather weave that upholsters the bench seating surface. The overall eff ect is linear, sophisticated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches

Materials

Leather

Brera bench in Saddle Extra Talpa
Brera bench in Saddle Extra Talpa
H 16 in W 17 in D 70 in
Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench
Located in Crawley, GB
Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench. It’s military campaign style with brass corner fittings & sunken military brass handles. I would date this item from around the 1950’s ...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Benches

Materials

Brass

Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench
Unique Vintage Telephone Campaign Style Bench
H 21.66 in W 40.16 in D 18.9 in
Mudhif Bench by Alma de Luce
Located in Joane, PT
Mudhif bench features a structure in solid walnut wood and natural leather that gives it a sober and elegant look. Need the perfect piece for your luxury living room decor? You just ...
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2010s Portuguese Benches

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Walnut

Mudhif Bench by Alma de Luce
Mudhif Bench by Alma de Luce
H 18.31 in W 51.19 in D 16.15 in
Industrial leather bench 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A leather industrial bench is a perfect addition for any interior that loves a tough and authentic look. This bench is made of thick leather that develops a beautiful patina over ti...
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Industrial Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Industrial leather bench 1930
Industrial leather bench 1930
H 18.9 in W 51.97 in D 16.93 in
3Scots Watch Gray Wooden Bench with Decorations, Covered in Leather & Brass Tips
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the 3 Scots Watch bench—an epitome of sophistication designed by Archer Humphryes Architects and manufactured by Fratelli Boffi. This refined piece features a wooden stru...
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2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze Bench, Minimal Modern France
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze bench, Minimal Modern France. Cream leather top. Solid metal base. Sleek and minimal with substantial weight. No longer in product...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Benches

Materials

Bronze

2014 Poltrona Frau Quadra Bench / Ottoman by Studio Cerri & Associati
By Pierluigi Cerri, Poltrona Frau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Quadra ottoman, designed in 2001 by Studio Cerri & Associati for Poltrona Frau. Studio Cerri is the collaboration of two dynamo Italian designers, Pierluigi Cerri and Aless...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

2014 Poltrona Frau Quadra Bench / Ottoman by Studio Cerri & Associati
By Pierluigi Cerri, Poltrona Frau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Quadra bench, designed in 2001 by Studio Cerri & Associati for Poltrona Frau. Studio Cerri is the collaboration of two dynamo Italian designers, Pierluigi Cerri and ...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Flamed Hardwood Hall Bench Ottoman
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large, fully restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather hall bench or ottoman with huge amounts of internal storag...
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Benches

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Leather, Hardwood

1960’s Spanish bench by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s Spanish bench with brass base and original leather upholstery. Designed by Sarreid.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

1960’s Spanish bench by Sarreid
1960’s Spanish bench by Sarreid
H 20 in W 26 in D 19 in
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European Leather Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of european leather benches available on 1stDibs. We have 730 antique and vintage european leather benches in-stock, while there are 104 modern editions to choose from as well. European leather benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of european leather benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern european leather benches are of considerable interest. European leather benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jover + Valls, Chesterfield and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.

How Much are European Leather Benches?

Prices for european leather benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, european leather benches begin at $1 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,235.

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.