French Empire Bench
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Velvet, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Benches
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Iron
1990s Empire Benches
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Empire Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Bronze
20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Vintage 1930s French Empire Revival Footstools
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Stools
Mahogany
20th Century American Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Benches
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut
Antique 1820s French Empire Benches
Mohair
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Empire Revival Benches
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu
20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Empire Benches
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Benches
2010s French Empire Benches
Iron
20th Century American Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century French Empire Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Antique 1890s French Empire Benches
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut
20th Century Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century Empire Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century French Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Philippine Empire Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
20th Century European Regency Benches
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Revival Benches
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Bronze, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
20th Century Empire Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Argentine Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Empire Benches
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Empire Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Empire Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Footstools
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s French Empire Revival Footstools
Beech
Early 20th Century Empire Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Bronze
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Stools
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Brass
2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Brazilian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Asian Indian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fruitwood
20th Century American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Console Tables
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Cherry
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
French Empire Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a French Empire Bench?
Finding the Right Benches for You
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
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