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Pair of Gray Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic gray shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Matte black steel base with grey shearling upholstered seats.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Natural Plaster Bench "Column" 200 by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design / Handcrafted / Organic shape / Ecological material / Natural lime plaster / Concrete look / Made on demand Latin adjective “columna” /koˈlum. na/: colum...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone

Contour, 3D Printed Concrete Bench
Located in London, GB
A collaboration between London-based designers HagenHinderdael and Austrian 3D printed concrete specialists Concrete3D, CONTOUR is a new bench combining environmentally friendly prin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Contour, 3D Printed Concrete Bench
Contour, 3D Printed Concrete Bench
H 25.99 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Driftwood-Color Rattan and Bamboo Bench or Footstool
Located in Austin, TX
This is an unusual and terrifically versatile piece. It's made entirely of bamboo (probably European-produced bamboo) and held together with rattan roping. It's in great condition, a...
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Late 20th Century French Campaign Benches

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Stoneware Bench or Coffee Table by Maarten Stuer, 2023
By Maarten Stuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware bench by Maarten Stuer. Artist signature under the base. 2023. H : 80.1’ x 23.4’ x 17.1’ inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Benches

Materials

Ceramic

Louis XVI Style Patinated Green Carved Wood Stool
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly aged Louis XVI carved wood stool with newly upholstered cushion and leaf details to legs. Wonderful carved details throughout.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Wood

Willy Guhl Fiberglass Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Malibu, US
Stunning floating bench designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1960. Made of reinforced fiberglass and steel tubular frame. Incredible patina to both ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

e15 Customizable ELBE III Bench by Marguerre, Besau and Schöning
By Eva Marguerre, Marcel Besau and Daniel Schöning, e15
Located in New York, NY
Originally conceived for concert hall Elbphilharmonie by Herzog & de Meuron architects, bench ELBE III is focussed on essential forms that allow for classic references. The removable...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Textile

Willy Guhl Fiberglass Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Malibu, US
Stunning floating bench designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1960. Made of reinforced fiberglass and steel tubular frame. Incredible patina to both ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of Finely Detailed Portuguese Cerused Mahogany Benches
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of finely details Portuguese cerused mahogany benches upholstered in a faux leopard fabric.
Category

Vintage 1920s Portuguese Benches

Italian Giltwood Bench with Exaggerated Legs
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Italian giltwood bench with exaggerated legs. Stunning Italian gilt wood bench with exaggerated legs. This 1920s Italian bench was taken down to the frame and professionally upholste...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Giltwood

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
“Bambole” Daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An eye-catching “Bambole” daybed, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in Italy around 1970. This exquisite Italian daybed / sleeping sofa is upholstered in high...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Benches

Materials

Fabric

Upholstered Bench with Chrome Finish Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo bench by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the chrome finish polished stainles...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Contemporary QD02 Invisible Grey Marble Bench
By Quincoces - Drago
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The QD02 contemporary marble bench made of invisible grey marble with brass details. Each piece is made from a unique slab of marble making each and every piece bespoke. Please note...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Brass

Contemporary QD02 Invisible Grey Marble Bench
Contemporary QD02 Invisible Grey Marble Bench
H 14.18 in W 110.24 in D 14.18 in
NM01 Stainless steel Bench
Located in Milan, IT
NM01 bench is made entirely of high polidshed stainless steel. The object is structured with 3mm thick steel blades interlocked together. The idea of working with only one material, ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron

NM01 Stainless steel Bench
NM01 Stainless steel Bench
H 15.87 in W 63 in D 12.6 in
Rare Series VI 108 Modular Seating Suite by Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, c. 1962
By Jorgen Hoj, Niels Vitsoe
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and highly sought-after example of early Minimalism, this fabulous seating suite from the VI 108 series was designed by Jørgen Høj and crafted by Niels Vitsøe from flat bars o...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Jerry Three Places Bench by Stephane Duccateau, France, 2007
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, GB
Jerry three places bench by Stephane Duccateau, France, 2007. Don't be put off about the thought of sitting on a steel chair - this is perfectly proportioned and very comfortable. ...
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Early 2000s French Benches

Materials

Sheet Metal

Restored Antique Victorian 1870 Coalbrookdale Nasturtium Pattern Garden Bench
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Coalbrookdale Nasturtium pattern cast iron garden seat or bench dating to circa 1870. The pierced back and sides with a naturalist...
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

One Petite Chrome Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A functional bench for bathroom, bedroom, etc. Quite substantial in weight.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Swan Modern Minimalist Stool with French Vibes
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Swan pouffe – an elegantly cosy piece of furniture that blends style and comfort. Drawing inspiration from beautiful white swans, this ergonomic seating is perfect fo...
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2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Swan Modern Minimalist Stool with French Vibes
Swan Modern Minimalist Stool with French Vibes
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Massless Double Bench, Aluminum, Leather by Todomuta Studio
By Todomuta Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This recent collection by Todomuta Studio responds to a specific code that can navigate the ocean of design and get lost in its confines, beyond already mapped currents, to explore t...
Category

2010s Spanish Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Four Seat Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Almelo, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s This midcentury four-seat bench, designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in the 1960s, would be a great a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

New White Cast Aluminium Two Seats Garden or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
New white cast aluminium two seats garden bench. Very comfortable and resistant. Its finish makes it able to withstand the inclement weather. The paint is epoxy resin that is pas...
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2010s European Baroque Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

MIxed metal campaign style bench
Located in New York, NY
MIxed metal campaign style bench with rams head details. With Zebra print upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

MIxed metal campaign style bench
MIxed metal campaign style bench
H 19.5 in W 62.5 in D 22.75 in
Jää Sustainable Indoor and Outdoor Bench Made with Recycled Plastic in Black
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
Jää - a Finnish word for both ice and ‘please stay’. The inspiration for this bench / seating came from the beautiful and practical nature of recycled plastic and its environmentall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Benches

Materials

Steel

Jää Sustainable Indoor and Outdoor Bench Made with Recycled Plastic in Black
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
Jää - a Finnish word for both ice and ‘please stay’. The inspiration for this bench / seating came from the beautiful and practical nature of recycled plastic and its environmentall...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Benches

Materials

Steel

Upholstered Velvet Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea bench by R&Y Augousti upholstered in cream velvet with bronze-patina brass details explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contempora...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Rustic Stone Farm Bench Garden Patio Hand Carved Seat Antique Dealer Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rustic stone farm bench garden patio hand carved seat antique dealer Los Angeles. 19th century hand carved stone elements Small garden bench 5 ½ inch thick Stone slab bench. The benc...
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Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair of Benches by José Emilio Terry
By Emilio Terry
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of benches in pickled oak wood and upholstered in corduroy. Design by José Emilio Terry (1890-1969). France, Circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Glass

Pair of Benches by José Emilio Terry
Pair of Benches by José Emilio Terry
H 20.48 in W 24.02 in D 16.15 in
“Big Iron” Bench, Iron, JAMES VINCENT MILANO, Italy, 2022
By JAMES VINCENT MILANO
Located in Milano, IT
“Big Iron” Bench, Iron, JAMES VINCENT MILANO, Italy, 2022 Bench. Floating Seat. Polished and brushed iron. Engraved logo plaque in satiated brass. Handcrafted in Cantù, Italy. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Iron

1990s Spanish Hand Carved Sandstone 3-Seater Renaissance Bench w/ Sculptures
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Spanish hand carved natural grey sandstone 3-seater garden bench in Italian Renaissance style, with ornate plant relief decorations, flanked by two sitting musicians, a man pla...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Stone

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy bench by KIFU PARIS (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in cream shagreen and t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Seduta Da Corsa Bench
Located in Pazzallo, CH
The ironic title plays two contrapositional concepts of which the project creates a synthesis: the idea of the static function of the seating position and the strong dynamics of its ...
Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Carrara Marble

Seduta Da Corsa Bench
Seduta Da Corsa Bench
H 19.7 in W 33.5 in D 55 in
Spina Side Table in Lac Wood Off-White 1 Edited by Portego
By Portego, Cara e Davide
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis. The thicknesses and proportions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HIRAY takes metal, one of the most important materials for the greening of the Kartell catalogue, and uses the welded wire process to shape it. The result is an essential and functio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
H 26.38 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Bench with Brass Swan Bird Finials Regency Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful grey metal framed and brass swan bird head bench in the Regency style, circa mid-20th century, Europe. Bench's metal frame is a grey-white hue with solid brass swan bird ...
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Mid-20th Century European Regency Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Bench with Brass Swan Bird Finials Regency Style
Bench with Brass Swan Bird Finials Regency Style
H 23.88 in W 23.88 in D 14.88 in
Willy Guhl Concrete Curved Bench, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial midcentury concrete seat/ bench by Eternit, circa 1960s. Perfect minimal concave design with convex sides that bow out gently. The bench is made of solid fiber cement whi...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Contour, 3D Printed Concrete Bench Set
Located in London, GB
A collaboration between London-based designers HagenHinderdael and Austrian 3D printed concrete specialists Concrete3D, CONTOUR is a new bench combining environmentally friendly prin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Contour, 3D Printed Concrete Bench Set
Contour, 3D Printed Concrete Bench Set
H 13.78 in W 14.18 in D 34.65 in
Sculptural Outdoor Fiberglass Bench by Walter Papst, 1960s Germany
By Walter Papst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning sculptural fiberglass bench by Walter Papst for Wilkhahn. Made in West Germany, in the 1960s. Beautiful and simplistic design. Single piece of fiberglass sculpted with great...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Stoneware Bench or Coffee Table by Maarten Stuer, 2021
By Maarten Stuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware bench or coffee table by Maarten Stuer with kaolin engobe decoration. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Signed. 2021. Only available upon order. Manufacturing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Benches

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Wire Settee
Located in Portland, OR
A compelling and sculptural seating option made from welded steel wire rod. As acquired, with rust in spots and nice overall patina. Very structurally sound, even comfortable. Geomet...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Modernist Wire Settee
Modernist Wire Settee
H 31 in W 39.5 in D 27.25 in
Set of Camber Stool and Bench by Paul Coenen
By Paul Coenen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of camber stool and bench by Paul Coenen. Dimensions: Stool: W 47 x D 37 x H 45 cm Bench: W 118 x D 37 x H 45 cm Materials: Stainless steel. The Camber bench and stool or...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Camber Stool and Bench by Paul Coenen
Set of Camber Stool and Bench by Paul Coenen
H 17.72 in W 18.51 in D 14.57 in
Rattan Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea Bench by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Miljevina Bench Large in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel and Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Three abandoned buildings with a strong geometrical character were the inspiration behind a new collection of sculptural objects. After being abandoned and stripped of ornaments, th...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rattan Bench with Parchment and Bronze Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea Bench by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Bench by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Bench by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 200 x D 40 x H 47 cm Materials: Brass, metal, velor.  
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bench by Magdalena Tekieli
Bench by Magdalena Tekieli
H 18.51 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Rattan Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea bench by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Mohair Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure Sofa. Shown here upholstered in Mohair Velvet. The feet are shown in natura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection with a furniture line. The Caudal capsule explores creating organic lines and sculptural dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane White Carrara Marble
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione Bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni New Atomic Age Collection In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limited ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane White Pinta Verde Marble
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni. New Atomic Age collection. In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Billiemi Grey Marble
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione Bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni. New Atomic Age Collection. In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limite...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Bench Sculpture Abstract Mirror Steel Cones Interior Exterior Collectible Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bench 'Get Lost!' is made of mirror polished stainless steel. The bench has a monolithic shape but inside it is hollow, the whole structure is manually welded and mirror polished. An...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Restored Antique Victorian 1880 Coalbrookdale Fern Leaf Pattern Garden Bench
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Coalbrookdale Fern Leaf pattern cast iron garden seat or bench dating to circa 1880. The pierced back and sides with a naturalisti...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian White Carrara Marble Antique Outdoor and Garden Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful refined garden ad outdoor bench. Beautiful and majestic in italian white Carrara marble. The bench has a refined classic decoration. The marble shows signs of the passage o...
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Antique 1880s Italian Benches

Materials

Marble

The 'Strapontin' Gilt Metal and White Hide Stool by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Strapontin' gilt metal and white hide stool by Design Frères.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast stone garden bench. Slight curve seat sits on two pedestals with carvings. Beautiful aged patina adding elegance to any garden space or entrance. See pictures for details. ...
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Tabletop Bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in cream shagr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Intricate Wrought Iron Bench with White Frey Mohair Top, France, 1950
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Unique intricate wrought iron bench. Black enamel (new). New Pierre Frey Teddy upholstery. In the style of Gilbert Poillerat. This bench will ship out of France and can be returned ...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Gray European Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gray european benches is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique gray european benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. Find 484 antique and vintage gray european benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 168 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Gray european 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 gray european benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical gray european benches are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made gray european benches over the years, but those made by Kieron and Brendan McSherry, Chapel Petrassi and Maison Jansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Gray European Benches?

Gray european benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,690, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.

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.