17th Century Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century Italian parcel-gilt and green painted bench. Retains the original surface with wear and subtle craclure. Covered in a simple cream muslin with an old green fringe. Scrol...
Gesso, Giltwood, Muslin, Paint, Walnut
Modern Beveled Mirrored Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern beveled mirrored bench with cream colored muslin upholstered seat. Can custom size, c.o.m., or antique finish. Beautiful clean lines!
Mirror, Muslin, Upholstery
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H 28.5 in W 30 in D 23.75 in
Austrian 1850s Biedermeier Upholstered Stool with Out-Scrolled Arms and Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This adorable Austrian Biedermeier walnut stool from the mid-19th century features high out-scrolled upholstered arms flanking an upholstered seat. The simple curvy lines of the uppe...
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 49.5 in D 20.5 in
Turn of the Century Italian Upholstered Wooden Settee with Scrolled Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian settee from the turn of the century, features an exquisite scrolled, upholstered back, connected to two arms, and adorned with stylized foliage motifs. The smooth muslin...
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
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H 19 in W 53.5 in D 18 in
French Louis XV Style Backless Upholstered Bench with Cabriole Legs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis XV style wooden bench from the turn of the century (19th-20th century) features a muslin upholstered seat resting on a nicely scalloped skirt. The ensemble is rais...
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
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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