Grecian Bench
Late 20th Century British Regency Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century William and Mary Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
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Metal
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Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
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Wood
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
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Walnut, Burl
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Hardwood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency End Tables
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Sofas
Brocade, Beech
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2010s English Benches
Oak
Antique 1810s Swedish Karl Johan Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Benches
Damask, Mahogany
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Stone
Antique Late 18th Century Sofas
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Antique Early 19th Century English Benches
Wood
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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