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Antique Dutch Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Bench, Early 20th Century
Antique Dutch Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Bench, Early 20th Century

Antique Dutch Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Bench, Early 20th Century

By English School

Located in Beerse, VAN

This antique Dutch Arts and Crafts hall bench is a beautiful example of early 20th-century craftsmanship.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Oak

19th C Jacobean Renaissance Carved Oak High Back Cane 3 Seater Hall Bench Settee
19th C Jacobean Renaissance Carved Oak High Back Cane 3 Seater Hall Bench Settee

19th C Jacobean Renaissance Carved Oak High Back Cane 3 Seater Hall Bench Settee

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A decorative and well presented 19th Century Jacobean renaissance carved oak three seater high back bench settee.  A superb quality piece with ornate arched back and cane inset panel...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

ANTIQUE CLAW & BALL FOOT HALL BENCH WiNDOW SEAT IN MULBERRY FLYING DUCK S FABRIC
ANTIQUE CLAW & BALL FOOT HALL BENCH WiNDOW SEAT IN MULBERRY FLYING DUCK S FABRIC

ANTIQUE CLAW & BALL FOOT HALL BENCH WiNDOW SEAT IN MULBERRY FLYING DUCK S FABRIC

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1920's hand carved window bench with Claw & Ball feet that has been fully re...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Country Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps

Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Rare antique wood hand carved gothic revival child settle / small hall bench / foldable Library Ladder, Metamorphic Library steps, 1880s This unique petite antique Gothic revival ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Fabric, Wood

An 18th Century oak hall sofa, bench, settee, Dutch
An 18th Century oak hall sofa, bench, settee, Dutch

An 18th Century oak hall sofa, bench, settee, Dutch

Located in Delft, NL

An 18th Century oak hall sofa, bench, settee, Dutch An 18th Century oak hall sofa, bench, settee with sledge legs and armrests The hall bench is made with pin connections The...

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Benches

Materials

Oak

Chip Carved Settle Bench
Chip Carved Settle Bench

Chip Carved Settle Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good color and useful size for a hall bench or mudroom seat.

Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Benches

Materials

Birch

Antique English Oak Bench
Antique English Oak Bench

Antique English Oak Bench

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a 19th Century Oak English Bench. It is a long substantial hall bench perfect for an entryway or living room.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

William Kent Bench
William Kent Bench

William Kent Bench

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine William Kent carved teak or mahogany garden or hall bench. Panelled back and seat with scallop shell crest above a Vitruvian scroll frieze, acanthus scroll arms on conforming ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Benches

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

An 18th Century Carved Wood Venetian Hall Seat
An 18th Century Carved Wood Venetian Hall Seat

An 18th Century Carved Wood Venetian Hall Seat

Located in London, GB

Venice, Italy, circa 1780 A mid eighteenth century walnut hall bench with three pierced back splats, out swept arms with trailing leaves, the seat rail with stylised bow, all suppor...

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Antique 1780s Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Bench
19th Century English Bench

19th Century English Bench

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a late 19th Century Oak English Bench. It is a long substantial hall bench perfect for an entryway or living room.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century English Victorian Oak Hall Seat Settee Bench
Late 19th Century English Victorian Oak Hall Seat Settee Bench

Late 19th Century English Victorian Oak Hall Seat Settee Bench

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Late 19th Century English Victorian Oak Hall Seat Settee Bench Dimensions : 57" Wide X 20" Deep X 44" Tall Exceptional late-19th-century English carved oak hall bench in the Renais...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back
Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back

Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back

Located in Miami, FL

This is a Spanish, pine, bench with honey patina. It is dove tailed and a sturdy, rustic piece that would be idea as a hall bench or many other uses in your home or covered patio.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Monumental William Kent Bench
Monumental William Kent Bench

Monumental William Kent Bench

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine William Kent design carved teak or mahogany garden or hall bench. Each panelled back centred by a scrolling scallop shell crest above a mask with Vitruvian scroll frieze above...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George II Benches

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

French Provincial Upholstered Bench, Cream Linen, Hand-Crafted, 1900
French Provincial Upholstered Bench, Cream Linen, Hand-Crafted, 1900

French Provincial Upholstered Bench, Cream Linen, Hand-Crafted, 1900

Located in London, GB

We always look out for these hall benches, place it in a hall or boot room - or at the end of a bed.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

17th Century Tuscan Cassapanca or Bench with a Family Crest
17th Century Tuscan Cassapanca or Bench with a Family Crest

17th Century Tuscan Cassapanca or Bench with a Family Crest

Located in Houston, TX

This lovely bench or hall bench has a lid that lifts with storage inside.

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century English oak benches
Pair of 19th Century English oak benches

Pair of 19th Century English oak benches

Located in Malton, GB

What is nice about these benches in particular is the depth of seat which is larger that usual making them ideal for dining or impressive hall benches.

Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Oak

C19th Country House Elm Bench
C19th Country House Elm Bench

C19th Country House Elm Bench

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

Substantial 19th Century ‘Country House’ elm hall bench. The arched back with angled panels and flanked with carved finials, above scroll arms with pierced carved trefoils and soli...

Category

Antique 1860s English Gothic Benches

Materials

Elm

Fine English Manor Style Upholstered Carved Oak Bench
Fine English Manor Style Upholstered Carved Oak Bench

Fine English Manor Style Upholstered Carved Oak Bench

Located in Bridgeport, CT

May be used effectively as a Hall Bench, Living Room or Dining Table. Dimensions: 70.25" wide by 17.75" deep by 18.25" high.

Category

20th Century Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Pull-Out Bench, Circa 1870
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Pull-Out Bench, Circa 1870

Antique Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Pull-Out Bench, Circa 1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian Fållbänk, pull-out hall bench made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th Century Gothic Hall Seat with Green Man Motif in Golden Oak
19th Century Gothic Hall Seat with Green Man Motif in Golden Oak

19th Century Gothic Hall Seat with Green Man Motif in Golden Oak

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat This is a lovely old piece and a very useful Hall Bench, it has storage under the seat, the coffer has a carved front showing the face of the gr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

Late Empire Bench in Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820
Late Empire Bench in Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820

Late Empire Bench in Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

A versatile piece that can be used as a hall bench, at the foot of a bed, or as an elegant seating option in a living space.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

English Arts And Crafts Oak Hall Seat Of Narrow Proportions Bench
English Arts And Crafts Oak Hall Seat Of Narrow Proportions Bench

English Arts And Crafts Oak Hall Seat Of Narrow Proportions Bench

Located in High Peak, GB

P0225 This exceptionally handsome Arts and Crafts oak hall bench, circa 1900, offers an elegant, space-saving solution for a contemporary or traditional entryway or mudroom.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Late Empire Bench in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820
Late Empire Bench in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820

Late Empire Bench in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

A versatile piece that can be used as a hall bench, at the foot of a bed, or as an elegant seating option in a living space.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century English Carved Oak Hallbench
19th Century English Carved Oak Hallbench

19th Century English Carved Oak Hallbench

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Highly carved English Victorian oak hall bench with storage under the lift-up seat and umbrella/stick stands to each side.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880
Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880

Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880

Located in Choudrant, LA

The compact proportions make this bench equally suited as a hall bench, as a bedroom accent, library seat or beneath a large window.

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Benches

Materials

Textile, Walnut

The William Kent Garden Seat
The William Kent Garden Seat

The William Kent Garden Seat

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine William Kent carved teak garden or hall bench. The pedimented back with reverse carved shell below.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George II Benches

Materials

Teak

Large French Modern Neoclassical Hand Carved Bench, style Jean-MIchel Frank 1930
Large French Modern Neoclassical Hand Carved Bench, style Jean-MIchel Frank 1930

Large French Modern Neoclassical Hand Carved Bench, style Jean-MIchel Frank 1930

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

The pieces are large and suitable for bedroom or a hall bench. They have been temporarily covered in duck canvas waiting for your upholstery. 2 benches are available; they are Priced...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Canvas, Upholstery, Hardwood

Italian Neoclassical Style Gold Leaf Benches
Italian Neoclassical Style Gold Leaf Benches

Italian Neoclassical Style Gold Leaf Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience the vintage sophistication of the mid-century modern era with our magnificent pair of hall benches, that dates to the early 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th century French oak bench upholstered in Vaas by Emma Grant
19th century French oak bench upholstered in Vaas by Emma Grant

19th century French oak bench upholstered in Vaas by Emma Grant

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very stylish, late 19th century French hall bench. Upholstered beautifully in Vaas by Emma Grant.

Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mudejar Style Antique Spanish Carved Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat
Mudejar Style Antique Spanish Carved Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat

Mudejar Style Antique Spanish Carved Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat

Located in Marbella, ES

The piece retains an authentic patina with signs of wear consistent with its age, adding depth and personality. Ideal as a hall bench, foot of the bed bench, or decorative element in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Benches

Materials

Wood

Spanish Wooden Bench w/Arms & Back, Moorish Influenced Carving & Nicely Textured
Spanish Wooden Bench w/Arms & Back, Moorish Influenced Carving & Nicely Textured

Spanish Wooden Bench w/Arms & Back, Moorish Influenced Carving & Nicely Textured

Located in Atlanta, GA

Skirt is nicely decorated with hand-carvings and three arch-shaped cut outs create feet along the front and backside of the bench. This mid-century Spanish bench with Moorish style c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Caned Bench, C. 1900
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Caned Bench, C. 1900

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Caned Bench, C. 1900

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ideal as a window seat, entry hall bench, end-of-bed bench, or occasional seating, this elegant piece combines timeless French craftsmanship with enduring decorative appeal.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood

19th Century Dutch Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Bench
19th Century Dutch Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Bench

19th Century Dutch Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Just as important is the history of the hall bench itself. In a 19th century home, the entrance hall was not simply a passageway but a functioning social space and the first formal i...

Category

Antique 1870s Dutch Renaissance Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

Chinese Hardwood Opium Bench Carved Qing Dynasty Bed 1840
Chinese Hardwood Opium Bench Carved Qing Dynasty Bed 1840

Chinese Hardwood Opium Bench Carved Qing Dynasty Bed 1840

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A finely carved antique Chinese hardwood opium bench dating from the late Qing Dynasty, beautifully crafted with an openwork pierced back featuring scrolling foliage, flowering branc...

Category

Antique 1840s Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Jean Prouvé lectura hall chairs ENSIC France 1950
Jean Prouvé lectura hall chairs ENSIC France 1950

Jean Prouvé lectura hall chairs ENSIC France 1950

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Designed for the lecture halls of ENSIC in Nancy, the bench forms part of a broader vision in which furniture is fully integrated into the architectural framework, rather than treate...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Carved Oak and Pine Bench by architect Lars Israel Wahlman, Sweden, 1901
Carved Oak and Pine Bench by architect Lars Israel Wahlman, Sweden, 1901

Carved Oak and Pine Bench by architect Lars Israel Wahlman, Sweden, 1901

By Lars Israël Wahlman

Located in Ystad, SE

A remarkable Swedish hall bench designed by architect Lars Israel Wahlman and manufactured in 1901 by AB Gustaf Flinta in Hedemora, Sweden.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century English Mahogany Window Seat, Hand-Carved Regency Design
19th Century English Mahogany Window Seat, Hand-Carved Regency Design

19th Century English Mahogany Window Seat, Hand-Carved Regency Design

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century hall bench, or window seat, from England shows impeccable quality within the natural characteristics of the wood and the skill of the carver, its depth of color now...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Excellent Green Man Hall Monks Bench
Excellent Green Man Hall Monks Bench

Excellent Green Man Hall Monks Bench

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good medium oak hall settle, carved green man decoration, opposing lions, lift up lid for storage, in excellent overall condition. 43" high 42" wide 19" depth You are welcom...

Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Tatham Hall Mahogany Bench
Early 19th Century Tatham Hall Mahogany Bench

Early 19th Century Tatham Hall Mahogany Bench

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century Tatham hall mahogany bench featuring roundel armrests and tapering faceted and turned legs.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Hall or Bedroom Bench, Metal Frame & Reupholstered
Midcentury Hall or Bedroom Bench, Metal Frame & Reupholstered

Midcentury Hall or Bedroom Bench, Metal Frame & Reupholstered

Located in London, GB

This is a very stylish hall or bedroom bench made from metal in the style of Edgar Brandt.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench
Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench

Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench This is a great piece for a hall way where storage space may be difficult, the bench is made with outward sweeping armrests and has...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Louis XV Style Hall/Piano/Vanity Upholstered Wood Bench
Louis XV Style Hall/Piano/Vanity Upholstered Wood Bench

Louis XV Style Hall/Piano/Vanity Upholstered Wood Bench

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Louis XV Style hall/piano/vanity upholstered wood bench. It is supported by four cabriole legs ending in scrolls feet with heels.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Leather Hall Window Bench Italy 1880
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Leather Hall Window Bench Italy 1880

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Leather Hall Window Bench Italy 1880

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Italian carved Renaissance Revival walnut hall or window bench, Italy, circa 1880. The bench of Savonarola form: the back with twin finials and an inset leather panel with br...

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES
PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES

PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of absolutely stunning, fully restored Victorian style Chesterfield Snooker hall pub benches Plea...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Leather

1 OF 4 RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES
1 OF 4 RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES

1 OF 4 RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of four absolutely stunning, fully restored extra large Victorian Snooker hall pub benches with new Ital...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Large Antique Hall Settle, Italian, Pine, Walnut, Bench, Pew, Victorian, C.1850
Large Antique Hall Settle, Italian, Pine, Walnut, Bench, Pew, Victorian, C.1850

Large Antique Hall Settle, Italian, Pine, Walnut, Bench, Pew, Victorian, C.1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique hall settle. An Italian, pine and walnut bench or pew with Oriental taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Pine

Irish Walnut Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Storage    This is a great piece
Irish Walnut Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Storage    This is a great piece

Irish Walnut Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Storage This is a great piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Irish Walnut Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Storage This is a great piece for a hall way where storage space may be difficult, the bench has high armrests carved with a clover leaf Th...

Category

Vintage 1920s Folk Art Benches

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Hall Chest Bench by Clement Goyeneche in Mahogany, France, 1930s
Art Deco Hall Chest Bench by Clement Goyeneche in Mahogany, France, 1930s

Art Deco Hall Chest Bench by Clement Goyeneche in Mahogany, France, 1930s

By Clément Goyeneche

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Rare mahogany bench-chest by Clément Goyeneche, known for his work as a french architect, painter, designer and decorator. His production of furniture is rare and exclusive: he has ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wood

French Carved Oak Settle Renaissance Revival Hall Monks Bench with Lion Masks c.
French Carved Oak Settle Renaissance Revival Hall Monks Bench with Lion Masks c.

French Carved Oak Settle Renaissance Revival Hall Monks Bench with Lion Masks c.

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Richly decorated throughout, the high back is centred by two deeply carved panels depicting charming genre scenes of peasant life, framed by foliate ornament and surmounted by decora...

Category

Vintage 1980s Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair of Aesthetic Movement oak hall seat benches  by J  A S Shoolbred
Pair of Aesthetic Movement oak hall seat benches  by J  A S Shoolbred

Pair of Aesthetic Movement oak hall seat benches by J A S Shoolbred

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Good pair of Aesthetic Movement oak brass mounted hall seats by J A S Shoolbred of Tottenham Court Rd London.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Benches

Materials

Oak

Oak Hall Seat Cupboard
Oak Hall Seat Cupboard

Oak Hall Seat Cupboard

Located in Cheshire, GB

This substantial early-20th-century oak hall seat cupboard presents an impressive blend of utility and traditional craftsmanship.

Category

20th Century British Benches

Materials

Oak

George III Chair Back Hall Seat
George III Chair Back Hall Seat

George III Chair Back Hall Seat

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A delightful George III English Hepplewhite style chair back hall sofa or bench. Retaining the original distressed paintwork.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

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