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Bauhaus Folding Bench
Located in South Salem, NY
A period Bauhaus beech wood folding bench. Made in Germany in the 1930s. 17" seat height. Wear
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Benches

Materials

Beech

Bauhaus Folding Bench
Bauhaus Folding Bench
$2,800
H 32 in W 55 in D 23 in
Leather Strap Folding Bench
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Leather Strap Folding Bench?
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Benches

Materials

Metal

Leather Strap Folding Bench
Leather Strap Folding Bench
$7,200
H 17 in W 19 in D 14 in
Original Art Nouveau Folding Bench, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original art nouveau folding bench, circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Beech

Original Art Nouveau Folding Bench, circa 1900
Original Art Nouveau Folding Bench, circa 1900
$4,566
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Heywood-Wakefield Three-Seat Folding Bench, United States, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American Heywood-Wakefield three-seat folding bench. Bronze number discs are original.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood

Pippa Folding Bench by Rena Dumas for Hermès Paris
By Hermès, Rena Dumas
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
folding bench is made of pear wood, cowhide and brass fittings. Over the decades, the Pippa collection
Category

1990s French Benches

Materials

Brass

Pippa Folding Bench by Rena Dumas for Hermès Paris
Pippa Folding Bench by Rena Dumas for Hermès Paris
$23,430
H 18.51 in W 54.93 in D 15.95 in
American Country Outdoor Folding Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (19/20th Century) outdoor folding loveseat with a weathered green painted
Category

20th Century American Victorian Benches

Materials

Slate

American Country Outdoor Folding Bench
American Country Outdoor Folding Bench
$1,800
H 40 in W 46.5 in D 24 in
Set of 12 Mid-Century French Wood of Guinguette Village Folding Benches, 1960s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Mid-Century French Wood of Guinguette Village Folding Benches, 1960s Set of 12 Vintage Design Rare
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Folding Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted and uncommon American folding two-seat bench in stained oak, having contoured
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Settees

Materials

Oak

Folding Bench from USA
Folding Bench from USA
$1,600
H 30 in W 35 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat. Item features cast
Category

Antique Early 1800s Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Pickled Maple Folding Auditorium Theater Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, pickled maple, conjoined 4-seat, auditorium, theater, folding bench with back flap.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Vintage Campaign Folding Oak 4 Seater Bench. English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous folding bench Original patina. Nice colour of oak I particularly like the side profile
Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage Industrial Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An industrial folding bench with a wood top and wrought iron legs.
Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Bench from USA
Vintage Industrial Bench from USA
$9,500
H 18 in W 70 in D 10.5 in
Antique Horse Shoe Brand Universal Ball Bearing Folding Clothes Wringer Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Horse Shoe Brand Clothing American Upright Wringer Folding Bench Clothes. Item feature
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Benches

Materials

Metal

John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench, circa 1958
By John Vesey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Folding Bench in the Directoire style is in high-demand and sought after by collectors, interior
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench, circa 1958
John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench, circa 1958
$6,550 Sale Price
40% Off
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 12 in
Pair of John Vesey (1925-1992) Classic Folding Curule Stools
By John Vesey
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of designer John Vesey's (American, 1925-1992) classic folding benches / stools / curule seats
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

John Vesey Aluminum Bench, 1950s
By John Vesey
Located in Hamburg, PA
A modernist John Vesey Bench circa 1958. The folding bench is made of polished aluminum and has a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

John Vesey Aluminum Bench, 1950s
John Vesey Aluminum Bench, 1950s
$3,950
H 28 in W 27 in D 13 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany Folding Bench Loveseat Sleeper Sofa Campaign
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century museum quality English Regency convertible hall bench or bed. A rectangular form
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

American Aluminum Folding Chair by John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collector's delight. Designed by John Vesey (1924-1992) circa 1958, the form of this folding
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

American Aluminum Folding Chair by John Vesey
American Aluminum Folding Chair by John Vesey
$6,500
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 11.5 in
Naturalistic Tree Slab Large Bench 296 cm/116.54 in.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large foldable bench, beech, iron, Italy, 1960s This remarkable large bench, crafted in Italy in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rustic Benches

Materials

Iron

Naturalistic Tree Slab Large Bench 296 cm/116.54 in.
Naturalistic Tree Slab Large Bench 296 cm/116.54 in.
$3,650
H 30.32 in W 116.54 in D 19.3 in
Italian 20th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron and Ormolu Savanarola Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Savanarola bench. The folding bench is raised by a beautiful X-shaped wrought iron base with fine circular
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron, Ormolu

Folding German Picnic Table with Benches
Located in Stamford, CT
German beer garden wood folding table with two wood folding benches. Sturdy and well made wood
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Folding German Picnic Table with Benches
Folding German Picnic Table with Benches
$895 / set
H 30 in W 86.5 in D 19 in
Alpine Monastic Bench with Folding Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculptural 19th-century Alpine monastic bench, masterfully handcrafted from solid wood
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Folded steel Bench in the manner of Maria Pergay
By Maria Pergay
Located in London, GB
High quality folded steel bench in the manner of the iconic Marie Pergay 'wave' bench. This
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Folded steel Bench in the manner of Maria Pergay
Folded steel Bench in the manner of Maria Pergay
$13,223 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Jean-Claude Duboys, A5 Folding Maple Bench, France, 1980
By Jean-Claude Duboys
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Attitude. It consists of a set of solid maple furniture, folding and modular (see documentation
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Pair Antique Chestnut Folding Railroad Benches c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This striking pair of Antique Chestnut Folding Railroad Benches, dating to the late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Benches

Materials

Iron

Louis Philippe Mahogany Hall Bench with a Folding Foot-Rest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual Louis Philippe mahogany hall bench with a folding footrest, of narrow rectangular form
Category

Antique 1830s French Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Regency Style Folding Iron Metal Bench w/ Black Saddle Leather Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Regency Style Folding Heavy Iron Metal Bench with Black Stitched Saddle Leather Seat. Circa
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Benches

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Green Folding Dutch Army Benches with Wood Slats and Metal Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage folding Dutch Army benches. Solidly constructed with solid wood slats, security strap and
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

19th C. French Gothic Oak Hall Stand Bench Heraldic Crest and Linen Fold Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
linen fold panels, an iconic medieval motif, framing a central cartouche with a vibrant polychrome
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Gothic Bench Settee Oak Arches Linen Fold Lift Top Seat c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench, Settee or Church Pew with Lift-Top Seat for
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage Crown Mfg 7 Seat Aluminum Canvas Folding Chair Camping Sports Team Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crown Mfg. 7 Seat Aluminum and Canvas Folding Chair Camping Bench Sports Team Seats. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Oak Linen Fold Figural Lift Top Seat c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench, Settee or Church Pew with Lift-Top Seat for
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Covered Folding Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Covered folding benches. Ebonized X Bases in wood with brass caps and
Category

20th Century Japanese Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Covered Folding Stools
Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Covered Folding Stools
$2,950 / set
H 18 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Vintage German Oktoberfest Beer Table & Bench Set
Located in Southampton, NY
folding table with two wood folding benches. Sturdy and well made wood surfaces and metal folding legs
Category

Late 20th Century German Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Oktoberfest Beer Table & Bench Set
Vintage German Oktoberfest Beer Table & Bench Set
$750
H 30.13 in W 86.5 in D 19.25 in
Vintage German Oktoberfest Beer Table & Bench Set
Located in Southampton, NY
folding table with two wood folding benches. Sturdy and well made wood surfaces and metal folding legs
Category

Late 20th Century German Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Oktoberfest Beer Table & Bench Set
Vintage German Oktoberfest Beer Table & Bench Set
$750 / set
H 31.25 in W 86.25 in D 19.38 in
Antique Four Seat Folding Row
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long four seat pew bench with folding seats. Slat back and seats in sturdy frame. Great for
Category

Early 20th Century Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Four Seat Folding Row
Antique Four Seat Folding Row
$900
H 34 in W 72 in D 20 in
American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style Outdoor folding iron loveseat with a weathered white painted wood slat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches

Materials

Slate, Iron

American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat
American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat
$1,500
H 40 in W 46.5 in D 24 in
18th Century Italian Walnut & Iron Benches - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
can be folded down to make proper benches.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Primitive Benches

Materials

Iron

1980s Wicker Sofa for Children with Folding Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Wicker Sofa for Children with Folding Seat.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wicker

1980s Wicker Sofa for Children with Folding Seat
1980s Wicker Sofa for Children with Folding Seat
$1,682
H 22.45 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Teak Folding Stools by Nevco of Yugoslavia
Located in Pasadena, TX
These stools fold up for great portability. They're made of teak and come from Yugoslavia. They're
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Pair of Teak Folding Stools by Nevco of Yugoslavia
Pair of Teak Folding Stools by Nevco of Yugoslavia
$720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Early Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Folding Stool in Brazilian Rosewood and Leather
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad, model Guldhoj, for Poul Hundevad, 1958 Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Hand Tooled Leather Folding Bency by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo
By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare vintage hand tooled leather folding bency by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo of
Category

Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a beaded border. At the center is the original iron rosette around which the bench folds. Above are
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bench
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bench
$18,800
H 34.5 in W 28.75 in D 24.25 in
Early 20th Century Hickory & Bronze Staten Island Ferry Auxiliary Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long, folding, painted hickory and bronze bench from the Staten Island Ferry. Featuring a narrow
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Benches

Materials

Bronze

Green Painted Beer Garden Picnic Table and Benches
Located in Stamford, CT
German beer garden green painted wood folding table with two wood folding benches. Sturdy and well
Category

Mid-20th Century German Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Green Painted Beer Garden Picnic Table and Benches
Green Painted Beer Garden Picnic Table and Benches
$895 / set
H 30 in W 86.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Pliants or Stools
Located in Troy, NY
The folding benches with X-form carved and gilt wood bases, fabric tops and cushions.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair French Modern Neoclassical Stools / Benches style of Jean-Michel Frank 1930
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Stools or Folding Benches in the style of the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
$671 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 30.5 in W 86.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage German Outdoor Beer Garden Dining Table and Two Benches
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two
Category

Vintage 1950s Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage German Outdoor Beer Garden Dining Table and Two Benches
Vintage German Outdoor Beer Garden Dining Table and Two Benches
$671 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 30.5 in W 86.5 in D 19.5 in
Fun & Functional Outdoor Beer Garden Dining Table and Two Benches
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two
Category

Vintage 1950s Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Fun & Functional Outdoor Beer Garden Dining Table and Two Benches
Fun & Functional Outdoor Beer Garden Dining Table and Two Benches
$671 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 30.5 in W 86.5 in D 19.5 in
Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two
Category

Vintage 1960s German Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
$671 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 30.5 in W 86.5 in D 19.5 in
Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
$671 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 30.5 in W 86.5 in D 19.5 in
Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian Baroque period folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with scroll etched iron supports
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
$9,375
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 21 in
19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee Typical of the Italian
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

McGuire Oak, Rattan and Rawhide Folding Table or Bench
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
The McGuire Double Pinch-Finger Table has a hinged top, so the table easily folds flat for storage
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

McGuire Oak, Rattan and Rawhide Folding Table or Bench
McGuire Oak, Rattan and Rawhide Folding Table or Bench
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19 in W 34 in D 12 in
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a carved shields
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
$2,792 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36.03 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in
Antique English Monk's Chair Bench Oak Converts to Folding Table Round 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare Mid-19th Century Antique carved Oak "Monk's Chair"~~Converts to folding round table
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Organic Live Edge 1-Fold Maple Low Table / Bench with Heart Growth Pine Leg
Located in Hobart, NY
1 Fold maple bench / low table with extinct old growth heart pine leg.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Pine

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Folding Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic folding bench available at 1stDibs. A folding bench — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. Find 103 options for an antique or vintage folding bench now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a folding bench — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A folding bench, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. John Vesey, Jean Prouvé and United States Navy each produced at least one beautiful folding bench that is worth considering.

How Much is a Folding Bench?

Prices for a folding bench start at $350 and top out at $28,900 with the average selling for $1,995.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.