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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Czech Rustic Benches
Metal
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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Benches
Wood, Faux Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors
Lacquer, Natural Fiber, Mirror
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century North American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chaise Longues
Textile, Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Baroque Tapestries
Tapestry, Wool
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Sofas
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
20th Century American Benches
Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Benches
Wood, Muslin
20th Century European Benches
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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