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Early American Style Rustic Stretcher Pine Log Bench

$1,395

Early American Style Rustic Stretcher Pine Log Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early American Style Rustic Stretcher Pine Log Bench. Measures 35" in width, 17" in depth and 17.5" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Pine

Early American Style Rustic Stretcher Pine Log Bench

$1,295

Early American Style Rustic Stretcher Pine Log Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early American Style Rustic Stretcher Pine Log Bench. Measures 28.5" in width, 17" in depth and 17.5" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Pine

Late 20th Century American Studio Craft Carved Wood Entry Hall Bench

$12,500

Late 20th Century American Studio Craft Carved Wood Entry Hall Bench

Located in Englewood, NJ

A Late 20th century American studio craft carved wood entry hall bench carved in oak in a very biomorphic and organic form. The bench was made in the eighties by a maker. The bench e...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Painted Bench Indian 19th Century Raj Era Colourful Reclaimed Decorative

$4,657

Antique Painted Bench Indian 19th Century Raj Era Colourful Reclaimed Decorative

Located in London, GB

An impressive, eye-catchingly attractive and rare Indian bench in lovely antique condition. Hand-crafted in Rajasthan from wonderfully decorative and colourful pieces of 19th Century...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches

Materials

Teak

Vintage White Fiddlehead Rattan Garden Bench

$1,450

Vintage White Fiddlehead Rattan Garden Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It complements Victorian, Coastal, Cottage, Boho, and Mid-Century Modern interiors, and looks lovely with striped cushions or a layer of trailing plants beside it.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan

1950s Walnut Slat Bench

$2,700

1950s Walnut Slat Bench

By Mel Smilow

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Well engineered walnut hardwood slat bench by Mel Smilow. Stained and well loved by its original owner. Presented in as-found, unrestored condition. W 60 x D 18 x H 14 in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Rattan and Leather Bench

$2,450

Vintage Rattan and Leather Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage rattan and leather bench exemplifies a thoughtful balance of natural materials and timeless design, evoking the relaxed sophistication of mid-century organic modern inte...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Benches

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Original Beech Bench, circa 1950

$3,249

Original Beech Bench, circa 1950

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Original beech bench circa 1950 Fabric to redo.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Pair of Italian Midcentury Carved and Turned Wood Stools or Benches, Italy, 1930

$3,950 / set

Pair of Italian Midcentury Carved and Turned Wood Stools or Benches, Italy, 1930

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Benches / Stools circa 1930 in richly carved and turned wood.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Hardwood

Rustic Chestnut & Pine Bench

$4,290

Rustic Chestnut & Pine Bench

Located in Ventura, CA

This Rustic Chestnut & Pine Bench, measuring 79" L x 16.5" D x 23" H, is a one-of-a-kind piece that beautifully marries the durability and rich grain of chestnut with the rustic cha...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

Blue Leather and Steel Bench

$3,600

Blue Leather and Steel Bench

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and unique piece of mid-century industrial design, this heavy-duty steel bench offers a unique blend of utilitarian history and modern design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Steel

21st Century Tang Bench by Matteo Stucchi and Yuan-Wen Wang

$11,024 / item

21st Century Tang Bench by Matteo Stucchi and Yuan-Wen Wang

Located in Dubai, AE

Tang is composed of the geometric lines of the Chinese puzzle game Tangram. Made of wood, the bench can become four single seats - due to its cuts and geometric shapes. Each seat fea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Wood

Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Slipper Bench - a Pair

$3,200 / set

Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Slipper Bench - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great to bring back to life with a little TLC. One bench with rolling casters and one without. Circa Mid 19th Century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Benches

Materials

Mahogany

French bench in pine - 1960s

$1,806

French bench in pine - 1960s

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent bench designed in France in the 1960s. This is a large rectangular pine bench, probably stained a darker color. It is in good vintage condition. It shows signs of wear ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

Contemporary Art Nouveau Style Cast Aluminum Garden Patio Garden Bench Loveseat

$650

Contemporary Art Nouveau Style Cast Aluminum Garden Patio Garden Bench Loveseat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Contemporary Art Nouveau Style Cast Aluminum Garden Patio Garden Bench Loveseat. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H x 47" W x 28" D x 16" Seat height x 25.5" Arm height.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Industrial Oak Court Bench

$2,400

Industrial Oak Court Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic, industrial, midcentury, medium-toned oak, bank of England or court bench features a contoured seat and slat back. This iconic piece works with any decor and numerous uses fr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Benches

Materials

Oak

1970s Gerald McCabe Shedua Wood Bench by Eon Furniture, 60"

$7,500 / item

1970s Gerald McCabe Shedua Wood Bench by Eon Furniture, 60"

By Eon Furniture, Gerald McCabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Shedua wood bench from American designer Gerald McCabe for Eon Furniture, c.1970s. The solid wood bench has a long seat with seat back perfect for a dining table, living room or entr...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Welsh Pig Bench

$1,074Sale Price|20% Off

Welsh Pig Bench

Located in Faversham, GB

A weathered Welsh mid-19th-century pig bench. Large single slab sycamore top with cast iron legs supported with diagonal and crescent supports on pad feet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Rustic Benches

Materials

Iron

20th Century Silver French Pair of Iron Benches Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

$6,500 / set

20th Century Silver French Pair of Iron Benches Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern French pair of benches made of handcrafted painted iron attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, in good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Iron

Live Edge Exceptional Walnut Slab Bench

$11,500

Live Edge Exceptional Walnut Slab Bench

Located in North Miami, FL

Extremely well crafted, stylish and heavy!

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Børge Mogensen 3171 Bench

$5,118 / item

Børge Mogensen 3171 Bench

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench is an ideal example of Mogensen’s lifelong drive for a purified shape.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage Hollywood Regency Black Wrought Iron Curule Scrolling Bench (A)

$395

Vintage Hollywood Regency Black Wrought Iron Curule Scrolling Bench (A)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Black Wrought Iron Curule Scrolling Bench. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 18.5" W x 17" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giant Colonial Church Bench

$9,000

Giant Colonial Church Bench

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1800. We offer this Giant Colonial Church Bench. Made in mezquite and pine wood. Very antique and amazing piece.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Large bench - Italy 1950

$4,293

Large bench - Italy 1950

Located in Girona, Girona

Large bench in solid Zebrano and Zebrano veneer. Very nice cabinet work. Italy around 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Zebra Wood

Vintage Solid Metal Waterfall Bench

$2,700

Vintage Solid Metal Waterfall Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Solid Metal Waterfall Bench Overall Dimensions: 60"W x 16"D x 16"H Please inquire about shipping quote before ordering.

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Metal

20th Century Art Deco Storage Bench in Nutwood, By a Danish Cabinetmaker

$4,080 / set

20th Century Art Deco Storage Bench in Nutwood, By a Danish Cabinetmaker

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful Danish Art Deco storage bench from the 20th century, crafted in nutwood with a warm, natural patina. The design combines function with a refined sense of proportion – the...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Benches

Materials

Nutwood

Vintage Bernhardt Upholstered Metal Frame Bench

$1,850

Vintage Bernhardt Upholstered Metal Frame Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage upholstered bench by Bernhardt is a striking example of Mid-Century Modern minimalism, blending high-end textures with architectural precision.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Storage Bench

$6,500

Milo Baughman Storage Bench

By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Milo Baughman Storage Bench, geometric designed patterned exterior with pop-up seats, concealing cedar-lined storage, bench seats reupholstered with mohair dimensions: 56" 17" deep 1...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Vintage Wrought Iron Ivy Bench

$2,450 / item

Vintage Wrought Iron Ivy Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This gentle weathering adds significant character and confirms its authentic mid-century origin. Secure this elegant botanical-themed bench to anchor your personal sanctuary with a t...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench

$1,480

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench

Located in Buchanan, NY

This lovely Spanish gilt iron bench features a hammered hourglass frame with scrolled legs. The seat has been recently reupholstered in fashionable striped red and gray fabric. In ve...

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Peter Lovig Nielsen lattice bench

$1,500

Peter Lovig Nielsen lattice bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Peter Lovig Nielsen lattice bench.. made of high-quality teak with a lattice, pattern seat… A very good condition, but a few small stains here and there..

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Teak

Vintage Style Southwestern Upholstered Boho X Bench

$650

Vintage Style Southwestern Upholstered Boho X Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage-style Upholstered Boho X Bench featuring a comfortable padded seat upholstered in eye-catching Navajo-inspired patterned fabric, paired with a classic X-base design. Rich tex...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Nicos Zographos BE3 Bench/ Daybed

$6,500

Nicos Zographos BE3 Bench/ Daybed

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Highland, IN

This beautiful, understated design is classic Zographos. Manufactured by Zographos Designs Limited, the stainless steel base has radiused corners and supports a tufted dark warm gray...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

21st Century Dawn Bench, Beige Velvet and Fur, Upholstery and Brass Legs

$6,085 / item

21st Century Dawn Bench, Beige Velvet and Fur, Upholstery and Brass Legs

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Dawn Bench, Velvet Upholstery and Brass Legs, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The DAWN bench is a statement design piece. The name dawn is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Genuine Primitive Country House Blue Bench

$3,075

Antique Swedish Genuine Primitive Country House Blue Bench

Located in Kramfors, SE

Primitive antique country bench from Sweden. The bench is a genuine country house furniture made by hand in solid pine. The bench has old historic paint which has become distressed w...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Italian Brutalist Carved Wood Bench

$4,500

Italian Brutalist Carved Wood Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning carved wood bench from Italy, 1950s. Brutalist design with plank wood seat, lovely carved wood beam back and angled tapered legs. Original wood finish shows nice age and pat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Wood

Raffia and wood bench, 1960

$1,775

Raffia and wood bench, 1960

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Raffia and wood bench, 1960

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Raffia, Wood

21st Century Dawn Bench, Velvet and Fur, Upholstery and Stainless Steel Legs

$6,112 / item

21st Century Dawn Bench, Velvet and Fur, Upholstery and Stainless Steel Legs

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Dawn Bench, Velvet Upholstery and Brass Legs, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The DAWN bench is a statement design piece. The name dawn is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Tandem 4 Seat Fiberglass Shell Chair Bench

$5,400

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Tandem 4 Seat Fiberglass Shell Chair Bench

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 4 seat tandem shell chair bench. This is a very rare tandem bench from Herman Miller. This particular model features a four seat desig...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Hitchcock Style Partial Gilt And Enamel Painted Rush Seat Bench

$775

Hitchcock Style Partial Gilt And Enamel Painted Rush Seat Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid century Hitchcock Style Off white and Partial Gilt And Enamel Painted Rush Seat Bench.

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Enamel

Artisanal Bench in Natural Walnut

$5,800 / item

Artisanal Bench in Natural Walnut

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Artisanal Bench is a sophisticated expression of mid-century modern design, where sculptural form meets functional elegance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian Piano Bench, circa 1950s

$3,800 / item

Italian Piano Bench, circa 1950s

Located in Westport, CT

A petite bench featuring hand-polished tapered brass legs, original from Italy, circa 1950-1959. Newly upholstered in wool. Two benches available. Other designers working in the or...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Mucki Bench by Sergio Rodrigues

Price Upon Request

Mucki Bench by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in London, England

Iconic "Mucki" bench designed by Sergio Rodrigues. Provence: private collection in the South of Brazil.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench

$24,000

Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Oakland, CA

Bench crafted of dark figured solid Brazilian rosewood and handwoven cane in manner of Joaquim Tenreiro. Bench is in excellent condition with minor signs of age and use. Measurements...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Vintage Cushman Maple Wood Carved Eagle Back Colonial Settee Deacons Bench

$850

Vintage Cushman Maple Wood Carved Eagle Back Colonial Settee Deacons Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 62" W x 20" D x 17" Seat Height x 27" Arm Height.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches

Materials

Maple

Custom Upholstered Mondrian Bench

$2,600 / item

Custom Upholstered Mondrian Bench

Located in New York, NY

Custom integrated leg Mondrian bench, shown in rich charcoal mohair, with buttons and seaming. Available in any size custom-made to order COM / COL. Legs can be brass, nickel or chro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Nickel

Matched Pair Hollywood Regency Designer Leather Stools Benches / Tommi Parzinger

$12,500 / set

Matched Pair Hollywood Regency Designer Leather Stools Benches / Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Chicago, IL

Matched Pair of Hollywood Regency Designer leather Stools Benches. In the style of Parzinger. Very high quality. The seat alone is 18.75" x 24" More pics to come.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Antique Primitive Wooden Carpenters Shaving Shave Horse Long Work Bench Clamp

$1,095

Antique Primitive Wooden Carpenters Shaving Shave Horse Long Work Bench Clamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circa Mid 19th Century or earlier. Measurements: 32" H x 77" W x 11" D x 19" Seat height.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

20th Century Silver French Iron Bench Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

$3,000

20th Century Silver French Iron Bench Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern French bench made of handcrafted painted iron attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Benches

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hollywood Regency White Wrought Iron Curule X Frame Window Bench

$495

Vintage Hollywood Regency White Wrought Iron Curule X Frame Window Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 26" H x 44" W x 14" D x 16" Seat height.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench

$1,600Sale Price|42% Off

Vintage Florence Knoll Bench

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A vintage Florence Knoll bench purchased out of a local Palm Springs estate. It had been nicely reupholstered and we liked the fabric and left it. The bench is in good age appropriat...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

1940s Swedish Cabinetmasters Slatted Bench

$4,900

1940s Swedish Cabinetmasters Slatted Bench

Located in Long Island City, NY

The seat and back of this Scandinavian Modern bench comprise a stylish wave of conjoined slats. Set on sturdy tapered legs, this is a design with a compelling presence.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Fir

Unique William Hinn Bench

$17,500

Unique William Hinn Bench

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A unique and one off bench designed by William Hinn (provenance available from his granddaughter). Crescent shaped-one end is straight and the other curved, measuring 167.5" (inches)...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mahogany

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

$6,020

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish carved wooden arm-bench with back from the mid 20th century. This vintage natural wood bench from Spain is adorn with Moorish influenced carvings, featuring a high back wit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

Painted Italian Louis XV Style Window Seat Bench

$1,950

Painted Italian Louis XV Style Window Seat Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Window seat, upholstered in coral twill fabric with nailheads, having exaggerated scrolling arms, its painted frame inset into the front-facing arms, bowed front crown seat set upon ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian MCM Art Deco Design Bench

$3,450

Italian MCM Art Deco Design Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

The Italian MCM Art Deco Design Bench is a stylish and unique piece of furniture that combines elegance with retro charm. This piece features an Art Deco design that exudes sophistic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Italian Renaissance Style Double Curule X-Frame Settee Savonarola Bench

$1,600

Vintage Italian Renaissance Style Double Curule X-Frame Settee Savonarola Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H x 52.5" W x 21" D x 15" Seat height.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Custom Architect Designed Bench

$3,000

Custom Architect Designed Bench

Located in Highland, IN

This striking bench was created in 1967 by an architect for a home he designed. The unique piece has a mahogany top with an edge of hammered copper that is supported by black iron legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Copper, Steel

Swedish Pine Upholstered Banquette Benches

$6,200 / set

Swedish Pine Upholstered Banquette Benches

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Sweden. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Pair of pine benches perfect for banquette seating. Upholstered backs easily come out so y...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Bench with wooden slats and metal base, Harry Bertoia Bench with wooden slats

$5,210 / item

Bench with wooden slats and metal base, Harry Bertoia Bench with wooden slats

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Bench with wooden slats and metal base, Harry Bertoia 196025

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

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Mid Century Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century bench for your home. A mid century bench — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 5520 options for an antique or vintage mid century bench now, or shop our selection of 228 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century bench, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Bench?

The average selling price for a mid century bench at 1stDibs is $2,834, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $130,000 for the highest priced.

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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