Nicos Zographos Museum Bench with Bronze Base
By Nicos Zographos
Located in St. Louis, MO
Leather tufted museum bench by Nicos Zographos with bronze base, circa 1965.
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bronze
Nicos Zographos Museum Bench with Bronze Base
By Nicos Zographos
Located in St. Louis, MO
Leather tufted museum bench by Nicos Zographos with bronze base, circa 1965.
Bronze
$1,417Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Black Tufted Canvas Museum Bench by Metropolitan Furniture, 1986
By Metropolitan
Located in Miami, FL
Museum bench with newly upholstered heavy black canvas fabric on square tubular chrome frame by Metropolitan Furniture, 1986.
Chrome
$4,500
H 17.25 in W 73.25 in D 31 in
1960s Black Leather and Steel Modernist Museum Bench / Daybed 73x31
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Modernist Museum Bench or Daybed, dating back to the 1960s.
Steel
$2,211
H 31.11 in W 68.9 in D 24.41 in
Ahrend/ De Cirkel no. 600 Museum Bench by Bas Puyser, 1990s, Rijksmuseum
By Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
The listed museum bench is in a wonderful pre-owned condition, with wear consistent with age and use.
Metal
Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame.
Metal, Chrome
$924Sale Price|30% Off
H 16 in W 64 in D 26.5 in
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Carmen Leather Cocktail Ottoman or Museum Bench
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Miami, FL
Carmen large cocktail ottoman or museum bench with Caspian Leather cushion and bronze finish steel base by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.
Steel
9 French 1980s Solid Cherry Benches by Richard Peduzzi
By RIchard Peduzzi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Model conceived in 1989 by the scenographer and designer Richard PEDUZZI (born in 1943) for the completion of the Grand Louvre project and deployed in 1993 in the rooms of the Egypti...
Cherry
Muse Bench by Jude Di Leo
Located in Geneve, CH
Intended as a museum bench, Muse is constructed in a continuous V-shape that supplies both it’s comfort and structure.
Oak
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
For the primitive collector. This stunning bench is hand carved from a single teak root from Madura. Beautiful antique bamboo legs in contrast. Rare. This bench was sourced in the s...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$8,070
H 39.38 in W 71.86 in D 39.18 in
Rare Victorian Walnut Double Sided Museum Gallery Pew Bench Pugin Gothic Steeple
By Rowlandson and Pugin, Edward Welby Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original solid Walnut hand-carved in the Gothic Pugin steeple manor Victorian Museum double sided gallery bench A very rare opport...
Walnut
20th Century French Standing Seat from the Louvre Museum
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 20th Century French limited edition standing seat designed for the Louvre Museum, 1991. The curved wooden back with leather padded seat rests upon a solid steel base.
Steel
Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects
Located in Geneve, CH
Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects Dimensions: W 125 x D 40 x H 55 cm Materials: Century Old Oak Made of solid Maple wood, this 3-seater bench ‘Museum’ is one of the pieces ...
Oak
Element 3 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects
Located in Geneve, CH
Element 3 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects Dimensions: W 175 x D 40 x H 55 cm Materials: Century Old Oak Made of solid Maple wood, this 3-seater bench ‘Museum’ is one of the pieces ...
Oak
Chrome and Leather Tufted Museum Bench
By Metropolitan
Located in Chicago, IL
That's what comes to mind when viewing this newly upholstered, OXBLOOD LEATHER tufted, "Museum" bench, for Metropolitan. The panels are cut, hand-welted and hand-tufted with leather...
Chrome
1970s Chrome "Museum" Bench for Metropolitan
By Metropolitan
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a fantastic large, leather tufted "Museum" bench for Metropolitan. It is in all original vintage condition.
Chrome
Museum Bench in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Museum Bench was originally envisioned to be placed in juxtaposition to art to not obstruct the view.
Steel
Museum Bench in Stainless Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The museum bench was originally envisioned to be placed in juxtaposition to art to not obstruct but enhance the view.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 18 in W 60 in D 19 in
Museum Bench "Dreamhouse Edition" in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This special Dreamhouse Edition Museum Glass Bench is powder-coated in a striking pink hue inspired by the infamous California Dreamhouse.
Steel
Unavailable
H 21 in W 78.75 in D 26 in
Muséum Bench Sofa by Maison Fey, Cordova Leather, Gilt Bronze Winged Putto Feet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Custom created in France, this museum bench sofa was hand dyed on Cordovan leather by the Maison Fey in Paris.
Bronze
MUSE BENCH / sample sale
By JUDE DI LEO
Located in Cold Spring, NY
Originally designed as a museum bench, Muse is constructed in a continuous V-shape that supplies both its structure and ergonomic comfort.
Oak
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 36 in D 15 in
Patinated Bronze Bench by David Ebner for Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
By David N. Ebner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Originally designed in wood for the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, this is the patinated bronze version from an edition of 9.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
Piet Parra No. 61 "I Wish" in Untreated Solid Beechwood, Linen and Rope, 2014
By Dutch Textile Museum, Piet Parra
Located in Blauvelt, NY
Piet Parra No. 61 "I Wish" in untreated solid beechwood, linen and rope, 2014. In an interview Piet Parra once compared ideas to dreams, saying that they come to him in his sleep. Fo...
Linen, Rope, Wood
Bleached Maple Sculpted Bench Tiffany Green Patinated Bronze
By Chris Miano
Located in Union City, NJ
This Museum style bench is an exploration of Bleached Maple and bronze, finished with a Tiffany green hand applied patina.
Bronze
Museum Console in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Museum console was inspired by the Museum bench (see separate listing) It's made of glass pipes, solid steel, and is strong enough to hold up to 250 pounds!
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.9 in W 51.2 in D 13.2 in
Khetan Console in Dark Bronze with Polished Gold Bronze Interior by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Cast using the lost wax method, the bench is a museum-quality piece shown in dark bronze with a polished gold bronze interior in a brass finish.
Bronze
Bronze Florence Knoll Museum Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
An early and rare bronze museum bench designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
Bronze
Ebonized Museum Benches
Located in Culver City, CA
Impressive large scale benches with leather upholstery. Originally from the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow.
Leather, Wood
Set of Two Stainless Steel Architectural Museum Benches
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 2 one-off museum benches completely executed in stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 18 in W 87 in D 31 in
"Museum" Bench Made by a Dutch Manufacture in Faux Leather and Black Steel
Located in Almelo, NL
This fantastic "Museum" bench made by a Dutch manufacture, in black painted steel, with faux leather square tops, in beautiful original condition.
Steel
Martin Visser Wenge wood Museum Bench or Low table 't Spectrum 1965
By Martin Visser
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Martin Visser made his first design for a Museum Bench in 1965 for the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.
Sold
H 17.33 in W 16.93 in D 72.05 in
Large Vintage Museum Bench, English, Oak, Dining, Kitchen, Pew, Late 20th, 1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage museum bench. An English, oak dining or kitchen pew, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Oak
Sold
H 16.93 in W 72.05 in D 16.74 in
Pair of Vintage Museum Benches, English, Oak, Dining, Kitchen, Pew, Circa 1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage museum benches. An English, oak dining or kitchen pew, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Oak
Prototype Museum Bench by Eric Meier 2004
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Cranbrook graduate Eric Meier, the bench was intended for museum use. 4 slender white legs support the seating surface , which is composed of 30 individual foam lozenges ...
Foam
Bronze and Leather Museum Bench by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare 12 foot bench with bronze base and brown leather. This version is wider than usual as well. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
Wim Quist Kroller Muller Museum Bench by Spectrum, 1990's
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Designed in the 1970s by architect Wim Quist for the Kröller Müller museum in Otterloo, Netherlands. This design has been produced by Spectrum since 1988.
Aluminum
American Mid-Century Large Black Tufted Leather Benches
Located in Queens, NY
12 American Mid-Century large museum benches with a black tufted faux leather seat resting on three squared chrome support legs (PRICED EACH)
Chrome
Sold
H 16.5 in W 72 in L 16.5 in
Tufted Brown Leather Bench with Solid Bronze Frame by Nico Zographos, Signed
By Nico Zoographos
Located in Kansas City, MO
All original bronze frame leather museum bench / daybed designed by Nico Zographos.
Bronze
Martin Visser slat bench black ebonized 't Spectrum 1965
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This black ebonized slat bench was originally designed for Stedelijk Museum, thats why its often called the museum bench.
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
For the collector. This stunning three inch thick teak slab bench has been hand carved from the island Madura. Beautiful soft rounded edges and beautiful markings on this century old...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Single Root Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Impressive hundred year old hand carved teak wood bench or chaise with stunning patina. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sold
H 18.5 in W 90 in D 22 in
Contemporary Pair Stellar Museum Scale Quality Leather Suede Chrome Benches
By Charles Maison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible pair of Charles Maison Inspired, glamours museum scale and quality benches. Of the highest construction & materials.
Steel, Chrome
Harvey Probber Bench from the North Carolina Museum of Art
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
No additional discounts are offered on this bench.
Metal
Sold
H 16.93 in W 72.05 in D 16.74 in
Pair of Vintage Benches, English, Oak, Kitchen, Museum, Pew, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Appealing vintage forms of versatile proportion at 6' wide Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Light English oak with mellow blonde hues beneath a wax pol...
Oak
Sold
H 15 in W 96 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern X-Long Tufted Museum Leather Bench Bronze Finish Base, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous X-long museum tufted cognac brown leather bench, on a bronze finished base, circa the 1970s.
Leather
Primitive Bench
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality weathered teak bench. Carved from a single 3″ thick slab including the back.
Teak
18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
In superb condition for its age, with expected wear and a deep, glowing patina, this bench is a museum-worthy piece suitable for a collector, historic interior, or architectural inst...
Wood
Italian Classic Form Bench in the Beaux Arts Manner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Museum style heavy seat bench. Black marble inset seat replaces the old cane seat.
Marble
Edd Hayes Bronze Bust of a Man
By Edd Hayes
Located in Houston, TX
Under a 300 year old live oak at The George Ranch Historical Park and Museum, a bench with life-size bronzes of “Albert and Mamie George, The Spirit of Giving” invites people visitin...
Bronze
Sold
H 17.75 in W 118 in D 17.75 in
Custom Resin Museum Bench by Michael Ryan Architects, 20th Century
By Michael Ryan
Located in Hamburg, PA
This custom-designed resin museum bench created by Michael Ryan Architects. Michael Ryan designed the Sheaf Lane Residence in Delaware.
Resin
Sold
H 15.75 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
BQ 01 Architectural Museum Bench Designed by Wim Quist for Spectrum
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Dronten, NL
The BQ 01 bench was designed in the 1970s by the architect Wim Quist for the Kröller Müller museum in Otterloo, Netherlands and is produced since 1988 by Spectrum.
Aluminum
Sold
H 17 in W 60 in D 25 in
Museum Bench by Metropolitan, San Francisco with Brown Tufted Leather Seat
Located in St. Louis, MO
Chrome base Minimalist bench with original leather that is nicely worn in (no tears or holes but general wear). Made by Metropolitan, circa 1970s. Leather is nice dark brown.
Chrome
Bronze Finish Steel and Upholstery Bench
Located in San Mateo, CA
Architectural bronzed steel bench with upholstered seat. This sturdy bench is a little different take on the classic museum bench.
Steel
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
For the primitive collector. This stunning bench is hand carved from a single teak root from Madura. Beautiful antique bamboo legs in contrast. Rare. This bench was sourced in the...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sold
H 11.82 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Dutch 1960 Slat Bench Designed by Martin Visser for Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
By Martin Visser
Located in Markington, GB
This bench was created for Stedelijk museum in Amsterdam.
Wenge
Paul Laszlo Cane Bench for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare museum grade bench by Paul Laszlo for Glenn of California, c.1950s.
Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 11.82 in W 63 in D 16.54 in
Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slat Bench, 1960s Dutch Design
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in The Hague, NL
This is an original version (model: BZ -81, marked) designed in 1960/1961 for het Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. This vintage slatted bench can be used as a bench, plant table or even ...
Wood, Wenge
Sold
H 11.82 in W 63 in D 16.54 in
Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slate Bench, 1960s Dutch Design
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in The Hague, NL
This is an original version (model: BZ -81, marked) designed in 1960/1961 for het Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. This vintage slatted bench can be used as a bench, plant table or even ...
Wood, Wenge
Sold
H 18 in W 65 in D 30 in
19th Century Specimen Marble Bench or Coffee Table, Philadelphia History Museum
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and spectacular Egyptian alabaster and specimen marble bench on original iron base --In Roman Revival style --Deaccessioned from the Philadelphia History Museum and original...
Museum Quality English Georgian Super High Back Tavern Settle or Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Perfect for a hall storage bench, this museum quality piece features a beautiful tall curved form, remarkable patina, three storage drawers, solid wood construction, beautiful pine w...
Pine
Set of Naturalistic Cast Iron Garden Furniture, Late 19th Century
Located in NYC, NY
(Accession numbers: 69.158.2 and 69.159.2 - both acquired by the museum in 1969). Measures: Larger bench: 30.5" H x 48" W x 22.5" D.
Iron
Pair of Eric O'Leary Glazed Ceramic Stools
By Eric O'leary
Located in New York, NY
He is known for his stools, planters and other objects, constructed of cut and shaped slabs with warm O'Leary's work, such as his ceramic stools and planters, often features vibrant...
Ceramic
ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodriguez
Located in London, London
ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodriguez Sergio Rodrigues (1927-) Brazil Architect & Designer Sergio Rodrigues became a great furniture designer, to the point of receiving an e...
Wood
ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, London
ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodrigues Sergio Rodrigues (1927-) Brazil Architect & Designer Sergio Rodrigues became a great furniture designer, to the point of receiving an e...
Wood
Tufted Museum Bench
By Metropolitan
Located in Tulsa, OK
It is very heavy, and in beautiful condition. These are named 'Museum" benches from the mfg. This is the only six footed i have, but have many 8 feet long examples if interested.
Steel
Tufted leather Museum Bench with patinated bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grand scale Museum bench, could be used as daybed.
Leather
Sold
H 16 in W 66 in D 11.25 in
Museum Bench with Nubuck Suede Seating Bronze Finish Legs by Vivian Carbonell
By Vivian Carbonell, Carbonell Design Studio
Located in Miami, FL
The Museum bench imparts a statement of quiet strength and elegance.
Steel
Museum of Anthropology Bench
Located in Mexico City, DF
This bench (1 of 4) is from the National Museum of Anthropology, considered to be one of the most outstanding museums of the world.
Mahogany
Long Florence Knoll Museum Upholstered Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great vintage condition has all its plastic feet label still attached some minor wear to the upholstery no smells. Measure: 9ft.
Chrome
Pair of Museum Quality Heavy Chinese Benches
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A pair of Impressive museum, quality benches. Very large: 11 ft. X 15” X 21”.
Elm
Slatted Bench by Martin Visser
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in London, GB
Originally designed for Amsterdam's design museum, the Stedelijk, this bench is perfect as both a coffee table and/or seating.
Wood
$1,880 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$6,886 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking co...
Fiberglass
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Wood
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$5,200
H 17 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Bench, designed for Knoll in 1954. This bench dates to 2022, and is seemingly pristine (or near pristine). The design incorporates a simple chromed steel fra...
Steel
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Velvet
$16,573 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Linear Bench in Special Walnut Series 60 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Linear Bench is a refined take on mid-century modern design inspired by Edward Wormley with a sleek silhouette emphasizing balance and proportion, handcrafted for today’s interio...
Brass
Florence Knoll Bench in Holly Hunt Leather
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Exemplifying the superb craftsmanship and enduring elegance of mid-century modern design, the iconic Florence Knoll bench graces your living space with a touch of timeless sophistica...
Steel
$3,250
H 17 in W 50.5 in D 18 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Mahogany & Black Button Tufted Bench, 1950's
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb bleached mahogany bench with tufted black vinyl surface. Featuring a sturdy rectangular braced, solid Mahogany frame, button tufted, finished in impre...
Fabric, Plastic, Mahogany
Florence Knoll Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Very long Florence Knoll bench designed for Knoll, brown upholstery and chrome base, 8 legs, unusual size.
Chrome
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.
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