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Beautifully weathered Teak park bench from Summit Furniture, 72” , very heavy
By Summit
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautifully weathered heavy duty park bench by Summit furniture manufacturing In great condition Beautiful focal point piece Great for any location Very thick pieces 72” length M...
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Early 2000s Indonesian American Classical Benches

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Teak

Swedish Polychrome Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautifully polychromed bench adds a subtle pop of color. Place in any space to create interest.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches

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Wood

Swedish Polychrome Bench
Swedish Polychrome Bench
H 33.5 in W 70 in D 23 in
Neo-Classical Style Ebonized Bench With Gilt Accents Att. To Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neo-classical style bench with an ebonized frame and gilt accents. It is attributed to Maitland -Smith and dates approximately to the later part of the 20th century. It is ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

French Beautifully-Carved Wood Lyre-Back Splat Bench w/Rush Seat , 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic carved-wood sofa bench with rushed seat from the 19th century. This antique bench from France has been beautifully carved with Neoclassical details, featuring a g...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Birch Veneer Bench Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th/early 20th century Swedish bench seat constructed in the neoclassical or Swedish empire taste. The bench features a blonde birch veneered frame having gracefully c...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches

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Fabric, Wood, Birch

Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench in the NeoClassical manner. Two benches are available. Priced for one bench.
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Benches

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Oak

Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench
Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench
H 18 in W 63 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Walnut & Oilcloth Upholstered Benches, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair having square tops covered in antique oilcloth upholstery with nailhead trim, raised on square tapering legs
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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Walnut

Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut And Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and unique pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Giltwood benches from Tuscany. Each three seat bench is raised by four square cabriole legs with the f...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Walnut, Giltwood

Pair of 1960’s tufted Italian Benches
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1960’s tufted Italian Benches. Walnut bleach wood and fabric. Newly reupholstered .
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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Parkbänk Nr. 3 by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarns Bruk
By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow
Located in London, GB
An original Nr. 3 Parkbänk designed by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarns Bruk in the 1920s. The cast iron ends to the bench show fine craftsmanship, with their design pulling away from t...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Neoclassical Benches

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Iron

Pair of neo classical Style Benches
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neo classical style curule form beech wood benches, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches

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Fabric, Foam, Beech

Pair of neo classical Style Benches
Pair of neo classical Style Benches
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 17 in
Late 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Long X-Based Bench In Gold Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
A classic piece! This is a long, neo-classical style hardwood bench with gold velvet upholstery. The upholstery is vintage but in very good condition. The frame of the base has a dar...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches

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Velvet, Hardwood

Pair of Carved Walnut Neoclassical Shell Carved Benches, By Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Carved Walnut Neoclassical Shell Carved Benches, By Baker A pair of graceful Carved Walnut Neoclassical Shell Benches made by Baker. These benches boast a substantial pres...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches

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Silk, Upholstery, Walnut

19th-C. Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Giltwood Bench In Leopard Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique neo-classical style Italian carved giltwood bench in the manner of Maison Jansen. The leopard velvet is new. There is chippiness to the gold leaf frame. Each arm i...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Giltwood, Velvet

Italian Neoclassical Blue & Gray Decorated Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical blue and gray decorated bench, the rectangular upholstered seat in flame-stitch bargello needlwork, above a molded seat rail on tapering square legs terminating ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Neoclassical Ebonized & Gilded Bench by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking vintage Neoclassical style ebonized and gilded bench by Baker Furniture Company. Beautiful newly upholstered seat cushion.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Benches

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Fabric, Giltwood

German Neoclassical Creme Painted And Giltwood Bench From Schloss Seelowitz
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat . The frame with fan carved spandrel borders. Raised on circular tapered fluted legs. Estate of Martin Trust. Boston Ma. Schloss Seelowitz was the countr...
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Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Benches

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Wood

Lacquered Ivory Neoclassical-Inspired Bed Bench by Modenese Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Marvelous white lacquered satin bed bench with side bars and cabriole leg, ideal in luxury bedrooms alongside cabinets, make up tables and wardrobes. This seating features a sinuous ...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Neoclassical Style French Walnut Benches with Carved Legs, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French Neoclassical style wood benches from the early 20th century, with carved Vitruvian scroll frieze, fluted legs and custom upholstery. This pair of French Neoclassical...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

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Wood

Vtg Italian Neoclassical Style Cherry Wood Spiral Carved Small Bench Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vtg Italian Neoclassical Style Cherry Wood Spiral Carved Small Bench Loveseat. Item features solid wood construction, "antiqued/distressed" finish, saber legs, stamped "Made in Italy...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Benches

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Fabric, Wood, Cherry

Theodore Alexander Gregory Neo-classical Style Bench
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning contemporary Neo-classical style Gregory bench by fine quality luxury furniture designer Theodore Alexander. The Gregory features a sophisticated Louis XVI style Neoclas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Benches

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Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Swedish Neoclassical Style 1860s Painted Bench with Carved Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style painted wood bench from circa 1860 with carved fluted legs and distressed finish. Embracing the exquisite subtlety of Swedish Neoclassical design, this p...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people in France who "pick" for us sometimes and we were told this piece is from Japan.
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Neoclassical Benches

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Wood

Neoclassical Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style bench. Severely handsome provincial neoclassical style dark stained wood bench with open double ‘X’ form back and circular metopes terminals at back and sides abov...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Wood

Neoclassical Style Bench
Neoclassical Style Bench
H 38 in W 60 in D 21 in
Neoclassical Style Swedish Small Painted Bench with Carved Guilloche Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style small bench from the 20th century with gray and cream painted finish, carved side supports, guilloche friezes and fluted legs. This Swedish Neoclassical ...
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20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Early 20th Century Antique Lawyers or Lobby Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
An especially handsome early 20th c. Lawyers bench of striking Tiger Oak with unusual arrow back & arms, heavy bronze as well as mortis & tenon joinery upholstered in black leather. ...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Benches

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Bronze

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settee in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settee in Mahogany with Lyre Shaped Backsplats & Paw Feet
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches

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Mahogany

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee Bench Exquisite vintage Italian neoclassical painted settee. Stunning details include a carved musical motif of a lyre and trumpet on the ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Chenille, Velvet, Wood

Neoclassical Style 1900s French Carved Walnut Bench with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style walnut bench from circa 1900 with carved décor, fluted carved legs on arrow feet and cross stretcher. Imbued with the timeless elegance of the Neoclassica...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut, Linen

Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of Italian neoclassical lacquered wood benches. The structure is in lacquered wood in yellow ocher, gold, and ivory white and feature carved wing motifs and fluted legs...
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Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Benches

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Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Soft Gray Vanity Bench w/ Contemporary Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
The legs have a graceful, tapered profile. The sturdy construction includes side & central stretchers for support. The custom painted finish is handpainted in layers of gray tones as...
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Benches

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Velvet, Hardwood

Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Narrow Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical style narrow bench with cut blue velvet fabric.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Neoclassical Style Narrow Bench
Neoclassical Style Narrow Bench
H 28 in W 42.25 in D 12 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Footstool ~ Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI painted footstool ~ vanity bench represents a tailored expression of the Neoclassical Revival that for all practical purposes never really ended! handcr...
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Footstools

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Fruitwood, Paint

CASA BIQUE Green/Black Tessellated Marble Neoclassical Vanity Bench
By Casa Bique
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style vanity bench by Casa Bique, of Thomasville, North Carolina, USA. Solid wood frame with tessellated green/black marble veneers, pink velvet like fabric upholstere...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches

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Marble

Stylized Bronze and Iron Bench/ Table Attributed to Oscar Bruno Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Bronze and Iron Bench/ Table attributed to Oscar Bruno Bach. Classic design, Quality casting, super stylized. Not certain if wood top is original.Wood be amazing marble or s...
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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Iron

Continental Neoclassical Style Walnut 19th Century Settee with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A continental Neoclassical style walnut four seater settee from the 19th century, with carved splats, upholstered seat, tapered legs and H-Form cross stretcher. Created in Continenta...
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Settees

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Upholstery, Walnut

Circa 1925 Italian Neoclassical Greek Revival Bench by P. Mazzetti
Located in Chicago, IL
This Circa 1925, Italian bench was crafted in the early part of the twentieth century in the Florence workshop of P. Mazzetti. Incised maker's mark, item number, and artisan initials...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Plaster, Pine

Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Light oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Benches

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Wood

Late 18th Century Italian Banquette, Stato Pontificio
Located in Doylestown, PA
An extremely rare neoclassical parcel-gilt and painted banquette in the transitional Louis XV/XVI style, likely from Marche, Italy, circa 1790, carved on the back rail with the Papal...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas

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Wood

Giltwood and Painted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved giltwood and painted Italian style reproductions. Newly upholstered. Strong and sturdy. Priced per bench.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches

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Fabric, Giltwood, Paint

Giltwood and Painted Benches
Giltwood and Painted Benches
H 18 in W 19.5 in D 15 in
Continental Mahogany and Pine Bench
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular seat with outward scrolling arms applied with roundels; the shaped apron centered by turned roundel, raised on bobbin-turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Benches

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Mahogany, Pine

Continental Mahogany and Pine Bench
Continental Mahogany and Pine Bench
H 27.5 in W 61 in D 11 in
French Restoration Mahogany and Upholstered Serpentine Bench
Located in New York, NY
Of double-serpentine form; covered in butter yellow horsehair with star-motif with silk rope trim; over a deep shaped apron centered by a foliate cusp; on casters.
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Antique 1840s Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Giltwood and Ebonized Benches
Located in New York, NY
Each rectangular seat upholstered in green and off white striped silk taffeta over a rail carved with ebonized bellflower garlands and supporting an outward scrolling armrest to one ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

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Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood

Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Style Bronze Mounted Wrought Iron Bench
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This elegant bench by Theodore Alexander features a wrought iron frame with a vibrant (not all black) finish adorned by openwork accented by bronze rosettes and classical scrolls end...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

19th Century, Six Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Benches
Located in IT
19th Century, six Italian neoclassical lacquered wood benches. Measures: 4 stools: D 46.5 x W 46.5 x H 51 cm 2 benches: D 46.5 x W 82 x H 51 cm The six benches consist of four s...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood

XXth Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Lacquered Wood Stools
Located in IT
This gorgeous pair of stools was made in Piedmont (northern Italy) in the early twentieth century in Neoclassical style. Their structure is in carved wood and lacquered in shades of ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Wood

Directoire Style Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Directoire style leather bench with a button tufted antique brown leather on an oak base with a warm finish and turned and tapered legs. Dimension: 51" W x 16" D x 18" H....
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Benches

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Leather, Wood

Directoire Style Leather Bench
Directoire Style Leather Bench
H 18 in W 51 in D 16 in
Camel Back Garden Bench
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional Georgian Camel back design carved teak slatted back garden bench. Exterior seat pads can be supplied if required. Seat pad upholstered in client’s own material. Bes...
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Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Benches

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Teak

Camel Back Garden Bench
Camel Back Garden Bench
H 44.53 in W 106.3 in D 27.56 in
Cerused Oak Neoclassical Style Benches Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Cerused oak neoclassical style benches or loveseats. The benches have newly covered fabric seats with each having 8 legs.
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1990s Neoclassical Benches

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Fabric, Oak

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Chair Back Window Bench
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic chair back window seat with upholstered box seat in Honduran mahogany. Note the defining carved back rail. American, New York, circa 1815.
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Antique 1810s American Neoclassical Benches

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Swedish Neoclassical Style 1880s Painted Wood Bench with Carved Waterleaf Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century painted bench Circa 1880 Place of Origin: Sweden Period: 19th century Dimensions: 53" W x 18.25" D x 15" H A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood bench ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Painted Neoclassical Style Curule Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Curule-form bench, having a padded, crown seat of onyx-printed linen with nailheads, on an ivory painted frame showing natural wear, its fielded apron centered with an acanthus-flank...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Wood

Fine Italian Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine wood carved Italian style giltwood bench. Upholstered in Janet Yonati silk velvet. Fine vintage reproduction.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Fine Italian Style Giltwood Bench
Fine Italian Style Giltwood Bench
H 18 in W 22.5 in D 17.25 in
Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s to 1940s Giltwood bench. Strong and sturdy. Signed into the wood "Jansen" with numerals. Covered in an embroidered fabric.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench
Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench
H 20 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Early 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Eagles
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fantastic bench! It is a neo-classical style carved Italian piece newly upholstered in a flax linen. The supports are wonderful hand carved eagles. It is in very good condi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this bench seat sofa also conveys a mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa
H 36 in W 90 in D 43 in
Antique Painted Bench or Settee, ex-Madeleine Castaing, after design by Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in London, GB
A very decorative 'curule' settee, late 19th century after a design by Jean-Joseph Chapuis. Provenance: Madeleine Castaing, Maison de Lèves, Chartres, France. Why we like it Besides...
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood, Cane

Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa - Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted Curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this bench seat sofa also conveys a mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Neoclassical Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual form of neoclassical bench that dates to the early 19th century. The original painted surface has been retained and is richly patinated. The unique bench would had...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Neoclassical Bench
Neoclassical Bench
H 35 in W 57 in D 14 in
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Neoclassical Wood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of neoclassical wood benches available for sale. We have 241 antique and vintage neoclassical wood benches in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Neoclassical wood benches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Large neoclassical wood benches can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller neoclassical wood benches available at 1stDibs — each spanning 12 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made neoclassical wood benches over the years, but those made by Davis Cabinet Company, Dennis & Leen and Don S. Shoemaker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Neoclassical Wood Benches?

Prices for neoclassical wood benches start at $10 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,450.

A Close Look at Neoclassical Furniture

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Neoclassical Wood Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Many types of wood can be used for an outside bench — it is really a matter of preference. Generally, hardwood is considered the best option since these varieties are durable, rot-resistant and have the best chance at a long life outdoors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best wood for a garden bench is one that is durable and naturally weather-resistant. The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden benches.