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Be My Guest Bench, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Be My Guest Bench, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

Be My Guest Bench, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

From $1,015 / item

Black Oiled OakFrench CaneOiled Oak

H 20.48 in W 56.7 in D 17.33 in

Be My Guest Bench, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

Elegant bench available in both a classic version in solid wood or in solid wood with a wicker seat

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Benches

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Wood

1930s Utö Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth – Nordic Pine Bench for NK, Sweden
1930s Utö Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth – Nordic Pine Bench for NK, Sweden

1930s Utö Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth – Nordic Pine Bench for NK, Sweden

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Stained pine. Provenance: From a private Swedish collection. Original cushion. From 1927 to 1938, ...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Designer Natural Wood Black Dining Bench
Scandinavian Designer Natural Wood Black Dining Bench

Scandinavian Designer Natural Wood Black Dining Bench

Located in Paris, FR

the Nordic atmosphere. This bench was designed with minimal lines and is multifunctional purposes

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Antique early 19th century Swedish Farmhouse Folk Art Bench
Antique early 19th century Swedish Farmhouse Folk Art Bench

Antique early 19th century Swedish Farmhouse Folk Art Bench

Located in Leesburg, VA

characteristic of traditional Swedish or Nordic furniture. The bench's weathered finish, muted tones, and

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Iron

Swedish Modern Pine Bench and Mirror by Ruben Ward for Fröseke, 1970s.
Swedish Modern Pine Bench and Mirror by Ruben Ward for Fröseke, 1970s.

Swedish Modern Pine Bench and Mirror by Ruben Ward for Fröseke, 1970s.

By Fröseke 2

Located in Asaa, DK

. Scandinavian Modern hallway set with bench and mirror in chunky solid Nordic pinewood. Bench with three drawers

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Parkbänk Nr. 3 by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarns Bruk
Parkbänk Nr. 3 by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarns Bruk

Parkbänk Nr. 3 by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarns Bruk

$8,569

H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 25.6 in

Parkbänk Nr. 3 by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarns Bruk

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow

Located in London, GB

organic shapes and a sense of movement seen on the Continent, this bench remains remarkably Nordic in

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

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Contemporary Wooden Interlude Bench Large Size with Plates
Contemporary Wooden Interlude Bench Large Size with Plates

Contemporary Wooden Interlude Bench Large Size with Plates

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H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 14.97 in

Contemporary Wooden Interlude Bench Large Size with Plates

By Studio Bermúdez

Located in Mexico City, ME

inspired completely by nordic aesthetics found along the benches. Such as nice wooden details which

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2010s Mexican Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Nordic Scandinavian Style Teak Bench from the 1960s
Nordic Scandinavian Style Teak Bench from the 1960s

Nordic Scandinavian Style Teak Bench from the 1960s

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H 15.36 in W 47.25 in D 14.57 in

Nordic Scandinavian Style Teak Bench from the 1960s

Located in Padova, IT

Nordic Scandinavian style teak bench from the 1960s Scandinavian style bench in brown teak wood

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Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Louis XVI Style Painted Bench
Louis XVI Style Painted Bench

Louis XVI Style Painted Bench

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H 30 in W 51 in D 14 in

Louis XVI Style Painted Bench

Located in Toronto, ON

A pretty pale, nordic-blue painted bench with gold gilt details tapered fluted legs and lush white

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20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood, Linen

"Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden
"Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden

"Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden

By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur

Located in Goteborg, SE

This small bench was designed by one of the real giants in Nordic design, Carl Malmsten. The bench

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

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Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...

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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s

Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s

$4,800

H 13.5 in W 12.25 in D 1 in

Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s

By Fontana Arte

Located in High Point, NC

A brass wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Unique Small Danish Late Art Deco lounge chair with Tear Drop Legs ca. 1935
Unique Small Danish Late Art Deco lounge chair with Tear Drop Legs ca. 1935

Unique Small Danish Late Art Deco lounge chair with Tear Drop Legs ca. 1935

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1930s-1940s lounge chair from the late Art Deco early midcentury era. Strong statement piece for any room despite modest proportions. Super charming. raised on mahogany le...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca

$30,000

H 28 in W 43 in D 32 in

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca

By Hugo França

Located in San Francisco, CA

A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.

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20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Armchairs

Sold|$7,834

H 40.56 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in

Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fine pair of late 18th Century Swedish Lindome armchairs. Excellent carving and shape, in later blue paint. Circa 1770.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid Century, Brutalist Dining Table, Made in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Mid Century, Brutalist Dining Table, Made in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

Mid Century, Brutalist Dining Table, Made in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

Monumental rectangular brutalist dining table in oak, made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1950s. Such sculptural curves that fits the current interior style. Also functional as a larg...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This appealing chair ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Pine

Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin

Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin

By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Barovier & Toso, Wall Mirror, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Barovier & Toso, Wall Mirror, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Barovier & Toso, Wall Mirror, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A Murano glass and metal wall mirror produced by Barovier & Toso, Italy, c. 1950s. Minor clouding to mirror edges; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches)...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Antique American Colonial Farmhouse Spindle Back Pine Wood 8 Leg 72" Long Bench
Antique American Colonial Farmhouse Spindle Back Pine Wood 8 Leg 72" Long Bench

Antique American Colonial Farmhouse Spindle Back Pine Wood 8 Leg 72" Long Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Colonial Farmhouse Spindle Back Pine Wood 8 Leg 72" Long Bench with ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish grace lounge chair, unknown designer, 1930s
Swedish grace lounge chair, unknown designer, 1930s

Swedish grace lounge chair, unknown designer, 1930s

$5,920

H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 27.76 in

Swedish grace lounge chair, unknown designer, 1930s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

An elegant armchair in the refined Swedish Grace style, designer unknown. The chair features a graceful silhouette with beautifully turned wooden legs that add a touch of sophisticat...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antique 18th C Painted American Primitive Blanket Chest Bench
Antique 18th C Painted American Primitive Blanket Chest Bench

Antique 18th C Painted American Primitive Blanket Chest Bench

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 18th C Painted American Primitive Blanket Chest Bench.

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Antique 18th Century American Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s

Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An very rare bar cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some marks to the top surface and inside shelves. Fast shipping worldw...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Nordic Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nordic bench available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every nordic bench was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage nordic bench now, or shop our selection of 68 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nordic bench — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A nordic bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nordic bench over the years, but those crafted by Frama, Alias and Ludovica + Roberto Palomba are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Nordic Bench?

Prices for a nordic bench start at $75 and top out at $23,000 with the average selling for $1,722.

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.