Large 18th‑Century Oak Bench with Velvet Upholstery, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This impressive 18th‑century oak bench combines the quiet authority of early European craftsmanship with the soft, time‑worn elegance of vintage velvet. Generous in scale and beautif...
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Danish Bench and Mirror in Solid Oak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Danish bench and huge mirror in solid oak. Dimensions: H 50 cm, W 55 cm, D 38 cm. Mirror: 115 x 80 cm.
Oak
French Industrial School Bench Console, Oak and Cast Iron, 1900s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Industrial School Bench Console, Oak and Cast Iron, 1900s. This console is built from a thick solid oak plank top set over a blackened iron and cast metal base. The construct...
Iron
Danish Sculptural Free Form Console Wooden Table Bench in Solid Oak, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Danish modern free form sculptural wooden console table bench in solid stained oak designed and produced by an anonymous designer in Denmark during the 1970s. In good origina...
Oak
$2,769 / item
Trasiego Coat Rack Bench
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Sebastian Angeles, Mexican industrial designer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands and companies, gaining recognition for his unique approach to collecti...
Oak
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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