Find many varieties of an authentic upholstered bench with back available at 1stDibs. Each upholstered bench with back for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
fabric and
upholstery. Find 255 options for an antique or vintage upholstered bench with back now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect upholstered bench with back — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An upholstered bench with back made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Neoclassical — is very popular. A well-made upholstered bench with back has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Emilio Lancia,
Chesterfield and
Fratelli Boffi are consistently popular. A large upholstered bench with back can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller upholstered bench with back available at 1stDibs — each spanning 16 in width — may make for a better choice.
An upholstered bench with back can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,873, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $104,000.
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.