$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century French Long Bench
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Amazing long old bench that will dress up a wall so nicely. So authentic, so much character, it just breath time and history.
Oak
Paint Decorated Santa Fe Bench from J. Seitz New Preston, CT.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally acquired at the iconic New Preston, Connecticut design shop J. Seitz. A wonderful old bench with arched serpentine top and turned spindle back and supports.
Wood
Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements.
Limestone
Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements.
Limestone
Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements.
Limestone
Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements.
Limestone
$24,500 / item
Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements.
Limestone
Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements.
Limestone
Antique Long Wooden Bench in Old Brown Paint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique wooden bench in old brown paint with other paint spatters here and there on top.
Wood
Antique Carved Walnut Hall Bench, Continental Style, 200 Years Old
Located in Perkasie, PA
Fine Quality Antique Carved Walnut Continental Hall Bench – Item L50909 Exceptional antique carved walnut Continental hall bench, approximately 200 years old, showcasing extraordina...
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s Wonderful Pine Bench Golden Putty Color over Old Red Wash
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a wonderful 1920s pine bench, it has been painted a wonderful Golden putty color over its original red wash. It is mortised and it shows a lot of regional wear. It has wonder...
Wood
Antique Irish Pine Bench in an Old Scumbled Painted Finish Late 1800's Original
Located in Highwood, IL
This Irish Pine Bench we believe dates from the late 1800’s and is in an old Scumbled Pine finish.
Pine, Paint
Primitive Painted Bench
Located in East Aurora, NY
Exceptional example of an original condition 19th century Pine bench in old grey paint over the original red. A very nice tight solid bench in good to excellent condition with no rep...
Pine
Reclaimed Limestone Bench Set with Table
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone bench set and table has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by our team.
Limestone
$2,700Sale Price|36% Off
19th Century Chinese Elm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Chinese long elm bench with geometric multiple stretchers.
Wood, Paint
$4,992Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old wide Elm bench with framed seat. Pretty detailed carved apron.
Elm
American 19th Century Turned Wood Bench
Located in Long Island City, NY
Like an eccentric older relative, this bench will add depth and story to any room.
Wood, Paint
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle, it has a planked back and curved end supports, it is made in 1” thick pine, the pine has an old waxed finish and...
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Oak Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Old repairs exist. All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related separation are reflective of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this impressive carved bench.
Oak
Pair English Folding X Benches in Damask Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Beautifully upholstered in luxurious damask fabric with colorful tassel accents, these handsome X-frame benches combine centuries-old design with practical functionality.
Damask
Antique Swedish Genuine Primitive Country House Blue Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
The bench has old historic paint which has become distressed with time making the unique patina it has today.
Pine
$2,464Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Storage Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
Built by hand and made of a hardwood with mortise joints and dowels. The carved bench could be older than listed I'm not sure of the age or wood type but it is a hardwood and very he...
Wood
Early 20th Century French Revival Tapestry Seated Bench
Located in Asheville, NC
Simply charming early 20th century French Revival composition, with old pictoral tapestry seated bench and ballister shape railing.
Composition
Elegant Hand-Crafted Padded Bench, Adam Style, England, Circa 1900
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1887 - Elegant padded old English walnut bench with concave seat: elegant and comfortable, lined with a beautiful uncommon fabric.
Fruitwood
Minimalist Old Italian Simple Bench
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple minimalist old Italian bench from the mountains around Lake Garda.
Fruitwood
Mid 19th Century Hand Crafted & Painted Pennsylvania Sheraton Plank Seat Bench
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Sheraton plank bench and in old original paint with hand stenciling throughout the seat and back.
Pine, Paint
$953Sale Price / set|20% Off
Old opening chest, lacquered and painted on larch wood, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient chest with opening shelf, lacquered and hand painted on solid larch wood, built in Italy in the 19th century, measuring cm W 103 x H 42 x D 50. Ideal as a container or as a s...
Wood
16 / 1700's Antique Early English Carved Oak Settle, Rosette, Leaf, Bench!!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 16/1700's Antique Early English Carved Oak Settle, Rosette, Leaf, Bench!! Antique Bench, Early English Carved Oak Settle, Rosette, Leaf, 17th/18th Century 1700s / 1600s!!
Oak
Antique American Primitive Slab Bench
Located in Rochester, NY
Measures 68" long x 19" d x 18" high. A great old bench. Look at all pictures and read comments in condition report below
Wood
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Rustic Adirondack Old Hickory Style Rattan Log Stool Bench Ottoman 22"
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Old Hickory style farmhouse / lodge footstool / bench seat / ottoman.
Hickory
19th Century Strap Iron Garden Bench in Old Black Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Old black paint on top of galvanized iron adds up to lots of patina.
Steel, Iron
Old 19th Century School Bench with Cast Iron Frame and Desk
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful school bench and table with cast iron frame from the 19th Century. Recuperated out of France.
Iron
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Country Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Country Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle, it has a planked back and curved end supports, it is made in 1” thick pine, the pine has an original old...
Pine
Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Can there be such a thing as a pretty work bench? I think so. This is lovely rare small scale antique French work bench with beautiful old faded blue paint residue.
Wood, Beech
19th Century French Hand-Painted Ceramic Sculpture of Old Couple
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this antique colorful terracotta sculpture on a shelf in your family room; crafted circa 1920, the ceramic piece features a older couple seated on a bench and holding each other.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Early 19th C. Italian Carved-Wood 4 Chair-Back Bench w/Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful centuries-old Italian four-seat sofa bench, with its graceful design and caned seat, is just over 6 feet in length, and will be a welcoming seating addition for an ent...
Wood, Cane
Antique Romanian Folk Painted Pine Cupboard with Drawers and a Door
Located in Centennial, CO
The wood bears imperfections from over 100 years of use including scratches, scrapes, inactive wormholes, narrow splits, and slight warping.... though none of these issues affect the...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian sofa or bench in old paint. Recently upholstered seat and bolster cushions in linen.
Pine
Antique French Carpenter's Workbench
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Antique French Workbench, Circa 1880, is a beautiful, old carpenter's bench. It has a rich, dark coffee stain with a nice patina.
Wood
The rest
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
A rural atmosphere, reminiscent of his other paintings such as "Old Man with a Bench" or "Resting by the Field."
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Bohemian Terracotta Figure Group of Three Jews
Located in New York, NY
Unlike portrayals of “three older Jewish men on a bench”, this scene depicts a young boy in the middle of two older men.
Terracotta
Old Flemisch Gothic Church Bench
Located in Wommelgem, BE
The Backside of the bench is nicely carved in gothic style In nice stripped bleached oak from great quality. Early 19th century piece
Oak
Unique Chinese Wooden Bench, 100 Years Old
Located in Waedenswil, CH
This unique piece captivates with its details and its original condition. This bench was bought about 15 years ago by a Dutch interior designer living there in a small antique shop i...
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 34 in W 48 in D 23 in
Old World Solid Teak Wood Late 19th Century Dutch Colonial Office Bench
Located in Houston, TX
It is the craftsmanship that makes this bench so wanting and desirable. Almost Indestructible this bench represents the best in Dutch colonial style and design. Typical of all Dutch ...
Teak
Mughal Double Bench
Located in Vigevano, IT
Beautiful and also functional under the double seat there are two wide compartment. A older indian version of European benches lovers.
Teak
19th Century Painted Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique bench was made from an old English dresser. The bench is distressed and painted a creamy yellow color.
Wood
18th Century Italian Walnut Bench
Located in Burton, TX
Two diamond shaped carvings are on the front with center Heraldic style crosses in each. The back shows old carvings of someones initials which only adds to the charm of this old wor...
Iron
Chinese Painted Antique Elmwood Prayer Bench
Located in Bedford, NY
The bench is about 200 years old, made of elm wood from northern China.
Venetian Hand-Carved Bench, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Venetian hand-carved bench with old world painted finish. Most unusual with flat back which could go against a wall or in front of a fireplace.
Wood
19th Century country house bench 2 pcs
Located in Vantaa, FI
This is pair of old country house benches, about 170 years of age is shown every where and that makes it look so unique, all those years are visible beautiful way.
Wood
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in
Primitive, Rustic, Antique Bench / Stool, France, 19th Century
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
A beautifully aged primitive, rustic stool made from an even older bench, France, c. 1900. Carved and shaped by hand in solid wood.
Wood, Fruitwood
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 54.75 in D 14 in
19th Century Pennsylvania Painted Pine Bucket Bench in Old Red Surface
Located in Woodbury, CT
Painted pine bucket bench with two shelves, scalloped sides, and cross-braced back retaining an old red surface.
Pine
Iron Bench
Located in So. Egremont, MA
Cast iron fern bench with old dark blue paint and slotted wood seats.
Wood
Diminutive Satinwood Hepplewhite Style Tambour Secretaire
Located in Providence, RI
While about 50-70 years old, the craftsmanship is all bench made and dovetailed (see detail below).
Satinwood
Vintage Industrial British Old School Gym Bench
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Really lovely 19th century primitive fruitwood bench. Very long rectangular seat raised on staked legs and diagonal stretchers. Approximate dimensions: Width: 306cm Height: ...
Wood
American Cast Iron Benches by Timmes, Brooklyn, NY
By Peter Timmes
Located in Long Island, NY
Both benches have remains of old paint on them. One bench has no breaks or repairs.
Iron
Simple Minimalist Old Italian Bench
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/879 - - Simple minimalist old bench from the mountains around Lake Garda.
Chestnut
Early 19th Century French Bench
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very nice old bench with an old fabric and in a good condition.
Oak
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H 20.08 in W 52.25 in D 13.39 in
Old Chinese Wooden Bench / the Republic of China Era / Wabi-Sabi / Mingei/Chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old bench with a Chinese design. Probably made during the Republic of China.
Oak
Very Long Primitive Bench with Original Paint
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful old bench, rustic yet refined. Lovely wood grain on top with afew vestigates of old blue green paint.
Wood
Antique Long Narrow Plank Bench with Splay Peg Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
Delightful in simplicity, this old bench is reminiscent of a simpler time. Note the peg splay legs, aged distress with old cracks, gouges, scratches and wear seen in the bench seat, ...
Wood
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H 34.26 in W 18.67 in D 34.65 in
Japanese Antique Old Bench Sofa Chair Primitive Japandi Oak Wood
Located in Chiba, Chiba
It is not a mass-produced product, so it is the only bench in the world. The frame is made of oak. The cushion and seat surface inside are reupholstered at our shop. The seat is...
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful soft rounded edges and beautiful markings on this century old bench. Rare. This bench was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be foun...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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H 30 in W 102.75 in D 16.5 in
Antique English Oak Bench Comfortable Great Patina Original Finish Late 1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Structurally, our Old Plank workshop went through the bench to make double sure there were no issues and there are none.
Oak, Paint
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H 16 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Antique Old Hickory School Adirondack Splint Seat & Stick Bench, circa 1910
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adirondack bench in the manner of Old Hickory offers woven splint seat on stick form frame, unsigned, c1910 Measures - 16'' H x 22'' W x 17.5'' D.
Wood
Old Style Bench with Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This 1850's late Qing dynasty louhan chuang or couch exemplifies modest elegance, crafted from Southern Elm (Zelkova) wood, a preferred material in the Suzhou region of China. Renown...
Elm
Pine settle bench in old blue paint
Located in Surrey, BC
Rare pine bench with scrolled sides and nice shaped back..Piece retains it's old polychromatic surface blue with untouched sides and scrubbed seat.
Pine
Antique Pine Hungarian Storage Bench With Old Blue Paint
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming antique 1920s or earlier Hungarian or Eastern European storage bench with old sky and colbalt blue paint. The old painted blue finish has been sanded smooth, s...
Pine, Paint
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H 18.25 in W 22 in D 16.75 in
English Mahogany Chippendale Style Bench with Old Needlepoint Upholstery
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Old English mahogany bench with (possibly original) needlepoint upholstered seat.
Mahogany
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