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Early Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A tall bench or settle in oak with the back consisting of horizontal panel spanning the width of
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Antique Early 18th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Early Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench
Early Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench

Early Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench

H 47.5 in W 53 in D 21 in
Oak Panel Back Settle
Located in Woodbury, CT
Four shaped panels comprise the back of this antique settle dating to the era of George III. The
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Benches

Materials

Oak

Oak Panel Back Settle
Oak Panel Back Settle

Oak Panel Back Settle

H 43.5 in W 72 in D 29 in
Large Early Panel Back Oak Settle
Located in Greenwich, CT
A large early English bog oak paneled back settle, circa 1680. Of generous proportions, with a
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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Large Early Panel Back Oak Settle
Large Early Panel Back Oak Settle

Large Early Panel Back Oak Settle

H 43 in W 73.5 in D 24.5 in
A George III Lancastrian Oak Panel Back Settle
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A George III (1790) Lancastrian oak panel back settle, raised on cabriole legs. Wonderful settle
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Oak

A George III Lancastrian Oak Panel Back Settle
A George III Lancastrian Oak Panel Back Settle

A George III Lancastrian Oak Panel Back Settle

H 41 in W 74 in D 28 in
Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle
Located in Meulebeke, BE
settle crafted around 1850 in France. Nicely detailed carved and open worked panelled back with geometric
Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle
Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle

Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle

H 57.49 in W 61.03 in D 16.54 in
Early 20th Century Danish Bench with Kilim Upholstered Cushion
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Danish oak bench with paneled back, turned arm supports and legs, with a
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Benches

Materials

Wool, Oak

Early 20th Century Danish Bench with Kilim Upholstered Cushion
Early 20th Century Danish Bench with Kilim Upholstered Cushion

Early 20th Century Danish Bench with Kilim Upholstered Cushion

H 31 in W 41 in D 20 in
Original Painted Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
simple folk art motif along the front panel and back. The bench seat opens/is removeable to reveal
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Original Painted Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40
Original Painted Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40

Original Painted Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40

H 34.5 in W 71 in D 21.25 in
Garden Seats in the Manner of William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine pair of William Kent design carved teak or mahogany garden or hall benches. Each paneled
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21st Century and Contemporary English George I Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Gesso, Paint

Garden Seats in the Manner of William Kent
Garden Seats in the Manner of William Kent

Garden Seats in the Manner of William Kent

H 53.94 in W 135.04 in D 27.56 in
Antique English 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Paneled Oak Settle Bench 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique 18th Century English Georgian Chippendale oak paneled back settle bench, circa
Category

Antique 1780s English Chippendale Settees

Materials

Oak

Antique English 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Paneled Oak Settle Bench 1780
Antique English 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Paneled Oak Settle Bench 1780

Antique English 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Paneled Oak Settle Bench 1780

H 42 in W 72 in D 26 in
Country Style Carved Pine Bench with Storage, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
curved top is below, seat height is 49cm. The panelled back bench is 125cm wide x 92cm high x 41cm deep.
Category

20th Century European Benches

Materials

Pine

Country Style Carved Pine Bench with Storage, 20th Century
Country Style Carved Pine Bench with Storage, 20th Century

Country Style Carved Pine Bench with Storage, 20th Century

H 35.83 in W 50.01 in D 16.15 in
Painted Adirondack Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
lattice panels spanning the back of the bench and underneath the armrests. Please note of wear consistent
Category

20th Century Benches

Materials

Wood

Painted Adirondack Bench
Painted Adirondack Bench

Painted Adirondack Bench

H 26 in W 59.5 in D 22 in
Pine bench with paneled back
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pine bench with paneled back
Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Pine bench with paneled back
Pine bench with paneled back

Pine bench with paneled back

H 31 in W 41 in D 18 in
George III Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Nice proportions with a paneled back with shaped arms, rectangular seat lacking cushion, with
Category

Antique 1760s Benches

Materials

Oak

George III Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench
George III Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench

George III Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench

H 43 in W 74 in D 28 in
Rare Panel Back English West Country Tavern Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare English late 18th century West Country panel back tavern bench or settle of one-of-a-kind
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Benches

Materials

Elm, Oak

Rare Panel Back English West Country Tavern Bench
Rare Panel Back English West Country Tavern Bench

Rare Panel Back English West Country Tavern Bench

H 52.5 in W 60.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bench with Paneled High Back and Storage
Located in New Orleans, LA
paneled back flanked by floral and leaf carved supports, stepped arms, a lifting lid seat over very useful
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bench with Paneled High Back and Storage
Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bench with Paneled High Back and Storage

Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bench with Paneled High Back and Storage

H 48.75 in W 34.75 in D 17 in
Italian, Toscana, Late Baroque Walnut Hall Bench Paneled Back, 17th-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a tall rectangular back with two panels and raised moldings above a long rectangular seat
Category

Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Toscana, Late Baroque Walnut Hall Bench Paneled Back, 17th-18th Century
Italian, Toscana, Late Baroque Walnut Hall Bench Paneled Back, 17th-18th Century

Italian, Toscana, Late Baroque Walnut Hall Bench Paneled Back, 17th-18th Century

H 51 in W 90.75 in D 17.5 in
A fine curved and panelled back large Pine Settle
Located in NYC, NY
A large pine settle with a slightly curving form in pine boards. Beautiful panelled back. Wonderful
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches

Materials

Pine

A fine curved and panelled back large Pine Settle
A fine curved and panelled back large Pine Settle

A fine curved and panelled back large Pine Settle

H 60 in W 66 in D 21 in
English Panel-Back Winged Settle, circa 1830-60, Pine
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English panel-back winged settle, circa 1830-60, pine. A handsome example with blanket chest seat
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

English Panel-Back Winged Settle, circa 1830-60, Pine
English Panel-Back Winged Settle, circa 1830-60, Pine

English Panel-Back Winged Settle, circa 1830-60, Pine

H 54.25 in W 55 in D 16.5 in
English Paneled Back Dark Oak Settle with Storage, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the backrest with 8 panels and with a slight lean, having shaped arms above a storage well with
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches

English Paneled Back Dark Oak Settle with Storage, 18th Century
English Paneled Back Dark Oak Settle with Storage, 18th Century

English Paneled Back Dark Oak Settle with Storage, 18th Century

H 53 in W 55 in D 23 in
A 17th Century style carved oak panel back oak settle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A 17th Century style carved oak panel back oak settle. The arcaded top rail above two geometric
Category

Antique 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Oak

A 17th Century style carved oak panel back oak settle
A 17th Century style carved oak panel back oak settle

A 17th Century style carved oak panel back oak settle

H 51 in W 44 in D 23 in
Heavily Carved Oak High Back Bench with Storage, Denmark circa 1870-1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Highly carved oak high back bench. Three panels along the back portray pub scenes, while lions
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Renaissance Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

Heavily Carved Oak High Back Bench with Storage, Denmark circa 1870-1900
Heavily Carved Oak High Back Bench with Storage, Denmark circa 1870-1900

Heavily Carved Oak High Back Bench with Storage, Denmark circa 1870-1900

H 52 in W 63.5 in D 27.5 in
Late 1890s Carved Wooden Church Pew with Full Paneled Back from Brooklyn
Located in New York, NY
Restored with mahogany stain. This item can be viewed at our 149 Madison Avenue location in Manhattan.
Category

Antique 1890s American Benches

Materials

Wood

Late 1890s Carved Wooden Church Pew with Full Paneled Back from Brooklyn
Late 1890s Carved Wooden Church Pew with Full Paneled Back from Brooklyn

Late 1890s Carved Wooden Church Pew with Full Paneled Back from Brooklyn

H 35.5 in W 61 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Renaissance Gothic Chapel
Located in Shreveport, LA
versatile for placement throughout your home. Bench back panel features carved banding above and below
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Renaissance Gothic Chapel
Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Renaissance Gothic Chapel

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Renaissance Gothic Chapel

H 36.5 in W 42.25 in D 16 in
Italian Renaissance-Style Hall Bench with Marquetry Hunting Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
boar, a stag, and big cats?, on the central panel on the back of the bench is a portrait of a noble
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Satinwood

Italian Renaissance-Style Hall Bench with Marquetry Hunting Scenes
Italian Renaissance-Style Hall Bench with Marquetry Hunting Scenes

Italian Renaissance-Style Hall Bench with Marquetry Hunting Scenes

H 55 in W 62.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Trunk Chest Renaissance Lion
Located in Shreveport, LA
France~ ~Outstanding carvings throughout all the panels on this stunning 19th century French hall bench
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Trunk Chest Renaissance Lion
19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Trunk Chest Renaissance Lion

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Trunk Chest Renaissance Lion

H 45.5 in W 51 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Chest Renaissance Lion Breton
Located in Shreveport, LA
lions create the arms on either side~ ~Three huge carved panels on the bench back and lower front
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Chest Renaissance Lion Breton
19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Chest Renaissance Lion Breton

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Chest Renaissance Lion Breton

H 43.75 in W 61.25 in L 43.75 in
1800's Antique French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood, Oak Hall Bench and Coffer!!
Located in Austin, TX
. French Gothic Revival carved oak hall bench and coffer, 19th c., paneled back with blind tracery, hinged
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Benches

Materials

Wood

1800's Antique French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood, Oak Hall Bench and Coffer!!
1800's Antique French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood, Oak Hall Bench and Coffer!!

1800's Antique French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood, Oak Hall Bench and Coffer!!

H 59.75 in W 80.25 in D 1,705 in
Oak Settle, England, Circa 1780
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Settle England Circa 1780 Beautifully made bench with paneled back secured by two upright
Category

Antique 18th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

Oak Settle, England, Circa 1780
Oak Settle, England, Circa 1780

Oak Settle, England, Circa 1780

H 40 in W 56 in L 40 in
19th Century English Oak Hall Bench / Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
A handsome English Tudor style oak hall bench with paneled back and intricate carvings.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Settees

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Hall Bench / Settee
19th Century English Oak Hall Bench / Settee

19th Century English Oak Hall Bench / Settee

H 49 in W 50 in D 19.5 in
English 18th Century Oak Settle
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English provincial mid-Georgian oak paneled back open arm bench with straight legs ending in pad
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Settees

Materials

Oak

English 18th Century Oak Settle
English 18th Century Oak Settle

English 18th Century Oak Settle

H 45 in W 72 in D 25 in
English Oak Paneled Back Bench, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a tall rectangular back with five separated panels, the slender vertical shaped arms raised
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Benches

Materials

Oak

English Oak Paneled Back Bench, 18th Century
English Oak Paneled Back Bench, 18th Century

English Oak Paneled Back Bench, 18th Century

H 41.25 in W 72.25 in D 28.5 in
17th Century English Oak Panel Back Settle Bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Beautiful colour and patina on this stunning settle bench with original seat. Standing on four turned
Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Benches

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Oak Panel Back Settle Bench
17th Century English Oak Panel Back Settle Bench

17th Century English Oak Panel Back Settle Bench

H 46.75 in W 74 in D 21 in
Petite 1800s English Georgian Pine Box-Settle with Paneled Back and Open Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite English Georgian period pine bench with solid back, open arms and box under the seat from
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

Petite 1800s English Georgian Pine Box-Settle with Paneled Back and Open Arms
Petite 1800s English Georgian Pine Box-Settle with Paneled Back and Open Arms

Petite 1800s English Georgian Pine Box-Settle with Paneled Back and Open Arms

H 43.25 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
Italian Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A good late 17th Italian walnut bench, the paneled back with molded edge, the three panels with
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Bench
Italian Baroque Walnut Bench

Italian Baroque Walnut Bench

H 39.5 in W 63 in D 19 in
English Bed Bench in Pine, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A charming pine bench with paneled back that opens to house a feather mattress for a guest, England
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Country Benches

Materials

Pine

English Bed Bench in Pine, circa 1800
English Bed Bench in Pine, circa 1800

English Bed Bench in Pine, circa 1800

H 53 in W 72.5 in D 18 in
Original Painted Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
colorful floral displays within painted panels in back and front. Hinged bench seat opens to reveal
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original Painted Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1910
Original Painted Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1910

Original Painted Pine Bench With Storage, Hungary dated 1910

H 40.5 in W 78.75 in D 20 in
Original Brown and Blue Painted Swedish Pine Bench with Storage, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
simple blue folk art motif along the front and back panels. The bench seat opens to reveal interior
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original Brown and Blue Painted Swedish Pine Bench with Storage, circa 1820-40
Original Brown and Blue Painted Swedish Pine Bench with Storage, circa 1820-40

Original Brown and Blue Painted Swedish Pine Bench with Storage, circa 1820-40

H 31.75 in W 70.75 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Six-Leg Panel Back Bench
Located in Port Chester, NY
, rich color, pine back panels. Reduced, NT See similar examples of antique French benches on our
Category

Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Pine, Oak

Antique French Six-Leg Panel Back Bench
Antique French Six-Leg Panel Back Bench

Antique French Six-Leg Panel Back Bench

H 37 in W 79 in D 14 in
18th Century English George III Period Panel-Back Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful hall bench from the late 18th century English Georgian period with panel back and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Settees

18th Century English George III Period Panel-Back Bench
18th Century English George III Period Panel-Back Bench

18th Century English George III Period Panel-Back Bench

H 37.5 in W 80 in D 21.5 in
Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Nice looking panelled back bench in black.
Category

Late 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench
Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench

Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench

H 35 in W 53 in D 17 in
French Oak Bench with 5 panels in the back
Located in Austin, TX
Charming handcarved oak bench from France.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Benches

French Oak Bench with 5 panels in the back

French Oak Bench with 5 panels in the back

H 40 in W 70.5 in D 25 in
paneled 10' bench with high back and original varnished surface
Located in Hudson, NY
long bench with finished panels on front and back.. Great dry varnished surface, and long boards
Category

Early 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Pine

paneled 10' bench with high back and original varnished surface
paneled 10' bench with high back and original varnished surface

paneled 10' bench with high back and original varnished surface

Panel back Oak Settle
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Oak Panel-back Settle with rope supports, English circa 1780
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches

Materials

Oak

Panel back Oak Settle
Panel back Oak Settle

Panel back Oak Settle

H 45 in W 74 in D 26 in
Six-panel-back Oak Settle
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Hand-routed stiles and crosspieces. Embossed pattern in panels, carved arms and turned supports
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches

Materials

Oak

Six-panel-back Oak Settle
Six-panel-back Oak Settle

Six-panel-back Oak Settle

H 57 in W 51.5 in D 21 in
18th Century Oak Panel Back Settle
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An unusual 18th century oak panel back settle. Good colour and patina with panelled sections
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Panel Back Settle
18th Century Oak Panel Back Settle

18th Century Oak Panel Back Settle

H 41.5 in W 46 in D 18.5 in
Oak Settle with 5 panel back
Located in San Francisco, CA
Long Oak bench with original parts. Early 19th century. Nicely articulated arms.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Oak

Oak Settle with 5 panel back
Oak Settle with 5 panel back

Oak Settle with 5 panel back

H 39 in W 71.5 in D 32 in
English Oak Settle With Raised Panel Back
Located in Southampton, NY
5 PANEL BACK WITH 3 CABRIOLE FRONT LEGS JOINED TO BACK WITH TURNED STRETCHERS---- IDEAL FOR HALL
Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Fabric

English Oak Settle With Raised Panel Back
English Oak Settle With Raised Panel Back

English Oak Settle With Raised Panel Back

H 44 in W 74 in D 26 in
Large farm bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large French ash & cherrywood farm bench with panelled back.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Large farm bench
Large farm bench

Large farm bench

H 40 in W 73 in D 19 in
Pine High Back Settle
Located in Southampton, NY
Top Quality Pine High Back Bench. Great panels on front and sides with storage below.
Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Benches

Materials

Pine

Pine High Back Settle
Pine High Back Settle

Pine High Back Settle

H 49 in W 53 in D 19 in
Spanish 18th Century Chestnut Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
wear to this bench with panelled back and sides. Hinges and latch are hand forged iron. Very solid and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Benches

Materials

Chestnut

Spanish 18th Century Chestnut Bench
Spanish 18th Century Chestnut Bench

Spanish 18th Century Chestnut Bench

H 69 in W 76 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Cast Iron Garden Benches SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique pair of early twentieth century cast iron garden benches. Back panels of laurel leaves
Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Garden Benches SATURDAY SALE
Pair of Cast Iron Garden Benches SATURDAY SALE

Pair of Cast Iron Garden Benches SATURDAY SALE

H 29 in W 43.5 in D 31 in
Antique Style Box Settle Pew Solid Pine Shabby Chic Monks Bench
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A waxed solid pine ‘Box Settle’ monks bench with paneled back and arched hood, lift up storage
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Style Box Settle Pew Solid Pine Shabby Chic Monks Bench
Antique Style Box Settle Pew Solid Pine Shabby Chic Monks Bench

Antique Style Box Settle Pew Solid Pine Shabby Chic Monks Bench

H 62 in W 36 in D 17 in
English Pine and Elm Wooden Box-Settle with Panelled Back, Column Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English George II style pine and elm hall bench features a solid and paneled back, open arms
Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Elm, Pine

English Pine and Elm Wooden Box-Settle with Panelled Back, Column Arms
English Pine and Elm Wooden Box-Settle with Panelled Back, Column Arms

English Pine and Elm Wooden Box-Settle with Panelled Back, Column Arms

H 49 in W 60 in D 20 in
English George II Oak Settle with Paneled Back, Carved Front Rail, Cabriole Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English George II period oak paneled back settle with upholstered seat. This settle has four
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

English George II Oak Settle with Paneled Back, Carved Front Rail, Cabriole Legs
English George II Oak Settle with Paneled Back, Carved Front Rail, Cabriole Legs

English George II Oak Settle with Paneled Back, Carved Front Rail, Cabriole Legs

H 43 in W 72.5 in D 26 in
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Panel Back Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal panel back bench for your home. A panel back bench — often made from wood, oak and pine — can elevate any home. Find 738 options for an antique or vintage panel back bench now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the panel back bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right panel back bench, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and folk art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made panel back bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by BassamFellows, Paul Evans and George Smith are consistently popular.

How Much is a Panel Back Bench?

The average selling price for a panel back bench at 1stDibs is $3,249, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $350,000 for the highest priced.

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 Panel Back Bench
  • What is a bench with a back called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.

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