Sandstone Garden Bench
Antique 1860s Welsh Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Sandstone
Late 20th Century Spanish Benches
Stone
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Sandstone, Bronze
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Abstract Sculptures
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
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20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Baroque Patio and Garden Furniture
Sandstone
Antique 19th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Sandstone
Antique 18th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Sandstone
Antique Mid-19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Sandstone
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone
Finding the Right garden-furniture for You
Whether you're sitting around a firepit, playing games or enjoying a meal, outdoor furniture is crucial for a successful social gathering.
We’ve come a long way from the rudimentary patio and garden furniture of yore, which, in the Ancient Roman and Greek eras, meant stone slabs. Back then, your grandiose patch of outdoor greenery was a place to relax and admire the manicured hedges and fruit orchards. Fortunately, advancements in the design of outdoor furniture as well as the burgeoning of artisan landscape designers have made it easier to do so since then.
The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space.
In the late 1940s, Hawaii-based architect Walter Lamb began fashioning outdoor furniture from nautical rope and metal tubing rescued from sunken Pearl Harbor ships. Although his designs were originally intended as gifts for returning GIs, his creations gained such popularity that they were picked up by the then-new Brown Jordan furniture company of California.
Lamb’s adventurous creations inspired many designers who followed. The seating and tables crafted by other mid-century furniture makers noted for their seminal patio and garden works — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard and Woodard Furniture, Maurizio Tempestini and Richard Schultz — remain highly sought after by collectors today.
Whether it’s wicker couches for your screened porch or wrought-iron armchairs for fireside drinks, find the antique and vintage patio and garden furniture you need to wind down the day or welcome the morning sun on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best wood for a garden bench is one that is durable and naturally weather-resistant. The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden benches.
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