Schumacher Bench
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Alpaca, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century English Footstools
Brass
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Wood
2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Linen, Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Travertine
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Palisander
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Benches
Mahogany, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables
Concrete, Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Oak
2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Teak
2010s Italian Minimalist Benches
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
2010s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Rococo Revival Benches
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Lucite, Linen, Jute, Polyester
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Other Benches
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Benches
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Benches
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Benches
Cotton, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Other Benches
Fabric, Maple
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Benches
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.
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