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Shoe Shine Bench

Wave Bench by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
project reinterprets a quintessential piece Asian furniture: the shoe bench. Its humble function as a
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

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Copper

Wave Bench by De Castelli
Wave Bench by De Castelli
H 16.15 in W 66.93 in D 13.78 in
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By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
sides & back & roof under old wood painted and distressed scoreboard with graffiti bench inside. "I
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Mixed Media

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H 12 in W 12 in D 7 in

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Three Seat Shoe Shine Bench, USA, 1920's
Located in Austin, TX
Three seat solid maple shoe shine bench. Heavy weight and solid construction, the bench is styled
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches

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Maple

Antique French Hotel Entrance Sofa or Gentlemen’s Shoe Shine Bench, circa 1900
Located in Baambrugge, NL
1900s. Such an hotel entrance sofa was also often used as a gentlemen’s shoe shine bench and the
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Benches

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Walnut, Leather

Eastern European Rustic Pine Settle Bench
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely beautiful rustic pine settle bench with three drawers made in Poland. Strong and
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20th Century Polish Rustic Benches

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Pine

English Midcentury Iron Bench with Custom Cushion and Pad Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
and classical design can shine. This English iron bench transcends trends, making it a timeless and
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Hotel Shoeshine Bench
Located in Seattle, WA
French hotel shoe shine bench reupholstered in antique homespun linen grain sack with original
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Antique Late 19th Century Benches

Hotel Shoeshine Bench
Hotel Shoeshine Bench
H 45 in W 40 in D 19 in
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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 Shoe Shine Bench
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A shoe bench refers to a bench that can also be utilized as a shoe storage compartment underneath the seating. Some shoe benches feature shelving, while others may have compartments to keep your shoes sorted. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary shoe benches on 1stDibs.

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