Sold|$895
English Oak Small Bench, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Small English oak bench with a carved decorated top and a bevelled and carved edge. This follows
Oak
19th Century Chippendale Style Walnut Pouf or Small Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful english pouf or small bench in chippendale style, 1880s. Made of walnut with particular
Walnut
Sold|$1,424
Rustic Small Wood Bench, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic small bench designed by unknown designer, manufactured in Spain, circa 1920. In good
Wood
Bronze Pony Skin Small Piano Bench Napoleon III, 1900s
Located in Florence, IT
Bronze pony skin small bench Napoleon III, originally born as a piano bench can be used in many
Bronze
Sold|$1,958
Rare small Antique bench, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / bench / wood, fabric / antique / Rustic A special small bench of 2 wooden chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Wooden Bench, Wales, United Kingdom
Located in Brecht, BE
Small bench from the Westcountry, lots of charm, quirky shape, warm aged patina.
Pine
Sold|$1,350
Painted Small Bench in Louis XV Style
Located in Charleston, SC
A painted stool in Louis XV style with scalloped frieze, raised on slender cabriole legs. Upholstered in linen. France, circa 1900.
Linen, Oak
French 19th Century Primitive Oak Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Primitive 19th century oak bench. This smaller bench will comfortably seat two adults and has one
Oak
Small Oak Dutch Neo-Renaissance Style Bench or Side Table, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Dutch Neo-Renaissance style small bench or side table. This so called bedstede bankje is
Oak
Antique Small Pine Swedish Bench with Hidden Storage, circa 1860-1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This charming pine bench is a special find as smaller benches like this are hard to come by. The
Pair of 19th Century Rustic Black Painted Cowhide Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are in fantastic condition. large Bench Measures - 81w x 14.5 deep x 21 seat height smaller bench
Wood
Small English 1860s Upholstered Bench with Carved Eagle Heads and Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English bench from the mid-19th century, with carved eagle heads and new upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$1,295
Circa 1900 Edwardian English Oak Bench
Located in High Point, NC
functionality to this small bench. The arms are supported on hand turned barely twist arms, along with central
Oak
Sold|$8,254
Pair of Early 18th Century Spanish Benches
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
heads. One bench is larger than the other. Small one £2200. Large one £2800. Both £4950. Measures
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Os de Mouton Backless Bench with Arms
Located in Birmingham, AL
six hand-carved walnut legs and carved stretcher. Small benches like this are highly sought after and
English 1920s Chinoiserie Inspired Bamboo and Rattan Bench with Scrolling Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
single drawer. Created in England during the first quarter of the 20th century, this small bench charms
Bamboo, Rattan
English 19th Century Primitive Bench with Sliding Side Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
smaller bench will comfortably seat two adults, and features a built-in side table that can be pulled out
Oak
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Scrolling Arms Bench with Fortuny Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French Neoclassical style bench from the 19th century, with out-scrolling arms and Fortuny
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Skanninge, SE
Wonderful Swiss Black Forest Bear stool or a small bench. Handcarved in linden wood (limewood
Other
Petite 1820-1840 French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bench with Distressed Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
1820s-1840s. This French small bench features a straight back and scrolled arms framing a rectangular
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
French Directoire Sofa Bench Silk Patterns Blue Gray White 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Small bench Directoire period, end of reign of Louis XVI. Magnificent patterned silk upholstery for
Silk, Wood
Sold|$2,250
19th Century Mahogany Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany window seat or small bench from England. The piece has lovely rolled arms
Mahogany
Austrian 1850s Biedermeier Upholstered Stool with Out-Scrolled Arms and Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Austrian Biedermeier stool (or small bench), circa 1850 would be a wonderful addition to any living room or
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Hand Carved Garden Stone Bench Rustic Farm Seat Antique Indoor Outdoor LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
beautiful Stone elements Small garden bench 5 ½ inch thick Stone slab bench . This beautiful Seat is a
Stone, Limestone
Japanese antique Primitive Wooden Bench or Stool, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small bench was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). The seat is made of chestnut
Wood
Sold|$595
Vintage Small Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wood children’s bench from France circa 1920. Small scale makes this a unique interior or
Wood
Sold|$1,800
Small Iron and Wood Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1920s Industrial wood bench with curved iron base.
Sold|$2,400
Small Painted Windsor Bench, circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Small painted Windsor bench, circa 1830.
Wood
Sold|$2,132
Late 19th Century Small Chinese Bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical piece of late 19th century Chinese export furniture. Hard wood similar to elm presented in a lacquered finish. Flat seat on square legs united by shaped stretcher. Id...
Sold|$1,186
Antique Art Nouveau Small Pear-Tree Bench
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A small solid pearwood bench from the time of Art Nouveau. In very good condition restored with
Pearwood
Small Georgian Oak Settle Bench Seat, 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique small Georgian oak settle bench seat 18th century. Solid and strong, with no loose joints
Oak
Antique Small Arrow Back Black Distress Painted Wooden Primitive Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Small Arrow Back Black Distress Painted Wooden Primitive Bench. Item features a carved
Wood, Paint
Small Charming Antique Swedish Primitive Folk Art Bench with Natural Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Small charming primitive folk art bench from northern Sweden made by hand around 1840. The bench is
Pine
19th Century Small Pine Bench with Lattice Back and Hinged-Top
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming bench in pine with arms and carved open lattice-back. Offers storage, accessible through
Pine
Antique Small Gustavian Style Sofa Bench, Unusual Swedish Pine Hand-Made
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish small sofa in gustavian style. The back of the sofa consist of 3 sections with the typical
Pine
Oak English Arts & Grafts Small Hall Bench with Integrated Umbrella Stand, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Arts & Crafts small hall bench with integrated umbrella stand. Solid oak with original
Zinc
Small Louis XVI Style Piano Bench In White Lacquered Wood And Canework
Located in BARSAC, FR
Charming little Louis XVI style piano bench in white lacquered wood and caned seat. Work from
Wood
Small English Hall Bench or Window Seat of Mahogany on Turned Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English hall bench or window seat (stool) of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring
Wood, Mahogany
Sold|$395
Pine Water Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
A small and versatile bench with a thick top, single shelf compartment, and scalloped sides.
Pine
Sold|$3,323
Art Deco Bench
Located in Greding, DE
Small Art Deco bench on octagonal feet with green velvet upholstery and geometrical inlays on
Wood
Sold|$2,400
Iron and Wood Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very unique and small scale bench with a beautiful aged patina. May have originally been used in a
Iron
Sold|$1,950
English William IV Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A small William IV walnut bench with upholstered seat insert over straight aprons on square section
Walnut
Sold|$3,200
19th Century Italian Bench
Located in New York, NY
This small and versatile bench in an ebonized finish would look great in an entry, at the foot of a
Linen, Wood
Sold|$1,495
Painted Pine Storage Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
This smaller than usual pine box bench has a wide straight top rail, softened with a shallow flute
Pine
Sold|$2,800
Primitive Bench from Shanxi, China
Located in Asheville, NC
small size of this bench signifies that it is a 'spring bench' or chundeng. Suggesting that this bench
Sold|$1,750
Pair of French Primitive Benches
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming pair of small Primitive benches - small end tables from the Provence region of
Pine
Sold|$1,250
A Victorian Aesthetic Movement Lit Top Bench
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, possibly a great smaller piano bench.
Ormolu
Antique African Hand-Carved Gurange Bench Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare Gurange small sized chair or bench with a rustic African feel and wonderful sculptural
Teak
Antique French Gothic Chapel Pew Bench, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved pine wood From France, this 19th century French Gothic style pew was from a small, likely
Pine
Sold|$3,400
Small 19th Century Scandinavian Pine Settle
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small 19th Century Scandinavian Pine Settle, Unusual small size with Arched paneled back over
Pine
French 19th Century Louis XVI Bench with Cane Seat
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely caned bench, done in the Louis XVI style, from 19th century France. This wonderful antique
Cane, Hardwood
French 18th Century Small Inlaid Chestnut Settle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 18th century small chestnut settle circa 1790. Delightful piece of rustic breton region
Chestnut
LATE 17th-EARLY 18th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV WALNUT BENCHES
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of benches of small dimensions, made of solid carved walnut. The backrest, sides and
Walnut
Baroque Revival Petite Spanish Carved Bench with Lyre-Shaped Legs, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
late 19th century. This small wooden bench was born in Spain, during the 1880s. Crafted in a Baroque
Linen, Wood
Pair of French Leather Upholstered Mutton Leg Walnut Stools / Benches, Late 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstery and nicely shaped support, this pair of French stools (tabourets in French) or small size benches
Leather, Walnut
Arts & Crafts Small Oak Hall Seat Inlaid Dutch Figures
Located in Norwich, GB
Golden oak Arts and Crafts small hall seat with lift up storage compartment. England - Circa 1900
Boxwood, Oak
French Piano Bench with Silk Fabric in Mahogany from Around the Year 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
A French piano bench with silk fabric in mahogany from around the year 1840s. The bench has small
Mahogany
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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