What is a bench with a back called?

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.

Spindle Back Bench

Deacons Bench

Antique Windsor Bench

Early Mid Century Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bench or Settee in Mahogany

$4,800

H 35 in W 44.25 in D 26 in

Early Mid Century Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bench or Settee in Mahogany

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible piece of artistry. This spindle back bench dates back to the 1940's and is made out

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Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Spindle Back Bench in Walnut and Ash

$3,500 / item

H 28.5 in W 52 in D 17.5 in

Spindle Back Bench in Walnut and Ash

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Contemporary walnut bench handmade by Brian Holcombe utilizing the techniques of traditional

Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Walnut

Tell City Hitchcock Style Maple Rumford & Gold Stenciled Spindle Back Bench 40"

$875Sale Price|30% Off

H 35 in W 21 in D 40 in

Tell City Hitchcock Style Maple Rumford & Gold Stenciled Spindle Back Bench 40"

By Tell City Chair Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Tell City Chair Company bench seat featuring Hitchcock styling with spindle back and

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Maple

Vintage Oak Windsor Spindle Back Prosper's Bench or Settee 1970s

$1,500

H 37.5 in W 52 in D 23 in

Vintage Oak Windsor Spindle Back Prosper's Bench or Settee 1970s

By Henredon

Located in Southampton, NJ

Vintage Windsor spindle back bench with full stretcher constructed of solid Oak. Generous

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Oak

Black Walnut Live Edge Bench, G7 Summit ‘Bench in the Woods’ - In Stock

$15,000

H 37 in W 90 in D 30 in

Black Walnut Live Edge Bench, G7 Summit ‘Bench in the Woods’ - In Stock

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

A contemporary spin on an iconic bench - handcrafted in rich American black walnut this spindle

Category

2010s Canadian American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Tiger Maple Victorian Antique Spindle Back Settee Bench

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 32 in W 38.5 in D 17 in

Tiger Maple Victorian Antique Spindle Back Settee Bench

Located in Lomita, CA

gatherings and guests. An antique Victorian tiger maple spindle-back settee American or English, probably

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Maple

Antique Pine Spindle Back Windsor Style Bench with Arms

$1,490

H 34.5 in W 30 in D 16 in

Antique Pine Spindle Back Windsor Style Bench with Arms

Located in Pasadena, TX

back and the arms have hand turned spindles. The seat is crafted from a single piece of pine.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Pine

Vintage Spindle Back Settee, Floral Upholstered Bench, c. 1970s USA

$1,270

H 34 in W 38 in D 20 in

Vintage Spindle Back Settee, Floral Upholstered Bench, c. 1970s USA

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A delightful vintage spindle-back wood settee featuring gracefully curved arms, turned legs, and a

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Indian Bench, Carved Wood with Spindle Back, Late 19th Century

$3,080 / set

H 39.75 in W 37 in D 26 in

Antique Indian Bench, Carved Wood with Spindle Back, Late 19th Century

Located in Morristown, NJ

. The back is composed of vertical spindles capped with carved finials and joined by horizontal rails

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Late Victorian Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Farmhouse Spindle Back Wooden Bench, Rustic Charm, USA, c. 1980s

$3,182

H 36 in W 39.5 in D 17 in

Vintage Farmhouse Spindle Back Wooden Bench, Rustic Charm, USA, c. 1980s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

showcasing a spindle back, turned legs, and gently curved arms. This piece blends timeless Americana design

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Tranquilo Loveseat in White Oak with Spindle Back

$7,800 / item

H 38 in W 64 in D 22 in

Tranquilo Loveseat in White Oak with Spindle Back

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

marries the warmth and charm of a Shaker spindle back bench with the comfort of a modern couch. Hand

Category

2010s American Shaker Loveseats

Materials

Linen, Oak, Walnut

Tiger Maple Five-Piece Spindle Back Settee, Four Antique Windsor Back Chairs

$2,015

H 32 in W 38.5 in D 17 in

Tiger Maple Five-Piece Spindle Back Settee, Four Antique Windsor Back Chairs

Located in Lomita, CA

gatherings and guests. An antique Victorian tiger maple spindle-back settee American or English, probably

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Benches

Materials

Maple

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

$3,295

H 34 in W 45.63 in D 22 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

$3,295

H 33.75 in W 75.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Carved Sofas or Benches

$2,720Sale Price / set|60% Off

H 33 in W 72 in D 30 in

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Carved Sofas or Benches

Located in Rio Vista, CA

curved spindle backs. Each bench has a spring cushion constructed in the frame for comfort and is topped

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Sofas

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Pair of Rare 19th Century Chinese Spindle Back Benches

Unavailable

H 35 in W 32 in D 18 in

Pair of Rare 19th Century Chinese Spindle Back Benches

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of spindle back namwood benches with hard cane seats. Minimal architectural, Ming styling

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Cane

19th Century Small Country Bench

Unavailable

H 35 in W 49 in D 20 in

19th Century Small Country Bench

Located in Culver City, CA

Spindle back bench for two with two arms on four square tapered legs, shaped arms and top rail

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Country Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Nakashima Style One Arm Spindle Back Bench

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H 35 in W 88 in D 31 in

Nakashima Style One Arm Spindle Back Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nakashima Style One Arm Spindle Back Bench

Category

20th Century Unknown Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Bench, Newly Refinished

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H 34.75 in W 58.5 in D 22.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Bench, Newly Refinished

By George Nakashima

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern solid maple spindle back bench In the manner of George

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Bench, Newly Refinished

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H 34.75 in W 47.63 in D 22.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Bench, Newly Refinished

By George Nakashima

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern style solid maple spindle back bench In the manner of George

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Vintage Spindle Back Bench

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H 35 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in

Vintage Spindle Back Bench

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage bench with spendle back and turned legs. Newly refinished and upholstered in a vintage wool

Category

Vintage 1930s American Benches

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mira Nakashima Spindle Back Bench

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H 32 in W 60 in D 20 in

Mira Nakashima Spindle Back Bench

By Mira Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

5' bench with back, 2005. Mira Nakashima. Walnut with Hickory Spindles. Sketch by Mira Nakashima

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

19th Century Painted Spindle Back Bench

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H 36.63 in W 69.88 in D 17.25 in

19th Century Painted Spindle Back Bench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

decorative spindle supports, and it stands on well turned front legs and solid smooth square legs in the back

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century American Country Spindle Back Bench

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H 31 in W 51 in L 31 in

19th Century American Country Spindle Back Bench

Located in Pomona, CA

An American country bench with turned legs and spindle back, 19th century. Double slat stretchers

Category

Antique 1850s American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Cherry, Pine

Wood + Rush Spindle Back Bench, France, 1950s

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H 37.5 in W 74.5 in D 27 in

Wood + Rush Spindle Back Bench, France, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

, carved spindle back and curved, angled arms. It stands on eight block legs with stretcher details. We can

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Benches

Materials

Rush, Wood

Painted Pine Spindle-Back Bench or Settle

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H 37 in W 68 in D 18.5 in

Painted Pine Spindle-Back Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

The thick back rail of this Central European Settle is a little raised at the ends and boldly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century Antique Scroll Arm Spindle-Back Bench with Beautiful Patina

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H 34 in W 76.5 in D 18 in

19th Century Antique Scroll Arm Spindle-Back Bench with Beautiful Patina

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This beautifully timeworn antique spindle-back bench / settle is a beautifully preserved example of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Ebonized Wood Spindle Back Bench, France 20th Century

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H 34 in W 31.25 in D 18.5 in

Ebonized Wood Spindle Back Bench, France 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage French benche constructed with ebonized wood. This elegant bench features a spindle back

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Tell City Hitchcock Style Maple Rumford & Gold Stenciled Spindle Back Bench 40"

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H 35 in W 40 in D 21 in

Tell City Hitchcock Style Maple Rumford & Gold Stenciled Spindle Back Bench 40"

By Tell City Chair Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Tell City Chair Company bench seat featuring Hitchcock styling with spindle back and

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Maple

Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Prosper's Bench or Settee

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H 33 in W 34.5 in D 17 in

Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Prosper's Bench or Settee

By Hale

Located in Southampton, NJ

Hale of Vermont continuous bow & swag arm Windsor spindle back bench with full stretcher, Mortis

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Maple

Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Prosper's Bench or Settee

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H 33 in W 43 in D 20 in

Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Prosper's Bench or Settee

By Hale

Located in Southampton, NJ

Hale of Vermont continuous bow swag arm Windsor spindle back bench with full stretcher, Mortis and

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Bench

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H 25.5 in W 53 in D 21 in

Mahogany Bench

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stylish mahogany spindle backed bench professionally refinished in french polish and

Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

1840's Pennsylvania Courthouse Bench

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H 32.5 in W 138.5 in D 16 in

1840's Pennsylvania Courthouse Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

11.5 foot long spindle back bench. Old dark red milk paint, with some areas of wear.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Pine

Rare Drexel Declaration Bench

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Rare Drexel Declaration Bench

By Kipp Stewart

Located in San Francisco, CA

Spindle back bench by Drexel for the "Declaration" line. Excellent original condition with a new

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Pine Spindle-Back Storage Bench

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H 40 in W 76 in L 40 in

Pine Spindle-Back Storage Bench

Located in Baltimore, MD

This outstanding pine storage bench has a beautifully graceful form. Its long flat back rail

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Spindle Back Shaker Style Wood Bench

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H 38.5 in W 44 in L 38.5 in

Spindle Back Shaker Style Wood Bench

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful spindle bench seats two and has a high back with beautiful bamboo design. Solid and

Category

Late 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood

Kipp Stuart Spindle Back Bent Walnut Bench

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H 39 in W 54 in D 22 in

Kipp Stuart Spindle Back Bent Walnut Bench

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Drexel bench by Kipp Stuart.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pine Rustic Spindle Back Long Deacon's Bench

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H 33.5 in W 81 in D 19 in

Antique Pine Rustic Spindle Back Long Deacon's Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Crafted from pine, this antique Deacon's bench boasts a rustic aesthetic with its spindle back

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American American Classical Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Rustic Spindle Back Long Deacon's Bench

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H 33.5 in W 81 in D 19 in

Antique Pine Rustic Spindle Back Long Deacon's Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Crafted from pine, this antique Deacon's bench boasts a rustic aesthetic with its spindle back

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American American Classical Benches

Materials

Pine

EARLY 19TH CENTURY PAINTED PINE SPINDLE BACK DEACONS BENCH.

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H 33 in W 74 in D 20 in

EARLY 19TH CENTURY PAINTED PINE SPINDLE BACK DEACONS BENCH.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Charming early 19th century pine spindle back deacons bench with worn painted finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood, Cane

Early 19th Century Painted Pine Spindle Back Deacons Bench.

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H 33 in W 74 in D 20 in

Early 19th Century Painted Pine Spindle Back Deacons Bench.

Located in Buchanan, MI

EARLY 19TH CENTURY PAINTED PINE SPINDLE BACK DEACONS BENCH WITH CANE SEAT, LOVELY OLD PATINA AND

Category

Antique 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Spindle Back Pine Wood Deacons Windsor Farm Bench

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H 31 in W 114 in D 17 in

Antique Spindle Back Pine Wood Deacons Windsor Farm Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 114" long spindle back pine wood deacons windsor farm bench 9.5' Ft long. Item features

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th C. Spanish Arch & Spindle Back Carved-Wood Bench

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H 33.5 in W 77 in D 18 in

19th C. Spanish Arch & Spindle Back Carved-Wood Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

antique wooden bench from Spain features a back rest carved in a repeating open arch motif with spindle

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Spindle Back Carved Wood Bench, Cute

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H 25.5 in W 39.5 in D 15.5 in

18th Century Spanish Spindle Back Carved Wood Bench, Cute

Located in Atlanta, GA

features a nicely-turned spindle back rest with top rail, back surround, and front of legs being

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique American Windsor Pine & Maple Spindle Back Colonial Deacon's Bench, 1840

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H 31.5 in W 96 in D 19.5 in

Antique American Windsor Pine & Maple Spindle Back Colonial Deacon's Bench, 1840

Located in Portland, OR

A very good, long (8ft) antique American pine and maple Colonial style spindled back deacon's bench

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Maple, Pine

One of a Kind Antique Gustavian Spindle Back Swedish Bench Settee

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H 40 in W 72 in D 21 in

One of a Kind Antique Gustavian Spindle Back Swedish Bench Settee

Located in West Hartford, CT

Exceptional antique spindle-back settee crafted from solid wood. This bench features gracefully

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Kidney Bean Walnut Spindle Back Vanity Chair Stool Bench Seat

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H 26.5 in W 14 in D 20 in

Mid Century Kidney Bean Walnut Spindle Back Vanity Chair Stool Bench Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful American walnut kidney shaped bench. Features hand turned spindles and legs connected

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Benches

Materials

Walnut

Classic Original Early Plank Seat Windsor Spindle Back Hoop Bench or Settee

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H 40 in W 51.5 in L 40 in

Classic Original Early Plank Seat Windsor Spindle Back Hoop Bench or Settee

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An original Windsor 19th century painted hoop spindle back oak bench with an arched back having

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Spindled Barrel Back Kidney Shaped Floral Seat Settee

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H 31.5 in W 38 in D 23 in

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Spindled Barrel Back Kidney Shaped Floral Seat Settee

Located in Dayton, OH

A lovely early 1900s Edwardian kidney shaped settee. Made from mahogany with a barrel back, turned

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Deacon's Bench

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H 35 in W 26 in D 72 in

19th Century Deacon's Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

19th century spindle back New England Deacon's bench Refinished has evidence of old paint patina

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

George Nakashima Conoid Bench

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H 31 in W 72 in D 32 in

George Nakashima Conoid Bench

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

and walnut back rail. Bench is signed and dated. Purchased directly from original owner.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Rosewood, Walnut

19th Century Deacon's Bench

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H 32 in W 135.5 in D 19 in

19th Century Deacon's Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spindle back very long Massachusetts Deacon's bench with prayer book shelf running the length of

Category

Antique 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

Vintage Hitchcock Style Settee Bench

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H 33 in W 41.5 in D 15.5 in

Vintage Hitchcock Style Settee Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

Diminutive vintage American Colonial spindle back Hitchcock style Windsor bench with classic gilt

Category

Early 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique American Primitive Armed Bench

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H 32 in W 43 in D 21 in

Antique American Primitive Armed Bench

Located in Malibu, CA

Rustic Americana, a bench with spindle back. A seat comfortable for two adults. The arms are

Category

Early 20th Century North American Primitive Benches

Materials

Pine

Vintage Arts & Crafts Style Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

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H 19.5 in W 72 in L 19.5 in

Vintage Arts & Crafts Style Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Arts & Crafts style solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted Gray

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H 31.75 in W 71.5 in D 22 in

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted Gray

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-19th century antique sofa or bench with spindled back and sides, resting on eight tapered feet

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

Early 19th Century American Pine Windsor Style Deacon's Bench

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H 32 in W 77.75 in D 18 in

Early 19th Century American Pine Windsor Style Deacon's Bench

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusually long Windsor style spindle back Deacon's Bench or farm style bench. Pine with plank

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Walnut Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1920s

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H 36 in W 52 in D 22 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Walnut Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1920s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid walnut spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Circa

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Newly Refinished

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H 31.25 in W 75.75 in D 23.25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Newly Refinished

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts solid oak spindle back banker or lawyer bench USA, Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Fantastically Long Country Pine Distressed Hallway or Mudroom Bench

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H 31.75 in W 96 in D 15 in

Fantastically Long Country Pine Distressed Hallway or Mudroom Bench

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A fantastic 8 foot long antique rustic distressed painted pine bench having spindle back and

Category

Vintage 1920s American Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Original Hand Painted Vintage Folk Art Bench with Storage, Hungary Dated 1925

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H 38 in W 76.5 in D 22.75 in

Original Hand Painted Vintage Folk Art Bench with Storage, Hungary Dated 1925

Located in Round Top, TX

colorful floral motif. Traditional spindle back, curved armrests and hinged bench seat revealing interior

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Spindle Back Mid Century Bench Settee by Bernhardt, Refinished

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H 32.25 in W 48.25 in D 21.5 in

Spindle Back Mid Century Bench Settee by Bernhardt, Refinished

By Bernhardt

Located in Lutz, FL

Fully-refinished top to bottom, this Bernhardt bench is poised and ready for another lifetime of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Period Spindle-Back Lindome Sofa Bench, Early 19th C

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H 33.75 in W 75.75 in D 22 in

Swedish Gustavian Period Spindle-Back Lindome Sofa Bench, Early 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

carved spindle back splats are set within a straight but ornately molded frame, with a pair of fruit

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1820s Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Turned Spindle Themed Back

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H 33 in W 73 in D 21.75 in

Swedish 1820s Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Turned Spindle Themed Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish painted wood sofa circa 1820 with turned spindle themed back and arms, long wooden seat

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Wood

George Nakashima Bench

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H 32 in W 64 in D 24 in

George Nakashima Bench

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

George Nakashima spindled back settee or bench in American black walnut with hickory spindlesSigned

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut, Hickory

RARE & EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED WINDSOR SETTLE/BENCH

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H 33 in W 74 in D 21 in

RARE & EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED WINDSOR SETTLE/BENCH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

IS ARROW BACK FORM.THE BENCH HAS MORTISSED ARMS AND WOOD PEG & SQUARE NAIL CONSTRUCTION.THE SURFACE

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Antique 19th Century American Settees

1960s Finnish Teak and Lacquer Dining Set - Table, Benches and Chairs

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H 28.75 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in

1960s Finnish Teak and Lacquer Dining Set - Table, Benches and Chairs

Located in Victoria, BC

charming suite includes a pair of spindle-back corner benches that form a cozy and intimate dining nook

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Antique American Spindle Back Bench

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H 31.75 in W 71.75 in D 15.5 in

Antique American Spindle Back Bench

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Classic Antique American Spindle Back Bench in original condition. Standing on six legs with

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Benches

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Walnut Spindle Back Bench by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

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H 38.5 in W 54 in D 18 in

Midcentury Walnut Spindle Back Bench by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful midcentury spindle back bench designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

1950's Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Spindle Back Bench

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H 38.5 in W 54 in D 18 in

1950's Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Spindle Back Bench

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Southampton, NJ

An exceptional mid 20th century spindle back bench designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Spindle Back Bench

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H 38.5 in W 54 in D 18 in

Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Spindle Back Bench

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful midcentury spindle back bench designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel

Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ming Style Hardwood Spindle Back Bench

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H 33 in W 39 in D 18 in

Chinese Ming Style Hardwood Spindle Back Bench

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Chinese Ming style hardwood spindle back bench with a paneled seat and spindled sides, supported

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

$1,750 / item

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Tropical Hardwood and Rattan, Butaque Chair, Outdoor Use, Licensed Reedition

$5,575 / item

H 31.5 in W 26 in D 37.5 in

Tropical Hardwood and Rattan, Butaque Chair, Outdoor Use, Licensed Reedition

By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce

$975 / item

H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in

Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

$3,800 / item

H 15 in Dm 19.63 in

VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Solana Wall Sconces

$2,500 / set

H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in

Solana Wall Sconces

By Blueprint Lighting

Located in Westport, CT

The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Enamel, Brass

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

$950 / item

H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

Located in Miami, FL

New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

$2,500 / item

H 29 in Dm 19 in

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,650 / item

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil

$36,400

H 29.34 in W 43.31 in D 34.65 in

Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

Sergio Rodrigues created the "Mole'' concept between 1956 and 1957 at the photographer Otto Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio. The sofa should have cus...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Awesome Mid-Century 5-Light Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s

$3,118

H 37.41 in Dm 30.32 in

Awesome Mid-Century 5-Light Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

The lamp is shipped safely unscrewed. 5x E27 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are tested, cleaned and suitable for use in the USA.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

$4,900 / item

H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

$659Sale Price / item|55% Off

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps

$28,556 / set

H 110.24 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps

By Garrault-Delord

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Copper & Chrome Hall Tree w/ Vanity Mirror

$2,100Sale Price|40% Off

H 74 in W 25 in D 11.5 in

Art Deco Copper & Chrome Hall Tree w/ Vanity Mirror

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Art Deco copper and chrome hall tree with vanity mirror with a geometric shape and Streamline detailing. It features 4 elegantly crafted hooks for hats, coats, and bags, it also...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shaker Style Bench, 1960's

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.5 in W 54 in D 21 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shaker Style Bench, 1960's

By Sibast, Paul McCobb, Kipp Stewart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century Modern Shaker Style Bench "in original as found condition" * for reupholstery and possible refinishing * * last image is "AI" generated and shows what new upholstery cou...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

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Spindle Back Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic spindle back bench available at 1stDibs. Each spindle back bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and pine. If you’re shopping for a spindle back bench, we have 41 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect spindle back bench — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each spindle back bench bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made spindle back bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Drexel, Kipp Stewart and Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall are consistently popular.

How Much is a Spindle Back Bench?

The average selling price for a spindle back bench at 1stDibs is $2,698, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $16,000 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 Spindle Back Bench

What is a bench with a back called?
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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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