Bentwood Bench, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimal bentwood bench with plywood back and seat and contrasting dark wood legs. Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Benches
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Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Swiss Wood Benches
19th Century Black Forest Carved Unusual Bear Bench
Located in High Point, NC
An excellent example of a 19th century Black Forest carved wooden bear bench from Switzerland made
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
$18,824
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Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and highly decorative
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
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Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench
By Black Forest
Located in Vancouver, BC
A hand-carved Black Forest Bear Musical bench from Switzerland. The linden wood carving has
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Antique 1870s Swiss Rustic Benches
Materials
Wood
Small Family Growing Bench and Stool
By Veruska Gennari
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Mod. SFG 9 bench Mod. SFG 10 stool Designed by Veruska Gennari, Switzerland, 2015 Cover in velvet
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2010s Swiss Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Blackened brutalist wood bench by Gottfried Anliker, Switzerland 1960
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H 28.94 in W 66.54 in D 19.69 in
Blackened brutalist wood bench by Gottfried Anliker, Switzerland 1960
Located in Renens, CH
Blackened brutalist wood bench by Gottfried Anliker, Switzerland around 1960. This is a stunning
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Small Swiss Walnut Folk Art Bench
Located in Washington, DC
Small Swiss Walnut Folk Art Bench
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique Antler Bench, circa 1920, Switzerland
Located in Girona, Spain
Authentic antique antler bench. Craftsmanship and elegance antlers and wooden seat, circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
Materials
Antler, Wood
Willy Guhl Concrete and Steel Floating Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable mid-century floating concrete bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Circa 1960s. Sturdy
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Pair of Custom Chalet Benches
Located in Aspen, CO
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Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Benches
Materials
Hide, Wood
Black Forest Carved Bears Bench
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This little black forest carved wood bench has got a beautiful patina and features many details
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Benches
Materials
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Bench
By Black Forest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Black Forest carved bench, having two bears standing on their hind legs
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Benches
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench
By Black Forest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A hand carved Black Forest Bear Musical bench from Switzerland. The linden wood carving has
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Antique 1870s Swiss Rustic Benches
Materials
Wood
MId 20th Century Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in Evergreen, CO
Swiss Black Forest bench, featuring two carved bears holding up a carved seat and back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare large hand carved linden wood bear bench. With bear musicians and dancing bears on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture Bear Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare bear bench showpiece. An original, antique bear bench from Switzerland is a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest "Dancing Bears" Bench
Located in Wilton, CT
An extremely well carved 19th century Black Forest bench in all original, phenomenal condition
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Bench with Two Bears Supporting Five Hand Carved Bear Musicians
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H 34 in W 77 in D 21 in
Black Forest Bench with Two Bears Supporting Five Hand Carved Bear Musicians
Located in Austin, TX
A rare Black Forest seating bench of carved linden wood from Switzerland - the back carved in
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Patio and Garden Furniture
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Wood, Glass
Swiss Alp bench
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp bench.
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Benches
Materials
Wood
Swiss Alp Bench
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alp bench.
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Antique 1880s Swiss Benches
Materials
Wood
Swiss Alp bench
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alp bench , the back is missing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Benches
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench
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H 33.86 in W 60.24 in D 17.33 in
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
" furniture to be German in origin, but in reality it was all made in Switzerland. This bear bench is an
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
Materials
Wood
Nickey Kehoe Swiss Back Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This comfortable bench boasts an open silhouette inspired by rustic European style that is both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Materials
Wood, Paint
1940s Swiss Army Blanket as Padded Bench with Steel Legs
Located in Madison, WI
Bench upholstered in a vintage Swiss Army blanket sits atop curved steel legs. Blanket is part of
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of Inlaid Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swiss inlaid benches with wooden x frame and upholstered seat. Price is per pair.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Benches
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Black Forest Carved Black Bear Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Forest" furniture to be German in origin, but in reality it was all made in Switzerland. In fact, many of
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
Materials
Wood
Black Forest 1890s Carved Bench with Bear Motif Made into a Swing, Switzerland
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H 18 in W 49 in D 14 in
Black Forest 1890s Carved Bench with Bear Motif Made into a Swing, Switzerland
Located in Atlanta, GA
darker wood, giving great life to the bench. Hung on a patio or outdoors, this Swiss bench made into a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swiss Army Blanket Bench with Black-Painted Steel Bracket Legs
Located in Madison, WI
Bench upholstered in a vintage Swiss army blanket, circa 1960s, sits atop curved steel legs. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Benches
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Steel
1940s Swiss Army Blanket as Padded Bench with steel legs
Located in Madison, WI
Bench upholstered in a vintage Swiss Army blanket sits atop curved steel legs. Blanket is part of
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1970s Vintage De Sede Buffalo Leather Stools, Ottomans, Sofa, Bench
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H 14.18 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Pair of 1970s Vintage De Sede Buffalo Leather Stools, Ottomans, Sofa, Bench
By De Sede
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Together large enough for a bench.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swiss 'Black Forest' Small Bench, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
century Swiss 'Black Forest' small wood bench. The seat rail is composed of a polished and varnished live
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Early 20th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
Swiss 'Black Forest' Miniature Bench, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
a fun addition to a wide variety of interior styles. The wood carving industry of Switzerland
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Early 20th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
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Swiss Wood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Swiss wood benches is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Swiss wood benches — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Swiss wood benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Swiss wood benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Swiss wood benches over the years, but those made by Black Forest, De Sede and Veruska Gennari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Swiss Wood Benches?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,600, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $41,340 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 Swiss Wood Benches
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Many types of wood can be used for an outside bench — it is really a matter of preference. Generally, hardwood is considered the best option since these varieties are durable, rot-resistant and have the best chance at a long life outdoors.
- 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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