Tissi Tis 73c Small Bench

With more than a century of tradition in Italian furniture making, Galimberti Nino is world-renowned for its timeless designs, inspired by everything from classic Victorian, Biedermeier and Empire styles to 20th-century Art Deco and modernism.  

Galimberti Nino’s story begins in Brianza, where, in 1885, Carlo Galimberti opened his first furniture workshop. Eight decades later, in the 1960s, Galimberti’s shop evolved into the beginnings of today’s brand, thanks to the entrepreneurial mind of his descendant, Nino Galimberti. 

While Nino’s focus in the 1960s and ’70s was to create traditional, woodcraft-based furniture, the company shifted direction in the 1980s, taking a more industrial approach to design. From the 1990s to today, Nino’s children, Carlo, Luciano and Roberta, have expanded Galimberti Nino into a global brand — taking their “Made in Italy” concept across Europe and beyond.

Galimberti Nino’s furniture collections bridge the gap between classic and contemporary design. For instance, their Sinatra armchair features a modern take on the traditional wingback style while the Gemma chair incorporates retro-chic glamor with slightly slanted legs and a backrest cushion with a scalloped rim. A seamless blend of past and present styles can also be found in Galimberti Nino’s elegant and sophisticated range of sofas, side tables, coffee tables, consoles, sideboards, cabinets and dressers.

With its ability to create furniture that incorporates a charming overlap of influences and styles, Galimberti Nino is a favorite among interior designers and decorators alike.  

On 1stDibs, discover a range of Galimberti Nino seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets.

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.