$3,756 / item
Coastal Blue Upholstered Storage Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered Storage Bench, a perfect blend of artistry and function.
Fabric, Wood
$9,955 / item
Upholstered Storage Bench
By Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
A natural complement to the Nabucco Double Bed, this storage bench in beech and plywood offers ample space to store bed linen and extra cushions.
Textile
American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Storage Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Storage Bench. Measures 21" in width, 10" in depth and 18.5" in Height.
Textile, Mahogany, Upholstery
Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Lane Altavista Cedar Lined Cherry upholstered seat storage bench or blanket chest in good vintage condition.
Brass
Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The bench's seat lifts up to reveal a storage compartment.
Chrome
Douglas Entry Bench Upholstered Cushion Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shoe Storage
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the perfect place to put on your shoes, flip through a magazine or relax with company. It's an original design, but inspired by Mid Century Modern/Scandinavian sensibil...
Walnut
$2,511 / item
Chatsworth Boucle Bench Chest
Located in Manchester, GB
Upholstered boucle bench and storage chest made from rare Beech wood grown on the grounds of Chatsworth House, the infamous 16th Century Manor House in the Derbyshire Dales, England.
Wool, Beech, Plywood
Lane Cedar Lined Upholstered Seat Rolling Storage Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Lane Furniture Cedar Lined and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Blanket Chest Storage Bench on rolling casters.
Pine, Cedar
Jules Leleu, Upholstered Bench with Bronze Sabots & Storage Seat, France, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Likely designed as a piano bench, the bench seat lifts to reveal a storage compartment probably intended to hold sheet music. Numbered 25124.
Bronze
19th Century Upholstered Bench with Storage
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century upholstered bench with mahogany frame and brass casters.
Mahogany
1910s French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Storage Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant early 20th-century French storage bench reflects the refined symmetry and restraint of the Louis XVI style.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 20.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Italian, Piemontese, Louis XIV Leather & Upholstered Storage Bench, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a removable top upholstered in leather opening to reveal a storage well, the shaped body having been previously upholstered and now covered in its under muslin, raised on turn...
Leather, Walnut
Kilim Upholstered Bench with Storage
Located in Astoria, NY
Tribal wood bench upholstered in Kilim rugs, with storage compartment under seat.
Wood
Karl Springer Upholstered Bench with Storage
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant upholstered bench with piano-hinged seat to conceal storage by Karl Springer, American, 1980s.
Mid Century Upholstered Piano Bench with Storage
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage piano bench features hardwood construction, dark mahogany finish, vintage yellow upholstered seat, interior storage with brass accented hardware, and tall tapered legs.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Painted Storage Bench with Down Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century American painted storage bench with upholstered down filled loose cushion.
Pine
French Art Deco Period Walnut and Upholstered Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A compact Art Deco–style stool in richly figured walnut or burl veneer, defined by its strong geometric form and horizontal band detail. The stepped cutout base gives it an architect...
Walnut
Victorian Faux Bamboo Storage Bench with Upholstered Cushioned Seat
Located in Astoria, NY
An antique storage bench, produced circa 1880s, with cushioned seat, upholstered in leopard print fabric and brass head nail trim, above a beautifully dark wood faux bamboo frame, in...
Brass
Sold
H 24.5 in W 39.75 in D 14.75 in
Biedermeier Partial Gilt And Ebonized Inlaid Wood and Upholstered Storage Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Biedermeier style Partial Gilt, Ebonized and Satinwood Inlaid Wood and Upholstered Storage Bench. Measuring 39.75" in width, 14.75" in depth and 24.5" in height.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Custom Storage Bench Upholstered with Persian Bakshaish Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Custom made storage bench upholstered using two different Persian fabrics similar to the Persian Bakshaish rugs.
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 17.75 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Storage Box Bench Upholstered with an Antique Hand Knotted Woolen Shirvan Carpet
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome utilitarian storage bench is covered with an antique Caucasion Shirvan carpet from the Russian district of the Caucasus Mountains. The lid of the box is covered with th...
Wool, Hardwood
Early Antique Upholstered Bench Chest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful pair of upholstered bench or chest we purchased from a diverse Palm Springs estate. The estate featured a lifetime collection of important artists' works mixed in with an...
Fabric, Mahogany
Upholstered Blanket Chest Bench with Nail-head Details
Located in Miami, FL
Upholstered Blanket Chest Bench with Nail-head Details Offered for sale is an upholstered blanket chest trunk with lined interior and metal nail-heads.
Metal
Sold
H 21 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Lane Chippendale Cedar Lined Banded Mahogany Blanket Chest and Upholstered Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Lane Furniture Chippendale Style Cedar Lined and Banded Mahogany Blanket Chest and Upholtered top Bench. Great vintage condition. Measures 48" in width, 18.5" in depth ...
Brass
19th Century French Oak Storage Bench
Located in Raalte, NL
Lovely French oak upholstered storage bench or ottoman from the late 19th century, it has been upholstered with a new yellow fabric.
Oak
Vintage Oak Bench with Velvet Seat and Storage, Newly Upholstered
Located in Alhambra, CA
One-of-a-kind vintage oak bench, custom built with extra storage space below.
Velvet, Oak
Mahogany Storage Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mahogany Storage Bench with Upholstered Top
Mahogany
A 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Bench - Chest
Located in New York, NY
The tapestry overupholstered rectangular top opening to an open compartment; on a concave side base, raised on a stepped plinth and block feet.
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Art Deco Style Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Bench, a bold statement with a handsome tight back design featuring curved corners set upon a reeded carved frame and tapered legs. Dimensions: 55" W x 20" D x 24" H ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$790Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...
Fir
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
Lane Altavista Antiqued Pine and Cedar Lined Storage Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Lane Altavista Antiqued Pine and Cedar Lined Storage Blanket Chest. Great vintage condition. Measures 48" in width x 16" in depth x 21.5" in height.
Wood, Pine
Modern Style Side Table in Antique Pewter with Aged Patina
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique pewter colored side side table. Top has an antique patina, to look as if it is aged. Its sleek clean moder edge is smooth, this table is light weight, easy to use anywhere in...
Metal
Milo Baughman Storage Bench
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Storage Bench, geometric designed patterned exterior with pop-up seats, concealing cedar-lined storage, bench seats reupholstered with mohair dimensions: 56" 17" deep 1...
Mohair, Wood
Country Pine Blanket Chest with Inner Cedar Lining
Located in Germantown, MD
This brilliant Cedar Trunk chest is made of cedar wood, pine cedar, and is in good vintage condition. This exquisite cedar chest has great Traditional style with a classic silhouette...
Cedar, Pine, Paint
$9,305Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 64.57 in D 24.02 in
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...
Iron
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron and Brass French Bakers Rack Wrought
Located in New York, NY
Charming French Bakers Rack constructed of wrought iron and cast brass. This example features decorative wrought scroll work, with strong cast brass decorative elements. It has three...
Brass, Wrought Iron
1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1822 Painted Tyrolean Chest Measurements: H. 52 cm - W. 125 cm - D. 60 cm Period: 1822 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Tyrolean chest, painted in teal. On the front it has th...
Fir
$4,100
H 21 in W 59 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Cassone with Figural Detail
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional antique cassone, or dowry chest, was crafted in Italy circa 1830 from richly patinated walnut. Standing on five deeply carved scrolled feet, the base features a shap...
Walnut
$10,800
H 20.28 in W 76.78 in D 29.93 in
Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, daybed bench, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This low bench or daybed shows the admirable, characteristic details of the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambr...
Fabric, Oak
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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