What is a duck press used for?

A duck press is used to make the French dish canard à la presse or pressed duck. To prepare the dish, a chef removes the breasts and legs from a whole duck. Then, they place the duck in the press and turn the crank to extract the juices and blood. The liquid becomes a base for a stock used to dress the cooked breasts and thighs. Shop a selection of duck presses on 1stDibs.

How were book presses used?

A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.

What can I use for an outdoor bench?

You can use a variety of things as an outdoor bench. As an alternative to actual benches, consider a pair of garden stools placed side by side. Or, try upcycling items like crates, wood boxes or large planters, all of which are suitable pieces of seating for gardens and other exterior spaces. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of outdoor furniture.

Why is cast iron used for benches?

Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.

Used Bench Press

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Art Nouveau Silver Jardiniere

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Antique cast iron bench press for pharmacy caps, France, mid-19th century.

$1,898

H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 5 in

Antique cast iron bench press for pharmacy caps, France, mid-19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

A rare cast iron apothecary cap holder, traditionally used to reduce the size of caps for medicine bottles. Decorated with floral motifs and a serpent, the emblem of Asclepius, the g...

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Mid-19th Century French Used Bench Press

Materials

Iron

HeavyWeight Gym Weight Lifter Bench Press Dumbbell Long Rope Chain Necklace 14kt

$1,500

L 30 in

HeavyWeight Gym Weight Lifter Bench Press Dumbbell Long Rope Chain Necklace 14kt

Located in New York, NY

Weight Lifter Bar Bent Dumbbell & 30 Rope Necklace: 30 Inches (wearable length) Rope Chain Caliber 3.2mm Dumbbell: 1.5 x .77 inch 14kt. yellow gold 28.8 Grams. Comfortable S...

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20th Century American Used Bench Press

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original European Weightlifting Championship, Leningrad vintage poster, 1968

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 22 in D 0.05 in

Original European Weightlifting Championship, Leningrad vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

weights for the bench press. Each color in the fingers and thumb are a different color pattern. It

Category

1960s Abstract Used Bench Press

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Industrial Hand Crank Iron Drill Press

$935

H 35 in Dm 12 in

Antique Industrial Hand Crank Iron Drill Press

Located in Forney, TX

A rare antique industrial hand crank iron blacksmithing farmer barn post or bench drill press

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Used Bench Press

Materials

Iron

Silver Jardiniere With Artfully Cut Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1894

$2,551

H 6.7 in W 13.39 in D 7.88 in

Silver Jardiniere With Artfully Cut Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1894

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

- 800 - fineness - Screw press - Manufacture brand for M. H. Wilkens & Sons, Bremen-Hemelingen

Category

1890s German Rococo Revival Used Bench Press

Materials

Silver

Magnificent Silver Jardiniere With Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons, Germany 1904

$9,969

H 9.65 in W 21.26 in D 9.45 in

Magnificent Silver Jardiniere With Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons, Germany 1904

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

engine to drive the presses and spinning benches, from 1859, enlargement and expansion of the company to

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Used Bench Press

Materials

Silver

Large Silver Jardiniere With Glass Insert, Centerpiece Wilkens & Sons, Germany

$5,815

H 7.09 in W 20.08 in D 8.47 in

Large Silver Jardiniere With Glass Insert, Centerpiece Wilkens & Sons, Germany

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

exhibitions, from 1857, steam engine to drive the presses and spinning benches, from 1859, enlargement and

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Used Bench Press

Materials

Silver

Extra Large Silver Jardiniere With 3 Glass Inserts, Wilkens & Sons, Germany 1906

$16,616

H 7.88 in W 34.26 in D 11.03 in

Extra Large Silver Jardiniere With 3 Glass Inserts, Wilkens & Sons, Germany 1906

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

presses and spinning benches, from 1859, enlargement and expansion of the company to become one of the

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Used Bench Press

Materials

Silver

Finely Cut Glass Decanter With Silver Mount, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1909

$2,017

H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in

Finely Cut Glass Decanter With Silver Mount, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1909

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

1888 - 800 - fineness - Screw press - Manufacture brand for M. H. Wilkens & Sons, Bremen-Hemelingen

Category

Early 1900s German Rococo Revival Used Bench Press

Materials

Silver

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Thonet Style Early Jacob Josef Kohn Bentwood Bench

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H 19.75 in W 63.25 in D 16.25 in

Thonet Style Early Jacob Josef Kohn Bentwood Bench

By Thonet

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A superb Thonet style early Jacob Josef Kohn, Wein Austria bentwood bench with press seat and

Category

19th Century Austrian Used Bench Press

Silver Champagne Cooler In Tulip Shape, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1919

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H 9.06 in W 9.45 in D 7.68 in

Silver Champagne Cooler In Tulip Shape, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1919

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

, supply to world exhibitions, from 1857, steam engine to drive the presses and spinning benches, from 1859

Category

1910s German Rococo Revival Used Bench Press

Materials

Silver

Silver Jardiniere With Artfully Cut Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1894

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H 6.7 in W 13.39 in D 7.88 in

Silver Jardiniere With Artfully Cut Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1894

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

- 800 - fineness - Screw press - Manufacture brand for M. H. Wilkens & Sons, Bremen-Hemelingen

Category

1890s German Rococo Revival Used Bench Press

Materials

Silver

Large Silver Jardiniere With Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons for J.C.Wich, L: 58 cm

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H 7.49 in W 22.84 in D 11.82 in

Large Silver Jardiniere With Glass Insert, Wilkens & Sons for J.C.Wich, L: 58 cm

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

world exhibitions, from 1857, steam engine to drive the presses and spinning benches, from 1859

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Used Bench Press

Materials

Silver

Rare Linen Chest/Box/Bench, Mid-Century Modern, Attributed to Pierre Jeanneret

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H 17 in W 27.5 in D 17.25 in

Rare Linen Chest/Box/Bench, Mid-Century Modern, Attributed to Pierre Jeanneret

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stamford, CT

'Dirty Linen' Basket with Cushion/Bench Top attributed to Pierre Jeanneret France, India, 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Bench Press

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair Of 7-Flame Silver Candelabras With Dolphins, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1877

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H 23.23 in Dm 11.03 in

Pair Of 7-Flame Silver Candelabras With Dolphins, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1877

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

Bremen state, from 1851, supply to world exhibitions, from 1857, steam engine to drive the presses and

Category

1870s German Rococo Revival Used Bench Press

Materials

Silver

Industrial Worktable/Kitchen Island, Maple Top with Steel Bench Press Base

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H 31.5 in W 64 in D 27 in

Industrial Worktable/Kitchen Island, Maple Top with Steel Bench Press Base

Located in Madison, WI

securely anchored to a solid steel, bench press base. Truly an astonishing piece marrying a vintage butcher

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Bench Press

Materials

Steel

"iron press" molave wood bench

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H 18 in W 36 in D 13 in

"iron press" molave wood bench

Located in St. Helena, CA

molave wood bench seat with metal base

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Used Bench Press

Materials

Metal

Large Gothic Oak Bench with Original Patina

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H 14 in W 72 in D 10 in

Large Gothic Oak Bench with Original Patina

Located in Long Island City, NY

consideration of a delay in style all suggest that the cheese press and the bench date back from 16th Century or

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Gothic Used Bench Press

Materials

Oak

1920s Governor No. 1 British Made, Hand Operated Bench Pillar Drill Press

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H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in

1920s Governor No. 1 British Made, Hand Operated Bench Pillar Drill Press

Located in London, GB

An original piece of fully operational Industrial machinery in its original condition.

Category

1920s British Industrial Used Bench Press

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Industrial Era Antique Wire Winder

$350

H 26.5 in W 25 in D 9.5 in

Industrial Era Antique Wire Winder

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique iron wire winder with knob, handled. Dimensions: 25" W, 26 1/2" H, 9 1/2" W Condition: Please see detail photos. Original condition and heavily rusted and worn, will rotate w...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Used Bench Press

Materials

Metal

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Used Bench Press For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the used bench press you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each used bench press for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect used bench press — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each used bench press bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made used bench press has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fritz Hansen, Sergio Rodrigues and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Used Bench Press?

A used bench press can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,975, while the lowest priced sells for $272 and the highest can go for as much as $52,015.