Elegant Antique Mahogany Sideboard with Vintage Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Scandinavian three seater wood sofa bench has a tall detailed back, side rests.
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Daybeds
Pine
Elegant Antique Mahogany Sideboard with Vintage Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Scandinavian three seater wood sofa bench has a tall detailed back, side rests.
Pine
Pair of Beech Wood Stools by Závod Malacky, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Their restrained Scandinavian-inspired design allows them to function effortlessly as stools, bedroom benches, vanity seats, footstools, or occasional seating.
Fabric, Beech
French Louis XVI Style Lacquered Wood Settee With Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Thanks to its compact proportions and balanced design, this versatile settee can serve as an entryway bench, an end-of-bed bench, a window seat, a vanity bench, or an elegant accent ...
Wool, Wood
Vintage Danish Teak Ottoman / Stool by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup, Denmark, 1960
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Originally designed as a matching footstool for a lounge chair, this versatile piece can also be used as an occasional stool, vanity seat, bedroom bench, or decorative accent in a Sc...
Faux Leather, Teak
20th Century Garden Set of Metal Furniture Attributed to Stanislaus Karasek
By Stanislaus Karasek & Co. 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern, a set of white vintage metal garden furniture composed of a two-seat bench and three chairs. Attributed to Stanislaus Karasek and Co.
Metal
Spanish Three-Legged Stool or Plant Holder Pine, Studs & Rope, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
With its compact silhouette and Mediterranean aesthetic, this stool can be used as an occasional seat, a small bench, a side table, or a plant stand.
Rope, Pine
Italian Tuxedo Sofa in Embossed Crocodile Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic tuxedo silhouette with arms and back of equal height for an architectural look. Single bench cushion seat with throw pillow back configuration for added comfort.
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage Scala sofa set by Dreipunkt international, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Model 'scala' sofa set consisting of 2 two seater benches and an armchair. Solid beech wooden frames with brown chocolate leather cushions and straps.
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Antique Italian Carved Figural Chair Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The broad proportions allow the piece to function comfortably as a settee, hall seat, vanity bench, accent chair, or decorative conversation piece.
Wood
1940s italian woven wood settee by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Quarrata, IT
Elegant two-seat bench in solid wood with woven straw seat and backrest, deisgned by Maurizio Tempestini.
Straw, Wood
$7,147 / set
Art deco seating group by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art deco seating group by Otto Wagner in original vintage condition with signs of use. bench 120x51x82cm seat height 49cm armchair 53x50x84cm seat height 49cm
Beech, Bentwood
American Ancient Anasazi "Human Effigy" Male Stone Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Notice the detail of the carved rectangular mouth, eyes, genitals and what appears to be a bench that he is seated upon perhaps participating in a ceremony or spiritual meeting.
Sandstone
Pair of Mid-Century German Modern Fabric and Aluminum Chairs from Mauser
By Herbert Hirche, Mauser Werke
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The Waldeck factory produced tubular steel seating elements such as single chairs and multi-seat club benches. In the early 1950s, the Mauser-Libelle seating furniture, designed by W...
Metal, Aluminum
Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Watermarked Black Saddle Leather for Cassina, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Visible as a vein across the seat bench and across the back panel. Photographed with a harsh raking light.
Leather
Italian 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas, Children Playing
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
On the left, a group of girls and women are seated on a bench, adding a sense of observation and tranquility to the lively play in the center.
Canvas
Late 19th Century British Sofa with Tiles by John Moyr Smith, England circa 1875
By John Moyr Smith
Located in Greven, DE
Sofa Bench with Tiles by John Moyr Smith England Ebonised wood, mother-of-pearl, brass, ceramic tiles circa 1875 Dimensions: H × W × D: 99 × 157 × 70 cm, seat height: 45 cm Descri...
Ceramic, Wood
Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settee, or love seat By Charles P. Limbert USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Desk Set by Gimson & Slater LTD
By Gimson and Slater Ltd
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exquisite lines to the angled legs, sold as a set, the seat bench is newly upholstered. Kneehole opening: 24" W x 22.75" H.
Brass
French 19th Century Bronze Figure “Repousseur de la Renaissance” by Ernest Ranco
Located in Newark, England
This finely cast and chased bronze portrays a Renaissance armourer seated at his bench, hammer in hand, working on a decorated gauntlet.
Bronze
Rustic German Oak & Horn Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic German (19th Century) oak cabinet with horn trim & carved medallions with flip seat bench base and upper section with 2 large stained glass doors and 2 smaller doors.
Oak, Horn, Stained Glass
L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
$3,650 / item
Sculptural Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A matching three-seater bench is available in a separate listing.
Bamboo
Bronze Plaque by Warner Williams for Gorham Founders
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bronze plaque or bas relief sculpture of a boy and a girl in profile, seated on a bench and holding hands. impressed marks 'April 1947' ?'
Metal
Antique French Louis XV Satinwood Bedroom Set Dresser Vanity Mirror - 9 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chair: 36" H x 19" W x 21" D x 18" Seat height. Bench: 25" H x 27" W x 21" D x 18" Seat height.
Mirror, Satinwood
1998, Verner Panton, Dark Grey/ Black, Phantom Chair/Table
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Original Phantom chair/table in plastic including marks and stamps. Multiuse chair, bench, table designed by Verner Panton. By rotating the form you can change its function; high bac...
Plastic
Rare 1950s Walnut and Brass Sofa by Frank Kyle, Newly Upholstered
By Frank Kyle
Located in Toronto, CA
The plush new upholstery balances out the elegance, providing an unmatched comfort. Full-piece bench style seat cushion and four back cushions.
Metal
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Or make a cushion and turn it into an entry small single seat bench. Or even as a side table between 2 chairs.
Stone, Limestone
Ernst Martin Dettinger Mid Century Dining Chair Ensemble Lucas Schnaidt Germany
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Set of 4 Chairs and the 2 Seater bench Dimensions Bench width 130 cm depth 52 cm height 97 cm seat height 45 cm Chair width 45 cm depth 52 cm height 97 cm.
Fabric, Walnut
Early French Fern and Blackberry White Iron Garden or Patio Set of Three, 1800s
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Dimensions: Arm Chair: 22" Wide 19" Deep Seat 15.25" Tall Arms: 23.25" Tall 29.5" Tall at Back Table: 13.75" Diameter 23" Tall Bench: 42.5" Wide Seat 16" Tall Arms...
Iron
$1,397Sale Price|30% Off
French 19th Century Oak Ottoman ReUpholstered in Cotton
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Usually a padded, upholstered seat or bench without arms or a back, they were traditionally heaped with cushions and formed the main piece of seating in the home.
Cotton, Oak
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Stools / Slipper Chairs, Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in New York, NY
Two Exquisite French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman slipper chairs / stools or benches in hardwood. Each seat is carved from a single block of wood in the spirit of the French master,...
Hardwood
John Taylor Pen & Watercolor Self Portrait, Albany NY c1805-06
Located in Milford, NH
Taylor has drawn himself as a fashionable, industrious young man seated at his drawing table, which is, with all its implements and work, as interesting as his clothing, his boots, a...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Measurements in cm 55x65x97h and seat 48h A two-seater bench of the same type is available.
Straw, Beech
Bronze Plaque by Warner Williams for Gorham Founders
By Warner Williams
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bronze plaque of a boy and a girl in profile, seated on a bench and holding hands. Marked: April 1947 c Warner Williams Gorham Co.
Bronze
IMPORTANT RESTORED ANTiQUE 1830 LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN STOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Inside you find a very large storage space which has been newly upholstered with a black cotton lining The stool can be used as a two seat bench or a very large ottoman /coffee ta...
Leather, Hardwood
James Tissot Le Banc de Jardin Mezzotint Etching on Paper Beraldi 66 Edition
By James Tissot
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The models for the composition were Kathleen Newton, her daughter Violet, her niece Belle, and her son Cecil, seated on a bench draped in fur in Tissot’s garden in St.
Paper
Large Albert Gilles Round Copper Wall Plaque of a Semi Nude Neoclassical Figure
By Albert Gilles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The round convex wall plaque is done in copper with a repousse disc in the center depicting a semi nude Neoclassical figure seated on a bench with a stylized animal at their feet.
Copper
19th Century French Hand-Painted Ceramic Sculpture of Old Couple
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this antique colorful terracotta sculpture on a shelf in your family room; crafted circa 1920, the ceramic piece features a older couple seated on a bench and holding each othe...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Venetian Lacquers from the 18th Century by Saul Levy (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Volume 1 includes an introduction of 26 pages and plates showing: armchairs, sofas, seats and benches, dressers, sideboards, bedside tables, wall tables, pedestal tables and consoles.
Paper
Antique Transferware China Desert or Luncheon Set of Mother and Children Playing
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Each piece has a whimsical transfer depicting presumably a mother seated on a bench, playing with two young children.
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Stool or Table with Hand Carved Elements
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, practical and highly decorative seat / hall bench with quality carvings. This beautifully carved and striking stool is surrounded by a number of very well designed and execu...
Oak
$5,200Sale Price|30% Off
Large French Sevres Style Bronze Mounted Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Urn
By Melo
Located in Guaynabo, PR
The neck of the urn depicts a scene of a lady seated in a bench and the base depicts a tambourine decorated with a quiver and some arrows.
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The lamp to the left depicts a young lady wearing a period dress seated on a bench in a garden. A man is sitting beside her, courting her while playing a flute.
Porcelain
Italian Vintage Footstool, 1970s. Black Lacquered Iron and Brass Details
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Its combination of durable materials, clean lines, and vibrant upholstery ensures it works equally well as a bench, ottoman, or decorative seat. A fine example of mid-century Italia...
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Virgin and Child in Majesty or "Sedes Sapientiae", Throne of Wisdom
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
We can find examples in France, Germany, Belgium, Scandinavia, England, Italy, Spain,… This Virgin and Child is seated on throne-bench of which we can see the two jambs.
Walnut
"A Village School" American Oil on Canvas, Kids in Class, Constant Mayer, 1871
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful American oil on canvas school room scene with a teacher instructing students who are seated on benches and on the ground, with one student who appears to be wearing a dun...
Canvas
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.
Bronze
George III Triple-chairback Settee, England, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Sitting on 9 slender legs, the line of its open backrest jauntily undulates and lends lightness and rhythm to the stately bench seat.
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Design Beechwood Flip Top Bench with Shaped Seat
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts beechwood flip top bench with shaped seat.
Upholstery, Beech
Rustic Hickory Footstool with Woven Cane Seat
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style footstool with woven cane seat.
Wood, Hickory
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.
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