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Classic English Leather Saddle Seat Window Benches
Classic English Leather Saddle Seat Window Benches

Classic English Leather Saddle Seat Window Benches

Located in Southampton, NJ

Generous dimensions: 40' L x 17" D x 25" H. Seats:: 17.5" H.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Bench Paul Barbieri Oliva Rexite 3 Seater Chair Waiting Bench Chrome
Bench Paul Barbieri Oliva Rexite 3 Seater Chair Waiting Bench Chrome

Bench Paul Barbieri Oliva Rexite 3 Seater Chair Waiting Bench Chrome

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

3 seater bench Paul Barbieri Oliva Rexite 3 seater chair waiting bench chrome Italy Object: waiting bench Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1980 Dimensions: 1...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Benches

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Brass Bench with Ivory Sheepskin Seat
1970s Brass Bench with Ivory Sheepskin Seat

1970s Brass Bench with Ivory Sheepskin Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass bench with ivory sheepskin seat from the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Organic Iron Bench with Aged Wooden Seat
Organic Iron Bench with Aged Wooden Seat

Organic Iron Bench with Aged Wooden Seat

Located in Marbella, ES

A sculptural bench with an organic design, crafted with a molded iron frame that mimics natural branches, lending a rustic and artistic character.

Category

Late 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Iron

Two Seat Low Bench for John Stuart
Two Seat Low Bench for John Stuart

Two Seat Low Bench for John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Dallas, TX

This low bench for John Stuart has been professional refinished and reupholstered in a Anne Kirk linen wool blend. The piece is unmarked.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Linen, Teak

Italian Vintage Bench with Black Leather Seats
Italian Vintage Bench with Black Leather Seats

Italian Vintage Bench with Black Leather Seats

Located in Milano, IT

It’s a multidirectional bench because the three seats can be placed to face the side needed, as you can see in pictures.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Spanish 2-Seater Bamboo Garden Bench
1970s Spanish 2-Seater Bamboo Garden Bench

1970s Spanish 2-Seater Bamboo Garden Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Spanish 2-seater bamboo garden bench.

Category

Late 20th Century European Benches

Materials

Bamboo

20th Century Italian Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat
20th Century Italian Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat

20th Century Italian Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat

Located in High Point, NC

A 20th century Italian bench featuring a wooden structure with an upholstered seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Painted Window Seat Bench
Louis XVI Style Painted Window Seat Bench

Louis XVI Style Painted Window Seat Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Window seat bench, in Louis XV taste, having a painted finish showing natural wear; its padded, out-scrolled arms carved with acanthus, the stuff-over seat on an apron decorated by s...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Spanish Wooden Bench with Arms and Handwoven Seat
Spanish Wooden Bench with Arms and Handwoven Seat

Spanish Wooden Bench with Arms and Handwoven Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant two-seat bench crafted in Spain from solid wood with a dark finish.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Walnut

A French Elm Triple-Seat Bench, C. 1960.
A French Elm Triple-Seat Bench, C. 1960.

A French Elm Triple-Seat Bench, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A charming French bench crafted in elm with horizontal slats, an open-arm design and traditional rush seats.

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Rush, Elm

Great Steel Benches with Debrided Hide Seats
Great Steel Benches with Debrided Hide Seats

Great Steel Benches with Debrided Hide Seats

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The large one with the handles is 29" W, 15.5" D and 21"t with a seat height of approximately 20". The smaller IA 23.5" W, 16" T, 15.75 W and has a seat height of approximate 16".

Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Steel

Large Antique Veranda Bench, Ceylon, Teak, 3 Seat, Ornate Seat, Victorian, 1880
Large Antique Veranda Bench, Ceylon, Teak, 3 Seat, Ornate Seat, Victorian, 1880

Large Antique Veranda Bench, Ceylon, Teak, 3 Seat, Ornate Seat, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique carved veranda bench. A Ceylonese, solid teak 3 seat ornate seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Victorian Benches

Materials

Teak

Antique Art Deco High Armed Single Seat Bench
Antique Art Deco High Armed Single Seat Bench

Antique Art Deco High Armed Single Seat Bench

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice antique Art Deco high armed single seat bench, circa 1930s. The bench is in good vintage condition and measures 20"W x 17"D x 29"H with a seat height of 16".

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

20th Century Catalan Bench in Solid Walnut with Caned Seat, Three Seats
20th Century Catalan Bench in Solid Walnut with Caned Seat, Three Seats

20th Century Catalan Bench in Solid Walnut with Caned Seat, Three Seats

Located in Miami, FL

Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with cane back, it has a turned bars typical of this period. Shown in original condition, please note price includes refini...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Joaquim Tenreiro Two seats bench Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1958 Jacaranda wood, cane From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 1...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Cane, Jacaranda

Iron and Wood Slatted Bench with Riveted Seat
Iron and Wood Slatted Bench with Riveted Seat

Iron and Wood Slatted Bench with Riveted Seat

Located in High Point, NC

This iron and wood bench features a long, narrow profile with a slatted wooden seat secured by exposed metal rivets, resting on a tubular iron base.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Benches

Materials

Metal

Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench
Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench

Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench This is a great piece for a hall way where storage space may be difficult, the bench is made with outward sweeping armrests and has...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

French Bamboo and Bouclé Two-Seater Bench, 1960s
French Bamboo and Bouclé Two-Seater Bench, 1960s

French Bamboo and Bouclé Two-Seater Bench, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

French Bamboo and Bouclé Two-Seater Bench, 1960s A beautifully crafted bamboo two-seater bench from France, dating to the 1960s, this piece is a striking example of mid-century orga...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Bamboo

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench with Seat, Italy 60s
Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench with Seat, Italy 60s

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench with Seat, Italy 60s

Located in Lucija, SI

Nice Scandinavian modern entrance bench with seat. Made in Italy in the late 60s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Seat in the Style of Sport Bench
Seat in the Style of Sport Bench

Seat in the Style of Sport Bench

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of cow skin and wood Very good original condition with nice patina Good ice-breaking piece!

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Animal Skin

Antique Victorian Four Seater Wrought Iron Garden Bench
Antique Victorian Four Seater Wrought Iron Garden Bench

Antique Victorian Four Seater Wrought Iron Garden Bench

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique four seater strapwork wrought iron garden bench. With a rustic feel that showcases its history and imperfections that only add to its charm, this antique garden bench woul...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair Of Revetatto Benches With White Flokati Seats
Pair Of Revetatto Benches With White Flokati Seats

Pair Of Revetatto Benches With White Flokati Seats

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The metal supports with a stylish form and capped with nickel tone feet. The Benches are very well made with strapped foam seats and they are light but quite strong.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Buttoned Leather Window Seat, Hall Bench with Shoe Store
Buttoned Leather Window Seat, Hall Bench with Shoe Store

Buttoned Leather Window Seat, Hall Bench with Shoe Store

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Buttoned Leather Window Seat, Hall Bench with Shoe Store A Superb looking Country House piece, just what is needed for the hall or boot-room, the bench has a deeply buttoned Chester...

Category

Vintage 1920s Adam Style Benches

Materials

Leather

Asian Burmese Carved Walnut Bench with Caned Seat
Asian Burmese Carved Walnut Bench with Caned Seat

Asian Burmese Carved Walnut Bench with Caned Seat

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Burmese style (19th Century) carved walnut bench with carved spindle side arms and cane seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Benches

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Large Cherry Farmhouse Seat Bench
19th Century Biedermeier Large Cherry Farmhouse Seat Bench

19th Century Biedermeier Large Cherry Farmhouse Seat Bench

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Extremely rare seat bench from the time of the late Biedermeier.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Benches

Materials

Cherry

Rare 1920s Czechoslovak Three-Seat Cinema Bench, Thonet Style
Rare 1920s Czechoslovak Three-Seat Cinema Bench, Thonet Style

Rare 1920s Czechoslovak Three-Seat Cinema Bench, Thonet Style

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare and authentic three-seat cinema bench from 1920s Czechoslovakia, executed in the manner of Thonet.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Antique French Farmhouse Benches Banquette Seating Pair Window Seats
Antique French Farmhouse Benches Banquette Seating Pair Window Seats

Antique French Farmhouse Benches Banquette Seating Pair Window Seats

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique French Farmhouse Benches, Banquette Seating or Pair Window Seats Handsome pair of French Country farmhouse style trestle benches~~these benches have that "rustic" ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century American Modern Three-Seat Walnut Bench
Mid-Century American Modern Three-Seat Walnut Bench

Mid-Century American Modern Three-Seat Walnut Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American Modernist three-seat bench with walnut frame and vinyl upholstery (ca. 1950s, USA).

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space....

Category

20th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century French Revival Tapestry Seated Bench
Early 20th Century French Revival Tapestry Seated Bench

Early 20th Century French Revival Tapestry Seated Bench

Located in Asheville, NC

Simply charming early 20th century French Revival composition, with old pictoral tapestry seated bench and ballister shape railing.

Category

Early 20th Century French Revival Benches

Materials

Composition

1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench

1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare two-seat cinema bench from the 1940s, produced by Thonet.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Beech plywood - Good original condition with some signs of use - 2- seater - 4 pieces available

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Walnut Bench with Caned Seat, French 19th Century
Walnut Bench with Caned Seat, French 19th Century

Walnut Bench with Caned Seat, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful Louis XVI bench is made of walnut and features a caned seat atop 6 fluted legs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Style Bench or Seat with Cat Heads
Egyptian Style Bench or Seat with Cat Heads

Egyptian Style Bench or Seat with Cat Heads

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Egyptian style bench featuring button tufted upholstery in faux leopard over an ebonized carved wood base with gilt cat heads, feet, and hieroglyphics.

Category

20th Century American Egyptian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Two-Seater Bench, 19th century
Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Two-Seater Bench, 19th century

Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Two-Seater Bench, 19th century

Located in Belmont, MA

Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Two-Seater Bench Elegant Dutch Baroque style marquetry two-seater bench, designed to complement side chairs of the same period.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Benches

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion
French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion

French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming antique bench featuring a carved ladder-back design with gently serpentine rails and turned supports.

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Leather, Maple

Painted Italian Louis XV Style Window Seat Bench
Painted Italian Louis XV Style Window Seat Bench

Painted Italian Louis XV Style Window Seat Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Window seat, upholstered in coral twill fabric with nailheads, having exaggerated scrolling arms, its painted frame inset into the front-facing arms, bowed front crown seat set upon ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - The wooden parts has been re-polished - Height of seat 45 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Mahogany Bench with Rush Seats, USA, 1990s
French Provincial Mahogany Bench with Rush Seats, USA, 1990s

French Provincial Mahogany Bench with Rush Seats, USA, 1990s

Located in Southampton, NJ

Classic French ladder back, Mahogany bench with three hand woven rush seats & triple stretcher to the base.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Benches

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

English Barley Twist Bench with Upholstered Seat, circa 1900
English Barley Twist Bench with Upholstered Seat, circa 1900

English Barley Twist Bench with Upholstered Seat, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English barley twist bench from circa 1900, built on a dark oak frame with the deep, tight spirals typical of late Victorian and early Edwardian joinery.

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Wide Seat Bench
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Wide Seat Bench

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Wide Seat Bench

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top These are the real vintage antique elm wood coffee table! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering...

Category

20th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

1960s French Provincial Carved Oak Bench with Upholstered Seat
1960s French Provincial Carved Oak Bench with Upholstered Seat

1960s French Provincial Carved Oak Bench with Upholstered Seat

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century French Provincial carved oak framed bench supporting a newly upholstered seat with whimsical french words printed on the cotton/linen.

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pair Faux Bamboo Carved Benches w/Upholstered Seats
Vintage Pair Faux Bamboo Carved Benches w/Upholstered Seats

Vintage Pair Faux Bamboo Carved Benches w/Upholstered Seats

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage pair of American faux-bamboo wooden benches with upholstered seats. These cute little benches are just over 2.5 feet in width.

Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Italian Art Deco folding two-seater bench in wood, 1930s
Italian Art Deco folding two-seater bench in wood, 1930s

Italian Art Deco folding two-seater bench in wood, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco folding two-seater bench in wood, 1930s Folding two-seater bench made entirely of wooden slats.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style French Bench with "Vienna Straw" Seat
Louis XVI Style French Bench with "Vienna Straw" Seat

Louis XVI Style French Bench with "Vienna Straw" Seat

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Measures width cm.50, depth cm.35, height cm.54, seat cm.54. The bench is in good condition. For all our shipments we use special packaging materials (wooden crates, styrofoam, etc.)...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench with Cane Seat
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench with Cane Seat

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench with Cane Seat

Located in Queens, NY

"French Louis XVI style (19th Century) walnut oval shaped bench with double stretcher and inSet cane seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Italian Modular Bench with Upholstered Seats, Italy ca 1950s
Italian Modular Bench with Upholstered Seats, Italy ca 1950s

Italian Modular Bench with Upholstered Seats, Italy ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Dimensions: 72.44 in W x 56.29 in D x 37.79 in H; Seat height 21.06 in; Seat depth 16.93 in 184 cm W x 143 cm D x 96 cm H; Seat height 53.5 cm; Seat depth 43 cm

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bent Flat Iron Bench with Cognac Leather Seat
Bent Flat Iron Bench with Cognac Leather Seat

Bent Flat Iron Bench with Cognac Leather Seat

Located in North Miami, FL

Priced individually - made of blackened flat iron strap and topped with thick leather in natural cognac tone. These have an incredible sleek design, very masculine and extremely ergo...

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger

Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger

By KI Krueger International, Krueger International

Located in Raymondville, TX

The fiberglass seats are vented and slotted for fitting the velcro straps of the light-medium brown double-sided cushions.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Chrome Bench with Magenta Pink Seat Milo Baughman Style
Chrome Bench with Magenta Pink Seat Milo Baughman Style

Chrome Bench with Magenta Pink Seat Milo Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

A single seat bench with a curved soft line 'X' chrome frame and a cotton velvet tufted seat cushion in a beautiful magenta pink.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Ebonized Wood Scrolled Side Caned Seat Bench
Mid-Century Ebonized Wood Scrolled Side Caned Seat Bench

Mid-Century Ebonized Wood Scrolled Side Caned Seat Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century ebonized wooden bench with two scroll sides and a central caned seat, resting on two rectangular legs.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Willem Penaat Art Deco Three-Seat Bench, Solid Oak, 1920s
Willem Penaat Art Deco Three-Seat Bench, Solid Oak, 1920s

Willem Penaat Art Deco Three-Seat Bench, Solid Oak, 1920s

By Willem Penaat 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Solid oak three-seat bench with decorative hand-carved Amsterdamse School style elements.

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Benches

Materials

Oak

Slatted Garden Bench or Seat of Cherry Wood from France
Slatted Garden Bench or Seat of Cherry Wood from France

Slatted Garden Bench or Seat of Cherry Wood from France

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French garden bench or seat of patinated cherry wood from the 19th century, featuring a double-slat backrest supported by gently curved uprights.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood, Cherry

English Grand Hall Bench or Window Seat of Patinated Oak
English Grand Hall Bench or Window Seat of Patinated Oak

English Grand Hall Bench or Window Seat of Patinated Oak

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English grand hall bench or country house window seat of patinated oak, featuring a rectangular top over a serpentine frieze with two facing cabriole legs and two straight leg...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

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Used Bench Seats For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used bench seats available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all used bench seats available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used bench seats available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used bench seats to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Regency used bench seats are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used bench seats over the years, but those made by John Stuart, Baker Furniture Company and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Bench Seats?

Prices for used bench seats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used bench seats begin at $1 and can go as high as $63,704, while the average can fetch as much as $2,523.

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 Used Bench Seats
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bench seat should be between 18 and 20 inches in height (46-51 cm). Though this is an average range, the height depends on its use. Bench height is also defined based on the distance from the seat to the ground. Find antique and vintage benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    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.