Antique English Adams Style Drape Bell Flower Inlay Mahogany Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Adams Style Drape Bell Flower Inlay Mahogany Vanity Bench Seat. Item features drape and bell flowers inlay throughout, solid wood construction, upholstered seat, tape...
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Accent Bench, Vanity Seat or Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A particularly graceful form, ideal as an accent bench, vanity seat or at the foot of a bed. From Provence, France!
Walnut
Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage, handmade floral folk art vanity bench/stool. This wonderful little seat features a full wood construction, with stunning hand carved floral design side panels.
Wood
Wrought Iron Vanity Widow Bench in Faux Gilt Finish c 1940/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron vanity, window, bench seat in original faux gilt finish.
Wrought Iron
Geometric Patterned Acrylic Bench By Lee Industries
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect as extra seating, an entryway bench, vanity seat, or decorative accent, this piece offers both style and versatility.
Fabric
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Bow Front Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Measuring 41 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 28.75 inches tall at the arms, this piece is versatile enough to fit in a variety of spaces. With a seat height of 19 inches, it serves ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Directoire Style Steel and Brass Swan-Head Curule Bench
Located in Hamburg, PA
The swan motif is Empire / Directoire (Napoleonic, later Maison Jansen and Hollywood Regency). Works as a vanity bench, ottoman, or extra seat. Dimensions: 19.25 in.
Brass, Steel
Early 20th C. Carved Wood Accent Storage Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Accent piano or vanity Storage Bench with vinyl seat..Measures 21" in width, 15.5" in depth and 13" in height.
Mahogany
Sherle Wagner Reeded Bench, Brass & Bronze, Mid-20th Century
By Maison Jansen, Sherle Wagner
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Ideal as a vanity bench, dressing stool, window seat, or accent piece within Palm Beach, neoclassical, or contemporary interiors.
Brass, Bronze
Antique Italian Venetian Style Creme Paint Decorated Needlepoint Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Perfectly scaled for use as a vanity bench, bedroom bench, entryway seat, dressing room stool, piano bench, hallway accent, or decorative occasional seating, this versatile piece eff...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Petite Bagues Style Gilt Upholstered bench in needlepoint
By Maison Baguès
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Compact in size, this versatile piece functions beautifully as a vanity stool, piano bench, or occasional seat in a living room, bedroom, or dressing area.
Metal
$845Sale Price|50% Off
Italian Wrought Iron Hollywood Regency Leopard Upholstered Bench Ottoman 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
Solid and visually striking, this bench works beautifully as an entryway bench, bedroom vanity stool, piano bench, hallway accent seat, or sculptural decorative seating.
Wrought Iron
Antique Victorian Adjustable X Form Piano Bench L. Postawka, Boston, USA, 1870s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Equally at home as a piano bench, vanity stool, hallway seat, or occasional bench, this versatile piece complements Victorian, Eastlake, Renaissance Revival, English Country, Traditi...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Egyptian Revival Gilded Cerule Form Gilded Horse Head Bench Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Compact yet statement-making, this versatile piece works beautifully as an accent stool, vanity seat, or hallway bench, adding historic flair to any setting.
Walnut
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Metal Italian Regency Wrought Iron Bench Foot Stool Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Perfectly sized for use as a foot stool, accent bench, or vanity seat, this versatile piece blends function with decorative charm.
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Walnut Round Seat Vanity Bench Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Walnut Round Seat Vanity Bench Stool. Item appears to be a chair that was repurposed and reupholstered as a vanity stool.
Walnut
Post-Modern Waterfall Lucite Vanity Stool or Bench with Off White Leather Seat
Located in San Diego, CA
Super high quality post-modern waterfall lucite vanity stool or bench with off white leather seat, circa 1970s.
Lucite, Leather
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency White Metal Rope Floral Vanity Bench Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Metal Floral White Rope Form Vanity Bench Stool with Upholstered Seat. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Iron
Post Modern Lucite Vanity Stool Bench with Faux Leather Snakeskin Upholstery
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
It measures approximately 18½ inches (47 cm) wide, 13 inches (33 cm) deep, and 19½ inches (49.5 cm) high, with the seat height matching the overall bench height — proportions that ma...
Lucite, Faux Leather, Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern 4 pc Set Plymodern Dressers with Vanity & Bench Paul Goldman
By Paul Goldman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two matching dressers along with a vanity with bench seat.
Walnut, Lacquer
1900-1909 France Warm Mustard Gold Carved Ebonized Bench
Located in High Point, NC
It is well suited to an entry bench or vanity seat.
Wood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Ebanized Wood Velvet Stools, Ico Parisi Style
By Ico Parisi
Located in Nicolosi, IT
These stools can be used as occasional seating, vanity stools, bedroom benches, dressing room seats or elegant accent pieces in a living room.
Velvet, Wood
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
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
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
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
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H 18 in W 26 in D 12 in
Studio Series: Backless Vanity Size Stool in Navy Pinstripe, Blue Seat-in stock
By Five Finger Furnishings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our vanity sized stool is designed to add color and drama to an entryway, punctuate the end of a hallway or adorn the end of a bed. They're perfectly sized for one! Sides are a na...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Lucite Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Go retro with this transparent Lucite bench. Its ¾ inch thick Lucite material makes it sturdy, and ideal as a single-seat bench, vanity seat or foot stool.
Lucite
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H 20 in W 34 in D 15 in
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, upholstered seat, very nice vint...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 18 in W 24.5 in D 13 in
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron Curule X-Form Vanity Bench Seat Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gold gilt iron curule x-form vanity bench seat stool. Item features an X-frame, gold finish, upholstered seat with tassels, wrought iron constructio...
Iron
Sold
H 20 in W 20.5 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Gold Hollywood Regency Gothic Iron Scrolling Vanity Bench Seat Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gold Hollywood Regency Gothic Scrolling Iron Vanity Bench Seat Stool. Item features a heavy iron frame, distressed gold finish, ornate scrollwork, red upholstered seat, very ...
Iron
Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Foot Rest Stool Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Features turned legs, H stretcher and upholstered seat. Great for use as a foot rest or vanity stool.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Walnut Caned Piano Vanity Bench Seat Stool Foot Rest 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hardwood piano / vanity bench / stool - rectangular form with turned legs and stretcher with caned seat.
Walnut
Italian Carved Ornate Wood Bench Chair Vanity Seat
Located in West Hartford, CT
An exquisite, highly carved Italian wooden bench or vanity seat from the 19th century with upholstered seat.
Walnut
Soft Gray Vanity Bench w/ Contemporary Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
The legs have a graceful, tapered profile. The sturdy construction includes side & central stretchers for support. The custom painted finish is handpainted in layers of gray tones as...
Velvet, Hardwood
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H 26.5 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Georgian Style Mahogany And Upholstered Seat Vanity Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Georgian Style Mahogany And freshly reupholstered Seat Vanity Bench. Creamy upholstery very clean with no stain.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Hollywood Regency Gilt Rope and Tassel Vanity Seat Window Bench
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional gilt iron rope and tassel bench. Many places to use this wonderful piece, bedroom, bathroom , hallway, vanity, by a window. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Iron
Louis XVI Style French Vanity Bench with Canned and Upholstered Seat
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI style French vanity bench with canned and upholstered seat.
Wood
Sold
H 21 in W 22 in D 14 in
Antique French Provincial Caned Vanity Piano Window Foyer Bench Seat Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Provincial vanity bench or stool featuring caned seat and tapered fluted legs with turnip feet.
Cane, Hardwood
Hollywood lucite vanity bench
Located in New York, NY
Clear lucite waterfall vanity bench with upholstered embossed velvet seat.
Lucite
Sold
H 21.5 in W 19 in D 25 in
Vintage French Empire Regency Style Gold Vanity Stool Scalloped Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century gold painted French Empire or Regency style bench. Features an upholstered seat with tassels over an ornate base with shell and cartouche design. Measure: 25".
Hardwood
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H 26.5 in W 14 in D 20 in
Mid Century Kidney Bean Walnut Spindle Back Vanity Chair Stool Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful American walnut kidney shaped bench. Features hand turned spindles and legs connected by an H stretcher. The smooth rounded back is perfect for resting your arm on. Dime...
Walnut
Vintage French Rope Vanity Seat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French rope vanity seat: Measures: 16" x 30" x 24.
Metal
Sold
H 20 in W 24 in D 15 in
Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Vanity Stool Window Bench Foot Rest Piano Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage damask upholstered mahogany stool or bench. Features Chippendale styling with four legs connected by an H stretcher and ball and claw feet. Measure: 24".
Damask, Mahogany
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H 20.5 in W 16 in D 20 in
Antique French Empire x Bench Seat Footrest Stool Ottoman Vanity Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century antique French Empire style foot stool or bench. A Bohemian green featuring the classical French X form with gold fluting and hoof feet. Upholstered with a fleur d...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 24 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Antique French Carved Oak Vanity Bench Stool Chair Cane Seat Louis XV c1890
Located in Choudrant, LA
Direct from France, a beautiful antique French bench seat with lovely carvings throughout and original cane seat and sides!
Cane, Oak
Hollywood Regency Mid Century Gilt Rope & Tassel Vanity Bench
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful Gilt rope & tassel vanity bench with a black velvet seat. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, some fading to the Gilt.
Iron
Sold
H 19.5 in Dm 14 in
Antique Neoclassical Rosewood & Needlepoint Hour Glass Vanity Seat Ottoman c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique neoclassical vanity stool or ottoman offers hourglass form with floral needlepoint upholstered seat over pleated and tied base raised on rosewood plinth with bun feet, c18...
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
French 19th Century Louis XV Gilded Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French 19th Century caned bench, vanity seat or boudoir window seat in the classic Louis XV style with original gold gilt paint.
Cane, Giltwood
Sold
H 25.75 in W 26.5 in D 18 in
Early 20th C. French Louis XV Carved Piano Bench with Cane and Gilt Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
The curved open sides, each with a stylized cartouche-shaped backrest, give the bench a charming and romantic silhouette, perfect for use as a vanity bench, window seat, or in front ...
Cane, Walnut
1890-1900 VANITY SEAT/BENCH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1880'S BLACK FOOT STOOL upholstered in 19thc french homspun linen
Wood, Linen
Modern Curved Glass Vanity Bench Stool Seat
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved glass vanity bench stool seat. Original glass bench with unique modern shape and perforated weave inlay design on corners.
Glass
Lucite Vanity Stool / Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lucite vanity stool with cross stretcher, integrated handles and its original, gloss-white vinyl upholstery.
Lucite, PVC, Upholstery
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Foot Stool Piano Bench Vanity Seat Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique footstool, piano bench or vanity seat. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with Chinese Chippendale styling and floral upholstery.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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