Benches
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Steel
20th Century French Benches
Cowhide, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Benches
Paint, Linen, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s American Benches
Leather, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Wenge
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Benches
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Wicker
20th Century Benches
Velvet, Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Faux Leather
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Plywood
1950s Rustic Vintage Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Cane, Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Nickel
20th Century English Edwardian Benches
Teak
Mid-19th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Benches
Pine, Paint
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
19th Century English Antique Benches
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Benches
Wood, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Bamboo
2010s American American Craftsman Benches
Bronze
19th Century French Rustic Antique Benches
Wood
2010s Canadian Benches
Plywood
2010s American Benches
Rope, Wood
2010s American Benches
Rope, Hardwood
Early 1900s African Moorish Antique Benches
Wood
2010s Bulgarian Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Benches
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Brass
2010s British Modern Benches
Aluminum
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Benches
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches
Stainless Steel, Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Benches
Pine
Early 19th Century French Antique Benches
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paint
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
20th Century Modern Benches
Goatskin, Wood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Benches
Pine
2010s French Modern Benches
Bronze
Early 1800s Chinese Qing Antique Benches
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage, New and Antique Benches
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.