Benches

18th Century, pair of Italian Rococo carved giltwood benches. This elegant pair of two-seater benches was built in the second half of the 18th century in Rome, Italy. The structure, in richly carved and gilded wood, has the characteristics of the Baroque period. The band under the seat has a mixed profile and is carved with rocaille motifs and rich floral decoration in relief in the central part. The four legs, curved and moved, have on the uprights the same carvings and in the terminal part of the foot emerges a scroll. The rear uprights, carved with curled end, are higher than the seat, in order to slender the image of the benches vertically. The seat is lined with velvet from a later period. These benches can be exhibited in pairs or individually in entrances or corridors, in living rooms and studios or in a room at the foot of the bed. They can also be placed below large paintings. Very decorative, bright and graceful, they are suitable both in contexts characterized by antique and modern furniture.

Vintage Cushman maple wood settee bench carved eagle back deacons bench. Item features a carved wood eagle, (6) turn carved legs, brass rolling casters, ...

One-of-a-Kind! FI custom block style accent ottoman/bench. Perfectly upholstered in outstanding authentic vintage hand-woven heavy textural Berber Kilim pure wool in fabulous variegated black & natural offset striping...

Wooden bench hand made in France in the 1950s, a minimalist line gives a powerful character to this functional decorative element.

A very handsome mid-19th century table basse - coffee table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from Meleze and Beech woods. Wonderful for a rustic environment or m...

Sleek & heavy bench circa 1970's. Solid chrome flat bar legs with original blush upholstery. Fabric is original and could use replacing. Foam and padding a...

Bench, Painted iron in the shape of bamboo, Back and seat in iron lattice, Original lacquer, wear consistent with age and use, France, circa 1900. Measures: 120 x 55 x 87 cm.

Mid century rosewood ottoman/bench by Munis Zilberberg for Celina Decorações, Brazil. Crafted of Brazilian rosewood with a newly upholstered full-ani...

Marvelous high end design Dutch Art Deco sofa designed & produced by Pander 1930 in Burl Walnut. Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of ...

The rosewood and maple marquetry in the back rests and seats of this row of theatre seats from Belgium is exquisite. All five flip-down seats are back waited, which brings the seats to their upright position. We have seen many wood theatre seats...

Rustic Old Hickory style footstool with woven cane seat.   

George Nelson style mid century chrome slat bench The bench measures: 60 wide x 16.5 deep x 16.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage...

Period 18th Century Rococo sofa from the area of Lindome, Sweden. It has exquisite carving, the whole standing on cabriolet legs tapering to the ball and...

1980s classical brass bench.

English Anglo-Indian (19th Cent) square foot stool with a decorated apron.  

Rare double Cathedra made from walnut wood, sculpted, and inlaid, around 1500 Origin: Southern Germany Period: Late 15th Century - Early 16th Century Height: 221cm Width: 146,5cm Depth: 60,4cm Walnut wood and inlaid Good state of conservation Description: This double cathedra in walnut wood was probably intended for an abbey, according to the sculpted decor. This cathedra is made from a symmetrical aspect and is divided into three levels. The bottom level has a base sustained by six feet. In the front, the base is decorated by four sculpted elements flattened with a “napkin fold decoration”. Each of the seat rises, revealing a trunk. The intermediate level in divided by three straight and solid armrests. The lower part of the backrest has two inlaid panels with “tarsia certosina” for geometric patterns. This technique also called “inlay in the mass” consists in digging a cavity in the wood to inlay decorative elements. Those panels are framed with the “tarsia a toppo” technique. The top level is divided in two elements. The top part of the backrest has two panels, where parchment patterns frame two badges. Three pinnacles dominate the summit of the backrest. The center of the backrest is sculpted in a rectangular shape. Inside, there are two niches with biblical characters: Saint Anthony the Great and the Virgin Mary. Saint Anthony the Great: Or Antony the Ermit is a monk considered as the father of the Christian monasticism. Born around 251 in Egypt, he withdraws very early into a spirituel solitude. Divine powers are conferred to Saint Antony thanks to the exorcism of the king of Catalonia’s family. But also, the piglet’s episode, born blind. During the XI century, a hospital Order is founded under the invocation of the saint which makes him a holy thaumaturgist. His iconography appears during this period, often represented as an old man with a bear wearing a hooded bute dress, characteristic of the monks of his order, sign of poverty. Also, wearing a long coat. This bas-relief takes back all its usual attributes. - The tau: holding in his left hand, which serves as an abbot’s crook. Also embroidered on his coat. - The bell: hanging from his right hand, also known as hermits’ attribute, used to repel demons. - The book of “la règle des Antonins”: sign of the diffusion of the Faith and the precepts of the Order. - The pig: first, from the piglet’s episode. Then he often is linked to demons, and has another function here: he represents firefighting, coming from the fact that his meat could cure ill people from ergot poisoning. In Italie, he’s known as “Antonio del porco”. - Flames: are associated to the French name of the ergot poisoning (“le feu saint Antoine”: Saint Anthony fire). This attribute is emerging during the XVI century. Furthermore, a nimbus crowns the hermit. The two olive branches symbolize peace. We can see resilience and the pain of the saint who bares the disease of humanity. The Virgin of the Apocalypse: Saint Antony is looking at the Woman of the Apocalypse. This biblical character appears in the twelfth chapter, described by Saint John. Theologians have recognized the appearance of the Virgin even though there are differences for this identification. As a matter of facts, to some, this figure could be the New Eve holding the New Adam in her arms. Other iconographic representations, such as the Immaculate Conception or the Assumption, use the Woman of the Apocalypse attributes. In fact, the Virgin is crowned by angels, holding the Christ. This representation of the Virgin of the Apocalypse is being formed during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. This iconography takes it rises during the XVI century. In our cathedra, the Virgin is standing up, wrapped in a long flowing drape falling down her feet. The collar of her tunic is decorated with embroidery and brocades. Mary is wearing her hair down, framing a calm and benevolent face, looking down. Two angels are crowning her, with gemstones. She seems to be holding a Christ gesticulating. The baby Jesus hangs on Mary’s neck. Finally, the Virgin is resting on a moon cross. The moon symbolizes the frontier between the incorruptible world and the corruptible one, which in the ancient tradition, used to be under the moon. And so, the Virgin seems incorruptible. Literature • RÉAU, Louis, Iconographie de l’Art Chrétien...

Gorgeous pair of late 19th century country French provincial farmhouse bench seats crafted from fruitwood. These harvest benches feature a 1.5-inch thick...

This beautiful rococo sofa is a special find, reflecting graceful country living in Sweden during the early 1800's. Note the soft, dove gray paint gently distressed over generations ...

Charming petite French Provincial style bench that is newly upholstered in Belgium linen and detailed with brass nailheads.

Mid-Century Modern tufted bench. The bench is newly upholstered in leatherette has solid wooden legs and two attached cylindrical shaped pillows.

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 ...

Antique Monks Bench / Hutch Table The term hutch table took form in the early 18th century when it was important to maximize storage and space. The combination of a table and a che...

Old Chinese long elm bench with geometric multiple stretchers. Seat is framed. Some old green paint and faded barely visible red flowers on one long sid...

Exceptional Swedish 18th Century sofa with decorative carved detailing to the back and front stretcher. A fine example of a transitional sofa, betwe...

Wonderful design and condition, 1960s hand-crafted leather bench. This perfectly symmetrical and straight lined bench is in amazingly good condi...

George Nakashima Studio Conoid bench, 84" long. Strongly figured American black walnut with hickory spindles. Sold with a certificate of authenticity Measure: seat height 12.50".

With elaborate carvings of the Renaissance Revival style, this walnut bench features a molded cornice over a frieze with floral roundels, a high back, scrolled arms, upright fluted c...

1960’s Original French Mullca school bench with back 1960’s Original French Mullca school bench with back. Mullca, one of our favourite makers, in 1947 ...

Amazing French half round sofa by the famous duo Guillerme et Chambron from the 1960s. Guillerme et Chambron represent a significant moment in French m...

Rare original mid 19th century bench or sideboard. Made by a danish cabinet maker in stained pine and legs of solid oak wood. Beautiful subtle ornamentation of the periode but it als...

Circa 1900 Chinese elmwood bench from Don Yang City, China with carved details on stretcher and side supports. Great color and patina. Sturdy.

FI custom large cocktail ottoman, perfectly upholstered in beautiful authentic vintage hand-woven heavy textural Berber Kilim organic black & na...

Solid vintage modern live edge bench that can be used as a coffee table, this piece would make a great addition to any home or office. Please confirm...

Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden bench with elegantly winged curving arms. The intricately carved wood is inlaid with geometric stars...

Large Italian Gio Ponti style curved bench with brass legs. Large Italian curved bench with splayed brass legs. This stunning Italian modern Gio Po...

Antique fine quality Georgian oak settle bench seat C1790. Solid and strong, with no loose joints or woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. Would look great in the right l...

Danish Buffalo leather adjustable armchair & ottoman set by M&S Mobler, 1960s Denmark. This vintage armchair and ottoman were produced in...

Skinny vintage Chinese rustic elm wood bench. Seat measures 7 inches deep, but footprint is 13 inches deep. Weathered patina.

Handsome early 20th century Italian mahogany two seat bench or settee. The bench is crafted in the neoclassical taste featuring a square back with Greco Roman column motif splats. Th...

American Hollywood Regency classic bench with peach cotton Seat Upholstery. All around woven caning frame and a sturdy base with turned wooden legs and ...

Italian modern Camilla Bench with armrests by Achille Castiglioni Zanotta, 1984 Fantastic folding bench with armrests mod. Camilla Bench with seat and back in light gray painted laminate. The structure is in black painted metal. Totally resealable. Suitable to use in the garden or outside. it is suitable to create a vintage outside...

19th Century Pine Bench in rather long size. With original orange paint and boot jack legs.

Vintage Brayton International black leather bench. circa 1970s. Black leather upholstery on ebonized ash frame and chrome legs. Measures: 83...

This walnut bench has a carved molded top edge with cabriole legs that terminate in pad feet. The current upholstery has stains.

Stunning, exotic grained rosewood bench with matching, loose standing two-drawer unit which can be positioned anywhere along the bench surface. This piece was designed by Danish desi...

This is a fantastic bench! It is a neo-classical style carved Italian piece newly upholstered in a flax linen. The supports are wonderful hand carved eagles. It is in very good condi...

This gymnastics bench comes from a gym in Prague and was designed in the 1930s. The iron feet are retained. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved and has a very nice patina. Completely restored. All of our vintage gym equipment...

Bench designed by the great italian master Ico Parisi in '50s. The bench has a wooden structure (teak) with wonderful attention for the corner joints, and the seating is covered by p...

A very fine 19th century Irish carved mahogany triple chair back settee by Butler of Dublin in the 18th century style, each back crested with a shell, abo...

A pair/set of black wrought iron benches or stools with hide seats in the rustic design style, circa late-20th century to early 21st century...

Crafted in southern France circa 1890 and square in shape, the traditional stool stands on cabriole legs decorated with floral motifs at the shoulders, and ending with escargot feet; it is further dressed with a serpentine X stretcher at the base, embellished with a central finial. The bombe apron is decorated with floral and leaf decor. The seat is upholstered with the green velvet fabric, and dressed with brass nail heads around the frame. The Provincial stool is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina. Place this elegant, antique fruitwood bench...

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller George Nelson slat style brass and ebony coffee table or slat bench. Clean and sweet side or coffee cocktail table with a slat top and Formica side s...

The vintage bench is of fine Italian manufacture and it is original from the 50s. It’s a multidirectional bench because the five seats can be placed to face the side needed, as you c...

Attractive petite iron bench with scrolled arms and webbed base. Great as lawn furniture. Measures: Seat height 17" (Please confirm item location-NY...

A handsome mahogany bench with turned legs, newly upholstered in tufted brown leather. The leather is in sparkling condition, with decorative rivets at the legs. Height is good for s...

Cool little stool or side table made in Denmark in the 1960s. The stool is made from solid Bangkok teakwood with an amazing grain. It featur...

This gorgeous pair of stools was made in Piedmont (northern Italy) in the early twentieth century in Neoclassical style. Their structure is in carved wood and lacquered in shades of ...

Rare Gothic bench with top quality carved, church letter panel and more. This beautifully hand carved, oak church bench from the early 1900s is in ...