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Vintage Painted Decorative Metal Bench or Stool
Vintage Painted Decorative Metal Bench or Stool

Vintage Painted Decorative Metal Bench or Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Enameled Metal, Original Upholstery Style: Italian Regency

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1960s American Regency Vintage Benches

Materials

Metal

Argentine Designer, Bench, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1950s
Argentine Designer, Bench, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1950s

Argentine Designer, Bench, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and beige vinyl bench designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 71.0"W x 16.0"D Seat Height (inc...

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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Wood

Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee, 1750
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee, 1750

Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee, 1750

Located in Rome, IT

A fine Nord Italian 18th century walnut settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs, covered with silk fabric of Rubelli in excellent condition. Measures: cm 220 x 115 x 70.

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Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Benches

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Coffee Table, Bench or Pedestal
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Coffee Table, Bench or Pedestal

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Coffee Table, Bench or Pedestal

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Solid reclaimed teak log style coffee table, bench or as shown in the final images a pedestal at 18 x 13.5 x 41” high. Finished with a natural oil revealing t...

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2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Period Empire Bench with Four Carved and Parcel Gilt Lion Heads
Period Empire Bench with Four Carved and Parcel Gilt Lion Heads

Period Empire Bench with Four Carved and Parcel Gilt Lion Heads

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A superb and exceptionally rare Empire bench in cherry wood, distinguished by four exquisitely carved and parcel-gilt lion heads. It’s perfect proportions as well as masterfully hand...

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Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Benches

Materials

Cherry, Giltwood

Custom 50" Benoit Bench in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Custom 50" Benoit Bench in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux

Custom 50" Benoit Bench in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Benoit Bench features a versatile curved shape, perfect for additional seating in an open-plan living room or as a centerpiece in a hallway. Its gorgeous curved Maple burl legs h...

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2010s Cambodian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Slat platform bench by George Nelson for Heman Miller
Slat platform bench by George Nelson for Heman Miller

Slat platform bench by George Nelson for Heman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Slat platform bench designed by George Nelson for Heman Miller. The finger-jointed solid wood lattice surface rests on angular, ebonized legs, creating a light, architectural form. M...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Metal

Italian Walnut Long Bench, Italy, circa 1940's
Italian Walnut Long Bench, Italy, circa 1940's

Italian Walnut Long Bench, Italy, circa 1940's

Located in New York, NY

A Northern Italian long walnut bench with side handles, the seat supported by tapered and carved fluted legs ending in brass sabot. An elegant piece to complement any interior style...

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1940s Italian Vintage Benches

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Reclaimed Elm Bench
Monumental Reclaimed Elm Bench

Monumental Reclaimed Elm Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

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20th Century Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Rosewood Bench
Regency Style Rosewood Bench

Regency Style Rosewood Bench

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular upholstered seat with turned legs that curve out. Possibly By Wood & Hogan.

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Early 20th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Antique Black Painted Deacon's Bench
Antique Black Painted Deacon's Bench

Antique Black Painted Deacon's Bench

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique Deacon's bench features hardwood construction, chippy black painted finish, sculpted arms, and stretcher base. Dimensions: 60w 18d 30h 17sh Condition notes: This antiq...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia
Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia

Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia

By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Antique Italian Regence / Louis XV Style Painted Bench
Antique Italian Regence / Louis XV Style Painted Bench

Antique Italian Regence / Louis XV Style Painted Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Italian Regence Louis XV style painted bench. Lovely Italian painted bench from the 1920s. This unusual antique Italian Regence-Louis XV style oval bench has been taken down...

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1920s Italian Louis XV Vintage Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood

Ondalina Cedar Bench
Ondalina Cedar Bench

Ondalina Cedar Bench

$11,264 / item

Ondalina Cedar Bench

Located in Paris, FR

Bench Ondalina Cedar with all structure made from 1 single block of cedar wood. Natural aromatic solid cedar, treated with natural pine extracts wax. Solid cedar wood include moveme...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches

Materials

Cedar

Boucle Bench with Built-In Oak Side Table By Mondo Design Studio
Boucle Bench with Built-In Oak Side Table By Mondo Design Studio

Boucle Bench with Built-In Oak Side Table By Mondo Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A contemporary rectangular bench combining natural materials and sculptural form. The design features two distinct sections: a solid oak block on one side functioning as a side surfa...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

The Forsyth Waterfall Bench in Zebra, Made To Order
The Forsyth Waterfall Bench in Zebra, Made To Order

The Forsyth Waterfall Bench in Zebra, Made To Order

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Waterfall Bench is designed and handcrafted in Saint Louis. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and pa...

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2010s American Benches

Materials

Zebra Hide

George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller
George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller

George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

Introduced in 1946, the slat platform bench was one of Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller after becoming their design director. Intended to serve as a table, a seat, or a base ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Maple

Sculptural Organic Modern Wood Daybed with Bolsters
Sculptural Organic Modern Wood Daybed with Bolsters

Sculptural Organic Modern Wood Daybed with Bolsters

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The daybed with bolsters shows a modern design that highlights honest materials and strong architectural lines. Its low, rectangular shape features a continuous wooden frame with gen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Walnut and Brass Long Bench with Shaped Upholstered Seat
Italian Walnut and Brass Long Bench with Shaped Upholstered Seat

Italian Walnut and Brass Long Bench with Shaped Upholstered Seat

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Northern Italian 1940s walnut bench, featuring angled and tapered legs, the feet capped in brass. The long beautifully shaped seat newly reupholstered in a faux creamy colored fur...

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1940s Italian Vintage Benches

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey

By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of a limed oak case, cerused oak drawer fronts, black iron legs and the original gold upholstery. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The case has been refinished, the drawers reconditioned, and the legs freshly painted. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1959. NOTE: If you love this magnificent Telephone Bench by Raymond Loewy for Mengel we have a matching Secretary Desk or Gentleman’s Chest listed here for sale if it is still available! RING, RING, RING…. Would someone please answer that phone? Ok, ok, you may not have a landline, but BOY do we have the perfect place for you to sit and relax while you answer that call… WOW!!! This is an AWESOME vintage telephone bench designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel!! It is comprised of a limed oak veneer case, a limed oak cube or cubby with top drawer that slides both ways with charcoal colored cerused oak drawer fronts on both sides, straight black iron legs, and a fabulous square seat wearing its original gold fabric!!! IT. IS. FANTASTIC!!! And it is beautifully finished all around so it can float in any room of your home. This telephone bench or “gossip bench...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Anglo-Indian Carved Hardwood Hall Bench
Anglo-Indian Carved Hardwood Hall Bench

Anglo-Indian Carved Hardwood Hall Bench

Located in Astoria, NY

Anglo-Indian Carved Hardwood Hall Bench, with carved and spindle back and cane paneled seat. 39.5" H x 66.5" W x 24" D; seat: 18" H. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Hall Bench in Solid Carved Oak 19th Century
Antique Hall Bench in Solid Carved Oak 19th Century

Antique Hall Bench in Solid Carved Oak 19th Century

Located in Tilburg, NL

Antique Hall Bench in Solid Carved Oak 19th Century. Beautiful sculptural bench in solid carved oak, probably made in the middle of the 19th centur...

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19th Century European Other Antique Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Hall Storage Bench Seat Settee 50"
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Hall Storage Bench Seat Settee 50"

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Hall Storage Bench Seat Settee 50"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique storage bench featuring traditional Mission / Arts & Crafts styling with slatted sides and large hinged compartment under the seat. Made on March 22, 1918 Dimensions: 50" x ...

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Early 20th Century American Mission Benches

Materials

Oak

KITA LIVING Wa Bench
KITA LIVING Wa Bench

KITA LIVING Wa Bench

Contoured by a delicate structure, Wa Bench takes its name from the Japanese word “harmony”. It characterizes its presence in the balance of soulful forms and refined details. Wa Be...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Benches

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane

Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane

By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and adds ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Wood

Quinta Bench in oak
Quinta Bench in oak

Quinta Bench in oak

$3,475 / item

Quinta Bench in oak

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

QUINTA BENCH, designed in 2024. This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood. Bespoke dimensions available upon request. Pl...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Unopiu' Aurora Sofa Outdoor Collection
Unopiu' Aurora Sofa Outdoor Collection

Unopiu' Aurora Sofa Outdoor Collection

By Unopiù

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hand forged and inspired by the Umbrian-Tuscan tradition of the late 1900s, Aurora is a classic, tra- ditional collection that, thanks to its forms, ma- nages to create a romantic, r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Willy Guhl Curved Concrete Benches, 1960s, Switzerland
Pair of Willy Guhl Curved Concrete Benches, 1960s, Switzerland

Pair of Willy Guhl Curved Concrete Benches, 1960s, Switzerland

By Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A gorgeous pair of mid-century concrete seat/ benches by Eternit, circa 1960s. Perfect minimal concave design with convex sides that bow out gently. The bench is made of fiber cement which has allowed them to develop an incredible patina. Factory drilled drainage holes in the seat. Beautiful and impactful. Very sturdy and able to hold 1-2 adults. These can also be placed together in a variety of arrangements to make different designs and seating arrangements. Natural wear and staining from years left outside as shown. Priced as a set of 2 benches...

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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Concrete

Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 48 by Stamford Modern
Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 48 by Stamford Modern

Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 48 by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explor...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Large Primitive Wabi Sabi 18th C. Galician Bench
Large Primitive Wabi Sabi 18th C. Galician Bench

Large Primitive Wabi Sabi 18th C. Galician Bench

Located in London, GB

A large primitive bench from Galicia, Spain. Simply constructed from thick slabs of chestnut. Beautiful texture with 200+ years of patination.

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18th Century Spanish Antique Benches

Materials

Chestnut

70" Solid Oak and Walnut James Bench by Lynnea Jean
70" Solid Oak and Walnut James Bench by Lynnea Jean

70" Solid Oak and Walnut James Bench by Lynnea Jean

By Lynnea Jean

Located in Aitkin, MN

This wood bench is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. Characterized by its striking waterfall design and unique split leg detail the Jameson modern wood bench is distinguished with its minimalist walnut inlay detail. This custom wood bench looks beautiful as an entryway bench or double them up as a coffee table in a contemporary space with clean lines. This piece can be ordered in Oak, Walnut, Ash and Matte Black Jameson Collection by Lynnea Jean...

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2010s American Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Side Table with Integrated Bench and Storage in Rosewood, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Side Table with Integrated Bench and Storage in Rosewood, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Side Table with Integrated Bench and Storage in Rosewood, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

An intelligent synthesis of form and function, this Brazilian modern side table with integrated bench embodies the pragmatic elegance that defined domestic design in Brazil during the 1950s–60s. Originally conceived as a telephone table—an object meant to anchor communication within the home—it reflects a broader design ethos in which furniture was expected to adapt fluidly to daily rituals while maintaining architectural clarity. Executed in solid Brazilian rosewood (jacarandá) with matching veneer, the piece is grounded by a low, elongated silhouette set on four finely tapered legs. The composition is distinguished by a raised, open storage volume positioned asymmetrically across the top plane—an intervention that introduces depth and spatial layering without interrupting the visual rhythm. The joinery remains disciplined and resolved, allowing the material to lead: the wood has been expertly refinished to reveal striking grain movement, tonal variation, and the inherent density that defines old-growth jacarandá. The integrated bench extends...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

Vintage American Maple Bench with Carved and Painted Fish
Vintage American Maple Bench with Carved and Painted Fish

Vintage American Maple Bench with Carved and Painted Fish

Located in Chicago, IL

We found it at the edge of Lake Winnebago, in a modest house in Fond du Lac where the curtains were simple but the taste was not. This maple bench was handmade by a friend — not a f...

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1990s American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Maple

Exceptional French Iron Garden Bench
Exceptional French Iron Garden Bench

Exceptional French Iron Garden Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional Iron Garden Bench from the Provence region of France. Magnificently crafted in iron in the taste of renowned French interior designer Jean Michel Frank (1895 - 1941)....

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Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Iron

Modern Tufted Leather Upholstered Bench
Modern Tufted Leather Upholstered Bench

Modern Tufted Leather Upholstered Bench

Located in Westwood, NJ

This bench is covered in luxurious brown leather with a tufted design on its tops and sides. It sits on oak legs in a natural finish and has two silver ring handles on each end. The...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric
Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric

Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric Purchased in the South of France 2025 Very Sturdy and Strong Just upholstered with all new insides....

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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Spanish Rustic 18th Century Bench
Spanish Rustic 18th Century Bench

Spanish Rustic 18th Century Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A very wonderful 18th century high back bench from the Catalan region of Spain. This terrific bench has a tabletop that folds down. Soundly constructed from naturally washed pine. Th...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Benches

Materials

Pine

Mora Bench
Mora Bench

Mora Bench

$1,690 / item

Mora Bench

Located in Northfield, MN

The Mora bench introduces textile to our line up and we welcome this new form to our familiar pieces. The bench is being offered with and without a cushion ...

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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Late 17th/Early 18th Century English Oak Settle
Late 17th/Early 18th Century English Oak Settle

Late 17th/Early 18th Century English Oak Settle

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1690-1720 hand-carved oak settle from England. This piece is a wonderful example of period William and Mary English craftsmanship. The back of the settle is hand paneled an...

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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Benches

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Primitive Workbench Table, Solid Wood – 113.5″
Early 20th Century Primitive Workbench Table, Solid Wood – 113.5″

Early 20th Century Primitive Workbench Table, Solid Wood – 113.5″

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early 20th-century primitive wood workbench with an exceptionally long plank top measuring over nine feet in length. The thick solid wood surface retains extensive paint splatter, to...

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Early 20th Century Benches

Materials

Wood

Painted Pine Paneled Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Paneled Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Paneled Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This classic Central European bench form is treated a little differently here. The scalloped back rail ripples gently downward from the high point in the center. The back is cut ou...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Benches

Materials

Pine

Teak Wood Sculptural Long Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Teak Wood Sculptural Long Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic

Teak Wood Sculptural Long Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated by...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

New Black Wrought Iron Bench with Arms and Back
New Black Wrought Iron Bench with Arms and Back

New Black Wrought Iron Bench with Arms and Back

Located in Miami, FL

A wonderful French wrought iron Baguès style bench with lattice seat and scrolled arms. Cushion included.

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2010s Spanish Belle Époque Benches

Materials

Iron

French Naturalistic Free Form Benches in Solid Elm
French Naturalistic Free Form Benches in Solid Elm

French Naturalistic Free Form Benches in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Benches, solid elm, France, 1970s/80s These French benches from the 1970s-80s express a naturalistic character. A thick free form shaped wooden slab is characterized by free flowin...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Elm

Spanish Carved Oak Bench coffer - 18th century - Rustic style
Spanish Carved Oak Bench coffer - 18th century - Rustic style

Spanish Carved Oak Bench coffer - 18th century - Rustic style

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique - Decoration - 18th Measures : 168x38/43cm H:45cm No Key This piece of furniture is a Spanish chest-bench dating from the 18th century, made of solid carved wood. Decoratio...

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18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Benches

Materials

Wood

Early 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Eagles
Early 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Eagles

Early 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Eagles

Located in Kennesaw, GA

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...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Long Sculptural Teak Wood Bench, Modern Organic, Stunning Wood Textures
Long Sculptural Teak Wood Bench, Modern Organic, Stunning Wood Textures

Long Sculptural Teak Wood Bench, Modern Organic, Stunning Wood Textures

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This hand-crafted bench celebrates the enduring beauty of reclaimed teak through a thoughtful dialogue of finishes and textures. The seat displays a lightly bleached surface, a gentl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Pair of Os de Mouton Louis XIV Oak Stools New Upholstered in French Linen
Pair of Os de Mouton Louis XIV Oak Stools New Upholstered in French Linen

Pair of Os de Mouton Louis XIV Oak Stools New Upholstered in French Linen

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Os de Mouton Oak Stools, Pair Os de Mouton Louis XIV Pair of Oak Stools / Benches with French Linen Upholstery Pair of Louis XIV style Os de Mouton legs stools in french vintage linen upholstery, France, 1930s An early 20th century backless Louis XIV style benches or stools raised on four Os de Mouton hand carved oak wood legs with stretcher. These stylish banquettes have scrolled accents on the legs. These benches are in fully restored condition, structurally sound. Re-upholstered with a vintage french linen fabric...

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20th Century French Louis XIV Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Linen

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.