Benches
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Benches
Upholstery, Natural Fiber, Giltwood, Leather, Linen
1950s Belgian Empire Vintage Benches
Wood, Fabric
Early 19th Century French Provincial Antique Benches
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Benches
Walnut
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Benches
Pine
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Cast Stone
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Benches
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood
1940s French Provincial Vintage Benches
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Benches
Fruitwood
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Benches
Fabric, Oak
1820s French Empire Antique Benches
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Mahogany
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Benches
Oak
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
1960s American Empire Vintage Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Benches
Beech
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Poplar
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Benches
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Benches
Chestnut
1820s French Empire Antique Benches
Mohair
1780s European French Provincial Antique Benches
Elm
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Benches
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Benches
Rattan, Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Benches
Cherry
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1790s French Empire Antique Benches
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Benches
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Benches
Cotton, Cane, Fruitwood
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Down
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.