Benches
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Benches
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Benches
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Benches
Oak
1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Benches
Pine
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Iron
1870s French Late Victorian Antique Benches
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Benches
Pottery, Ceramic, Bamboo, Wood
1890s Folk Art Antique Benches
Walnut
1880s Spanish Primitive Antique Benches
Wood
1990s American Benches
Silk, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Benches
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
1890s American High Victorian Antique Benches
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Benches
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Benches
Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Benches
Cotton, Linen
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Benches
Wood, Paint
1880s English Regency Antique Benches
Cane, Beech
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Benches
Oak
1990s Unknown Bohemian Benches
Rattan, Twine
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Walnut
1880s American Adirondack Antique Benches
Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Late 19th Century North American Antique Benches
Wood, Paint
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Benches
Silk, Fruitwood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Benches
Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benches
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Benches
Bamboo, Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Benches
Mirror, Wood, Oak
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
1890s French Antique Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Benches
Horn, Fabric, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Benches
Wood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Benches
Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Benches
Wood
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Benches
Pine
1890s Spanish Louis XIV Antique Benches
Walnut
1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Benches
Fabric, Wood
1880s Italian Antique Benches
Oak
1880s Italian Antique Benches
Marble
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Benches
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Benches
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benches
Fabric, Walnut
1880s American Antique Benches
Wool, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Benches
Pine
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Benches
Giltwood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Benches
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Benches
Bentwood
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Benches
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Benches
Oak
1990s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Metal
Late 19th Century English Antique Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benches
Velvet, Walnut
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.