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Swedish Craft, Bench, Stained Oak, Fabric, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Swedish Craft, Bench, Stained Oak, Fabric, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Swedish Craft, Bench, Stained Oak, Fabric, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Located in High Point, NC

A carved and stained oak and beige fabric bench designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1910s. Seat Height (inches): 19" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1910s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Three Stools by Arthur Umanoff, Walnut Spindle Base, Leather Seats, Excellent
Three Stools by Arthur Umanoff, Walnut Spindle Base, Leather Seats, Excellent

Three Stools by Arthur Umanoff, Walnut Spindle Base, Leather Seats, Excellent

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 3 stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s. Expertly refinished and reupholstered with new off white / ivory leather tops. Together they also make a nice substitute for a benc...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Narrow Oak Hall Bench
Narrow Oak Hall Bench

Narrow Oak Hall Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

A handsome and useful Arts & Crafts oak bench with long narrow seat supported by one central and two end supports with curved brackets underneath ending in stable shoe feet, extendin...

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Benches

Materials

Oak

Italian Gilt-iron Rope Twist Bench with Giltwood Tassels
Italian Gilt-iron Rope Twist Bench with Giltwood Tassels

Italian Gilt-iron Rope Twist Bench with Giltwood Tassels

Located in San Francisco, CA

the square upholstered seat with a low out-scrolled openwork backrest; all above an undulating apron raised on tassels

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1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Benches

Materials

Iron

18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)
18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)

18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century Italian Venetian sofa with removable back. This antique sofa from Italy, just over 6 feet in length, features a beautiful wood trimmed lines throughout; the flat-edged wooden crest...

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18th Century Italian Antique Benches

Materials

Wood, Linen

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960

By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Italian 1890s Painted Wood Classical Bench with Scrolling Arms and Upholstery
Italian 1890s Painted Wood Classical Bench with Scrolling Arms and Upholstery

Italian 1890s Painted Wood Classical Bench with Scrolling Arms and Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Italian painted 19th century benches. Price is for each bench, circa 1890. Price: $3,950 (Each) An Italian painted wood bench from the late 19th century, with out-scrolling ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Small Italian Art Decò Purple Satin Sofa with Roll Cushion
Small Italian Art Decò Purple Satin Sofa with Roll Cushion

Small Italian Art Decò Purple Satin Sofa with Roll Cushion

Located in Milano, IT

Introducing an elegant 20th-century Italian bench or settee, entirely crafted with purple satin fabric. This exquisite piece exudes elegance and is ideal for furnishing quirky living rooms with a classic and glamorous style. By adding this sofa to your home, you not only acquire a beautiful furniture item but also a remarkable piece of Italian craftsmanship, where elegance and historical significance combine to enrich your living space. The settee features a meticulously crafted purple satin roll...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Silk, Wood

Liberty & Company Mahogany Thebes Stool
Liberty & Company Mahogany Thebes Stool

Liberty & Company Mahogany Thebes Stool

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with new leather with tacks. With label from Liberty on base. From a Bunny Williams designed Palm Beach home.

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Sculptural Teak Wood Bench Modern Organic
Sculptural Teak Wood Bench Modern Organic

Sculptural Teak Wood Bench Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A sculptural hand-carved teak wood bench, a wonderful addition to bring warmth any space.  The table is hand-carved by local artisans using joinery techniques without the use of nail...

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2010s Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES
PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES

PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of absolutely stunning, fully restored Victorian style Chesterfield Snooker hall pub benches Plea...

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20th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Leather

Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Brut Bench
Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Brut Bench

Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Brut Bench

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Brut collection takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. A balance of raw materiality and subdued forms with geometrically expressive detailing. The Brut benc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Benches

Materials

Oak

Long Woodgrain Bench - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Long Woodgrain Bench - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Long Woodgrain Bench - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Long woodgrain bench Antique copper Hand repoussé Wood base Limited edition Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The techniqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Benches

Materials

Copper

19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Caned Bench
19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Caned Bench

19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Caned Bench

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Elegant 19th-Century French Louis XVI Painted & Caned Bench A charming and elegant late 19th-century French painted and caned bench in the Louis XVI taste, retaining its original ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Benches

Materials

Cane

Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench, Minimalist Style
Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench, Minimalist Style

Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench, Minimalist Style

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful hand made teak bench with lovely patina and character in the wood. Circa 1950. This antique bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that bea...

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Bench, White Oak, Minimalism, Contemporary Danish Design
Bench, White Oak, Minimalism, Contemporary Danish Design

Bench, White Oak, Minimalism, Contemporary Danish Design

By René Theis

Located in Fredensborg, DK

Bench in solid white oak. Made to order by danish artist. The designer and cabinetmaker René Theis. Contemporary Scandinavian and Minimalism. The dimensions of the bench can be adapt...

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2010s Danish Minimalist Benches

Materials

Oak

Karl Springer Style Waterfall Scroll Bench with Bouclè Upholstery
Karl Springer Style Waterfall Scroll Bench with Bouclè Upholstery

Karl Springer Style Waterfall Scroll Bench with Bouclè Upholstery

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic mid-century modern waterfall scroll bench made in the manner and style of Karl Springer. The bench has a modern redux with a stylish and soft boucl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Solid Wood Bench, Log Bench, Charred, Organic, Modern Sculptural Seat, Logniture
Solid Wood Bench, Log Bench, Charred, Organic, Modern Sculptural Seat, Logniture

Solid Wood Bench, Log Bench, Charred, Organic, Modern Sculptural Seat, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Carved from a single solid log, this bench captures something that is rarely achievable in designed objects: the feeling that it was always going to look this way. One end is clean a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bench Swedish 18th Rustic Century Original Paint, Sweden
Bench Swedish 18th Rustic Century Original Paint, Sweden

Bench Swedish 18th Rustic Century Original Paint, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Bench Sweden 18th rustic century original paint, Sweden. A bench made during the 18th century in Sweden. Original dark red paint.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Benches

Materials

Wood

French Mid-Century Painted Beechwood Bench, 1960s
French Mid-Century Painted Beechwood Bench, 1960s

French Mid-Century Painted Beechwood Bench, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

French Mid-Century Painted Beechwood Bench, 1960s A delightful expression of 1960s French design, this hand-painted bench is a vibrant, sculptural seating piece crafted in beechwood...

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1960s French Folk Art Vintage Benches

Materials

Beech

Stained Multi-Plinth Base Bench with Dimple Detail
Stained Multi-Plinth Base Bench with Dimple Detail

Stained Multi-Plinth Base Bench with Dimple Detail

Located in Dallas, TX

This one-of-a-kind furniture piece is part of Brendan Bass’s Le Monde Collection, a curated selection of rare and collectible furniture. Le Monde, meaning “The World” in French, feat...

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20th Century Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

A Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Ebonised Sofa
A Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Ebonised Sofa

A Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Ebonised Sofa

Located in London, GB

India, circa 1860 A fine mid nineteenth century ebonised sofa with foliate designs to the cresting, legs and rails, supported on barley twist legs terminating in castors, now uphols...

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Benches

Materials

Wood

PH Piano Bench - chrome legs and leather seat in walnut color
PH Piano Bench - chrome legs and leather seat in walnut color

PH Piano Bench - chrome legs and leather seat in walnut color

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Introducing the world’s first Beautiful Piano Bench.Faced with the challenge of crafting an aesthetically stunning seat to complement the genuinely designed pianos by Poul Henningsen...

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2010s Danish Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Drexel Heritage Bamboo Bench Leather Rattan
Drexel Heritage Bamboo Bench Leather Rattan

Drexel Heritage Bamboo Bench Leather Rattan

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1980s Drexel Heritage Bamboo...

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1990s Benches

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Leather

17th Century Italian Tuscan Walnut Rustic Wabi-Sabi Bench
17th Century Italian Tuscan Walnut Rustic Wabi-Sabi Bench

17th Century Italian Tuscan Walnut Rustic Wabi-Sabi Bench

Located in London, GB

A rare surviving large 17th century walnut bench from Tuscany. Heavily patinated and full of character, with historic repairs adding to its charm. Bearing the letter M to the backres...

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17th Century Italian Antique Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Joint Bench Stool
Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Joint Bench Stool

Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Joint Bench Stool

Located in London, GB

Antique English Jacobean style carved oak joint bench stool circa 1920 A good size piece. Of good solid construction. Expected signs of wear to plank top, commensurate of age, ol...

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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Teak Wood Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Teak Wood Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Teak Wood Bench

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful single slab of teak wood taken from my finest collection is hand carved to produce this impressive bench. We added two minimalist tapered legs with a recess at the bottom...

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2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and charming Louis XV style bench. Looks as though it is standing on its tip toes. Carved , and polychromed frame with the perfect amount of wear make this so very BOHO chic. Upholstered with hair on cow hide and antique brass tacks...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benches

Materials

Wood

Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s

Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s

Located in Wien, AT

Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 51cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Three Seat Double Rail Handwoven Rush Bench
Three Seat Double Rail Handwoven Rush Bench

Three Seat Double Rail Handwoven Rush Bench

By Milwood Design

Located in Venice, CA

The bench is hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience. We use 70% recycled steel for the frame plated in bronze Designed by a former art dealer who represented ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel

18th C Style Italian CAPRETTA Solid Old Oak Bench with finish options
18th C Style Italian CAPRETTA Solid Old Oak Bench with finish options

18th C Style Italian CAPRETTA Solid Old Oak Bench with finish options

Located in Encinitas, CA

Bellini's Capretta bench style - a perfect seating companion for our table collection. Trestle style with carved cross stretchers. Handcrafted to order in aged solid European oak by our Master Craftsmen in Italy. Forged iron joinery. Available in custom size by quote and a variety of wood species & finish color. Measures as shown: 72" L x 20" W x 20" H, 1.5" thick bench...

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2010s Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Iron

1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian
1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian

1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1940's Chinoiserie/ Asian Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench. Amazing carving. Please look closely at pictures as they tell the details of the carvings.

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1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Base
Vintage Mid Century Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Base

Vintage Mid Century Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This magnificent mid century Spanish gilt iron bench was hand forged by skilled artisans and features an ornate base with finely detailed craftsmanship. The beautiful scrollwork is f...

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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Iron

Large Sculptural Black Lacquered Bench in the Manner of Carlo Mollino
Large Sculptural Black Lacquered Bench in the Manner of Carlo Mollino

Large Sculptural Black Lacquered Bench in the Manner of Carlo Mollino

Located in Kent, Dover

A large Italian Mid-Century bench of sculptural design in the manner of Carlo Mollino. Black lacquered and newly upholstered in bubble-gum pink velvet with cream detailing.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Beech

Organic Bold Blue Velvet Bench Visceral
Organic Bold Blue Velvet Bench Visceral

Organic Bold Blue Velvet Bench Visceral

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Visceral Bench lives up to its name—pure instinct, no explanation. Boldly sculpted in blue velvet, it rejects linearity in favor of something softer, stranger, and more intuitive...

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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Italian Ottoman or Bench Attributed to Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Vintage Italian Ottoman or Bench Attributed to Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Vintage Italian Ottoman or Bench Attributed to Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Vintage Italian walnut ottoman or bench attributed to Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This handsome organic modern/Brutalist ottoman, bench or stool has been newly upholstered in green velvet.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench
19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Gustavian sofa bench with original paint. Exquisite carving on the front and side panels and along the perimeter of the upholstered a...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Benches

Materials

Wood

1960s stained wood and corduroy bench, restored
1960s stained wood and corduroy bench, restored

1960s stained wood and corduroy bench, restored

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Upholstered bench 1960s, of Italian manufacture completely restored. An ottoman bench or long ottoman can also be evaluated for its characteristics. The elongated seat upholstered ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Velvet, Harewood

Vintage 1950s Central European Pommel Horse Bench
Vintage 1950s Central European Pommel Horse Bench

Vintage 1950s Central European Pommel Horse Bench

Located in Birmingham, AL

A vintage 1950s Central European pommel horse, repurposed as a unique bench or coffee table. Crafted with a solid oak frame and resting on splayed legs capped with original painted b...

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1950s French Industrial Vintage Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Jean Prouvé Red Marcoule Bench
Jean Prouvé Red Marcoule Bench

Jean Prouvé Red Marcoule Bench

Located in New York, NY

Jean Prouvé’s Red Marcoule Bench is a striking example of his innovative approach to industrial design and functionalist furniture. Created in the mid-20th century, the bench was des...

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1950s Vintage Benches

Materials

Steel

Custom Stainless Steel Vanity Stool or Bench
Custom Stainless Steel Vanity Stool or Bench

Custom Stainless Steel Vanity Stool or Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

The custom stainless steel stool can be made in the size you need. Can be a bench or stool. This stool has a cushion covered in Perennial fabric. We can cover it in your favorite fab...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Neo-Classic Style Painted Bench
Italian Neo-Classic Style Painted Bench

Italian Neo-Classic Style Painted Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) cream painted square bench with swag and festoon decoration supported on tapered fluted and gilt trim legs.

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Leather Roll Arm Bench, Carved Oak Frame, Mission Style, USA
Vintage Leather Roll Arm Bench, Carved Oak Frame, Mission Style, USA

Vintage Leather Roll Arm Bench, Carved Oak Frame, Mission Style, USA

Located in Southampton, NJ

Vintage hand oiled leather roll arm bench with gorgeous solid oak frame boasting Mission, Arts & Crafts as well as New Western design influences. Solid, comfortable & generous size ...

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1990s American Mission Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli bench Pierre Frey fabric 1970
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli bench Pierre Frey fabric 1970

Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli bench Pierre Frey fabric 1970

By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Paris, IDF

This bench, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, was crafted in Italy and dates back to 1970. The piece features three seats mounted on a metal frame with oak wood fee...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Steel

Two English Georgian Period Walnut Benches with Turned Legs and Cross Stretcher
Two English Georgian Period Walnut Benches with Turned Legs and Cross Stretcher

Two English Georgian Period Walnut Benches with Turned Legs and Cross Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two English Georgian period walnut benches from the early 19th century, with turned legs and cross stretcher. They are priced and sold individually. Born in England during the early ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Benches

Materials

Walnut

1950s Walnut Slat Bench
1950s Walnut Slat Bench

1950s Walnut Slat Bench

By Mel Smilow

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Well engineered walnut hardwood slat bench by Mel Smilow. Stained and well loved by its original owner. Presented in as-found, unrestored condition. W 60 x D 18 x H 14 in

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique hand carved newly upholstered French country benches/a pair
Antique hand carved newly upholstered French country benches/a pair

Antique hand carved newly upholstered French country benches/a pair

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a pair of early 20th century handcarved walnut French country style benches. These benches have been newly upholstered in a sage green French country Toile. The benches have ...

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Early 1900s American French Provincial Antique Benches

Materials

Wood

Edward Durell Stone Oak Bench
Edward Durell Stone Oak Bench

Edward Durell Stone Oak Bench

By Edward Durell Stone, Fulbright Furniture

Located in Highland, IN

This handsome 1945 design by Edward Durell Stone was made by Fulbright furniture. A great occasional piece, the oak bench is both a sculptural presence and a comfortable seat.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benches

Materials

Oak

Organic Modern Camel Vegan Leather Bench Deleite
Organic Modern Camel Vegan Leather Bench Deleite

Organic Modern Camel Vegan Leather Bench Deleite

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Deleite Bench embodies the kind of pleasure that consumes you completely—a moment suspended in time, where everything else fades, leaving only the joy of being fully alive. With ...

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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Cala Bench by Draga & Aurel
Cala Bench by Draga & Aurel

Cala Bench by Draga & Aurel

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Geneve, CH

Cala Bench by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W x D 33 x H 44 cm top Ø 50 x 96 cm Materials: Resin top, concrete Available with or without concrete. Evolving from its namesake coffee t...

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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

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.