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Benches For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Dutch Original Painted Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C Dutch original painted oak bench. 1780.
Seat height is 17.5", seat depth is 25.5".
Reference: 7381
Dimensions
81 inches (206 cms) Wide
28.5 inches (72 cms)...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique Tufted Leather Stool
Located in Port Chester, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Benches
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Bench with Painted Finish
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1880s English slender wooden bench with pale, butter yellow painted finish. Two benches in this size and finish available at the time of this posting. Sold and priced individually.
Measures: Seat height: 16” seat...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
Period, Italian Bench in New Upholstery
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A hand-carved, 18th c., Italian walnut bench on turned legs and stretchers, now upholstered in a vibrant, contemporary, silk velvet.
Category
1790s Italian Antique Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Monumental Carved Walnut Victorian Walnut Griffin Bench with Paw Feet circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an extraordinary carved walnut bench. The bench has the best carved griffins we have had in a very long time. The bench is absolutely beautiful and heavy. The dimensions are ...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Benches
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of extremely long French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream benches. Each bench is raised by bottom ball feet below blocks. T...
Category
18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Lombardy Marquetry Hall Bench Settle Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Italian Renaissance Revival walnut, specimen wood and marquetry decorated cassapanca or hall bench, made in Lombardy Italy and Circa 1780 in date.
It is smothered in the most wonderful carved panels with fabulous inlaid marquetry decoration with fruit wood and bone inlaid marquetry panels depicting communal and hunting scenes.
It has a hinged seat allowing access to the storage box below, and is raised on wonderful scroll feet
Condition:
In excellent original condition having only been cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 115 x Width 155 x Depth 60
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 9 inches x Width 5 feet, 1 inch x Depth 2 feet
Marquetry
is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, pewter or brass silver) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers.
The technique of veneered marquetry had its inspiration in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San Lorenzo is completely covered in a colored marble facing using this demanding jig-sawn technique.
Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centers of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create furniture of unprecedented luxury being made at the royal manufactory of the Gobelins, charged with providing furnishings to decorate Versailles and the other royal residences of Louis XIV. Early masters of French marquetry were the Fleming Pierre Golle and his son-in-law, André-Charles Boulle, who founded a dynasty of royal and Parisian cabinet...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Benches
Materials
Walnut
17th Century French Arte Populaire Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific 17th century Arte Populaire bench from the Ardeche region of France. Soundly constructed from beautiful chestnut. Gorgeous patina. Perfect fo...
Category
17th Century French Antique Benches
Materials
Chestnut
Lacquered and Painted Bench of 600' Tuscany
Located in Cesena, FC
Seventeenth century bench from central Italy (Umbria/Tuscany).
This type of furniture was frequently seen in noble residences and often the decorations reproduced the coats of arms ...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
Execptional bench giltwood louis XIV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent regence style giltwood, exeptional carved wood the fabric is silk and coming from the famous silkerie in LYON france who specialise in silk fabric since the 18th century....
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Benches
Materials
Silk, Fabric, Giltwood
Northern Italy Renaissance Cathedra with a Canopy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This cathedra or chayère chair is conceived following rules of monumental architecture. The seat can be lift open to reveal a chest. Both curved arm-rests are supported by a baluster...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Benches
Materials
Walnut
Antique Painted Bench or Settee, ex-Madeleine Castaing, after design by Chapuis
Located in London, GB
A very decorative 'curule' settee, late 19th century after a design by Jean-Joseph Chapuis.
Provenance: Madeleine Castaing, Maison de Lèves, Chartres, France.
Why we like it
Besides the iconic provenance, this bench is a great example of the 19th century design, informed by classical antiquity. Decorated in the exotic 'Etruscan' style to simulate patinated bronze, with its dramatically exaggerated curves, evoking the ancient Roman 'sella curulis' - a symbol of magisterial power, this settee is truly a special example of its kind. A squab cushion covered in a fabric complimenting other textiles in the existing interior will complete the look of this super-stylish bench.
Provenance – Madeleine Castaing
Together with a pair of armchairs en-suite (sold by us in may 2022), this settee was photographed in the vestibule at Maison de Lèves near Chartres - country house of the iconic French interior designer and antiques dealer Madeleine Castaing (1894–1992). Madeleine married the heir and art critic Marcellin Castaing – the legendary love of her life – who in the 1920's acquired a neoclassical gentilhommière at Lèves, that she had been admiring since her days in a convent school nearby, for her to "unwind" as he explained. The house would become one of her masterpieces as she discovered her own vocation for interior design. Extant photographs reveal a number of changes that had been made to the interiors over time. The writer Maurice Sachs once wrote about Madeleine's passion for her home: “The constant transformations she made to the estate kept her as busy as the world can keep a socialite…”. The contents of Maison de Lèves as well as Castaing's Rue Jacob...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Benches
Materials
Wood, Cane
18th Century Antique High Back Curved English Pine Pub Settle Hall Storage Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18th century antique high back curved English pine wood pub sette hall storage bench. Item features tall curved form, remarkable patina, 3 lift off storage seats...
Category
18th Century English British Colonial Antique Benches
Materials
Pine
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Cassapanca Polychrome Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale pair of Italian 18th century Baroque Cassapanca polychrome benches. Each beautiful and statement making bench is raised by elegant curved supports with ...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Baroque Hand Carved Chest Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
Nice 19th century chest in brown chestnut. Hand carved facade panel with heads decorations. Plinth with brace decorations, dovetail assembly with wrought iron wardware.
Add a real s...
Category
1890s Spanish Renaissance Antique Benches
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Bench or Table North Wind Style Hand Carved Mythical Face
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic antique hand carved North Wind style mythical face bench or table comprised of rich walnut and mixed woods. It is in beautiful vintage condition. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
George I circa 1720 Burr Walnut Long Stool Ornately Carved Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this sublime circa 1720 George I burr walnut bench stool with ornately carved legs
A very good looking well made and decorative piece with a glorious tim...
Category
1720s English George I Antique Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid 18th Century Swedish Pine Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early Swedish pine bench from northern Sweden. The bench is a very early version of a seat or sofa and this one also has a reversible backrest. It’s an unusual piece due to its age a...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Country Antique Benches
Materials
Pine
Antique Marble Garden Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique marble garden bench. There are figural faces to the bases. Would make a nice compliment to any architectural setting. The bench has origina...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Benches
Materials
Marble
English 18th Century Oak Settle, Hall Bench
Located in Delft, NL
An English 18th century oak settle, hall bench
With fielded paneled back and armrest
The dimensions are 103 cm high, 183 cm wide and the depth is 68 cm
Seat height is 43 cm
T...
Category
18th Century English Antique Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique Cherry Fireside Seat
Located in Port Chester, NY
A lovely fireside bench, with the Classic arm on one side. The salt box slide opening provides good storage; paneling on the sides shows the quality of the seat. The seat height is a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Benches
Materials
Cherry
Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené
By Claude I Sené
Located in New York, NY
One could be forgiven for thinking Claude Sené was a poor speller and dyslexic, since his stamp has a ‘G’ initial for Claude, and an inverted ‘N’ in Sené. ...
Category
1770s French Louis XVI Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique Walnut Bench, Carved Panels, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique bench in precious Italian brown walnut, with 3 carved panels, 2 wavy, hand-sculpted in the 18th century, by a craftsman in Italy.
From Piedmont, beautiful patinated wood and...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Benches
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Wooden Bench in Its Natural Colour with Balusters at the Bottom
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century wooden bench in its natural colour with balusters at the bottom.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Weathered Oak French Low Work Bench
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th century original weathered oak French low work bench
19th century original weathered oak French low work bench. Absolutely stunning very heavy low...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Benches
Materials
Oak
18th Century, Pair of Italian Baroque Lacquered and Gilt Wood Benches
Located in IT
18th century, pair of Italian Baroque lacquered and gilt wood benches
This particular pair of baroque benches was made in Rome, Italy, in the second half of the 18th century.
Their wooden structure is entirely sculpted, lacquered and gilded in Mecca. It consists of a seat with a profile moved from which depart two armrests characterized by arched elements, moved and culminating in curls. The effect of great movement is enhanced by the decorations of rocaille taste with volutes and leaves that surround them creating dynamism.
The band under the seat, quadrangular and move, is decorated with rocaille elements and framed with reserve that creates curls in some points of connection. The six curved legs, characteristic of the Baroque era, are decorated with phytomorphic elements and end with a curly...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Benches
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Single Bed Frame with Colorful Inlay
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique Dutch marquetry mahogany single bed with colorful inlay.
The side parts were made of walnut and have the same hand carvings as the headboard and the footboard. Very extraord...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Benches
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Daybed
Located in New York, NY
19th century daybed /bench. The daybed has a solid wood frame with stripe fabric.
Category
1880s English Neoclassical Antique Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Antique Zinc Coated Cast Iron Settee by Peter Timmes 1895 Brooklyn, NY
By Peter Timmes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Victorian Period heavy zinc coated cast iron garden bench made in Brooklyn, NY and patent 1895 by Peter Timmes Son. There are examples of this bench i...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Benches
Materials
Iron
French Louis XVI Period Banquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very stunning and very elegant Louis XVI period banquette from the Provence region of France. Soundly constructed from painted wood with 5 fluted and tapered legs. The central leg ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Elm Bench w/ Vintage French Hand-Spun Natural Linen
Located in thousand oaks, CA
One-of-a-kind authentic antique Asian elmwood bench, upholstered in authentic vintage French hand-spun pure linen in natural tone. Primitively hand-built with mortise & tenon joinery...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Benches
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Hardwood, Elm
Antique English Queen Anne Style Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
A perfect little English bench in the very popular "bean" or 'kidney" shape. Solid construction and useful.
Category
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Benches
Materials
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated and Faux Marble Storage Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated wood and faux painted marble, storage benches. Each bench is raised by a straight base with a fine mottled border....
Category
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique French Carved Walnut & Cane Window Seat Bench with Cushion, Circa 1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved walnut & cane window seat bench with cushion, Circa 1880's.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Benches
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset
By William Hallett
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An exceptional late George II mahogany settee, made for Anne Basset, daughter of Edmund Prideaux, 5th Baronet of Netherton, attributed to William Hallett...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Benches
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XV Bench/Coffee Table with Breche d' Alep marble, c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV period bench in walnut later converted into a coffee table with Breche d' Alep marble top, dating ca. 1750 and French in origin.
For many more fine antiques, please vi...
Category
1750s French Louis XV Antique Benches
Materials
Marble
English Charles II Spindle-Back 17th Century Oak Settle, ca. 1650
Located in Troy, NY
A very rare and unique English Oak bench, of triple chair-back form with three sections of turned spindles, topped by a wavy carved cresting, downswept op...
Category
17th Century English Charles II Antique Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Garden Bench with a Green Canopy
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very rare Italian garden bench with an adjustable canvas canopy and reversible back rest.
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Category
Late 19th Century Antique Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Victorian Solid Oak Hall Bench
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0518 Very attractive Victorian hall seat, having shaped top rail with moulded and panelled back, open arms with decorative spindles and moulded se...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Benches
Materials
Oak
Stunning Suite of Antique Anglo Indian circa 1880 Oak & Iron Bound Hall Seats
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of original Anglo Indian circa 1880 oak and iron bound hall seating with internal storage
A good looking and well made suite, the set ...
Category
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Benches
Materials
Oak
Brass and Steel Footman Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass and steel footman coffee table or bench, England, circa late 19th century. Originally used as a footman (a table used next to a cooking fire, where...
Category
Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Period Gustavian Pair of Benches Carved Rams Head and Hoof
Located in Miami, FL
19th century period Gustavian pair of benches, Savonarolas, carved rams head and hoof with original leather seat.
Category
Late 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Benches
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut Banquette Bench, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French carved walnut banquette bench, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Benches
Materials
Walnut
Pair 19thC English Cast Iron Pitch Pine Benches
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880
Pair 19thC English Cast Iron Pitch pine Benches with London makers stamp (‘G.M & Hammer Co London’)
sku 884
Price for the pair
W244 x D48 x H84 cm
Seat Height 40cm
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Benches
Materials
Iron
Antique 18th Century French Bedroom Bench or Window Seat by George Jacob
Located in London, GB
A fine French late 18th century bench / window seat or banquette, of great colour and desirable generous proportions.
Stamped G.Jacob.
France, circa 1795.
Why we like it
A handsome, timeless design. With its curved sabre legs at either end, this bench relates to the ancient Greek 'Klismos' seats, often seen depicted on Attic pottery...
Category
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th century Italian benches.
Cherry wood.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Benches
Materials
Cherry
French Antique Painted Bench
Located in New York, NY
French antique painted bench. The bench has a tufted seat and hand-painted floral designs to the wood frame. This petite bench has a low seat hei...
Category
1890s French Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
Carved English Window Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved English Window bench, has scrolled arms carved with beadwork and acanthus leaves with spiral turned legs and a gadrooned carved apron. The ...
Category
1880s English Antique Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th-Century Renaissance Revival Oak Bench in Dark Brown
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Renaissance Revival Oak Bench in Dark Brown
A two-seater bench in the Renaissance Revival style made of solid oak wood. The piece resembles a chest with a lift-up seat ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Benches
Materials
Oak
Italian Pair of Faux Bamboo Walnut Benches, Last Quarter 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each with an upholstered seat and raised on “bamboo” carved tapering legs joined by x-form stretchers with centered turned finials.
Category
1880s Italian High Victorian Antique Benches
Materials
Walnut
Antique and Handcrafted Gothic Revival Solid Tiger Oak Practical Hallway Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and shape church bench.
This very well crafted, solid oak bench is a perfect example of quality made European furniture from the late 1900's. We felt very fortunate to ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Benches
Materials
Oak
English Regency Stenciled and Gilt Tufted Upholstered Settee, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency stenciled and gilt tufted upholstered settee with decorative floral motif, stenciled scrolled arms, and resting on turned ringed legs rea...
Category
1780s English Regency Antique Benches
Materials
Brass
Spanish Rustic 18th Century Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Benches
Materials
Pine
English 1880s Oak Joint Stool with Carved Apron and Turned Splaying Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak joint stool from the late 19th century, with carved motifs and turned legs. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this oak joint stool featur...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Benches
Materials
Oak
American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
American Country style Outdoor folding iron loveseat with a weathered white painted wood slat design seat and single slat back.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Benches
Materials
Slate, Iron
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-scrolli...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Benches
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Early 18th Century Paneled Bench
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century oak bench from England with a highly carved back which has four raised panels, all with floral decoration, flanked with more decorative carvings. The arms are shap...
Category
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Benches
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benches
Materials
Wood
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.
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