Benches
Early 20th Century American Empire Benches
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Benches
Fabric, Beech
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Benches
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Benches
Brass
Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Benches
Walnut
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Benches
Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany
2010s Italian Empire Benches
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Iron
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Benches
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Benches
Upholstery, Natural Fiber, Giltwood, Leather, Linen
20th Century American Empire Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Antique Benches
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Belgian Empire Vintage Benches
Wood, Fabric
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Benches
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Benches
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Bronze
1960s American Empire Vintage Benches
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany
1820s French Empire Antique Benches
Mohair
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Benches
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1790s French Empire Antique Benches
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Benches
Mahogany
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.