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Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian benches, 1940s. Dimensions: H= 46 cm; W= 65 cm; D= 40 cm.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Bench with Stool Velvet Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A bench with stool, springs padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Velvet

French Designer, Long Bench, Oak, Iron, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak and white-lacquered iron long bench, designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Benches

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Iron

Curved wooden bench France - 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Fully restored curved wooden bench seat from the 1940s. Sleek legs, beautiful woodwork with
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Vintage 1940s French Arts and Crafts Benches

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Bouclé, Wood

French 1940s Gilt Iron Bench
Located in London, GB
A gilt hammered iron bench, upholstered in off white boiled wool France, circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

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Iron

1940s Louis XV Style Bench
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant white painted and silver gilt Louis XV style bench upholstered in a vibrant purple fabric.
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Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Benches

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Wood

1940 s Hollywood Bench with Scroll Design in the manner of Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 1940's Hollywood bench with scroll arm design newly upholstered in a platinum sharkskin
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches

1940s French Carved Fruitwood Bench with Six Legs
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a unique bench! It is a carved fruitwood French bench with 6 legs. The vintage fabric is a
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Mid-20th Century French Country Benches

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Two Italian 1940s Gilt Metal Rope And Tassel Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Two Italian 1940's gilt metal rope and tassel design benches featuring curled side arms and a mesh
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Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

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Metal

Upholstered Spool Leg Bench, Spain, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Spanish spool leg bench. Recently recovered in handspun vintage Belgian linen.
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

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Linen, Upholstery

George Nelson, Platform Bench, for Herman Miller, late 1940s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson, Platform Bench, for Herman Miller, late 1940s Black painted birch frame, the
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Birch, Paint

Incredible 1940s Art Deco Velvet Art Gallery Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This fabulous hour glass shaped bench is upholstered in a slate blue crushed velvet with a ebonized
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Benches

1940 s French Pommel Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pommel horse. Ideal as a bench. End of the bed. Original leather, Incredible patina
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Vintage 1940s French Benches

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Leather

1940 s Hollywood Telephone Table
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous side table/bench, originally used as a telephone table. Upholstered in
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20th Century Benches

Luxurious 1940s Hollywood Regency Style Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamourous upholstered bench with lovely curved mahogany legs, capped in polished nickel. Newly
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches

1940s English Leather Chesterfield Style Bench / Coffee Table with Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1940s English Chesterfield style tufted leather bench with storage. It is a wonderful
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chesterfield Benches

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Leather

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2340
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2340 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

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Metal

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2336
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2336 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

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Metal

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2338
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2338 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

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Metal

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2337
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2337 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

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Metal

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2339
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2339 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

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Metal

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2337
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2337 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

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Metal

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2338
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2338 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

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Metal

Woven Bench by Audoux-Minet, France, 1940s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
A highly collectible wood framed bench with woven rope seat and back by French designers, Adrien
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rope, Wood

Gilt Metal French Tassel Bench, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French gilt metal rope and tassel bench. The bench is newly upholstered in an aqua silk damask
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Vintage 1940s French Rococo Benches

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Metal

Pair of Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Benches, circa 1940s
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Shell and scroll carving on knees, and hairy paw feet . Reconditioned white fabric, spring seat construction.
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Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Benches

French Wooden Arts and Crafts Bench, 1940s
Located in Aspen, CO
French wooden arts & crafts bench with a high back, circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s French Benches

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Wood

Bench, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist bench attributed to Paolo Buffa. Reupholstered cushion, crafted from walnut.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Benches

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Wood

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Vanity Bench, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style vanity bench Retailed at the Boston Store in Chicago
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Sculptural Open Arm Settee or Bench Ebonized with White Velvet, 1940s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and delicate open-arm settee or bench ebonized with white velvet, 1940s. Newly
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

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Velvet, Mahogany

Italian 1940s Giltwood and Hammered Iron Bench
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved, polychromed and gilt Italian Mid-Century bench with elegant form and a nicely aged
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Giltwood

Japanese Antique Work Bench 1920s-1940s/Long Chairs Seating Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese workbench. It is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It is made of
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Benches

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Cedar

Pair of 1940s Italian Design Wooden Benches Cream White Upholstery Seat
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of elegant Benches. Italian design wooden structure with cream white cotton velvet
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Italian Iron Savonarola Benches, circa 1940s
Located in North Miami, FL
upholstered cushions in a super soft calfskin leather match the coloring of the benches. See detailed images.
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20th Century Italian Campaign Benches

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Brass, Iron

Restored Vintage Leather Gymnastics Box Bench, 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
This gymnasium comes from a Prague gym and has been completely restored. The thick cow leather has a beautiful patina. We offer shop to door delivery worldwide. Please ask for a q...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Wood

Dorothy Draper Pair of Espana Benches in Black Lacquer with Gilding, 1940s
By Dorothy Draper
Located in New York, NY
Draper, American, 1940s. These benches are very elegant.
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Benches

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Brass

George Nelson, Bench, Metal, Maple, United States, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An early-production metal and wood bench, designed by George Nelson, produced by Herman Miller
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Danish Beech Wood Corner Bench with Woven Paper cord Seat, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century corner bench is a stunning example of the famous practical and comfortable designs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Papercord, Wood

Italian 1940s Cane and Faux Bamboo Frame Bench with its Original Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this bench seamlessly combines the allure of cane work
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Benches

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Fabric, Cane, Wood

Bench Midcentury in Rosewood by Giuseppe Rivadossi, 1940s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare bench created by Giuseppe Rivadossi, great Italian sculptor and designer. Its specialisation
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rosewood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Benches 1940s Painted In Faux Finish
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of attractive French Louis XVI style benches, circa 1940s, painted in faux finish, cushioned
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Vintage 1940s French Benches

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Wood

Spanish 1940s Gilt Iron Bench with Sage Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small gilt hammered iron bench with centre support rack, in sage green velvet. Spanish, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

Spanish 1940s Gilt Iron Bench with Sage Green Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small gilt hammered iron bench with center support rack, in sage green velvet. The bottom stretcher
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Neoclassical Benches

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Iron

Decorative Spiral Design Metal Framed Upholstered Bench, Spain, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
The frame of this 1940s Spanish upholstered bench is metal having a spiral decorative design on
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

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Metal

Maison Dominique Bench Banquette Walnut Wool Bouclé Brass, 1940s
By Andre Domin Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful French Art Deco bench was made in solid tinted walnut in the early 1940s by Maison
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Ebonized and Gilded Window Bench circa 1940s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A thin and streamlined window bench closely related to the English Regency forms of the century
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Benches

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Wood

French Reconstruction Era Solid Oak Compact Bench, France, 1940s
By Jean Prouvé, Marcel Gascoin
Located in New York, NY
In the style of Prouvé and Gascoin.  
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Vintage 1940s French Benches

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Oak

David Rosén, Rare Demountable Modernist Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A rare demountable bench designed by David Rosén. Produced and retailed by Nordiska Kompaniet
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

David Rosén, Rare Demountable Modernist Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A rare demountable bench designed by David Rosén. Produced and retailed by Nordiska Kompaniet
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine, Fabric

Paolo Buffa Rare Italian Bench in Walnut in Technique, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and rare bench years of 1940. The bench is designed by the great Italian designer Paolo
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Italian Bronze Bench Newly Upholstered in Mongolian Lambs Wool, 1940s
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Italian Bronze Bench With Great Lines Newly Upholstered In Mongolian Lambs Wool.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Black Leather Brass Legs Bench from 1940s
Located in IT
Black leather capitone finishing brass legs Bench form 1940s from France. Brass legs are made
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches

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Brass

1940s Hollywood Regency Scroll Design Button Tufted Bench by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
1940s Hollywood Regency scroll design button tufted bench by Grosfeld House in ebonized walnut and
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Swedish Pine Bench with Storage and Sheepskin Seat, Scandinavian Modern, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This solid pine bench from the 1940s features distinctive rounded log-style construction with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Sheepskin, Pine

Vintage bentwood settee bench in the style of Thonet. Circa 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage bench attributed to German/Austrian furniture company ‘Thonet’ in steam curved featuring a
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

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Velvet, Cane, Beech

Set of 2 Alvar Aalto Benches "153" for Artek in Birch, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 2 Alvar Aalto benches "153" for Artek in birch, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

1940s Hollywood Regency Style Scroll Arm Button Tufted Bench by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
1940s Hollywood Regency style scroll form arm bench by Grosfeld House. This elegant bench by
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches

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1940s Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s bench you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1940s bench was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1940s bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1940s bench bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s bench over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, Edward Wormley and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Bench?

Prices for a 1940s bench start at $279 and top out at $27,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

Finding the Right Benches for You

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.

Questions About 1940s Bench
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Windsor bench is typically a two-seater chair built with solid wood and round-tenoned legs with seats that are a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort. Windsor chairs grew in popularity during the 16th century with the design being fashioned after wheel spokes. Shop a selection of Windor-style seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A shoe bench refers to a bench that can also be utilized as a shoe storage compartment underneath the seating. Some shoe benches feature shelving, while others may have compartments to keep your shoes sorted. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary shoe benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A cobbler’s bench is a low-to-the-ground wooden bench that has a backless seat on one end and a workstation on the other.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mission bench is a long rectangular bench, often with a mid-height back and open arms. The bench is made out of wood, oak to be specific, and sometimes even animal skin. You’ll find a collection of mission benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A teak bench is a bench that is constructed from teak, which is a kind of tropical hardwood which is mostly used for making chairs, seats and even boats. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers. With proper care, a teak bench can last for nearly 70 years! Find your long-lasting teak bench on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A prayer bench, also known as a hassock or prie-dieu, is a piece of furniture that you can kneel on when praying. It helps to keep your knees feeling comfortable and elevated off the floor. Shop a variety of prayer benches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some types of benches designed primarily for indoor use include storage benches, entry benches, backless benches, settee benches and dining benches. Garden benches, memorial benches and planter benches are three types commonly displayed outdoors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage and antique benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A telephone bench, sometimes called a gossip-bench, is a bench that features an attached side-table at one end. These styles became popular after the telephone was invented in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary telephone benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A parametric bench is a long seating solution made out of evenly spaced rows of wood. Because of the precision required to create the complex pieces, construction of parametric furniture normally uses computer-controlled manufacturing machinery. Find a collection of parametric furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall bench is a bench that has rounded corners, which gives the illusion that the lines of the seating solution flow like water. Waterfall benches and other waterfall furniture were popular during the 1930s and 40s. Shop a collection of waterfall furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A deacon’s bench is a long bench with a back, and often arms, made up of spindles or slats. It is typically crafted from wood and often used as an entryway bench or at the foot of a bed. On 1stDibs, find a range of deacon’s benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    A bench sofa is sometimes called a settee. However, you can also simply refer to it as a bench sofa. Both terms refer to an upholstered furnishing with a long seat and either an open back or a low backrest. Shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary settees and other sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best piano benches are really a matter of preference. Benches with a padded seat and options for adjusting the height are the most popular benches for such use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary piano benches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, piano benches are not necessary. You can sit on any stool or chair that is the appropriate height to play the piano. However, some pianists find them more comfortable or prefer how they look in front of the instrument. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage piano benches on 1stDibs.