Antique Bench Benches
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Bench Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Bench Benches
Lucite
19th Century Antique Bench Benches
Pine
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Bench Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century American Country Antique Bench Benches
Wood, Paint
19th Century Antique Bench Benches
Pine
16th Century English Antique Bench Benches
Cane
Mid-19th Century English Antique Bench Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bench Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Bench Benches
Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Bench Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
1820s French Louis XV Antique Bench Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Bench Benches
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Antique Bench Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Bench Benches
Brass
19th Century European Antique Bench Benches
Walnut
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bench Benches
Wood
18th Century Spanish Antique Bench Benches
Chestnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bench Benches
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Bench Benches
Pine
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bench Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bench Benches
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Italian Louis XV Antique Bench Benches
Linen, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Bench Benches
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s European Antique Bench Benches
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bench Benches
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Bench Benches
Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bench Benches
Wood
Mid-19th Century Danish Rustic Antique Bench Benches
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Bench Benches
Wood
19th Century Antique Bench Benches
Wood
Late 19th Century Hungarian Empire Antique Bench Benches
Oak, Pine
1920s French Art Deco Antique Bench Benches
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Bench Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Bench Benches
Wood, Leather
1920s Italian Louis XV Antique Bench Benches
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Benches
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Bench Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Bench Benches
Pine
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Bench Benches
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bench Benches
Faux Fur
17th Century Italian Antique Bench Benches
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bench Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Argentine Brutalist Antique Bench Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Bench Benches
Carrara Marble
Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Bench Benches
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique Bench Benches
Cotton, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Benches
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Bench Benches
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Bench Benches
Pine
19th Century Italian Antique Bench Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
1850s Brazilian Empire Antique Bench Benches
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Bench Benches
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Bench Benches
Wood
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Bench Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Bench Benches
Pine
18th Century Italian Antique Bench Benches
Walnut
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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.
- What is a shoe bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a settle bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.
- What is a mission bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a teak bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- What is a Windsor bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a cobblers bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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.
- What is a waterfall bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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.
- What is a deacon’s bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a prayer bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bench seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Benches 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.
- What is a telephone bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What are some types of benches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some 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.
- What is a parametric bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bench sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024A 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.
- What is the best piano bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The 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.
- Are piano benches necessary?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023To identify a Coalbrookdale bench, look on the seat. Authentic pieces will have "C-B-DALE" stamped into the metal. If you're unsure whether a particular bench is authentic, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Shop a selection of Coalbrookdale benches on 1stDibs.
- What is a backless bench called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A backless bench is called a form. It is mostly seen in courtrooms, school classrooms, and dining rooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary backless benches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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