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American Victorian Rosewood Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian square rosewood bench with maroon seat and fringe.
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Rosewood

Antique American Victorian Rosewood Bench
American Victorian Rosewood Bench

American Victorian Rosewood Bench

$1,200
Jacobean Style Oak Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with molded edge. Molded and simply carved frieze and turned legs joined by stretchers.
Category

1680s English Jacobean Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Jacobean Style Oak Bench
Jacobean Style Oak Bench

Jacobean Style Oak Bench

$3,800
Oak Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A primitive oak bench, with a thick seat and faceted tenon legs.
Category

19th Century American Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Bench from USA
Oak Bench from USA

Oak Bench from USA

$12,500
Painted Austrian Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted Austrian settle bench. 1880. Seat height is 21". Dimensions 82 inches (208
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Painted Austrian Settle Bench
Painted Austrian Settle Bench

Painted Austrian Settle Bench

$2,502
Austrian Original Painted Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C Austrian original painted primitive bench. 1840. Seat height is 19.5". Dimensions
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Austrian Original Painted Bench
Austrian Original Painted Bench

Austrian Original Painted Bench

$2,454
Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good early 19th C Austrian fruitwood settle bench. 1820. Seat height is 19.5
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench
Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench

Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench

$2,803
Camel Back Garden Bench
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional Georgian Camel back design carved teak slatted back garden bench. Exterior seat pads
Category

18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Teak

Antique Camel Back Garden Bench
Camel Back Garden Bench

Camel Back Garden Bench

$10,239 / item
Victorian Black Forest Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Victorian black forest carved bench seat. Back carved with branches, oak leaves and acorns
Category

19th Century European Black Forest Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Black Forest Bench
Victorian Black Forest Bench

Victorian Black Forest Bench

$15,725
Gymnastic Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A leather covered gymnastics bench on splayed, leather-clad, ebonized pine legs with patinated cast
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Gymnastic Bench from USA
Gymnastic Bench from USA

Gymnastic Bench from USA

$10,500
19th Century Provencale Bench
Located in London, Park Royal
19th century French provencale bench. Charming rustic piece with original paintwork in French grey
Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Rattan, Wood

19th Century Provencale Bench
19th Century Provencale Bench

19th Century Provencale Bench

$4,225
18th c. Walnut bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved walnut bench
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

18th c. Walnut bench
18th c. Walnut bench

18th c. Walnut bench

$6,200
French Cast Iron Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
A French vine form cast iron bench ends now fitted and painted faux bois. Iron is, circa 1880.
Category

1880s Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Bench
French Cast Iron Bench

French Cast Iron Bench

$3,750
Antique Brass Hearth Bench
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful antique brass bench andiron used for warming tea kettles and irons by the fireplace.
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Bench Benches

Antique Brass Hearth Bench
Antique Brass Hearth Bench

Antique Brass Hearth Bench

$2,200
Antique Knotty Pine Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
fine construction done in individual sections for the entire bench. There are separate panels on
Category

Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Knotty Pine Bench
Antique Knotty Pine Bench

Antique Knotty Pine Bench

$2,250
Oak Bench With Gothic Elements
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine Gothic-style oak chest bench. Lovely unusual model. The story about this bench is this is a
Category

19th Century French Gothic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Oak Bench With Gothic Elements
Oak Bench With Gothic Elements

Oak Bench With Gothic Elements

$3,441
Antique Handcrafted Rustic Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique rustic country bench is handcrafted with solid curved framing and a comfortable slanted
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Country Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Handcrafted Rustic Bench
Antique Handcrafted Rustic Bench

Antique Handcrafted Rustic Bench

$2,800
Rustic American Country Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century antique bench extending approximately 8 feet in length, three board legs. Beautiful
Category

19th Century American Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Rustic American Country Bench
Rustic American Country Bench

Rustic American Country Bench

$1,350
George III Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular but almost square drop in upholstered seat with molded seat frame raised on square section legs.
Category

1780s English George III Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bench
George III Mahogany Bench

George III Mahogany Bench

$1,650
George III Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular drop in seat and simple frame with Square section legs and H form stretcher.
Category

1780s English George III Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bench
George III Mahogany Bench

George III Mahogany Bench

$1,250
Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With needlepoint seat and brown gimp and brass tacks. Turned legs with turned H stretcher.
Category

Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench

Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench

$1,800
Regency Style Rosewood Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat with turned legs that curve out. Possibly By Wood & Hogan.
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Regency Style Rosewood Bench
Regency Style Rosewood Bench

Regency Style Rosewood Bench

$1,350
Antique American Spindle Back Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic Antique American Spindle Back Bench in original condition. Standing on six legs with
Category

19th Century American Country Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique American Spindle Back Bench
Antique American Spindle Back Bench

Antique American Spindle Back Bench

$2,250
Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual long size with upholstered seat and eight turned legs with box stretchers. Original old rich patina.
Category

Early 1700s French Baroque Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench

Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench

$7,500
Antique Blue Pine Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming, authentic Hungarian bench from around 1900—a beautiful piece of craftsmanship with
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Blue Pine Bench, 1900s
Antique Blue Pine Bench, 1900s

Antique Blue Pine Bench, 1900s

$1,780
Antique Black Pine Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming, authentic Hungarian bench from around 1900—a beautiful piece of craftsmanship with
Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Black Pine Bench, 1900s
Antique Black Pine Bench, 1900s

Antique Black Pine Bench, 1900s

$1,780
Antique Black Pine Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming, authentic Hungarian bench from around 1900—a beautiful piece of craftsmanship with
Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Black Pine Bench, 1900s
Antique Black Pine Bench, 1900s

Antique Black Pine Bench, 1900s

$2,076
Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Newly upholstered in muslin. Turned legs and stretchers.
Category

Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench

Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench

$1,450
19th Century Swedish Storage Bench
Located in Nijlen, BE
A 19th-century Swedish bench, originally used as a sofa bed. Over the years, it has been secured so
Category

19th Century Swedish Country Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Storage Bench
19th Century Swedish Storage Bench

19th Century Swedish Storage Bench

$1,949
19th Century French Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Giltwood Bench. Offered is a stunning mid 19th century French giltwood bench
Category

19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

19th Century French Giltwood Bench
19th Century French Giltwood Bench

19th Century French Giltwood Bench

$3,950
19th Century Swedish Settle Bench
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th-century Swedish settle bench crafted from warm, solid pine, combining rustic simplicity with
Category

19th Century Gustavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Settle Bench
19th Century Swedish Settle Bench

19th Century Swedish Settle Bench

$2,396 Sale Price
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George III Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with drop in seat and molded edge. Square section legs with molded edge and H form stretcher.
Category

1780s English George III Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bench
George III Mahogany Bench

George III Mahogany Bench

$1,850
Bench in Mulberry 1920’s
Located in Paddington, NSW
A 1920s bench crafted from solid mulberry wood, this piece captures the quiet elegance of early
Category

1920s European Arts and Crafts Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench in Mulberry 1920’s
Bench in Mulberry 1920’s

Bench in Mulberry 1920’s

$6,630
19th Century Scandinavian Upholstered Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century Scandinavian upholstered bench embodies the quiet charm and craftsmanship
Category

19th Century Scandinavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Scandinavian Upholstered Bench
19th Century Scandinavian Upholstered Bench

19th Century Scandinavian Upholstered Bench

$4,995
Swedish Gustavian Style Bench Unique
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very Rare and unique Swedish Gustavian style bench, it was just restored and repainted
Category

1910s Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench Unique
Swedish Gustavian Style Bench Unique

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench Unique

$2,895
Swedish Unique Gustavian Style Bench
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian style bench, its been restored and repainted with Milk
Category

1910s Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish Unique Gustavian Style Bench
Swedish Unique Gustavian Style Bench

Swedish Unique Gustavian Style Bench

$2,895
Elegant Empire Bench i Mahogany
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Empire bench crafted in Cuban mahogany. Gracefully curved ends with finely profiled splats
Category

Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Elegant Empire Bench i Mahogany
Elegant Empire Bench i Mahogany

Elegant Empire Bench i Mahogany

$2,393
Jacobean Revival Oak Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Comprising early elements and well executed and authentic looking with a rectangular top over a carved frieze. Turned carved legs with a box stretcher.
Category

1890s English Jacobean Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Revival Oak Bench
Jacobean Revival Oak Bench

Jacobean Revival Oak Bench

$3,800
Gothic-Revival Oak Chest Bench
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Gothic-Revival oak chest bench with carved figures and details. Germany, circa 1900. Storage space
Category

Early 1900s German Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Gothic-Revival Oak Chest Bench
Gothic-Revival Oak Chest Bench

Gothic-Revival Oak Chest Bench

$7,120
Fine 19th Century Swedish Bench
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 19th century Swedish bench From The Gustavian period in it's original finish. Can be used as a
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Fine 19th Century Swedish Bench
Fine 19th Century Swedish Bench

Fine 19th Century Swedish Bench

$5,200
Antique French Faux Bois Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th-century French faux bois bench, antique and fully reclaimed. Crafted to mimic natural
Category

19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Antique French Faux Bois Bench
Antique French Faux Bois Bench

Antique French Faux Bois Bench

$4,800 / item
Rustic Primitive Decorative Cobblers Bench
Located in Trenton, NJ
If furniture could talk, this vintage cobbler’s bench would have stories to tell. Each worn edge
Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Rustic Primitive Decorative Cobblers Bench
Rustic Primitive Decorative Cobblers Bench

Rustic Primitive Decorative Cobblers Bench

$800
Pair of Italian Empire Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Good pair of 19th century Italian Empire style walnut benches. You're diving into a world of regal
Category

19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Empire Benches
Pair of Italian Empire Benches

Pair of Italian Empire Benches

$3,400 / set
French 18th Century Primitive Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderfully charming 18th century primitive Bench from the Provence region of France. Soundly
Category

18th Century French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak, Poplar

French 18th Century Primitive Bench
French 18th Century Primitive Bench

French 18th Century Primitive Bench

$6,800
Hungarian Pine bench, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from Hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the paint has worn away
Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Hungarian Pine bench, circa 1900
Hungarian Pine bench, circa 1900

Hungarian Pine bench, circa 1900

$1,922
18th century Italian Hall Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming Italian 18th century Hall bench in richly stained and hand painted with a high back. Seat
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th century Italian Hall Bench
18th century Italian Hall Bench

18th century Italian Hall Bench

$5,200
Bench In Beech Elegant Empire
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Empire bench in beech with curved end panels and slats. Refined design with encircling
Category

Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Bench In Beech Elegant Empire
Bench In Beech Elegant Empire

Bench In Beech Elegant Empire

$2,788
19th Century Swedish Upholstered Bench
Located in Tampa, FL
This elegant bench features a beautifully aged Swedish mahogany frame with a soft whitewashed
Category

1890s Swedish Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Textile, Wood

19th Century Swedish Upholstered Bench
19th Century Swedish Upholstered Bench

19th Century Swedish Upholstered Bench

$650
Pine Panelled Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an extraordinary bench with some unusual features. The top rail is boldly scalloped
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Pine Panelled Bench or Settle
Pine Panelled Bench or Settle

Pine Panelled Bench or Settle

$1,695
Swedish Neoclassic Painted Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular nicely upholstered seat on a creme and grey painted frame with square paneled tapered legs headed by roundels.Likely repainted at some point.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish Neoclassic Painted Bench
Swedish Neoclassic Painted Bench

Swedish Neoclassic Painted Bench

$3,800
Long Regency Mahogany Hall Bench
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A very long and sought after Regency mahogany hall bench, with oversized shaped arm rests featuring
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Long Regency Mahogany Hall Bench
Long Regency Mahogany Hall Bench

Long Regency Mahogany Hall Bench

$7,384
Pine Paneled Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This spritely and delicate-looking but very sturdy bench looks as if it’s standing on its toes. In
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Pine Paneled Bench or Settle
Pine Paneled Bench or Settle

Pine Paneled Bench or Settle

$1,695
Louis XIII Oak Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Square with Fortuny upholstered seat. Turned legs with box stretcher.
Category

1690s European Baroque Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Louis XIII Oak Bench
Louis XIII Oak Bench

Louis XIII Oak Bench

$975
19th Century Damascus Pearl Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Bench – Levantine Elegance Discover the opulence of Levantine
Category

19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Damascus Pearl Bench
19th Century Damascus Pearl Bench

19th Century Damascus Pearl Bench

$6,250
19th Century Swedish Carved Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Swedish carved and upholstered pine bench in worn, old grey paint. 1840. Seat height
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Carved Bench
19th Century Swedish Carved Bench

19th Century Swedish Carved Bench

$4,033
19th Century Empire Bench, Vienna
Located in New York, NY
Elegant two-seater bench, the outstanding quality of the Empire bench can be seen in the design of
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire Bench, Vienna
19th Century Empire Bench, Vienna

19th Century Empire Bench, Vienna

$21,500
Regency Oak Hall Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular seat with scrolled ends with circular ring decoration. The center of the seat rail with same radiating circle. Finished the same on both sides. Raised on saber leg...
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Regency Oak Hall Bench
Regency Oak Hall Bench

Regency Oak Hall Bench

$11,500
Louis XVI Style Cane Bench
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb Louis XVI style bench in cane and carved walnut. Double cane for better quality and
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Cane, Wood

Louis XVI Style Cane Bench
Louis XVI Style Cane Bench

Louis XVI Style Cane Bench

$3,382
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Antique Bench Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique bench benches is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique bench benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and oak. Antique bench benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique bench benches bearing Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique bench benches over the years, but those made by Andrianna Shamaris, Thonet and Jacob and Josef Kohn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Bench Benches?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,902, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $350,000 highest priced.

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 Antique Bench Benches
  • What is a prayer bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a bench seat?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are some types of benches?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a telephone bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a parametric bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a waterfall bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a deacon’s bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a shoe bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a settle bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a mission bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a teak bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Windsor bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a cobblers bench?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a piano bench called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A piano bench is called a duet bench, it is generally wide enough for two people to sit, and its width is in proportion to the width of the piano. A collection of antique and vintage piano benches can be found in varying colors on 1stDibs.
  • What is a bench with a back called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
  • What is the most durable outdoor bench?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There is no single most durable outdoor bench. Aluminum, steel and cast iron can all make for strong, sturdy benches, but other factors like how well you maintain a piece and the quality of the craftsmanship will affect how long a particular piece lasts. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of outdoor benches.
  • When were gossip benches made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gossip benches, also known as telephone benches, became popular shortly after the telephone was invented in the 1870s. They’re still made to this day, and are beloved by many homeowners and interior designers for their vintage flair. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary gossip benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    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.
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.

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    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.

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