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Pair of Regency Style Benches
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of Regency style benches, the cane seat over molded rails, the reeded legs with palmette
Category

1880s English Regency Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Cane, Beech

Antique Pair of Regency Style Benches
Pair of Regency Style Benches

Pair of Regency Style Benches

$6,000 / set
Pair Antique Footstools or Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique footstools or benches on casters with floral upholstery. Good condition overall with
Category

Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Antique Footstools or Benches
Pair Antique Footstools or Benches

Pair Antique Footstools or Benches

$900 / set
Belle Epoch Painted Venetian Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully shaped and painted Italian bench.
Category

1890s Italian Antique Bench Benches

Antique Belle Epoch Painted Venetian Bench
Belle Epoch Painted Venetian Bench

Belle Epoch Painted Venetian Bench

$4,800
Mahogany Regency Period Canned Bench
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany Regency period canned bench resting on casters. Provenance: estate of Barbara Allen de
Category

1820s British Regency Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Regency Period Canned Bench
Mahogany Regency Period Canned Bench

Mahogany Regency Period Canned Bench

$4,850
18th Century Carved Italian Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved 18th century Italian bench Provenance-Rome Genoa Auction House.
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Bench Benches

Antique 18th Century Carved Italian Bench
18th Century Carved Italian Bench

18th Century Carved Italian Bench

$3,800
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Bench
Located in Burton, TX
Found in Italy, this 19th Century Bench was crafted from walnut in the late 1800's. The bench
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Bench
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Bench

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Bench

$3,000
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Bench
Located in Burton, TX
Found in Italy, this 19th Century Bench was crafted from walnut in the late 1800's. The bench
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Bench
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Bench

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Bench

$3,000
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish Gustavian bench with carving around all sides and tapered square legs.
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench

$4,500
Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Finely hand carved Louis XV style walnut bench with colorful velvet upholstery, France, 1920s-1930s
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench
Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench

Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench

$3,325 Sale Price
20% Off
C19th Country House Elm Bench
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Substantial 19th Century ‘Country House’ elm hall bench. The arched back with angled panels and
Category

1860s English Gothic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Elm

C19th Country House Elm Bench
C19th Country House Elm Bench

C19th Country House Elm Bench

$7,128
Louis XVI Style Painted Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular bowed front newly upholstered in muslin. Circular tapered fluted legs.
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Painted Bench
Louis XVI Style Painted Bench

Louis XVI Style Painted Bench

$2,800
19th Century Federal Painted Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
Bench has arrow shaped splats. Slightly reduced in length. Original condition.
Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Federal Painted Bench
19th Century Federal Painted Bench

19th Century Federal Painted Bench

$1,750
Italian, Art Nouveau Period Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved, painted and parcel-gilt, Florentine benches with contemporary, wave-form upholstery
Category

Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian, Art Nouveau Period Benches
Italian, Art Nouveau Period Benches

Italian, Art Nouveau Period Benches

$980 Sale Price / item
67% Off
Country Rustic Yellow Wooden Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Country style yellow painted 3 seat wooden bench with a lift top box base and raised plank
Category

Late 19th Century Canadian Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Country Rustic Yellow Wooden Bench
Country Rustic Yellow Wooden Bench

Country Rustic Yellow Wooden Bench

$7,600
Vintage Iron and Wood Bench
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage wood and iron bench from the 19th Century. Very unique arm and legs. Vintage condition.
Category

19th Century Belgian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron and Wood Bench
Vintage Iron and Wood Bench

Vintage Iron and Wood Bench

$2,400 Sale Price
40% Off
Elegant Vanity Seat or Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Victorian period gold gilt cast iron metal bench. Seat is newly recovered in diamond
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

Elegant Vanity Seat or Bench
Elegant Vanity Seat or Bench

Elegant Vanity Seat or Bench

$2,400
Whimsical pair of Elephant Benches
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical pair of painted and gilt, Chinese carved wood elephant benches fitted with glass eyes.
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Paint, Wood

Whimsical pair of Elephant Benches
Whimsical pair of Elephant Benches

Whimsical pair of Elephant Benches

$3,850 / set
English Regency Bench for Two
Located in Nashville, TN
Coming to you from early 19th-century England, this Regency-era piece is both stylish and sturdy. The solid wood with crossed back can easily support two people sitting with an armre...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

English Regency Bench for Two
English Regency Bench for Two

English Regency Bench for Two

$4,475
Antique Distressed Leather Painted Benches
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful pair of distressed leather top painted benches we purchased from a diverse Palm Springs
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Distressed Leather Painted Benches
Antique Distressed Leather Painted Benches

Antique Distressed Leather Painted Benches

$1,200 Sale Price / set
50% Off
19th Century English Mahogany Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. English carved Mahogany Bench or Stool with Green Silk Paisley Fabric. The fine carving
Category

19th Century English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Bench
19th Century English Mahogany Bench

19th Century English Mahogany Bench

$4,500
19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Gustavian sofa bench with original paint. Exquisite carving on the front and side
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench
19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

$12,000
English Queen Anne Style Needlepoint Bench
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne style (19th Century) oval walnut bench with scalloped apron and needlepoint seat.
Category

19th Century British Queen Anne Antique Bench Benches

English Queen Anne Style Needlepoint Bench
English Queen Anne Style Needlepoint Bench

English Queen Anne Style Needlepoint Bench

$6,000
17th Century English Oak Bench
Located in High Point, NC
Extremely rare 17th century bench made from oak with a newly upholstered top in linen with single
Category

17th Century English William and Mary Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Linen, Oak

17th Century English Oak Bench
17th Century English Oak Bench

17th Century English Oak Bench

$3,125
Italian Faux Painted Bench With Scalamandré
Located in Tampa, FL
This striking Italian bench dates to the late 19th century and features a beautifully executed faux
Category

1890s Italian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Italian Faux Painted Bench With Scalamandré
Italian Faux Painted Bench With Scalamandré

Italian Faux Painted Bench With Scalamandré

$650
Long Hall Bench, England circa 1900
By Druce Co.
Located in Culver City, CA
Long Hall Bench England, 1900 Six wooden legs with stretcher. Manufactured by DRUCE & Co. Newly
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Velvet

Long Hall Bench, England circa 1900
Long Hall Bench, England circa 1900

Long Hall Bench, England circa 1900

$3,600
Long Hall Bench, England circa 1900
By Druce Co.
Located in Culver City, CA
Long Hall Bench England, 1900 Six wooden legs with stretcher. Manufactured by DRUCE & Co. Newly
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Long Hall Bench, England circa 1900
Long Hall Bench, England circa 1900

Long Hall Bench, England circa 1900

$3,600
19th Century French Walnut Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century carved walnut bench from France with a newly upholstered seat in linen and finished
Category

19th Century French Renaissance Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Linen, Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Bench
19th Century French Walnut Bench

19th Century French Walnut Bench

$3,295
Pair Rustic Dutch Oak Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair rustic Dutch oak benches are the ideal choice for any casual decor, and can literally fit most
Category

Mid-19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair Rustic Dutch Oak Benches
Pair Rustic Dutch Oak Benches

Pair Rustic Dutch Oak Benches

$3,700 / set
19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint bench from England. The top is nicely grained and has a beveled edge
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
19th Century English Oak Joint Bench

19th Century English Oak Joint Bench

$2,975
Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Bench, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-person bench from the late 19th century would have been used as everday seating indoors
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Elm

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Bench, c. 1900
Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Bench, c. 1900

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Bench, c. 1900

$2,480
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bench
Located in Dekalb, IL
An antique small wooden bench on a cast iron base. This piece includes a solid mahogany board as
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bench
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bench

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bench

$1,150
George III Style Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat with square section legs with blind fret carving.
Category

1880s English George III Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Mahogany Bench
George III Style Mahogany Bench

George III Style Mahogany Bench

$675
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
Category

Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Paneled Bench
Early 18th Century Paneled Bench

Early 18th Century Paneled Bench

$7,500
19Thc Original Grey Painted Farm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original grey painted farm bench with rose head nails & cut nails.This fine sturdy bench has
Category

1870s American Adirondack Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Grey Painted Farm Bench
19Thc Original Grey Painted Farm Bench

19Thc Original Grey Painted Farm Bench

$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
pair of 19th century Swedish benches ..
Located in Brecht, BE
a very unusual pair of Swedish benches, small, elegant and can be used from both sides ... lovely
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

pair of 19th century Swedish benches ..
pair of 19th century Swedish benches ..

pair of 19th century Swedish benches ..

$5,879
Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches circa 1890. Good quality rustic pair of Swedish painted
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches
Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches

Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches

$2,399 / set
American 19th Century Turned Wood Bench
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-carved, bobbin-turned bench is an unusual example of its kind. It has a naive quality
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

American 19th Century Turned Wood Bench
American 19th Century Turned Wood Bench

American 19th Century Turned Wood Bench

$16,000
Rustic Oak Bench, circa 1920 s
Located in Asheville, NC
Antique handmade oak bench featuring a weathered top and splayed legs. 68”L x 20”D x 18”H
Category

1920s American American Craftsman Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Rustic Oak Bench, circa 1920 s
Rustic Oak Bench, circa 1920 s

Rustic Oak Bench, circa 1920 s

$1,960
Antique Hungarian pine bench, ca. 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A piece with character and history! This authentic Hungarian pine bench from around 1900 exudes
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Hungarian pine bench, ca. 1900
Antique Hungarian pine bench, ca. 1900

Antique Hungarian pine bench, ca. 1900

$1,579
19th Century English Oak Carved Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved oak bench from England. The back of the bench is wonderfully hand-carved
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Carved Bench
19th Century English Oak Carved Bench

19th Century English Oak Carved Bench

$3,450
French Directoire-Empire period window bench
Located in Houston, TX
French Directoire-Empire period window bench, the scrolled ends carved with overlapping leaf scales
Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

French Directoire-Empire period window bench
French Directoire-Empire period window bench

French Directoire-Empire period window bench

$2,820
XXL 18th C. Catalan Coffer/Bench
Located in London, GB
An incredible XXL 18th C. Catalan coffer/bench from the province of Girona. Solidly constructed
Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Chestnut

XXL 18th C. Catalan Coffer/Bench
XXL 18th C. Catalan Coffer/Bench

XXL 18th C. Catalan Coffer/Bench

$8,842
Italian Rococo Blue Painted Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Original great blue color with subtle gilt details. Graciously formed cabriole legs with pad feet. Used upholstery.
Category

1750s Italian Rococo Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Rococo Blue Painted Bench
Italian Rococo Blue Painted Bench

Italian Rococo Blue Painted Bench

$7,500
18th Century Original Painted Swedish Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century Swedish pine bench with original paint and carved decoration. 1780. Seat height
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

18th Century Original Painted Swedish Bench
18th Century Original Painted Swedish Bench

18th Century Original Painted Swedish Bench

$4,892
Italian Giltwood Bench with Exaggerated Legs
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
Italian giltwood bench with exaggerated legs. Stunning Italian gilt wood bench with exaggerated
Category

1920s Italian Rococo Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Giltwood, Velvet

Italian Giltwood Bench with Exaggerated Legs
Italian Giltwood Bench with Exaggerated Legs

Italian Giltwood Bench with Exaggerated Legs

$3,750
Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench c1880
Located in High Peak, GB
St016 Victorian Gothic Revival hall bench in solid oak, having panelled back, sloping sides and
Category

19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench c1880
Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench c1880

Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench c1880

$2,399
American Neoclassical Iron and Marble Bench
Located in New York, NY
American Neoclassical Iron and Marble Bench.  Antique and rare American Greek Revival Neoclassical
Category

Early 19th Century American Greek Revival Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Iron

American Neoclassical Iron and Marble Bench
American Neoclassical Iron and Marble Bench

American Neoclassical Iron and Marble Bench

$3,950
19th century Spanish baroque hall bench
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very impressive 19th century Spanish baroque hall bench. Gorgeous deep red colour to the
Category

19th Century Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Cherry

19th century Spanish baroque hall bench
19th century Spanish baroque hall bench

19th century Spanish baroque hall bench

$3,632
Magnificent 18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
18th-Century South American Spanish Colonial Bench, Circa 1750–1760 — With Strong Portuguese
Category

1750s Spanish Colonial Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Wood

Magnificent 18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench
Magnificent 18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench

Magnificent 18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench

$3,680
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench. Offered is a handsome 18th century Italian Baroque
Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench

18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench

$5,650
Louis XVI Style Creme Painted Bench
Located in Essex, MA
fluted tapered legs headed by paterae. This is an exceptional bench. The best of its kind.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Louis XVI Style Creme Painted Bench
Louis XVI Style Creme Painted Bench

Louis XVI Style Creme Painted Bench

$5,800
19th century Victorian carved oak bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian carved oak bench circa 1890. Victorian bench made from earlier elements
Category

Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Oak

19th century Victorian carved oak bench
19th century Victorian carved oak bench

19th century Victorian carved oak bench

$2,542
French 17th Century Primitive Bench/Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming 17th century primitive Bench from the Auvergne region in France. Soundly
Category

17th Century French Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Walnut

French 17th Century Primitive Bench/Trunk
French 17th Century Primitive Bench/Trunk

French 17th Century Primitive Bench/Trunk

$2,850
Louis XV Style Gilded Wood Bench
Located in Beaune, FR
Louis XV style giltwood and cane bench. It is in very good condition. The armrests and backrest are
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Giltwood

Louis XV Style Gilded Wood Bench
Louis XV Style Gilded Wood Bench

Louis XV Style Gilded Wood Bench

$1,864
Monumental Pair Of Italian Garden Benches
Located in Round Top, TX
A monumental and outstanding pair of 19th century Garden Benches from Puglia, Italy. Exceptional
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Iron

Monumental Pair Of Italian Garden Benches
Monumental Pair Of Italian Garden Benches

Monumental Pair Of Italian Garden Benches

$29,500 / set
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This piece depicts cherubs holding torches on the backs of lions.
Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bench
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bench

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bench

$14,480
Pine Camel-Back Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely pine bench has many of the features we love to see in a Central European bench. The
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Bench Benches

Materials

Pine

Pine Camel-Back Bench or Settle
Pine Camel-Back Bench or Settle

Pine Camel-Back Bench or Settle

$1,695
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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 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 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 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?
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    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?
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    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?
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    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.
  • Are piano benches necessary?
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    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.
  • What is the average height of a bench?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.

  • What is the best piano bench?
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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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