How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Carved Bench

Pair of Carved Italian Painted Benches C. 1900 s

$4,800

Elaborately Carved Oak Bench from the Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Elaborately carved oak bench from the early 20th century We present you this oak bench supported

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Early 20th Century European Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

Elaborately Carved Oak Bench from the Early 20th Century

$2,969

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Carved Cherry Benches on Trestle Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

region of France, circa 1870, and carved of cherry wood, each farmhouse bench stands on a pair of angled

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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Carved Bench

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Cherry

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Carved Cherry Benches on Trestle Bases

$1,900 / set

Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted Bench with Lift Top and Carved Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

music scores should one use this piece as a piano bench. The apron is carved on all sides with fluted

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Bench

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Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted Bench with Lift Top and Carved Apron

$3,450

20th Century French Carved Oak Bench Stool Louis XV Style Needlepoint Ottoman

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, one of several great antique stools, tabourets, and benches from our most

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Tapestry, Wood

20th Century French Carved Oak Bench Stool Louis XV Style Needlepoint Ottoman

$1,685

19th Century Hand-Carved Painted Louis XVI Style Banquette Bench Caned Back

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late 19th century hand-carved Louis XVI style banquette or bench, painted in crisp white

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Carved Bench

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Hand-Carved Painted Louis XVI Style Banquette Bench Caned Back

$1,295

Pair of Italian Carved Painted Benches circa 1900 s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of painted carved Italian bench with burlap upholstery.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Carved Bench

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian Carved Painted Benches circa 1900 s

$4,500

19th C. Carved Walnut Bench with Printed Burlap Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century carved walnut bench with printed burlap upholstery.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut

19th C. Carved Walnut Bench with Printed Burlap Upholstery

$1,900

Antique French Provincial Carved Walnut Bench, Circa 1870-1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Provincial carved walnut bench, Circa 1870-1880. New upholstery.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut

Antique French Provincial Carved Walnut Bench, Circa 1870-1880

$5,000

Pair of 18th Century Regence Carved and Gilt Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 18th century French Regence period carved and gilt benches.

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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Carved Bench

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Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Regence Carved and Gilt Benches

$10,500 / set

19th Century Venetian Baroque Style Carved and Painted Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning antique Venetian Baroque style carved and painted cassapanca or bench with a tall scrolled

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

19th Century Venetian Baroque Style Carved and Painted Bench

$3,850

French Carved Painted Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1920 s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French carved & painted vintage linen upholstered bench with brass nail head detail.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Carved Bench

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Wood, Paint, Linen

French Carved Painted Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1920 s

$1,650

Fabulous 19th Century Italian Carved and Painted Venetian Bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century Venetian decorative long two-arm painted and carved Italian bench.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Carved Bench

Fabulous 19th Century Italian Carved and Painted Venetian Bench

$9,600

Carved Italian Figural Paw Footed x Bench, Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This bench is carved in the neoclassical style. The lionhead figure and paw feet add additional

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1920s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut

Carved Italian Figural Paw Footed x Bench, Circa 1920

$1,850

19th Century French Country Hand Carved Chestnut and Oak Bench from Brittany

Located in Dallas, TX

Compliment your entryway, hallway or mud room with this heavily carved country bench. Crafted in

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Carved Bench

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Chestnut, Oak

19th Century French Country Hand Carved Chestnut and Oak Bench from Brittany

$3,950

Carved Italian Gilt Wood Upholstered Bench C. 1900 s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved Italian gilt wood bench upholstered in Muslin fabric with nail head trim detail.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Carved Bench

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Gesso

Carved Italian Gilt Wood Upholstered Bench C. 1900 s

$1,920

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Swan s Neck Bench

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Graceful and elegant walnut hand carved French bench with stunning hand carved swan's necks on all

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19th Century French Antique Carved Bench

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Swan s Neck Bench

$1,450

Pair of French Carved Painted Benches C. 1900 s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of carved French painted benches upholstered in tufted Belgium Linen with nail head trim.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Carved Bench

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Wood, Paint

Pair of French Carved Painted Benches C. 1900 s

$4,800

19th C. Spanish Arch Spindle Back Carved-Wood Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish carved-wood bench, with trestle-legs and iron stretchers, from the 19th century. This

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19th Century Spanish Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

19th C. Spanish Arch Spindle Back Carved-Wood Bench

$4,200

Late 19th Century Renaissance Style Carved Oak Hall Bench

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful Renaissance style hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the late 19th century. Solid

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Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

Late 19th Century Renaissance Style Carved Oak Hall Bench

$1,722

Carved Painted "X" Shell Benches w/ Blue Velvet Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of finely carved "X" shaped benches with a center shell on both sides of the bench. They are

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Early 20th Century French Regency Antique Carved Bench

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Velvet, Wood

Carved Painted "X" Shell Benches w/ Blue Velvet Upholstery

$4,800 / set

French Caned Bench with Cabriole Legs and Carved Crest

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1910 French bench with cabriole legs and decorative carved arms with caned seat and back

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Early 20th Century French Antique Carved Bench

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Cane, Wood

French Caned Bench with Cabriole Legs and Carved Crest

$3,195

French Louis XIV Style Carved Curule Gilt Wood Bench with Red Upholstery

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A French carved Curule giltwood bench fashioned in the Louis XIV style and dating to the late 19th

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Carved Bench

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Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

French Louis XIV Style Carved Curule Gilt Wood Bench with Red Upholstery

$1,150

Italian Louis XV Style Small Carved Walnut Upholstered Bench, Early 20th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

1920. Delicate, hand-carved details follow the graceful lines of this versatile, charming bench. It

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut, Upholstery

Italian Louis XV Style Small Carved Walnut Upholstered Bench, Early 20th Century

$900

19th Century Carved Oak Monks Bench Settle, Hall Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century carved oak monks bench settle, hall table. This unusual piece is known as a Monks

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Late 19th Century Gothic Antique Carved Bench

19th Century Carved Oak Monks Bench Settle, Hall Table

$2,673

Italian Carved and Painted Swag Back Bench with Finials

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian carved wood and blue painted swag bench with four finials. Intricate carving throughout

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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Carved Bench

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Burlap, Wood

Italian Carved and Painted Swag Back Bench with Finials

$4,800

Ornately Hand Carved Early Victorian circa 1840 Settle Hall Bench with Storage

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wev are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved early Victorian oak settle bench with

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

Ornately Hand Carved Early Victorian circa 1840 Settle Hall Bench with Storage

$2,673

A 19th Century Carved Wood Fantasy Stool Or Bench

Located in Astoria, NY

A 19th Century Italian carved walnut fantasy stool or bench with figure of a cherub. Good

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19th Century Italian Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

A 19th Century Carved Wood Fantasy Stool Or Bench

$1,800

English Bench with Carved Mahogany Legs and Linen Upholstery

Located in Troy, MI

English bench has a mahogany frame with curved and carved legs, new off-white Belgian linen

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Early 20th Century Antique Carved Bench

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Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany

English Bench with Carved Mahogany Legs and Linen Upholstery

$1,295

A Graceful Pair of English Regency Carved Giltwood Benches

Located in San Francisco, CA

A graceful pair of English regency carved giltwood curule-form benches; each of elegant curule form

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19th Century English Antique Carved Bench

A Graceful Pair of English Regency Carved Giltwood Benches

$10,375

19th Century Spanish Walnut Hall Bench with Carved Back

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very attractive rustic 19th century Spanish walnut hall bench. The design is very

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19th Century Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut

19th Century Spanish Walnut Hall Bench with Carved Back

$1,233

Antique Italian Renaissance French Baroque Carved Walnut Needlepoint Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian Renaissance French Baroque style carved walnut 40" needlepoint window bench. Item

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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut, Fabric

Antique Italian Renaissance French Baroque Carved Walnut Needlepoint Bench

$1,200

Arts Crafts Carved Oak Monks Bench Settle, Hall Table.

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts & Crafts carved Oak Monks bench settle, hall table. This useful piece is known as a Monks

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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

Arts Crafts Carved Oak Monks Bench Settle, Hall Table.

$1,645

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Carved and Painted Sofa Bench

Located in Birmingham, AL

19th century Swedish neoclassical whitewashed sofa bench made in Sweden during the period 1790-1810

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Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Carved and Painted Sofa Bench

$5,275

Late 18th Century Carved Primitive Spanish Catalan Settle Bench

Located in Birmingham, AL

A late 18th century primitive settle bench handcrafted in the Catalan region of Spain of mélèze, a

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1790s Spanish Primitive Antique Carved Bench

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Pine

Late 18th Century Carved Primitive Spanish Catalan Settle Bench

$5,800

An Elegant Italian Rococo Style Carved Wood Upholstered Bench

Located in San Francisco, CA

A long and elegant Italian rococo style carved wood celadon painted and parcel-gilt upholstered

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19th Century Italian Antique Carved Bench

An Elegant Italian Rococo Style Carved Wood Upholstered Bench

$9,500

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Six-Leg Upholstered Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Provence, France circa 1920, the antique fruitwood bench stands on six elegant cabriole

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut, Fabric

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Six-Leg Upholstered Bench

$1,950

Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with

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1860s Danish High Victorian Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage

$4,044 / item

1800 s Antique French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood, Oak Hall Bench and Coffer!!

Located in Austin, TX

Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood, Oak Hall Bench and Coffer!! Stunning

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19th Century French Other Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

1800 s Antique French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood, Oak Hall Bench and Coffer!!

$8,718

Late 18th Century Carved Rustic Spanish Catalan Settle Bench

Located in Birmingham, AL

A late 18th century rustic settle bench handcrafted in the Catalan region of Spain of mélèze, a

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1790s Spanish Rustic Antique Carved Bench

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Pine

Late 18th Century Carved Rustic Spanish Catalan Settle Bench

$5,800

Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Tapestry Long Bench, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XIV style long bench offers floral tapestry seat over walnut base with

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Carved Bench

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Tapestry Long Bench, Circa 1890

$960

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved Painted Benches with Rounded Corners

Located in Dallas, TX

Complete your entryway or living room with this pair of antique painted benches. Crafted in France

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved Painted Benches with Rounded Corners

$6,800 / set

Victorian Oak Monks Bench Settle Carved Serpent Arms 1850

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous hand carved Victorian monks bench or settle We date this to circa 1850

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1850s Victorian Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

Victorian Oak Monks Bench Settle Carved Serpent Arms 1850

$2,734

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Upholstered Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

Complete your entryway or hallway with this elegant pair of antique benches. Created in France

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Bench

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Upholstered Benches

$5,900 / set

Antique French Carved Wood Settee Bench, circa Late 1800s

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is an antique French or Victorian style settee/bench with a beautifully carved wooden frame

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Carved Bench

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Carved Wood Settee Bench, circa Late 1800s

$695

American Empire Carved Oak Lift Top Double Pedestal Piano Bench, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Empire piano bench offers lift top seat surmounting double pedestal base having

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Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

American Empire Carved Oak Lift Top Double Pedestal Piano Bench, 20th Century

$600

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Oval Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

Complete your entryway or living room or bedroom with this pair of antique grey painted benches

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Bench

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Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Oval Benches

$5,300

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Rush Daybed Settee Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant, antique bench against a wall between two windows for a traditional look

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Carved Bench

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Rush, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Rush Daybed Settee Bench

$2,600

19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Piano Bench with Silk Cushion

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant fruit wood bench was crafted in southern France, circa 1880. The antique chair stands

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Carved Bench

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Silk, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Piano Bench with Silk Cushion

$950

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Needlepoint

Located in Dallas, TX

Add extra seating to a hallway, den or living room with this elegant, antique bench. Crafted in

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Carved Bench

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Needlepoint

$975

African Senufo Multipurpose Bench Hand Carved from Acacia Wood

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Senufo Multipurpose bench was hand carved from acacia wood to serve a variety of functions

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19th Century Ivorian Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

African Senufo Multipurpose Bench Hand Carved from Acacia Wood

$4,500

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Leather Eight-Leg Barley Twist Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Add extra seating to an entry or a game room with this long antique fruitwood bench. Crafted in

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Carved Bench

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Leather Eight-Leg Barley Twist Bench

$2,600

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Bench with Red Silk Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

elegant, antique bench. Crafted in France circa 1860, this fruit wood piece features four delicately

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Carved Bench

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Silk, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Bench with Red Silk Upholstery

$1,600

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved Painted Benches with Concave Corners

Located in Dallas, TX

Complete your entryway or living room with this pair of antique painted benches. Crafted in France

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved Painted Benches with Concave Corners

$6,800 / set

Pair of 19th Century, French Hand-Carved Louis XVI Painted Vanity Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

century French Hand-Carved Louis XVI painted vanity benches, each meticulously and artfully hand-carved to

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Carved Bench

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Cane, Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century, French Hand-Carved Louis XVI Painted Vanity Benches

$2,850

Early 19th C. Swedish Wooden Sofa Bench w/ Fan-Carved Pediment Finial Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century Swedish wood sofa bench. This antique Swedish wood sofa bench features a

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19th Century Swedish Antique Carved Bench

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Linen, Wood

Early 19th C. Swedish Wooden Sofa Bench w/ Fan-Carved Pediment Finial Accents

$5,750

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Leather Eight-Leg Barley Twist Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Add extra seating to an entry or a game room with this long antique fruit wood bench. Crafted in

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Carved Bench

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Leather Eight-Leg Barley Twist Bench

$2,600

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Antique Carved Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique carved bench available at 1stDibs. Each antique carved bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique carved bench, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique carved bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique carved bench over the years, but those crafted by Black Forest, Aubusson Manufacture and Charles Follen McKim are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Carved Bench?

Prices for an antique carved bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $67,401, while the average can fetch as much as $3,454.

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 Carved Bench

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

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