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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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

Hand Carved White Stone Park Garden Bench Seat Antique Indoor Outdoor LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

19th Century hand carved white garden thick stone bench. This beautiful Seat is garden bench with

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Late 19th Century French Antique Carved Bench

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Stone

Hand Carved White Stone Park Garden Bench Seat Antique Indoor Outdoor LA CA

$7,300

French Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Bench, circa 1890

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a shaped and carved top with a pierced centre section with spiral twisted handle, raised on

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1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Carved Bench

French Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Bench, circa 1890

$2,420

Hand Carved Stone Rustic park Garden Farm Bench Seat Antique Indoor Outdoor Weho

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large 17th / 18th century hand carved elements garden stone bench. This rustic beauty is a rare

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Late 17th Century French Antique Carved Bench

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Stone

Hand Carved Stone Rustic park Garden Farm Bench Seat Antique Indoor Outdoor Weho

$11,800

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Brittany Breton Tall Pew Chest

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Brittany Breton Tall Pew Chest ~Direct from

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Brittany Breton Tall Pew Chest

$2,765

19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Oak Bench with Back and Trapdoor

Located in Dallas, TX

Compliment your entryway or mud room with this heavily carved Louis XIII bench. Crafted in France

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Oak Bench with Back and Trapdoor

$2,975

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood and Rush Settee Bench from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant, antique bench against a wall between two windows, or in an entry hallway

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Carved Bench

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Rush, Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood and Rush Settee Bench from Normandy

$1,950

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Eight-Leg Backless Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

legs and a carved apron on both sides. The benches are upholstered with a luxurious green velvet and

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Eight-Leg Backless Benches

$5,200

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Oak Banquette Bench with Caning

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This beautifully carved oak banquette or bench in the Louis XVI style features a caned seat back

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Oak

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Oak Banquette Bench with Caning

$1,595

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Bench with Cane Seating

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique piano bench was crafted in France, circa 1920. The small chair features two

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Cane, Oak, Paint

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Bench with Cane Seating

$575

19th Century French Six-Leg Giltwood Bench with Carved Stretcher and New Fabric

Located in Dallas, TX

, the bench with six legs features a carved apron around the frame and a very ornate stretcher with a

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Carved Bench

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Fabric, Giltwood

19th Century French Six-Leg Giltwood Bench with Carved Stretcher and New Fabric

$3,950

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Velvet Six Leg Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Provence, France circa 1920, the fruit wood bench stands on six cabriole legs decorated

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Velvet, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Velvet Six Leg Bench

$1,800

Late 19th Century Richly Carved Louis XV Style Bench with Zebra Print Cover

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Resting on 6 carved legs connected by intricately carved open work in the shape of scrolls and leaf

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Late 19th Century Richly Carved Louis XV Style Bench with Zebra Print Cover

$2,450

French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Oval Bench by Mati Cie, 19th Century

By Mati Cie

Located in Shippensburg, PA

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood oval bench. Retaining plaque underneath from Mati & Cie

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Bench

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Fabric, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Oval Bench by Mati Cie, 19th Century

$2,405

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

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 French Louis XVI Carved Painted Benches with Rounded Corner

$5,950 / set

Pair of Hand Carved Georgian Style Benches / Footstools / Ottomans, Boucle

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Hand Carved Georgian Style benches / footstools / ottomans, Boucle Hand carved newly

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Mid-19th Century English Rococo Antique Carved Bench

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Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Georgian Style Benches / Footstools / Ottomans, Boucle

$12,500 / set

French Carved Wood Six Legged Bench with Leather, circa 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French carved natural finished wood bench standing on six cabriole legs that end in ball and claw

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Leather, Walnut

French Carved Wood Six Legged Bench with Leather, circa 1930

$2,850

Beautiful 19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Gilt Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century French carved and gilt bench.

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19th Century Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

Beautiful 19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Gilt Bench

$12,500

Antique French Carved Wood with Gold Leaf Bench, circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French carved wood with gold leaf bench, circa 1890.

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19th Century French Antique Carved Bench

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Gold Leaf

Antique French Carved Wood with Gold Leaf Bench, circa 1890

$3,500

Pair of 19th c. Carved Corner Benches with Heraldic Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 19th c. Carved Corner Benches with Heraldic Carving. Carved Lions surrounding a Coat-of

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19th Century Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

Pair of 19th c. Carved Corner Benches with Heraldic Carving

$9,000

Neoclassical Style French Walnut Benches with Carved Legs, a Pair

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of French Neoclassical style wood benches from the early 20th century, with carved Vitruvian

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

Neoclassical Style French Walnut Benches with Carved Legs, a Pair

$2,875 / set

Gothic Carved Oak Window Seat, Plank Bench This an attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic Carved Oak Window Seat, Plank Bench This an attractive piece of Old and rustic Country

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19th Century Gothic Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

Gothic Carved Oak Window Seat, Plank Bench This an attractive piece

$1,204

Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bench - One Available

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood benches from the 20th century, with carved rosettes and

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19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bench - One Available

$2,750

Richly Carved Walnut Bench Neo-Renaissance Style Italy 20th Century

Located in Milano, IT

A Neo-Renaissance style carved walnut bench supported by richly carved legs with caryatids and

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut

Richly Carved Walnut Bench Neo-Renaissance Style Italy 20th Century

$1,068

Mahogany Hall Bench with Carved Open Back, Late 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Mahogany hall bench with carved open back late 19th century. Unique seat bottoms pattern. Has

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Carved Bench

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Mahogany

Mahogany Hall Bench with Carved Open Back, Late 19th Century

$6,200

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Six-Leg Benches

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

Materials

Suede, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Six-Leg Benches

$5,800 / set

Elegant French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Bench with New Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A lovely French Louis XVI style walnut bench with hand-carved details and sturdy tapered fluted

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Carved Bench

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Linen, Walnut

Elegant French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Bench with New Upholstery

$1,800

French Style Green and Gilt Paint Decorated Carved Boudoir Bench

Located in Essex, MA

French style green and gilt paint decorated carved boudoir bench from the Waldorf Astoria Royal

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19th Century French Antique Carved Bench

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Wood

French Style Green and Gilt Paint Decorated Carved Boudoir Bench

$3,600

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Black Forest Boar Hunt Hound Dog Settle Pew

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak hall bench black forest boar hunt hound dog settle pew. ~Direct from

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Black Forest Boar Hunt Hound Dog Settle Pew

$6,275

19th Century Carved Gothic Oak Window Seat or Hall bench

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century carved Gothic oak window seat or hall bench. This a lovely piece of carved

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1880s Gothic Antique Carved Bench

19th Century Carved Gothic Oak Window Seat or Hall bench

$1,081

Antique Spanish Renaissance Solid Walnut Carved Foyer Bench Colonial Banquette

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Spanish Renaissance entryway bench, banquette or "Escano" in Spanish. Circa 19th century

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19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut

Antique Spanish Renaissance Solid Walnut Carved Foyer Bench Colonial Banquette

$2,000

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Six-Leg Benches

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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Fabric, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Six-Leg Benches

$6,600 / set

Pair Italian Rococo Carved Painted Upholstered Benches, mid 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having loose upholstered cushions above an upholstered deck the benches are of walnut with various

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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut

Pair Italian Rococo Carved Painted Upholstered Benches, mid 18th century

$8,600 / set

A Well-Carved Regence Style Pale Green Painted Rectangular Bench

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well-carved regence style pale-green painted and parcel-gilt rectangular bench; the serpentine

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19th Century French Antique Carved Bench

A Well-Carved Regence Style Pale Green Painted Rectangular Bench

$4,975

Antique Gothic Heavily Carved Mahogany Duet Bench Ball Claw Feet

Located in West Hartford, CT

Late 19th Century ball and claw Gothic carved mahogany bench with upholstered top. The upholstery

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Late 19th Century English Antique Carved Bench

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Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Gothic Heavily Carved Mahogany Duet Bench Ball Claw Feet

$1,295

A Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Hall Benches

Located in Atlanta, GA

the pair of benches having high backs with a overhanging edge above dentile molding with a row of

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19th Century Italian Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

A Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Hall Benches

$6,775

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Six-Leg Benches

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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Suede, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Six-Leg Benches

$6,600 / set

Limbert French Provincial Louis XV Carved Rosewood Vanity Bench, 1920s

By Charles Limbert, Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style vanity bench By Limbert USA, 1920s Carved solid

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1920s American Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Limbert French Provincial Louis XV Carved Rosewood Vanity Bench, 1920s

$495

Extra Long Late 19th C French Carved and Upholstered Bench

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1890s extra long French upholstered bench in dark stained oak. Carved vobbin style legs

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Late 19th Century French Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Extra Long Late 19th C French Carved and Upholstered Bench

$3,495

19th Century Painted and Carved Louis XV Style Vanity Bench

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

19th century painted and carved Louis XV style vanity bench Original paint in a Swedish gray color

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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Cane, Wood

19th Century Painted and Carved Louis XV Style Vanity Bench

$896

Antique Depression Jacobean Revival Carved Walnut Triple Pedestal Base Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Depression Jacobean revival walnut triple pedestal base upholstered long bench. Item

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Early 20th Century North American Jacobean Antique Carved Bench

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Walnut

Antique Depression Jacobean Revival Carved Walnut Triple Pedestal Base Bench

$750

A Pair of French Directoire Carved Mahogany Curule-Form Benches

Located in San Francisco, CA

A graceful pair of French directoire carved mahogany and parcel-gilt curule-form benches; one of a

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19th Century French Antique Carved Bench

A Pair of French Directoire Carved Mahogany Curule-Form Benches

$9,800

TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry

Located in Shreveport, LA

TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry Piece. Direct

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Carved Bench

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Oak

TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry

$3,650

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

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 Rounded Benches with Greek Motifs

$6,800 / set

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Six-Leg Bench with Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique bench at the foot of your bed, or use it for extra seating. Crafted in

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

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Tapestry, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Six-Leg Bench with Aubusson Tapestry

$5,900

Antique Gothic Revival Pugin Carved Oak Church 3 Seat Pew Bench Choir Stall 1850

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in Portland, OR

A good & substantial, antique carved oak three seat Gothic Revival, Pugin influenced church pew

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1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Pugin Carved Oak Church 3 Seat Pew Bench Choir Stall 1850

$2,695

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Benches with New Fabric

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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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 Benches with New Fabric

$6,400

French 19th Century Carved and Painted Bench or Window Seat

Located in Berlin, DE

band along the front and sides, the backs carved with opposing gryphons and a central vase above a

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French 19th Century Carved and Painted Bench or Window Seat

$2,300

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Seat Monk s Bench Throne Chair Canopy Tall 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

Superb antique French oak gothic tall gothic hall seat, bench or throne chair~~highly carved with

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Seat Monk s Bench Throne Chair Canopy Tall 19th C

$5,250

Antique French Carved Oak Vanity Bench Stool Chair Cane Seat Louis XV c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, a beautiful antique French bench seat with lovely carvings throughout and

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Cane, Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Vanity Bench Stool Chair Cane Seat Louis XV c1890

$2,075

Pair of Antique Upholstered Benches with Painted Carved Wood Frame

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of quality benches in a pale blue paint decoration with slightly curved legs and scalloped

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique Upholstered Benches with Painted Carved Wood Frame

$400

Gustavian Bench

Located in Washington, DC

A period Gustavian bench in blue and light grey.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Pine, Paint

Gustavian Bench

$8,500

Italian LXV Style Carved Walnut and Upholstered Bench, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

time the base of a divano, carved front edge, cabriole legs, and carved feet.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Carved Bench

Italian LXV Style Carved Walnut and Upholstered Bench, 19th Century

$4,100

Late 19th Century French Hand Carved Bleached Oak Coffer Bench

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century French hand carved oak coffer features four large panels, each with a

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Late 19th Century French Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Hand Carved Bleached Oak Coffer Bench

$795

Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut and Upholstered Bench, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The square upholstered seat in velvet above carved legs joined by turned stretchers.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut and Upholstered Bench, 19th Century

$3,110

Italian Rococo Revival Carved Giltwood Bench, 3rd Quarter 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having an upholstered seat above a carved giltwood frame with shell and scroll motifs, the cabriole

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1860s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Rococo Revival Carved Giltwood Bench, 3rd Quarter 19th Century

$3,850

A Spanish Baroque Style Carved Walnut Bench, Tooled Leather Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

a turned stretcher, resting on carved paw feet

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Carved Bench

Materials

Walnut, Leather

A Spanish Baroque Style Carved Walnut Bench, Tooled Leather Top

$2,440

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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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