How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.

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Antique 1850s French Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Gothic Hand-Carved Oak Hall Bench, circa 1850s

$4,980

French Rustic Bench with Hand-Carved Details, 1800s

Located in Antwerp, BE

-Carved; France; 1800s; Patina; 19th Century; Rustic wooden bench with remarkable hand-carved details

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Antique Early 1800s French Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

French Rustic Bench with Hand-Carved Details, 1800s

$13,213

Indonesian 19th Century Hand Carved Teak Garden Bench with Two Side Arms

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This is a hand-crafted 19th century teak garden bench with intricate carving on the back and carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Benches

Materials

Teak

Indonesian 19th Century Hand Carved Teak Garden Bench with Two Side Arms

$3,897

1990s Indonesian Hand Carved Garden Wooden Seating Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

1990s Indonesian hand carved garden wooden seating bench.

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Benches

Materials

Wood

1990s Indonesian Hand Carved Garden Wooden Seating Bench

$3,363

1990s Hand Carved Indonesian Colonial Wooden Garden Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

Rustic 1990s hand carved Indonesian colonial wooden garden bench.

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Benches

Materials

Wood

1990s Hand Carved Indonesian Colonial Wooden Garden Bench

$4,444

1990s Hand Carved Indonesian Colonial Wooden Garden Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

Rustic 1990s hand carved Indonesian colonial wooden garden bench.

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Benches

Materials

Wood

1990s Hand Carved Indonesian Colonial Wooden Garden Bench

$3,603

Pair, French Modern Craftsman Hand Carved Chestnut Benches Attr. Alexandre Noll

By Alexandre Noll

Located in New York, NY

A rare and exquisite pair of French Mid-century Hand Carved Chestnut Benches or Stools in the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chestnut

Pair, French Modern Craftsman Hand Carved Chestnut Benches Attr. Alexandre Noll

$14,700 / set

19th Century Renaissance Hand-Carved Oak Hall Tree with Hall Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Renaissance hall tree with hall bench is resplendent with magnificent hand-carved

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Renaissance Hand-Carved Oak Hall Tree with Hall Bench

$2,790

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

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

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

$2,850

Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Painted Carved Bench with Coat of Arms

Located in Dallas, TX

This rustic, antique bench was carved in Italy, circa 1820. The simple yet elegant bench opens from

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Painted Carved Bench with Coat of Arms

$3,900

Italian Style Carved Giltwood Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reproduction Italian style carved giltwood bench with paw feet. The 22-karat gold leaf carving is

Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Italian Style Carved Giltwood Bench

$4,500

19th Century Carved Chinese Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finely and heavily carved Chinese bench with gilt details throughout. Newly upholstered in acid

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Chinese Bench

$6,500

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bench

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique Victorian carved oak bench, made in England and dating from around the 1870

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bench

$1,515

Antique Victorian Bench or Table North Wind Style Hand Carved Mythical Face

Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic antique hand carved North Wind style mythical face bench or table comprised of rich

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Bench or Table North Wind Style Hand Carved Mythical Face

$2,295

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Bleached Oak Coffer Bench

Located in Fayetteville, AR

hand carved bleached oak. Three hand carved panels on the front are detailed with a rosette pattern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Bleached Oak Coffer Bench

$1,695

Louis XV style upholste grey entrance painted bench with back, hand carved.

Located in Oakville, ON

accent chair for a bathroom, bedroom or living room. The frame has amazing hand carved details at the top

Category

2010s French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Beech

Louis XV style upholste grey entrance painted bench with back, hand carved.

$1,050

Italian Carved Walnut Upholstered Bench

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Hand-carved walnut bench, Italian in the French taste. The cotton, linen blend fabric is in an

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian Carved Walnut Upholstered Bench

$1,295

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

$1,295

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

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

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

$2,687

Folk Art Oaxacan Hand-Carved Primitive Low Bench with Eagle, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Folk Art primitive low bench features plank board seat with central Oaxacan carved spread

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Oaxacan Hand-Carved Primitive Low Bench with Eagle, 19th Century

$340

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

Category

Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

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

$4,065 / item

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Benches

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

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

$3,950

Bench Modern Hand Carved Handwoven Horsehair Brown Blackened Steel Tassel Fringe

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - BROWN J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest

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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Bench Modern Hand Carved Handwoven Horsehair Brown Blackened Steel Tassel Fringe

$20,790 / item

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

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

19th century Victorian carved oak bench

$2,611

Hand-Carved African Mr. Mrs. Benches for Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Pair of hand-carved African Mr. and Mrs. benches with batik cushions (benches and batik from

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Vintage 1970s Benches

Hand-Carved African Mr. Mrs. Benches for Karl Springer

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Swan s Neck Bench

$1,450

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Benches

Materials

Wood

African Senufo Multipurpose Bench Hand Carved from Acacia Wood

$4,500

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Minimalist Hand Carved Teak Wood Bench

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

my finest collection is hand carved by our master carver to produce this impressive bench. The Mid

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Minimalist Hand Carved Teak Wood Bench

$9,500

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Stone

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

$7,300

19th Century English Oak Carved Bench

Located in High Point, NC

19th century hand- carved oak bench from England. The back is hand scalloped and paneled, all with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Carved Bench

$2,495

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

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Benches

Materials

Stone

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

$11,800

19th Century English Oak Carved Bench

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak bench with detailed hand-carved top and pierced trestle legs, joined by a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Carved Bench

$895

18th Century Carved Oak Hall Bench

Located in Hastings, GB

Late 18th century hand carved oak library or hall bench. Recently re-upholstered in natural linen

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century Carved Oak Hall Bench

$6,063

French 17th Century Carved Oak Bench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This unique and interesting solid oak bench is perfect for a hallway or smaller seating area. This

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Antique 17th Century French Other Benches

Materials

Oak

French 17th Century Carved Oak Bench

$2,200

18th Century English Carved Oak Bench

Located in High Point, NC

follows down to a beautifully carved apron and scalloped supports. The legs are hand-turned and splayed

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Carved Oak Bench

$2,495

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Benches

Materials

Oak

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

$2,975

19th Century Carved Oak Monks Bench

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Victorian solid oak carved monk’s bench. The bench has an ornate

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved Oak Monks Bench

$1,998

Pair of Antique Carved Swan Benches

Located in London, GB

A pair of empire hand carved walnut with gilded swan heads and feet benches beautifully upholstered

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Velvet, Cherry, Giltwood

Pair of Antique Carved Swan Benches

$6,201

Gothic Carved Walnut Bench, 19th Century

Located in Beaune, FR

Gothic walnut carved little bench in very good condition. French work of the 19th century. Very

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Walnut

Gothic Carved Walnut Bench, 19th Century

$1,982

Renaissance Revival Style Carved Wooden Bench

Located in Astoria, NY

Renaissance Revival style parcel-gilded carved wooden bench, with lions' head terminals and

Category

Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Benches

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Revival Style Carved Wooden Bench

$1,300

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Bench

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Victorian carved oak bench, circa 1880. Victorian bench made from earlier elements

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Bench

$2,749

3-Piece Carved Italian Limestone Garden Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

This garden bench has been hand carved from three pieces of Italian limestone. The thick

Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Limestone

3-Piece Carved Italian Limestone Garden Bench

$4,900

3-Piece Carved Italian Limestone Garden Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

This garden bench has been hand carved from three pieces of Italian limestone. The thick

Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Limestone

3-Piece Carved Italian Limestone Garden Bench

$4,600

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Rococo Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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

$12,500 / set

Dutch Mid-Century Massive Carved Log Benches

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Truly massive Mid-Century log bench with hand-carved organic live edges, stacked log legs and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Dutch Mid-Century Massive Carved Log Benches

$2,250

Spanish Bench with Wooden Arms with Hand-Carved Head Decorations

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish Bench with Wooden Arms with Hand-Carved Head Decorations

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

Spanish Bench with Wooden Arms with Hand-Carved Head Decorations

$3,603

Indian Hand Carved Iron Bound Teak Bench with Hinged Seat

Located in Marbella, ES

Indian hand carved iron bound teak bench with hinged seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Benches

Materials

Wood

Indian Hand Carved Iron Bound Teak Bench with Hinged Seat

$4,204

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Hand Carved Espresso Stained Teak Wood Bench

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful century old panel of teak wood, taken from my finest collection, is hand carved by our

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Hand Carved Espresso Stained Teak Wood Bench

$8,500

Louis XV Carved Wood and Cane Bench

Located in Miami, FL

French Provincial Louis XV Style hand-crafted carved wood and cane bench. The natural wood frame is

Category

20th Century Spanish French Provincial Benches

Materials

Cane, Wood

Louis XV Carved Wood and Cane Bench

$1,850

Antique Moroccan Carved and Inlaid Bench

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting antique Moroccan bench handcrafted in walnut featuring floral carvings, inlaid mother of

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Benches

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique Moroccan Carved and Inlaid Bench

$6,550

Steven Huneck Hand Carved Folk Art Dog Bench Circa 1990s

By Steven Huneck

Located in Peabody, MA

Hand carved Folk Art bench in the form of a Labrador retriever by the celebrated Vermont artist and

Category

1990s American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood

Steven Huneck Hand Carved Folk Art Dog Bench Circa 1990s

$2,350

Swedish Bench Hand-Painted 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Swedish bench half-spindled and hand-painted. The bench has a half row of spindles on three sides

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish Bench Hand-Painted 19th Century

$4,900

19th Century English Antique Carved Oak Bench

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality carved oak bench, remaining in very good condition for its age. Size

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Antique Carved Oak Bench

$2,721

Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Framed Benches

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of antique carved mahogany framed benches The frames are late 19th-early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Framed Benches

$1,250 / set

1920s Chinese Black and Red Painted Hand Carved Wooden Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

1920s Chinese black and red painted handmade wooden bench with relief carving decorations.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Wood

1920s Chinese Black and Red Painted Hand Carved Wooden Bench

$3,123

19th Century Louis XVI Hand-Carved Window or Vanity Bench

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This hand carved walnut Louis XVI style banquette features fluted legs leading directly into high

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Hand-Carved Window or Vanity Bench

$695

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Hand Carved Bleached Oak Coffer Bench

$795

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Hand Carved Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hand carved bench available at 1stDibs. A hand carved bench — often made from wood, fabric and oak — can elevate any home. There are 774 variations of the antique or vintage hand carved bench you’re looking for, while we also have 88 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hand carved bench, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hand 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 hand carved bench over the years, but those crafted by Carol Egan, Aaron Scott Design and Mandy Graham are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Hand Carved Bench?

The average selling price for a hand carved bench at 1stDibs is $3,425, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $96,081 for the 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 Hand Carved Bench

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.

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