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.

Hand Carved Bench

Wood Carved Benches

French Painted Bench

Indonesian Carved Furniture

Italian Walnut Benches

Mid Century Modern Teak Bench

Organic Wood Bench

Teak Slab

Indonesian Teak Wood

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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Antique Bench or Coffee Table with Hand Carved Legs

$2,800

19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Center Bench

Located in IT

19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Center Bench Dimensions: L 184.5 x D 55 x H

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Center Bench

$14,961 / item

Italian Fruitwood Venetian Style Carved Canape Bench

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous Italian fruitwood settee or bench carved in the Venetian style. Features an interlocking

Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Italian Fruitwood Venetian Style Carved Canape Bench

$4,800

French Louis XV Style Carved Bench, Late 19th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

A very detailed walnut bench in Louis XV style late 19th century. The bench is nicely weathered

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Carved Bench, Late 19th Century

$525

19th Century French Provincial Carved Cherry Bench on Pedestal Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Benches

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Provincial Carved Cherry Bench on Pedestal Bases

$900 / set

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Oak Bench from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Dress an entryway or a breakfast table with this antique provincial trestle bench. Crafted in the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Benches

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Oak Bench from Normandy

$1,200

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Oval Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Complete your entryway, living room or bedroom with this grey painted bench from France, created

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Oval Bench

$2,600

19th Century French Renaissance Carved Oak Bench with Figural Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Carved Oak Bench with Figural Motifs

$4,500

French Renaissance Style Heavily Carved Bench with Griffins and Angels

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome carved bench with superb carvings in oak. The arms are carved griffins with wings. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

French Renaissance Style Heavily Carved Bench with Griffins and Angels

$1,500

French Louis XV Style GiltWood Carved Bench

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

A very detailed gilded wooden bench in Louis XV style. This bench has the appearance of the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XV Style GiltWood Carved Bench

$1,290

19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

carved monk head figure in the center. The bench seat with iron strap hinges lifts up with interior open

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench

$3,975

Italian Neoclassical Carved Walnut and Upholstered Bench, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A late Louis XVI shallow and long upholstered bench with two carved walnut elegant rollover arms on

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Carved Walnut and Upholstered Bench, Early 19th Century

$7,310

Studio Maison Nurita Bevilacqua Tortoise Green Velvet Bench with Carved Legs

Located in Toronto, ON

A gilded bench with hand carved barley sugar legs upholstered by our master upholsterer in a unique

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2010s Canadian Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Studio Maison Nurita Bevilacqua Tortoise Green Velvet Bench with Carved Legs

$9,975

Chunky Oak Rustic Bench with Primitive Hand-Made design

Located in Houston, TX

Chunky oak rustic bench (circa 1920-1940), hand-made with massive oak timbers in legged

Category

Vintage 1920s French Rustic Benches

Materials

Iron

Chunky Oak Rustic Bench with Primitive Hand-Made design

$1,600

Early 20th Century West African "Senufo" Tribe Carved Bed Bench

By Senufo

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a den or game room with this elegant antique tribal bench. Hand carved in western Africa

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Adirondack Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century West African "Senufo" Tribe Carved Bed Bench

$2,600

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Hall Bench Throne Chair Ebonized Carved Oak

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Hall Bench Throne Ebonized Carved Oak Cherub. Direct from

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Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Hall Bench Throne Chair Ebonized Carved Oak

$1,750

Antique French Carved Hall Bench Settle Renaissance Knights Brittany Pew Chest

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Carved Hall Bench Settle Renaissance Knights Brittany Pew Chest. Direct from France

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Hall Bench Settle Renaissance Knights Brittany Pew Chest

$7,250

Chunky Oak Rustic Bench with Primitive Hand-Made design

Located in Houston, TX

Chunky oak rustic bench (circa 1920-1940), hand-made with massive oak timbers in legged

Category

Vintage 1920s French Rustic Benches

Materials

Iron

Chunky Oak Rustic Bench with Primitive Hand-Made design

$1,600

Mid-Century Italian Carved Painted Cassapanca Bench Trunk with Crest Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

Italy, circa 1960, the carved bench features a tall back and apron decorated with intricately scalloped

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Italian Carved Painted Cassapanca Bench Trunk with Crest Motif

$6,900 / set

Antique French Carved Oak Renaissance Hall Bench Loveseat Chair Gothic Mermaid

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, highly ornate antique French carved oak renaissance hall bench or loveseat with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Renaissance Hall Bench Loveseat Chair Gothic Mermaid

$6,875

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish bench, complete in it's original hand painted deep red and green colour scheme. Upright back

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench

$3,088

19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, a highly ornate altar bench, with exquisite hand carved details~ ~It’s hard to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench Gothic

$5,275

Pair of 19th Century Directoire Carved Painted Benches with Rounded Corners

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Directoire Carved Painted Benches with Rounded Corners

$6,800 / set

Italian, Lombardia, Baroque Period Carved Walnut Bench, Early 18th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

having fitted seats currently with a vintage muslin covering atop a frame consisting of block legs and a series of stretchers, the upper front stretchers with open carvings, the uppe...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Lombardia, Baroque Period Carved Walnut Bench, Early 18th C.

$7,500

19th century French Carved Oak Hall Bench Breton Brittany Pew Banquette

Located in Shreveport, LA

~ ~Ornately hand carved antique French hall bench in an extremely versatile small size!~ ~Highly carved and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Benches

Materials

Oak

19th century French Carved Oak Hall Bench Breton Brittany Pew Banquette

$3,375

Antique French Hall Bench Settle Renaissance Carved Oak Breton Brittany c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French hall bench settle renaissance carved oak Breton Brittany. Direct from France

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Hall Bench Settle Renaissance Carved Oak Breton Brittany c1890

$5,975

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

Located in Dallas, TX

embellished by hand carved floral medallions over each leg. Both seats have been re-upholstered with a beige

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

$6,400 / set

Old English Carved Mahogany Queen Anne Style Oval Upholstered Seat Bench

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fine old English carved mahogany Queen Anne style oval bench with vintage "cut velvet" upholstery

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Old English Carved Mahogany Queen Anne Style Oval Upholstered Seat Bench

$1,475

English Regency Mahogany Carved Acanthus Stylized Lyre Hall Bench, Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency mahogany carved acanthus hall bench with decorative scrolled pediment, flanking

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Benches

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Carved Acanthus Stylized Lyre Hall Bench, Circa 1815

$8,500

19th Century French Carved painted Oak Hall Bench

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

An impressive 19th century renaissance revival carved painted oak hall bench. Tall and elaborately

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved painted Oak Hall Bench

$5,216

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Chest Gothic Settle Pew Renaissance

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, a heavily carved dark oak antique French pew or bench , stunning detail and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Chest Gothic Settle Pew Renaissance

$5,345

Carved Antique Walnut Wood Renaissance Style Bench from Italy, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a beautifully carved walnut wood Italian bench with padded silk patterned fabric. It dates

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Carved Antique Walnut Wood Renaissance Style Bench from Italy, 19th Century

$3,800

19th Century French Empire Carved and Painted Stool Bench with Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant fruit wood bench was crafted in Southern France, circa 1890. The antique chair stands

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Empire Carved and Painted Stool Bench with Velvet

$1,200

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Bench with Back and Armrests

Located in Dallas, TX

circa 1810, this hand-carved fruitwood bench would make a perfect addition to an entryway, or placed in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Bench with Back and Armrests

$2,900

Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Hall Bench with Storage

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Italy circa 1860 and heavily hand carved, the bench stands on paw feet over a base

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Hall Bench with Storage

$5,300

19th Century British Colonial Carved Teak Plantation Bench

Located in Rio Vista, CA

19th century teak plantation bench made in British Colonial India. Beautifully hand carved with

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Benches

Materials

Fabric, Teak

19th Century British Colonial Carved Teak Plantation Bench

$2,000

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

Located in Dallas, TX

intricate design around the apron further embellished by hand-carved floral medallions. Both seats have been

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

$6,400 / set

Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bench with Paneled High Back and Storage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lovely and charming French Provincial highly carved oak Bench, mid 19th century, having a high

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bench with Paneled High Back and Storage

$2,050

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

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

$5,800 / set

21st Century Carved and Hand Painted Upholstered Benche

Located in Madrid, ES

21st century benche, hand carved in beech wood and hand painted, finished in the form of horse legs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Revival Benches

Materials

Bentwood

21st Century Carved and Hand Painted Upholstered Benche

$2,034

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Pine Trestle Benches from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

, France, circa 1870, and carved of pine wood, each farmhouse bench stands on a pair of angled trestle legs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Pine Trestle Benches from Normandy

$2,200 / set

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Brittany Breton Pew Chest Trunk

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak hall bench Brittany Breton pew chest trunk ~Direct from France

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Brittany Breton Pew Chest Trunk

$3,575

19th Century French Gothic Revival Carved Oak Hall Bench with Trapdoor

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Gothic Revival Carved Oak Hall Bench with Trapdoor

$5,300

Beautifully Carved Limestone Garden Bench with Fleur De Lys and Grape Clusters

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful garden bench consists of 10 limestone pieces that have been hand-carved by a skilled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches

Materials

Limestone

Beautifully Carved Limestone Garden Bench with Fleur De Lys and Grape Clusters

$16,200

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Upholstered Eight-Leg Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this large elegantly carved bench for extra seating in a hallway, or at the end of a large king

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Upholstered Eight-Leg Bench

$3,800

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Eight-Leg Backless Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

carved apron on both sides. The bench is upholstered with a luxurious green velvet and flaunt nicely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Eight-Leg Backless Bench

$2,600

1950s Spanish Bench Carved in Wood with a Newly Upholstered Striped Cushion

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant vintage bench crafted from carved wood with a distinctive, artisanal design. It features

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Wood

1950s Spanish Bench Carved in Wood with a Newly Upholstered Striped Cushion

$7,181

Rustic 19th Century English Provincial Oak Carved Bench

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 19th century English bench seat crafted from oak featuring mortise and tenon joinery on the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Benches

Materials

Oak

Rustic 19th Century English Provincial Oak Carved Bench

$1,500

French Louis XV Provincial Carved Walnut Upholstered End-Of-Bed Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a master bedroom with this elegant end-of-bed bench. Crafted circa 2000, and almost six

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Benches

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Provincial Carved Walnut Upholstered End-Of-Bed Bench

$1,800

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bench with Original Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

features hand-carved shells around the frame and four cabriole legs finished with hoof feet. The seat of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bench with Original Tapestry

$1,600

PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak

Located in Shreveport, LA

PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak. Direct from

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak

$7,350 / set

Pair Italian Rococo Period Carved Shaped Walnut Upholstered Benches, mid 18thc

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having rectangular tops with rounded corners with shell and leaf carved frames, raised on slightly

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Walnut

Pair Italian Rococo Period Carved Shaped Walnut Upholstered Benches, mid 18thc

$8,500

19th century French Carved Oak Hall Bench Pew Settle Barley Twist Renaissance

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century antique French carved oak hall bench pew chest settle barley twist Renaissance

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

19th century French Carved Oak Hall Bench Pew Settle Barley Twist Renaissance

$3,475

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Trunk Chest Renaissance Lion

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century antique French carved oak hall bench trunk chest Renaissance lion ~Direct from

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Trunk Chest Renaissance Lion

$3,775

Late 18th C. North Italian Wonderfully Carved Upholstered Rococo Style Bench

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This great looking late 18th century Italian bench features an upholstered seat covered with nail

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Brass

Late 18th C. North Italian Wonderfully Carved Upholstered Rococo Style Bench

$690

19th Century French Carved Oak Hall Bench Trunk Chest Renaissance Gothic Settle

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th Century French carved oak hall bench trunk chest renaissance gothic settle. Direct from

Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Hall Bench Trunk Chest Renaissance Gothic Settle

$6,745

19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Bench with Wrought Iron Stretcher

Located in Dallas, TX

of solid walnut, the comfortable bench stands on carved support legs, and ending with round feet

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Bench with Wrought Iron Stretcher

$7,900

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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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