What is a backless bench called?

A backless bench is called a form. It is mostly seen in courtrooms, school classrooms, and dining rooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary backless benches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What size is a two-seater bench?

The size of a two-seater bench varies from piece to piece. Generally, benches that seat two people are 42 to 52 inches long. Three-seater benches usually range from 53 to 80 inches in length. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.

What are some types of benches?

Some types of benches designed primarily for indoor use include storage benches, entry benches, backless benches, settee benches and dining benches. Garden benches, memorial benches and planter benches are three types commonly displayed outdoors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage and antique benches.

Low Benches

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Low Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of low benches for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct low benches — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 168 antique and vintage low benches for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Low benches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern low benches are consistently popular styles. Some low benches are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller low benches, measuring 7 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many low benches are appealing in their simplicity, but Emeco, Jasper Morrison and Charlotte Perriand produced popular low benches that are worth a look.

How Much are Low Benches?

Prices for low benches start at $350 and top out at $54,709 with the average selling for $2,800.

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 Low Benches

What is a backless bench called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A backless bench is called a form. It is mostly seen in courtrooms, school classrooms, and dining rooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary backless benches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What size is a two-seater bench?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
The size of a two-seater bench varies from piece to piece. Generally, benches that seat two people are 42 to 52 inches long. Three-seater benches usually range from 53 to 80 inches in length. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
What are some types of benches?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Some types of benches designed primarily for indoor use include storage benches, entry benches, backless benches, settee benches and dining benches. Garden benches, memorial benches and planter benches are three types commonly displayed outdoors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage and antique benches.

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