What is the best white paint for furniture?

There are many shades and brands of white paints available for furniture is a matter of preference. Since white has many nuances and undertones, it could be challenging to choose the right one for your furniture. However, factors to be considered while choosing the right paint are other furniture and patterns in the room, price range and the feel you want the room to have.

What did the White Paintings mean to Rauschenberg?

To Rauschenberg, the White Paintings meant the passage of time and symbolized divinity. By painting with a bright white color, he sought to capture the passing of shadows as the sun moved through a space and, in this way, track the hours. He once said, "They are a natural response to the current pressures of the faithless and a promoter of intuitional optimism," linking the color white with the concept of the purity of God. After completing his White Paintings, the American artist continued to experiment with monochrome compositions and even went so far as to try and erase some of his previous works to create a monochrome effect. Find a collection of Robert Rauschenberg art on 1stDibs.

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White Painted Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal white painted bench for your home. A white painted bench — often made from wood, fabric and paint — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a white painted bench, we have 92 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the white painted bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each white painted bench bearing Hollywood Regency, Louis XVI or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made white painted bench over the years, but those crafted by Ale Preda, Chanel and Frederick P. Victoria Son, Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a White Painted Bench?

Prices for a white painted bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $179 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,750.

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 White Painted Bench

What is the best white paint for furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
There are many shades and brands of white paints available for furniture is a matter of preference. Since white has many nuances and undertones, it could be challenging to choose the right one for your furniture. However, factors to be considered while choosing the right paint are other furniture and patterns in the room, price range and the feel you want the room to have.
What did the White Paintings mean to Rauschenberg?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
To Rauschenberg, the White Paintings meant the passage of time and symbolized divinity. By painting with a bright white color, he sought to capture the passing of shadows as the sun moved through a space and, in this way, track the hours. He once said, "They are a natural response to the current pressures of the faithless and a promoter of intuitional optimism," linking the color white with the concept of the purity of God. After completing his White Paintings, the American artist continued to experiment with monochrome compositions and even went so far as to try and erase some of his previous works to create a monochrome effect. Find a collection of Robert Rauschenberg art on 1stDibs.

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