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Narrow Bench with Carved Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
Narrow French bench with carved stretcher.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Wood

Narrow Bench with Carved Stretcher
Narrow Bench with Carved Stretcher

Narrow Bench with Carved Stretcher

$1,200
Nupe African Wooden Carved Bench
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a vintage tribal Nupe stool hand carved from a solid piece of wood. These traditional
Category

Vintage 1980s Nigerian Benches

Materials

Wood

Nupe African Wooden Carved Bench
Nupe African Wooden Carved Bench

Nupe African Wooden Carved Bench

$995
Carved Continental Leather Upholstered Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century carved leather upholstered bench with nail head trim detail.
Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Wood, Leather

Carved Continental Leather Upholstered Bench
Carved Continental Leather Upholstered Bench

Carved Continental Leather Upholstered Bench

$3,800
Italian Carved Cut Velvet Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Italian gilt wood bench upholstered in cut silk velvet tiger patterned textile with a
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Carved Cut Velvet Bench
Italian Carved Cut Velvet Bench

Italian Carved Cut Velvet Bench

$2,400
Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
with a welcoming Black Forest bench in your Hall. Carved out of solid wood by an expert artisan, this
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Benches

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
Black Forest Carved Bear Bench

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench

$13,007
Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Wood Cane Bench Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Wood Cane Back Bench Settee wth Stretcher
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Wood Cane Bench Settee
Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Wood Cane Bench Settee

Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Wood Cane Bench Settee

$950
Uniquely Carved Tree Trunk Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Uniquely carved and polished tree trunk bench.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Benches

Materials

Wood

Uniquely Carved Tree Trunk Bench
Uniquely Carved Tree Trunk Bench

Uniquely Carved Tree Trunk Bench

$5,800
Pair of Carved Silvered Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of carved Rococo silvered wood benches upholstered in floral silk upholstery with nailhead
Category

20th Century French Rococo Benches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Pair of Carved Silvered Benches
Pair of Carved Silvered Benches

Pair of Carved Silvered Benches

$3,500
18th Century Carved Swedish Bench
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century carved Swedish bench.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood

18th Century Carved Swedish Bench
18th Century Carved Swedish Bench

18th Century Carved Swedish Bench

$5,340
Vintage Boho Carved Savonarola Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho carved wooden bench. The iconic Savonarola design in a rich dark brown
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Carved Savonarola Bench
Vintage Boho Carved Savonarola Bench

Vintage Boho Carved Savonarola Bench

$2,050
French Style Carved Giltwood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Style Carved Giltwood Upholstered Bench (not antique). The upholstered seat is Rabbit Fur
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Wood

French Style Carved Giltwood Bench
French Style Carved Giltwood Bench

French Style Carved Giltwood Bench

$3,950
Carved Leather Tufted Benches, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather carved walnut tufted benches with nailhead trim detail.
Category

Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Wood, Leather

Carved Leather Tufted Benches, Pair
Carved Leather Tufted Benches, Pair

Carved Leather Tufted Benches, Pair

$3,800
19th Century Swedish Carved and Painted Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century Swedish carved and painted bench. This piece has very nice carvings and is
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Swedish Carved and Painted Bench
19th Century Swedish Carved and Painted Bench

19th Century Swedish Carved and Painted Bench

$4,650
Heavily Carved Italian Painted Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavily carved Italian painted bench adorned with birds, scrolls, and acanthus leaves. Upholstered
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint, Burlap

Heavily Carved Italian Painted Bench
Heavily Carved Italian Painted Bench

Heavily Carved Italian Painted Bench

$7,500
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches

Materials

Rush, Beech

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

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

$1,950
A Pair of Italian Carved Wood Greek Key Design Benches
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Ready to be upholstered, or topped as side tables, these lovely benches retain traces of their
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Benches

A Pair of Italian Carved Wood Greek Key Design Benches
A Pair of Italian Carved Wood Greek Key Design Benches

A Pair of Italian Carved Wood Greek Key Design Benches

$2,600
Carved Italian Silver Leaf Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Italian silver leaf bench upholstered in burlap fabric with nailhead trim detail.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Benches

Materials

Silver Leaf

Carved Italian Silver Leaf Bench
Carved Italian Silver Leaf Bench

Carved Italian Silver Leaf Bench

$2,800
Hand Carved Dog Bench by Stephen Huneck
Located in Chicago, IL
craftsmanship that continues to inspire today. This hand-carved wood dog bench, featuring Huneck's beloved black
Category

1990s American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Dog Bench by Stephen Huneck
Hand Carved Dog Bench by Stephen Huneck

Hand Carved Dog Bench by Stephen Huneck

$4,800
French Carved Rococo Style Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French carved Louis XV style bench standing on four cabriole legs with shell design and bottom
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rococo Benches

Materials

Wood

French Carved Rococo Style Bench
French Carved Rococo Style Bench

French Carved Rococo Style Bench

$3,500
English Antique Hand Carved Bench
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful English antique bench with hand carved and ebonized legs, claw feet on balls, silver
Category

Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Silver Leaf

English Antique Hand Carved Bench
English Antique Hand Carved Bench

English Antique Hand Carved Bench

$2,200
Italian Carved Rococo Style Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved Rococo style bench newly upholstered in burlap textile.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Italian Carved Rococo Style Bench
Italian Carved Rococo Style Bench

Italian Carved Rococo Style Bench

$7,500
Spanish Carved Burlap Upholstered Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish painted carved burlap upholstered bench with self cording.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint, Burlap

Spanish Carved Burlap Upholstered Bench
Spanish Carved Burlap Upholstered Bench

Spanish Carved Burlap Upholstered Bench

$3,800
Vintage Boho Carved Elephant Bench
By Sam Moore Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho bench. A chic carved band of elephants wraps around the frame. Faux
Category

Late 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Vintage Boho Carved Elephant Bench
Vintage Boho Carved Elephant Bench

Vintage Boho Carved Elephant Bench

$2,250
Pair of Beautifully Made Carved Wood Benches with Linen Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The bases are a rich carved walnut with Greek key motifs and acanthus leaves at the sides where the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Benches

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Pair of Beautifully Made Carved Wood Benches with Linen Upholstery
Pair of Beautifully Made Carved Wood Benches with Linen Upholstery

Pair of Beautifully Made Carved Wood Benches with Linen Upholstery

$2,800
20th Century Wood Italian Spool Bench, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian bench from the mid-20th century. Spool style carved furniture in walnut patinated beech
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

20th Century Wood Italian Spool Bench, 1950
20th Century Wood Italian Spool Bench, 1950

20th Century Wood Italian Spool Bench, 1950

$3,322
Carved French Leather Upholstered Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight legged French leather upholstered bench with nailhead trim detail.
Category

Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Wood, Leather

Carved French Leather Upholstered Bench
Carved French Leather Upholstered Bench

Carved French Leather Upholstered Bench

$4,800
Carved Painted French Upholstered Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming petite painted bench is the perfect accent piece. It has been upholstered with a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint, Fabric

Carved Painted French Upholstered Bench
Carved Painted French Upholstered Bench

Carved Painted French Upholstered Bench

$1,675
Italian Carved Painted "X" Style Benches, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved wood painted and parcel-gilt benches that have been newly upholstered in Belgium
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Linen, Giltwood, Wood, Paint

Italian Carved Painted "X" Style Benches, Pair
Italian Carved Painted "X" Style Benches, Pair

Italian Carved Painted "X" Style Benches, Pair

$4,800 / set
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Antique Bench or Coffee Table with Hand Carved Legs
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous patina in this antique bench with a single teak panel of teak as the top and hand carved
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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

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

$2,800
Leather and solid carved wood frame bench with nail-head detail
Located in Bronx, NY
Leather and solid carved wood frame bench with nail-head detail
Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Leather and solid carved wood frame bench with nail-head detail
Leather and solid carved wood frame bench with nail-head detail

Leather and solid carved wood frame bench with nail-head detail

$1,250
Pair of Carved X Base Benches With Cushions
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of carved and stained wood X form benches in Empire style with striped fabric upholstered
Category

20th Century Empire Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Carved X Base Benches With Cushions
Pair of Carved X Base Benches With Cushions

Pair of Carved X Base Benches With Cushions

$1,920 / set
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Upholstered Window Bench
Located in Savannah, GA
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Upholstered Window Bench, leaf and ribbon
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Giltwood, Velvet

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Upholstered Window Bench
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Upholstered Window Bench

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Upholstered Window Bench

$6,875
19th Century Rustic Brazilian Peroba Wood Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic 19th century Brazilian bench of peroba wood. This antique bench from Brazil has a
Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

19th Century Rustic Brazilian Peroba Wood Bench
19th Century Rustic Brazilian Peroba Wood Bench

19th Century Rustic Brazilian Peroba Wood Bench

$1,335
1980s Sculptural Artisan Wood Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 1980s sculptural hand carved artisan wood bench, stamped on the underside. With it’s
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

1980s Sculptural Artisan Wood Bench
1980s Sculptural Artisan Wood Bench

1980s Sculptural Artisan Wood Bench

$3,495
Neoclassical Revival Style Wood Benches
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Revival style carved wood benches with upholstery. In great vintage condition
Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Neoclassical Revival Style Wood Benches
Neoclassical Revival Style Wood Benches

Neoclassical Revival Style Wood Benches

$2,240 / set
Pair of Carved X-Benches or Stools
By Karges Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Fun pair of slightly funky mid-century Karges X-benches. These benches retain their original finish
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Carved X-Benches or Stools
Pair of Carved X-Benches or Stools

Pair of Carved X-Benches or Stools

$3,450 / set
19th Century Carved Polychrome Bench with Scalamandre Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Italian carved polychrome bench is a stunning piece of antique furniture
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Carved Polychrome Bench with Scalamandre Fabric
19th Century Carved Polychrome Bench with Scalamandre Fabric

19th Century Carved Polychrome Bench with Scalamandre Fabric

$3,850
19th Century Carved Wood Door Bench/Coffee Table With Hand Forged Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. carved door atop contemporary hand forged base. Bench or coffee table. Works really well
Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Benches

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carved Wood Door Bench/Coffee Table With Hand Forged Iron Base
19th Century Carved Wood Door Bench/Coffee Table With Hand Forged Iron Base

19th Century Carved Wood Door Bench/Coffee Table With Hand Forged Iron Base

$2,875
Large 19th C English Painted and Carved Bench
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1880s bench has seven legs, a front stretcher and four back rest
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

Large 19th C English Painted and Carved Bench
Large 19th C English Painted and Carved Bench

Large 19th C English Painted and Carved Bench

$2,895
French Carved Walnut Bench with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful walnut bench from 19th century France! The needlepoint upholstery is slightly worn but
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

French Carved Walnut Bench with Needlepoint Upholstery
French Carved Walnut Bench with Needlepoint Upholstery

French Carved Walnut Bench with Needlepoint Upholstery

$995
French Directoire Style Caned Bench With Carved Stretcher
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s French caned bench has an antique white painted finish, oval top with six carved and
Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Benches

Materials

Wood, Cane

French Directoire Style Caned Bench With Carved Stretcher
French Directoire Style Caned Bench With Carved Stretcher

French Directoire Style Caned Bench With Carved Stretcher

$1,595
19th c. Painted and Carved Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted and Carved Bench
Category

Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Wood

19th c. Painted and Carved Bench
19th c. Painted and Carved Bench

19th c. Painted and Carved Bench

$5,900
A Richly Carved Brazilian Wooden Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian Hand-Carved Wooden Brazilian Bench with unique Back and scrolled arms from the 20th
Category

20th Century Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

A Richly Carved Brazilian Wooden Bench
A Richly Carved Brazilian Wooden Bench

A Richly Carved Brazilian Wooden Bench

$2,400
Rustic Carved Oak Farmhouse Bench, France, 20th century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Nice oak farmhouse bench. Back richly carved with geometric friezes, flowers / rosettes, colonnades
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rustic Carved Oak Farmhouse Bench, France, 20th century
Rustic Carved Oak Farmhouse Bench, France, 20th century

Rustic Carved Oak Farmhouse Bench, France, 20th century

$1,780
18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bench
Located in IT
18th century, Italian walnut wood bench This elegant bench was made in the Lombard area (north
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Nutwood

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bench
18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bench

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bench

$8,900
Antique Italian Carved and Painted X Form Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice antique Italian carved and painted X form bench. Upholstered in a tan striped fabric
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Italian Carved and Painted X Form Bench
Antique Italian Carved and Painted X Form Bench

Antique Italian Carved and Painted X Form Bench

$3,960
19th C. Italian Carved Cherub Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Italian carved cherub bench with a loose burlap cushion.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C. Italian Carved Cherub Bench
19th C. Italian Carved Cherub Bench

19th C. Italian Carved Cherub Bench

$9,500
19th C. Italian Carved Leather Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome 19th century leather tufted walnut carved bench with nailhead trim detail.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood, Leather

19th C. Italian Carved Leather Bench
19th C. Italian Carved Leather Bench

19th C. Italian Carved Leather Bench

$3,800
Swedish 18th Century Painted Carved Gustavian Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful Gustavian sofa bench with scraped back to original finish paint from the 1700s with a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish 18th Century Painted Carved Gustavian Sofa Bench
Swedish 18th Century Painted Carved Gustavian Sofa Bench

Swedish 18th Century Painted Carved Gustavian Sofa Bench

$5,600
Italian Wood Double "X" Bench with Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Italian wood carved double "X" bench that are connected by a bottom stretcher. There are
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Other Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Wood Double "X" Bench with Linen Upholstery
Italian Wood Double "X" Bench with Linen Upholstery

Italian Wood Double "X" Bench with Linen Upholstery

$1,200
19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. bleached English oak carved settle bench with a block panel back, iron hardware, a raised
Category

Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench
19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench

19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench

$2,900
Italian Carved Capital Bench, Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved Italian capital bench newly upholstered in Belgium linen.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved Capital Bench, Circa 1900
Italian Carved Capital Bench, Circa 1900

Italian Carved Capital Bench, Circa 1900

$2,800
Carved Bench with Upholstered Rolled Arms
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, having distressed painted finish, its low back and rolled arms centered with carved rosette
Category

20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Carved Bench with Upholstered Rolled Arms
Carved Bench with Upholstered Rolled Arms

Carved Bench with Upholstered Rolled Arms

$2,600
Carved Leather Tufted Bench C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved leather tufted walnut bench with a double stretcher and nailhead trim detail.
Category

Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carved Leather Tufted Bench C. 1900
Carved Leather Tufted Bench C. 1900

Carved Leather Tufted Bench C. 1900

$2,800
Late 19th century French Hand Carved Canape/Bench
Located in Bellport, NY
An adorable feminine French Canape, all hand carved, fine details around the frame. New upholstery
Category

Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Wood

Late 19th century French Hand Carved Canape/Bench
Late 19th century French Hand Carved Canape/Bench

Late 19th century French Hand Carved Canape/Bench

$1,800
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful French Louis XVI style carved and painted benches. Upholstered patterned green fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Benches
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Benches

French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Benches

$3,200 / item
Belle Epoque Painted and Carved Benches
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Long Carved and Painted Benches
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Wood

Belle Epoque Painted and Carved Benches
Belle Epoque Painted and Carved Benches

Belle Epoque Painted and Carved Benches

$8,200
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Wood Carved Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of wood carved benches is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique wood carved benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Find 716 antique and vintage wood carved benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 43 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Wood carved benches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of wood carved benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Neoclassical and Louis XV wood carved benches are of considerable interest. Large wood carved benches can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller wood carved benches available at 1stDibs — each spanning 8.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Andrianna Shamaris, La Maison London and Maitland Smith each produced beautiful wood carved benches that are worth considering.

How Much are Wood Carved Benches?

Wood carved benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $70,000.

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 Wood Carved Benches
  • What are the types of wood carving?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • What is Jepara wood carving?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • What is a Paete wood carving?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • What is Japanese wood carving?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • How do you identify wood carvings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • What is the best wood for an outside bench?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Many types of wood can be used for an outside bench — it is really a matter of preference. Generally, hardwood is considered the best option since these varieties are durable, rot-resistant and have the best chance at a long life outdoors.
  • What is the best wood for a garden bench?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best wood for a garden bench is one that is durable and naturally weather-resistant. The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden benches.
  • What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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    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.
  • How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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    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.
  • What is carved wood art called?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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