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20th Century Muslin Benches

Mid Century Modern Lorin Marsh "U Bench" Satin Brass and Muslin Upholstery
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh "U bench" In satin brass cladding on wood frame with
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Painted Benches
Located in East Hampton, NY
Elegant pair of Swedish gray painted bench with muslin.
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Early 20th Century Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Swedish Painted Benches
Pair of Swedish Painted Benches
H 25 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench with Giltwood Frame, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French Louis XV style bench from the early 20th century features an oval shaped
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Giltwood, Muslin

English Midcentury Petite Upholstered Bench with Saber Legs and Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Mid-Century Modern small size bench with out-scrolled arms and saber legs. This English
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Benches in Style of Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Timeless Pair of French Mid-century, Modern neoclassical, hand made gilt wrought iron
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wrought Iron

1920s Scroll Side Bench / Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
wood trim. tufted cushion. French, 20th century
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20th Century French Empire Stools

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Muslin, Giltwood

1920s Scroll Side Bench / Stool
1920s Scroll Side Bench / Stool
H 32.5 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
Ebonised and Upholstered Art Deco Settee or Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
white muslin - ready to be upholstered in the fabric of your choice. Eight legged frame features turned
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees

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Upholstery, Wood

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Modern Iron and Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern iron and leather bench with a hammered iron modern tapered frame and box leather upholstered seat cushion. Dimensions 30" W x 14" D x 18" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Modern Iron and Leather Bench
Modern Iron and Leather Bench
H 18 in W 30 in D 14 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel

Elegant Trumeau Mirror - France, 1900's
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Simple and elegant trumeau/over mantle mirror. The wide frame painted dove-grey with details in contrasting lighter grey and red. The mirror is antique, and set in a reeded frame, f...
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Early 20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Elegant Trumeau Mirror - France, 1900's
Elegant Trumeau Mirror - France, 1900's
H 59.06 in W 56.3 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Regency Period Window Seats
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period Mahogany 'Gillows influenced ' window seat. Each having reeded decoration to the fronts, stuff-over upholstery, raised on out swept feet, terminating in...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools

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Mahogany

Pair of Regency Period Window Seats
Pair of Regency Period Window Seats
H 19.69 in W 61.03 in D 17.72 in
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs

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Linen

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Wonderful French Bronze if Female Dancer by S. Bauer, circa 1910s
By S. Bauer
Located in Oakland, CA
This wonderful and sexy boudoir piece by Austrian sculptor. S. Bauer. Executed in brown patinated bronze with gold details represents this rather inquisitive carefree dancer. Her bod...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Marble, Bronze

Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas

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Wood, Giltwood

Maison Jansen Attributed, Louis XVI, Armchairs, Painted Wood, Silk, France 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Bergeres in A Distressed Frame having a Scalamandre upholstery. Simply stunning white washed finely carved frames covered in a raised Scalamandre f...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Fine Swedish Louis XV Style Painted Bench, 19th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
With two-arm scrolls on each end on six cabriole legs ending in scrolled feet.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

Mid Century Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century style leather bench with a top grain brown boxed and tufted leather cushion seat on a simple stainless steel four-leg base. Dimensions: 64" W x 20" D x 18" H Color ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather

Mid Century Leather Bench
Mid Century Leather Bench
H 18 in W 64 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood Bergère Armchair
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A comfortable Bergère wing chair in Louis XVI style. The chair is made of walnut and patinated with gold paint. Refined carvings, with ribbons, beading rim, acanthus leaf and rosette...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

"Brot" French Hotel Vanity Mirror with Light by S.G.D.G.
By S.D.G.
Located in New York, NY
A Brot hotel vanity mirror with integrated light made by S.G.D.G. France, circa 1930. Features original nickel plate, with wall mount on a ball and socket base. Signed, Le Mirophar ...
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Early 20th Century French More Mirrors

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Bench by Meuller Furniture
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage bench features a tufted vinyl upholstery covering the seating surface ensuring comfort. A sturdy chrome cantilevered base provides stability and style. A distinct...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Faux Leather

Danish Designer, Sofa, Sheepskin, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sheepskin and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Organic Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Beech

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Mid-20th Century Gilt Metal Tassel Leg Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-20th century gilt metal tassel leg bench. Recovered in muslin.
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Mid-20th Century Benches

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Metal

Pair of Upholstered Benches
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair early 20th benches with muslin upholstery, faux bamboo style carving to frame, old white paint
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Early 20th Century Benches

Pair of Upholstered Benches
Pair of Upholstered Benches
H 20 in W 48 in D 18 in
One Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
white muslin, circa 1900-1910. One of the Antiques Pair has been sold W 27.50" D 19.75" x 18.50" seat
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Wood

Mid Century Sofa with Handmade Textiles and Vintage Obi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstered seating. The collection includes a sofa, chair, bench and vanity-sized stool. The Saidai sofa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Textile, Upholstery

Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Banquette/Bench, Early 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Louis XVI style painted and parcel-gilt banquette/bench, early 20th century Classic French design
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Benches

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Muslin, Wood

French Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
French bench with new muslin upholstery.
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20th Century French Benches

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Wood

French Bench
French Bench
H 19.5 in W 27.5 in D 15 in
Italian Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian bench with upholstered seat in new muslin.
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20th Century Italian Benches

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Wood

Italian Bench
Italian Bench
H 34 in W 55.25 in D 16.5 in
French Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
French bench with curved legs and stretcher in new muslin upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Wood

French Bench
French Bench
H 17 in W 42 in D 15.5 in
Narrow French Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Narrow French bench with nice stretcher.new muslin upholstery.
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20th Century French Benches

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Wood

Narrow French Bench
Narrow French Bench
H 19.5 in W 36 in D 12 in
Long French Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long French bench with nice stretcher. New Muslin upholstery and height added to feet.
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20th Century French Benches

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Wood

Long French Bench
Long French Bench
H 21 in W 60.5 in D 18.75 in
Pair of French Benches
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French benches with curved legs. new muslin upholstery.
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20th Century French Benches

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Wood

Pair of French Benches
Pair of French Benches
H 17.5 in W 32.5 in D 17.25 in
French Curved Leg Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small French bench with curved legs and stretcher and new muslin upholstery.
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20th Century French Benches

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Wood

French Curved Leg Bench
French Curved Leg Bench
H 19.5 in W 22.5 in D 13.25 in
Italian Carved Oak Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Italian carved bench supported by turned legs featuring an "X" form stretcher
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20th Century Italian Baroque Benches

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Muslin, Wood

Italian Carved Oak Bench
Italian Carved Oak Bench
H 22 in W 37 in D 21 in
French Country Style Pine Turned Leg Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
French country style pine turned leg bench featuring six turned legs conjoined with turned
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20th Century Italian Country Benches

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Muslin, Pine

French Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
French bench with three curved legs and stretcher, new muslin upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Wood

French Bench
French Bench
H 19.5 in W 31.5 in D 17 in
Italian Painted Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted Italian bench with muslin upholstery
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Early 20th Century Italian Benches

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Wood

Italian Painted Bench
Italian Painted Bench
H 19.75 in W 38 in D 17.25 in
French Upholstered Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
French bench with nice stretcher and new muslin upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Wood

French Upholstered Bench
French Upholstered Bench
H 20 in W 39.5 in D 15.5 in
Long French Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nice long French bench with stretcher. New Muslin upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Wood

Long French Bench
Long French Bench
H 19 in W 47.25 in D 18.25 in
Long French Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long French bench with nicely carved legs.New muslin upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Wood

Long French Bench
Long French Bench
H 17.5 in W 59 in D 16 in
French Long Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long French bench with great stretcher. Muslin Upholstery is new.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Wood

French Long Bench
French Long Bench
H 21 in W 49.5 in D 19.25 in
Long French Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long French bench with great legs and stretcher. Muslin upholstery is new.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Wood

Long French Bench
Long French Bench
H 21.5 in W 45 in D 17.5 in
Pair of French Benches
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French Benches with cushions and nice stretcher. New muslin upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Wood

Pair of French Benches
Pair of French Benches
H 23 in W 32 in D 16 in
Pair of Window Seat Benches
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century pair of window seat benches with new muslin upholstery.
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20th Century American Benches

Pair of Window Seat Benches
Pair of Window Seat Benches
H 31.5 in W 39 in D 15 in
Long Bench with nice stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long Bench with interesting stretcher, covered with new muslin
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20th Century Benches

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Wood

Long Bench with nice stretcher
Long Bench with nice stretcher
H 22 in W 58.5 in D 17.5 in
French Turn of the Century Walnut Bench with Trestle Base and Iron Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French turn of the century walnut bench with back from the early 20th century with new upholstery
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Benches

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Iron

White Bamboo Style Bench in Robert Kime Oak Leaf Fabric
Located in Southampton, NY
White bamboo style painted bench covered in Robert Kime Oak Leaf fabric. This bench features a
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20th Century American Benches

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Linen, Wood

Mid-Century Regency-Style Curule Bench Brass with Lion Head and Paw Foot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Mid-Century Curule-Style bench has an elongated X-Frame with lion-paw feet, lion-heads with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Benches

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Brass

Italian Baroque Style Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with muslin cover and turned legs with twin turned stretchers.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Carved Italian Gilt Wood Upholstered Bench C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Italian gilt wood bench upholstered in Muslin fabric with nail head trim detail.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Gesso

Swedish 1920s Neoclassical Style Painted Wood Bench with Laurel Wreath Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood bench from the early 20th century, with laurel wreath
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches

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Wood, Upholstery

Italian 1950s Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Bench with Floriform Capitals
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage Maison Jansen style steel and brass backless bench from the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian 1950s Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Bench with Floriform Capitals
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage Maison Jansen style steel and brass backless bench from the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass, Steel

French Barley Twist Louis XIII Style Walnut Bench with Upholstered Seat, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This French walnut bench features a long rectangular muslin upholstered seat raised over four
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

Foot Stool-Bench
Located in New York, NY
Spool leg foot stool covered in white muslin.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Footstools

Foot Stool-Bench
Foot Stool-Bench
H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in
Louis XIII Barley Twist Upholstered Ottoman Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Generous Louis XIII style ottoman or bench in a square form featuring hand-carved barley twist legs
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20th Century Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

Rare Pierre Chapo Daybed
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
flexibility as it could have both pieces removed to act as a bench, or one/two pieces added to act as a daybed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Elm

Rare Pierre Chapo Daybed
Rare Pierre Chapo Daybed
H 22.75 in W 77 in D 33.75 in
Neoclassical Gilt Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Elegant giltwood bench, wonderful carved paws. Newly re-upholstered in muslin.
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Late 20th Century Benches

Neoclassical Gilt Bench
Neoclassical Gilt Bench
H 29 in W 80 in D 20.5 in
French Upholstered Long Bench with Curved Legs and Stretcher from the 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French upholstered long bench from the early 20th century features a smooth muslin covered
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20th Century French Benches

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Muslin, Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style Backless Upholstered Bench with Cabriole Legs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis XV style wooden bench from the turn of the century (19th-20th century) features
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Muslin, Upholstery, Wood

French Pine Turned Leg Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite French bench featuring six turned legs and stretchers made of pine. Generous size
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20th Century French Country Benches

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Wood

French Pine Turned Leg Bench
French Pine Turned Leg Bench
H 21 in W 48 in D 18 in
Upholstered Bench with Scrolled Gilt Metal Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Spanish upholstered bench has a decorative scrolled gilt metal base and stretcher, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches

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Metal

1970s French Upholstered Bench with Metal Geometric Pattern Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French metal upholstered bench from the mid-20th century. This light and elegant bench, circa
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Benches

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Metal

Turn of the Century Italian Upholstered Wooden Settee with Scrolled Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian settee from the turn of the century, features an exquisite scrolled, upholstered back
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Early 20th Century Italian Benches

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Muslin, Upholstery, Wood

French Turn of the Century Iron Upholstered Stool with Bronze Griffin Heads
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French iron stool from the turn of the century (19th to 20th century) features a rectangular
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Early 20th Century French Empire Benches

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French 1920s Neoclassical Style Gilt Wood Bench with Carved Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
legs and custom muslin upholstery. This French Neoclassical style gilded wood bench, crafted around
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

French Régence Style Carved Wooden Bench with Cabriole Legs and Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century. This French bench features a rectangular upholstered seat with chamfered corners, covered
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Early 20th Century French Régence Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

French Carved Walnut Upholstered Stool with Cushion from the Turn of the Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wood upholstered stool or bench with custom cushion from the late 19th, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Walnut

French Style Three-Chair Back Sofa Bench W/Nicely Carved & Entwined Back Rests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French style three-chair back sofa from the mid 20th century. This vintage American bench has
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Mid-20th Century French Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Long Bench in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century long bench in the style of Jean-Michel Frank\ Upholstered seat in muslin.
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20th Century Benches

Materials

Muslin, Wood

19th Century English Upholstered Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
An upholstered bench made for us with 19th Century Mahogany legs perfect for the foot of a bed
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Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Mahogany, Muslin

Upholstered Bench
Located in St.amford, CT
Upholstered bench covered in muslin. Wood feet have small wheels at bottom.
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20th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood, Muslin

Upholstered Bench
Upholstered Bench
H 19 in W 60 in D 25 in
Iron Bench
Located in Kent, Ct
A wondereful bench with an upholstered seat. Its shallow and would be great at the foot of a bed.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Iron

Camelback Bench
Located in Wainscott, NY
Small Camelback Bench with Mahogony base in newly covered muslin
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20th Century American Benches

Camelback Bench
Camelback Bench
H 29 in W 38 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Painted Square Fluted Leg Benches
Located in Southampton, NY
Elegant and stylish pair of painted square fluted leg benches. Great size for maneuverability and
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20th Century French Benches

Materials

Muslin

Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
English slatted back bench with new muslin cushion. Good size and color. Seat height is 21 1
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Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench
Bench
H 37.75 in W 65.75 in D 20 in
Mirrored Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beveled mirror bench with cream colored muslin upholstered seat. Can custom size, C.O.M.
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20th Century American Benches

Materials

Mirror

Mirrored Bench
Mirrored Bench
H 23 in W 54 in D 16 in
Upholstered Seat Bench
Located in Southampton, NY
Charming French country bench, stained medium dark. New muslin seat drops in. Straight-up back.
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Early 20th Century French Benches

Upholstered Seat Bench
Upholstered Seat Bench
H 48 in W 57 in D 19 in
Italian Neoclassic Style Painted & Parcel Gilt Bench/Stool
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Handcarved Italian Neoclassic style Bench of currule form decorated with carved gilt acanthus
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20th Century Benches

French D-end Bench
Located in Fairhope, AL
I have two of these D-end benches I purchased in France. They are a very desirable. They are an
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20th Century French Benches

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Wood

French D-end Bench
French D-end Bench
H 21 in W 74 in D 16 in
Long Rococo Style Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Long Swedish bench, circa 1900, in the rococo style. Frame is beautifully carved with detail on the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Long Rococo Style Bench
Long Rococo Style Bench
H 17 in W 63 in D 20 in
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20th Century Muslin Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 20th century muslin benches is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, cotton and muslin, all 20th century muslin benches available were constructed with great care. 20th century muslin benches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XV, Baroque and Empire 20th century muslin benches are consistently popular styles.

How Much are 20th Century Muslin Benches?

20th century muslin benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $1,000 and the highest can go for as much as $5,995.

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.