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Exceptional French Bench, Stool, Gondola in Empire
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved and set. Armrests ending in scrolled volutes. Semicircular frame on four scissor-shaped legs. Below connected by appropriately curly, strongly profiled...
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20th Century French Benches

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Velvet, Beech

Small Antique Chestnut Seat
Located in Port Chester, NY
A sweet chestnut bench in glossy chestnut. Very good grain and patina. Would be right in the hallway, at the end of a bed, or in the mudroom. seat does not flip up.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

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Chestnut

Small Antique Chestnut Seat
Small Antique Chestnut Seat
H 31 in W 37 in D 14 in
French Provincial Ladder Back Rush Seat Banquette
Located in Houston, US
19th century banquette in cherry, warm beautiful patina consistent with its age. Pegged joints and rush seat in good antique condition.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Rush, Cherry

French Provincial Ladder Back Rush Seat Banquette
French Provincial Ladder Back Rush Seat Banquette
No Reserve
H 38.5 in W 75 in D 24 in
Well Grained Ash Country Bench
Located in Port Chester, NY
A classic sleight armed bench in dramtically grained and patinated ash. Beautiful color and a nice size for the hallway, mudroom or at the end of a king sized bed.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

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Ash

Well Grained Ash Country Bench
Well Grained Ash Country Bench
H 32 in W 71 in D 16.5 in
Newly Upholstered French Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
What an amazing pair of antique French stools. We had them upholstered, in this green and cream foodog Fabric and we all know how popular foo dogs are. These will make for such a che...
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Antique 1870s French Benches

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Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered French Benches
Newly Upholstered French Benches
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Large C19th Provencal Cherry Wood Rush Seat Bench
Located in London, GB
Large C19th Provencal cherry wood rush seat bench. Beautiful French settle in a deep, warm finish with wonderfully smooth aged patina. In excellent, solid condition with minor and a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Rush, Cherry

Newly Upholstered French Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful French frame that we have had recently upholstered. The frame has gorgeous hand carved detail on the center and legs. The flower and leaves have such intricate te...
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Antique Early 1900s French Benches

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Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered French Bench
Newly Upholstered French Bench
H 19 in W 47 in D 17 in
Jacques Borker Two Seater Bench Teak Metal Cream Fabric Cushion France 1970's
By Jacques Borker
Located in Hellouw, NL
French tapestry artist Jacques Borker is best known for his bold abstract interpretations and his style is most associated with the Bauhaus movement and Art Deco. Borker also made fo...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

19C French Gothic Revival Bench or Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C French Gothic Revival Bench/Stool or Organ Stool/Bench seat. Made in rural/provincial France (possibly Brittany) circa 1860-80 and in the Gothic Revival Styl...
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

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Chestnut

19C French Gothic Revival Bench or Stool
19C French Gothic Revival Bench or Stool
H 23.5 in W 25 in D 11.25 in
Bench or Low Table by maison Regain Elm wood France 1970
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand, Maison Regain
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Exquisite Benche or Low Table by Regain, France, from the 1970s. Crafted from beautiful elm wood. The original varnish beautifully preserves the wood, while the cushions and upholst...
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Vintage 1970s French Benches

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Elm

Mid 20th Century Primitive Teak Root Bench
Located in Wembley, GB
A primitive teak root bench, mid 20C. In good sturdy order. Also suitable for interior use. 63.5 x 132 x 50 cm (25 x 52.0 x 19.7 ") Seat height: 41 cm (16.1 ")
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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Benches

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Teak

Mid 20th Century Primitive Teak Root Bench
Mid 20th Century Primitive Teak Root Bench
H 25.01 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Antique Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful antique newly upholstered bench! The fabric is a stunning green, crushed velvet material. The base is solid, hand carved wood, rich brown color that pairs wonderfully with ...
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Antique 1890s French Benches

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Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Upholstered Bench
Antique Upholstered Bench
H 21 in W 43 in D 20 in
Antique Tufted Velvet French Regency Window Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring old-world elegance into your modern home with this beautiful, neoclassical inspired window bench. Attributed to the French Regency period, the seafoam hued tufted velvet uphols...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Benches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood

Exceptional, sculptural bench in solid olive wood, French work 1960
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Exceptional, sculptural bench in solid olive wood, a French cabinetmaker from the Maison Skela 1960. The woodwork has been designed to respect the structure of the wood Width : 225...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Olive

Royal Empire bench, gold-plated, black
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire bench, gold-plated, black Solid beech wood, gilded with black decorative elements. Straight frame with black stars and base. Curved base frame, partially grooved, conne...
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Upholstery, Beech

Royal Empire bench, gold-plated, black
Royal Empire bench, gold-plated, black
H 17.33 in W 41.34 in D 18.12 in
Newly Upholstered French Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This bench is the perfect way to add dynamic touch to your space! The antique frames have been newly reupholstered in a quirky, attractive zebra patterned cut velvet fabric. yellow a...
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Vintage 1920s French Benches

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Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered French Bench
Newly Upholstered French Bench
H 21 in W 25 in D 20 in
Newly Upholstered Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This bench is the perfect way to add dynamic touch to your space! The antique frames have been newly reupholstered in a quirky, attractive zebra patterned fabric. The white and black...
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Vintage 1920s French Benches

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Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered Bench
Newly Upholstered Bench
H 21 in W 24 in D 20 in
17th Century French Arte Populaire Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delightful 17th century Arte Populaire Bench from the Cevennes region of France. Wonderfully constructed from chestnut with the back and seat being a single piece carved from a tr...
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Antique 17th Century French Benches

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Chestnut

17th Century French Arte Populaire Bench
17th Century French Arte Populaire Bench
H 24.5 in W 38.5 in D 15 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armbench with Cane & Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armbench with Cane & Mohair makes a perfect choice in front of a window, on a stairwell landing, in a hallway, or at the foot of the bed! Hand-...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Benches

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Mohair, Cane, Hardwood, Paint

French Turned-Frame Brutalist Bench in Solid Elm, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
If you're looking for a unique bench that breaks away from traditional French designs, then this bench is the perfect choice for you. The bench dates back to the 1950s and this desig...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Elm

French Rush Seat Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique French bench! The detail and curves of the wood back and sides is so appealing. The hand-carved floral and leaf pattern running along the back adds an ext...
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Rush, Hardwood

French Rush Seat Bench
French Rush Seat Bench
H 36 in W 59 in D 19 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Elm Bench, PIERRE CHAPO Style, France 1950
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PARIS, FR
An architectural and rigorous bench that can be used as a coffee or side table, Modernist, Constructivist, Brutalist, Popular Art, solid geometric construction of thick strips of sol...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Early 19th Century French Bench with Original Paint
Located in High Point, NC
Earl 19th century Louis Philippe I bench made from fruitwood and with the original paint finish. The bench is supported on six hand turned and reeded legs, ending in tall hand turne...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches

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Linen, Fruitwood, Paint

1940's French Outdoor - Garden Slatted Bench - Scroll Feet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s French Outdoor – Garden Slatted Bench – Scroll Feet 1940’s French Outdoor – Garden Slatted Bench. Good honest and traditional wood slatted outdoor bench. The frame of the benc...
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Vintage 1940s French Benches

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Hardwood

A Louis Philippe Mahogany Upholstered Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mahogany upholstered bench with double baluster form legs. The turnings on the legs make this a distinctly Louis Philippe bench as apposed to earlier forms that would have had mor...
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Benches

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Mahogany, Beech

Pair of Spanish Benches Massive Beech, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spanish pair of benches made in 1960. The legs of the benches as well as the edges of the seats have been worked to give a brutalist style. In original vintage condition, sound and s...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Beech

Rare Strap Midcentury Bench in Style of Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare vintage modern bench circa 1950s in the style of Pierre Jeanneret, loose pillow upholstered in an off-white padded natural fabric resting on x like legs and metal crossbar, with...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Teak

Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Benches in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, benches model 'S38A', elm, France, 1960s. This set of benches are early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and a commitment...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Pair of Benches or Low Tables by maison Regain Elm wood France 1970
By Chapo Creation, Maison Regain, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Exquisite Pair of Benches or Low Tables by Regain, France, from the 1970s. Crafted from beautiful elm wood. The original varnish beautifully preserves the wood, while the cushions an...
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Vintage 1970s French Benches

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Elm

Long Early 19th C French Louis Philippe Fruitwood & Rush Seat Window Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood & Rush Seat Window Bench
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

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Rush, Fruitwood

Pierre Chapo bench stool S09A 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Grenoble, FR
Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) was an architect, furniture designer and lecturer. After graduating from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris he opened his own workshop in...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Pierre Chapo  bench stool S09A  1970
Pierre Chapo  bench stool S09A  1970
H 16.93 in W 27.56 in D 10.24 in
Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Bench in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S38A', elm, France, 1960s. This wonderful ‘S38A’ bench is designed by Pierre Chapo in the 1960s. A soft, warm all-over patina is visible on the wood of t...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Hardwood Bench in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A Rare, Elegant and Timeless Midcentury Modern Neoclassical X Form Bench in the style of the French 1930's master, Jean-Michel Frank, The piece reflects the elegance and purity of Fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Banquette with Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique bench at the foot of a king size bed or in your living room for extra, versatile seating. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the traditional banquette stands o...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

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Fabric, Beech

Antique French Cherry Bench
Located in Port Chester, NY
A chunky, handsome cherry fireside seat from France. Wonderful grain and patina with charming carved arms and back. Would work well in a mud room or front hall.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches

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Cherry

Antique French Cherry Bench
Antique French Cherry Bench
H 30 in W 46 in D 16 in
Louis XVI Style White Painted Circular Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Circular upholstered seat with a molded seat rail and circular tapered fluted legs. Inventory from William Hodgins Interior Designer , Boston Ma.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

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Beech

Pierre Chapo 'S 14 A' Elm Bench, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo 'S 14 A' Elm Bench, France, 1970s This solid rectangular bench in Elmwood, designed by Pierre Chapo, is called the S-14 model. It's a beautiful piece of furniture, ma...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Pierre Chapo 'S 14 A' Elm Bench, France, 1970s
Pierre Chapo 'S 14 A' Elm Bench, France, 1970s
H 17.33 in W 51.19 in D 13.78 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Banquette with Curved Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique bench at the foot of a king size bed or in your living room for extra seating. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the traditional banquette stands on six taper...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

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Beech, Fabric

Pierre Chapo S14 Bench, Elmwood, Circa 1960s, France
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Beautiful bench designed by the French designer Pierre Chapo in 1960s. Made of solid elmwood. Initially this bench was intended as a seat for the large T14 table. Due to its simple a...
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Vintage 1960s French Benches

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Elm

Fireside Seat with Side Drawer in Chestnut
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small fireside seat in warm chestnut with a side drawer that reveals an good storage space. Attractive curved arms add a note of charm. If you are in need of two, we have a simi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

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Chestnut

Fireside Seat with Side Drawer in Chestnut
Fireside Seat with Side Drawer in Chestnut
H 23.75 in W 25.5 in D 14.5 in
Rush Seated Directoire Style Cherry Sofa
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rush seated French antique bench with Directoire era design elements, specifically the turning in the stretchers and the caps atop the back risers. The cherry is a warm brown with...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches

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Rush, Cherry

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Upholstered Painted Armbench~Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Upholstered Painted Armbench ~ Vanity Bench possesses enough classical design and embellishment to be the epitome of the movement! The upholster...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pierre Gautier-Delaye Set of Table with Bench and Chairs
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, set of table with bench and chairs, solid beech, France, 1950s Simplistic table with bench and chairs by French designer Pierre Gautier-Delaye. The sleek desi...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Beech

Fireside Seat with Storage in Chestnut
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small fireside seat in warm chestnut with a flip up top that reveals an good storage space. Attractive curved arms add a note of charm. If you are in need of two, we have a simi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

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Chestnut

Fireside Seat with Storage in Chestnut
Fireside Seat with Storage in Chestnut
H 22.25 in W 26 in D 14.5 in
Louis XIV Style Beechwood Bench, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lovely hand-carved Louis XIV-style French bench with pickled grey painted accents. The bench has stunning intricate carving and details. This bench would look great in any antique ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Benches

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Upholstery, Beech

Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme stool by Cedric Breisacher Dimension: D 60 x W 27 x H 43 cm Materials: Sycamore. Finish: Indigo dye, wax-oiled. Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypi...
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2010s French Modern Stools

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Sycamore

Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 23.63 in
Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme stool by Cedric Breisacher Dimension: D 60 x W 27 x H 43 cm Materials: Sycamore. Finish: Hybiscus dye, wax-oiled. Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an aty...
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2010s French Modern Stools

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Sycamore

Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 23.63 in
French Pine Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very long French armless pine bench from the turn of the 20th century. The hardwood is very smooth with a fine patina. The back has a comfortable slant. Three sets of rectangular l...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Wood, Hardwood

French Pine Bench
French Pine Bench
H 32 in W 118.13 in D 16 in
Brutalist Solid Elm Bench, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A solid Elm bench made of three parts with a large notched construction.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Benches

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Elm

Brutalist Solid Elm Bench, France 1960's
Brutalist Solid Elm Bench, France 1960's
H 16 in W 55.5 in D 11.5 in
Intuitive Archaisme Bench For Two by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme bench for two by Cedric Breisacher Dimension: D 88 x W 27 x H 43 cm Materials: Sycamore. Finish: Campeche dye, wax-oiled. Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher ha...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Sycamore

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Footstool ~ Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI painted footstool ~ vanity bench represents a tailored expression of the Neoclassical Revival that for all practical purposes never really ended! handcr...
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Footstools

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Fruitwood, Paint

Small Chunky Chestnut Bench, Sliding Storage Door in Front
Located in Port Chester, NY
A sweet little bench for the hallway, bedroom or fire side. Mellow chestnut with lovely patina and charming inset panels. The sliding storage door with hand carved handle opens esily...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches

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Chestnut

Pierre Chapo. Bench "model S09B" in Elm. 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo, by. Bench model "S09B" in blond solid elm, rectangular in shape. Assembly in straight tails. French work realized in the 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century French Benches

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Elm

Pierre Chapo. Bench "model S09B" in Elm. 1970s
Pierre Chapo. Bench "model S09B" in Elm. 1970s
H 16.93 in W 44.49 in D 10.04 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Sofa in Silk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th Century French sofa in Louis XV Style, beech moulded frame carved with foliate detailing and curved back, standing on 5 elegant cabriole legs, upholstered in turquoise si...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

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Silk, Beech

19th Century Louis XV Style Sofa in Silk
19th Century Louis XV Style Sofa in Silk
H 35.44 in W 53.55 in D 29.53 in
Human Chair Bench by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Geneve, CH
Human chair bench by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Dimensions: W 150 x D 57.1 x H114 cm. Materials: Leg in solid beech seating in MDF with metal structure inside and glossy painting,...
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2010s French Post-Modern Benches

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Metal

Human Chair Bench by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Human Chair Bench by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
H 44.89 in W 22.49 in D 59.06 in
Pierre Gautier-Delaye French Bench
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, bench, solid beech, France, 1950s. Simplistic bench by French designer Pierre Gautier-Delaye. The sleek design shows a beautiful line, which is emphasized b...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Beech

Pierre Gautier-Delaye French Bench
Pierre Gautier-Delaye French Bench
H 18.12 in W 66.54 in D 13.39 in
Human Chair Toi Et Moi by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Geneve, CH
Human chair Toi et Moi by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Dimensions: W 100 x D 64.2 x H 114cm. Materials: Leg in solid beech seating in MDF with metal structure inside and glossy pain...
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2010s French Post-Modern Benches

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Metal

Early 20th Century French Directoire Style Painted Ash Banquette, Settee
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Directoire style banquette from the turn of the twentieth century features a scrolled seat back detailed with a carved central rosette flanked by palmettes within a class...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Settees

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Upholstery, Cane, Ash

Maison Seltz, Bench in Elm, 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Seltz, by. Rectangular bench in blond natural elm. French work carried out in the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century French Benches

Materials

Elm

Maison Seltz, Bench in Elm, 1960s
Maison Seltz, Bench in Elm, 1960s
H 17.72 in W 53.75 in D 11.42 in
Louis XVI Style Parcel Cream and Brown Painted Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Covered in striped silk, the molded seat raised on six stop-fluted tapering legs.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches

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Fruitwood

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French Hardwood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of french hardwood benches available on 1stDibs. We have 349 antique and vintage french hardwood benches in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. French hardwood 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 french hardwood benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV french hardwood benches are of considerable interest. Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand and Steph Simon each produced beautiful french hardwood benches that are worth considering.

How Much are French Hardwood Benches?

Prices for french hardwood benches start at $440 and top out at $38,600 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.