Antique Garden Benches
Contemplate the meaning of life and enjoy the loveliness of your garden in the middle of a beautiful spring day while sitting on one of these antique garden benches. These handsome additions to any garden will compliment your style and give you a safe and sturdy place to sit. Look at this collection for more.
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Primitive 18th century wood bench
Truly beautiful and strong, this wooden bench has it all. It sports the 18th century design and comes with the most durable structures available to make sure that you won't have to worry about your home decor ever again.
White potting benchhutch with red window
The charming design of this antique garden bench is a perfect combination of beautiful wood form and pleasing appearance. The whole can be used in many ways, including vanity in the bedroom.
Butterfly Silver Antique Bench
Fabulous antique style 1-person bench. Its graceful frame is of bronze-finished metal. It has snaky double-rod legs, low rolled arms, aprons with floral scrollwork and a dashy colourful butterfly. Upholstery is of golden fabric with a leaves design.
Rustic Garden Bench
This is a very interesting and extraordinarily beautiful bench, which is ideally suited to every rustic garden. It is small. In its appearance it is very strict, which also speaks for its rustic style.
Mischa Wood Garden Bench
A wooden garden bench crafted of galvanised steel and acacia wood. It's a perfect bench to put on any front porch. It is comfortable and the table in the middle is very handy. Some simple assembly is required.
The gorgeous cast-iron design of this stylish garden bench in antique style makes it unique in any secluded corner of the garden or terrace. Robust construction makes this furniture exceptionally strong.
With such a simplistic design and antique appearance, this bench is going to accentuate your entryway with rustic accents. It's crafted of sturdy wood, and covered in a weathered finish that gives it even more vintage charm.
Our advice Buying Guide
Adding some character to your garden can be done easily. One of the ways you can enhance the appearance of your garden is to buy an antique bench. There are various types of antique benches which have been passed down through the years. You can buy an antique bench or you can purchase furniture which is a replica of antique furniture. When purchasing genuine antique furniture, here are the most popular designs which are available.
What are the different designs of antique wooden benches?
Antique wooden benches come in various designs that you can buy for your garden:
- Old and rustic: For something which looks very authentic and antique, you can consider an old and rustic look. You should be careful that you don't buy a wooden bench which is going to break, since many old items made from wood might not be sturdy and secure enough for the garden. If you don't look after old wooden furniture properly, they could end up being severely damaged outdoors in bad weather.
- Upcycled wood: For something which looks like you've given it a new lease of life, consider a wooden garden bench which has been upcycled. You can paint it with different colors of paint to add some color to your garden. You should use chalk paint which is suitable for old wooden benches in order to avoid damage.
- Strong oak wood: A chunky oak design for a garden benches will instantly help your garden to look vintage and antique if this is the look you're going for. Although these items are old, they have an incredibly strong and durable frame.
What are the most durable materials for garden benches?
If you want a more durable alternative to wood, there are many antique garden benches created from iron and other metals.
- Cast iron: One of the strongest materials around when it comes to benches, a cast iron bench can often be seen with intricate details around either side to add some antique character to your garden. These strong benches are normally long enough to fit three people, and are very elegant.
- Steel: Another strong alternative for your garden bench, steel was used often to make furniture due to its robust characteristics. Steel garden benches often feature an arched back for extra comfort, designs including swirls and decorative leaves, and enough space to add cushions or blankets.
What are the pros and cons of concrete garden benches?
A very heavy style of antique garden bench, the concrete benches that you may find are suitable for most gardens. They take up more space than some wooden and metal benches, but often have the advantage of fitting up to four people rather than three.
Concrete garden benches often have some decorative designs around the sides and above the top of the bench, to give your garden the antique feel that you may be looking for.
While you can find furniture which is part concrete and part wood, if the bench is fully concrete you should consider large cushions and other accessories to provide comfort while sitting outdoors.
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Park bench in vintage style. It is made of metal and finished with sophisticated ornament. Elegant accent for each outdoor place according to taste.
This upcycled garden bench enchants with its simplistic, traditional design and of course the vibrant green painting. A really clever, upcycling idea, using two chairs and a special chalk paint.
Spruce up your apartment and choose these spider chairs. They are made of metal and have the antique tractor seats. They can be use at the kitchen, dinette and outdoor space, like patio or porch.
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Opt for a piece of true refined style with this sublime country styled and antique-looking bench that will prove to be suitable for both your indoor and outdoor setting, while the distressed look provides a certain doze of uniqueness.
Chevrolet themed outdoor bench. Has wheels, of course. A lustrous red finish can't be missed either. Large white Chevrolet sign runs the full backrest length. Wonder if it's DIY! Either way, a cool product.
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A pair of vintage benches for park alleys, backyards, or gardens. Each of those weathered beauties will emanate with rustic accents. They are entirely crafted of wood and bathed in an off-white finish.
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You sit on your chair like all alone, and on such an ancient garden bench - always in good company. Enriched with white paint, it has an extraordinary romantic shape and has survived the years of lovers who had their first kiss sitting on it.
This picture shows an original element of outdoor decor. This bench features a solid construction from bed. Sitting space is very solid, because it is based on durable, horizontal slats. This comfortable bench looks very stylish.
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While this porch bench enchants with an antique appeal, it is actually a great example of a DIY upcycling project. It uses an old door, a table top and its legs, now serving as a marvelous shabby chic outdoor item.
A vintage 2-person porch bench crafted of solid wood with a distressed 2-tone finish. Its rectangular seat and flat arm tops are brown. Straight legs, full sides and a fullback (it has a wavy top with floral carvings) are white.
Design your porch with style and check out this antique garden bench, which can provide inimitable relax after a whole tiring day. Its boho, natural appeal shall fit into all cottage or loft-like designs.
Unique design of this outdoor bench has been crafted thorugh the hand-welding technique of metal tubes; the arching back tops off the sleek openwork detailing of diamonds and tear-drop hoops. Green powder coat finish is applied to zinc plating.
Featuring beautiful tulip flowers on the back and gracing your garden with the stunning iron and aluminum finish this garden bench will allow you to seat your guests comfortably, when taking a nice, relaxing walk in your backyard.
Antique Victorian Black Wrought Iron Rocking Garden Bench
Add an unique and fabulous accent into your garden, and choose this antique old weathered bench. It adds comfort, style, beauty and elegance into your outdoor space.
A fine piece of industrial craftsmanship, suitable for outdoor areas. Designed of a repurposed sewing machine, the table offers a robust metal frame with 1 bottom wood shelf with a stretcher, and a matching top with metal drawer mounted right underneath.
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Sometimes the antique garden benches could be reused in the totally new project! This one, when repainted, could be a great pot stand. It will create an impressive green island in the concrete city jungle.
Made in an ancient style cast iron bench is a beautiful detail of the interior. The vintage style adds charm and beauty, and the functionality of the furniture makes it perfect for everyday use. The white raw finish is captivating.
With the most stunning decorative back, this aluminum bench will prove perfect for your garden, while the green finish will prove both stylish and won't overwhelm your setting, making it the top-notch choice to add to your setting.
Indoor bench upholstered with soft fabric and decorated with American flag theme. Frame is made of wood with antique finish. Perfect as additional seating in all kinds of interiors as needed.
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Create the perfect setting for you to take excellent care of your flowers with this Victorian greenhouse that comes with the hinged glass skylight and sports a truly durable structure, ideal for withstanding the harsh weather conditions.
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Beautifully accented and structured, this garden bench offers the antique cast iron structure and will simply astonish you with all of its charming and lovely moldings, especially on the back of its design.
We've got something interesting for you and your friend. The two-seats bench to any outdoor space. The aluminum construction is light and durable.
Antique Church Pew / Settle Bench Corner Seat /Heavy Scottish Pine. Ideal Garden
This unfinished straight wooden construction is a perfect combination of attractive styling and endurance. Antique execution and wood construction make a compelling whole to the garden or terrace.
Attractive, durable and comfortable bench for bedroom use. This backless bench stands on a solid metal frame with decorative scrolls and other accents. This antique styled bench offers a soft, padded seat.
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Not only does this piece sports the stunning antique black finish with sand through touches, it is also the best way to get dressed and ready in the mornings, while staying comfortable and caring about your home style.
Sometimes the attempt of reuse the old equipment to decorate your apartment could looks strange. The antique horse carriage maybe is an important historical element, which should be saven from oblivion, but putting it to the antechamber looks strange.
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A unique headboard turned bench finished in Florence & Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan & recently featured in This Old House Magazine | By stockist MaK & JiLL of San Clemente, CA
This element of furniture brings antique style into the house. The bench features a solid wooden frame with a durable backrest. Its removable top hides a quite large storage space. Simple brown color looks good in different interiors.
Lust this wonderful storage piece with the zinc top and fabulous cubbie drawers. Luv...
this would be cool to make. It's a porch swing made out of old doors.
Designers William Diamond and Anthony Baratta made structural changes to the home, adding a front porch with built-in benches and antique carriage lanterns.
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