1950s Elm Benches
Solid Elm Bench attributed to Olavi Hänninen 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Geneva, CH
Sculptural solid elm wood bench attributed to Olavi Hänninen produced by Mikko Nupponen, Finland
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Benches
Materials
Elm
Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 14.18 in
Rare Bent Wood Bench by Architect Risto V. Luukkonen, Vakiopuu Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
and spaned till the late 1960s.
The bench is made from elm and with the bending technique used at the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
Solid Elmwood Benches by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, stock of two
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Voorburg, NL
, Finland,1950’s. The bench is characterized by its raw concrete and stark, geometric forms combined with
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Benches
Materials
Elm
H 17.72 in W 97.25 in D 13 in
Solid Elmwood Benches by Olavi Hanninen for Miko Nupponen, stock of two
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Voorburg, NL
, Finland,1950’s. The bench is characterized by its raw concrete and stark, geometric forms combined with
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Benches
Materials
Elm
H 17.72 in W 97.25 in D 13 in
"T-Bench", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Brutalist elm T bench formerly attributed to Olavi Hanninen, but manufactured by the Aranjou
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Rustic Side Table in Elm from France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic side table in elm from France, designed and handmade in the 1950s. From the same series we
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Vintage 1950s French Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Italian Black Lacquered Metal and Limed Elm Top Dining Table, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
limed elm top is made out of old church benches.
A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 86.62 in D 36.23 in
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Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
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21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
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H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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Iron
Mid-Century Walnut & Brass "#324" Nesting Tables
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
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Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
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The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
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Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Bench in Solid Pine, Swedish Carpenter, 1800s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming bench and a remarkable piece of history crafted by a Swedish carpenter in the enchanting 1800s. This one-of-a-kind bench is a testament to the beauty of imperfection and t...
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H 16.54 in W 40.95 in D 14.38 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Side Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
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1950’s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs & Bench
Located in London, GB
chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry furniture but it’s
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Elm
French Elm Benches
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid elm benches - France, circa 1950's
Brutalist live edges with great patina and shape
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Vintage 1950s Benches
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Rustic Bench in Elm from France, Designed and Handmade in the 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two rustic benches in elm from France, designed and handmade in the 1950s. This pair can
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Elm
1950s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs and Bench
Located in London, GB
chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry furniture but it’s
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Elm
1950s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs and Bench
Located in London, GB
chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry furniture but it’s
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Elm
Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
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Elm
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 16.54 in
Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
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Elm
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 16.54 in
XL Pair Of Primitive Portuguese Elm Benches
Located in London, GB
XL pair of solid elm benches from Braga in Northern Portugal.
Constructed simply in the 18th style
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Vintage 1950s Portuguese Benches
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Vintage Solid Elm Alpine Storage Bench
Located in London, GB
from around the 1950’s. It is extremely well made from solid elm, the seat lifts up to reveal the
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Long Chinese Spring Bench
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1950s Benches
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Elm
Olavi Hanninen Wood Bench
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful elm wood bench by Olavi Hanninen, 1950s. Amazing T-bench Brutalist design with thick wood
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Benches
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Elm
Maison Regain Wood Bench
By Maison Regain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great long wood elm bench from France by Maison Regain with light wood plank seat and solid wood
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Curved Benches by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
Curved benches by Pierre Chapo.
France, c1970s.
French elm.
Typical quality of design
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Mid-20th Century French Benches
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Two Sculptural Chairs, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
These chairs made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches
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Elm
Six Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Almelo, NL
made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet brutalistic shaped and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches
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Elm
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Two Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Almelo, NL
made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet brutalistic shaped and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches
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Elm
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in L 31.5 in
Elm Dining Table in Wabi Sabi Spirit + 2 Benches, 1950's
Located in LYON, FR
Very nice solid elm dining table from the 1950s with a thick top, accompanied by its two benches
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Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Tables
Materials
Elm
Round Dining Table with Four Benches, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Brutalist style. France, 1950's
Table dimensions: H 28" x D 47"
Bench dimensions (four benches total): H
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Round Dining Table with Four Benches, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Brutalist style. France, 1950's
Table dimensions: H 28" x D 47"
Bench dimensions (four benches total): H 17
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Petite Natural Antique Elmwood Bench
Located in Brea, CA
Small natural antique elmwood bench Natural wood tone, this is solid and sturdy.
Great for a side
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20th Century Stools
Materials
Elm
Big Daybed L 09 I of Pierre Chapo in French Elm, 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lyon, FR
Very big daybed L 09 I of Pierre Chapo in French elm 249 cm of 1970. Exceptional 249 cm daybed in
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Olavi Hanninen Aranjou Elm Wood Bench, circa 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A unique and minimalist elm wood bench by Olavi Hanninen, circa 1950s. Amazing bench Brutalist
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Olavi Hanninen Aranjou Elm Wood T Bench, circa 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A unique and minimalist elm wood bench by Olavi Hanninen, circa 1950s. Amazing T-bench Brutalist
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Elm
French Turned-Frame Brutalist Bench in Solid Elm, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
bench is the perfect choice for you. The bench dates back to the 1950s and this design era was known for
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Wood, Elm
Edward Wormley for Precedent by Drexel Elm Bench or Coffee Table
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Model No. 203 elm bench or coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel’s Precedent
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Wood, Elm
Arthur Umanoff Steel-Framed Elm Bench and Rush Stool Set
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Francisco, CA
A four-piece bench and stool set with solid elm slats, fiber rush seats, and black steel frames by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Large Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Almelo, NL
Large sculptural bench designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. This bench is
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches
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Elm
H 18.12 in W 78.75 in D 13 in
Edward Wormley Precedent Collection Vanity Bench, circa 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Bench slightly curved seat with new dark brown
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
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French Stained Wood Aranjou Edition Bench, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1950s in France was a very versatile decade, the era’s design projects had a wide range both
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Wood
Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1960s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Elm wood bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen. Made in Finland 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen Bench in Elmwood and Brass
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, bench, stained elmwood and brass, Finland, 1950.
Robust
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Elm
Pierre Chapo Dining Set with 'Sfax' Round Table T21C and Benches S38A
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, Dining set with round pedestal table and two benches, models T21C and S38A, solid
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
Six Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Almelo, NL
made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet brutalistic shaped and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Danish Nine-Foot Axe-Hewn Freeform Low Table / Bench in Elm, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredible Danish cabinetmaker's low table (or even a bench) crafted from a single, axe-formed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Elm
Midcentury French Alps Chalet Style Round Table & 4 Benches, France 1950's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Chalet style round dining table with four matching benches. Made in France, 1950
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dining Room Sets
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Ash, Elm
H 29.53 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in
Arthur Umanoff Elm and Wrought Iron Slat Bench, 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American mid-century Arthur Umanoff iron and elm slat bench, cocktail table, bed end bench
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wrought Iron
Elm and Iron Bench
Located in New York, NY
With natural free-form split log top and tapered metal legs.
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Iron
Mid-Century Elm Wood Bench by Olavi Hanninen, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Roubaix, FR
Design Mid-Century natural send elmwood bench by Olavi Hanninen, 1950s.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Elm
Mid Century Slatted Bench
Located in New York, NY
Very nice wooden slatted bench/coffee table with 4 removable tapered legs. Nicely constructed of
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Vintage 1950s Macedonian Benches
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Wood
Set of Six Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Roubaix, FR
or bench by Olavi Hanninen, listed separately.
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1950s, Dining Room in Solid Oak by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Roubaix, FR
Rare solid elm dining room by Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen edited by Mikko Nupponen. Tenon
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Dining Set by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Vienna, AT
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Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Sets
Pair of Mid-century Elm Wood Bench by Olavi Hanninen, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Roubaix, FR
Pair of mid century design natural send elm wood bench by Olavi Hanninen, 1950s. Very stable and
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Elm
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Chinese Chippendale Style Upholstered Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Hollywood Regency style black lacquered Chinese Chippendale style bench, circa 1940s-1950s
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Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Benches
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Lacquer, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Elm
H 28 in W 72 in D 31 in
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1950s Elm Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1950s elm benches is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s elm benches — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. 1950s elm benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s elm benches made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen and Arthur Umanoff each produced beautiful 1950s elm benches that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Elm Benches?
Prices for 1950s elm benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950s elm benches begin at $1,050 and can go as high as $12,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,346.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1950s Elm Benches
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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