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4 French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Iron Stools / Benches
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of French Mid-Century Modern / Industrial Design stools Priced and sold by the pair.
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, c.1950s Mex...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Pine

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
H 29 in W 75 in D 27.75 in
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 stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand. Presented in a good, original, conditi...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Mid- century Italian Bench in Beech wood
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century Bench is made out of beech wood. Newly re-upholstered in a light velvety fabric and re-polished. Legs are beautifully carved and intertwine on the bottom. Condition is p...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Midcentury Low Long Coffee Table or Bench, Walnut + Brass - Gordon's
By Gordons Inc.
Located in Decatur, GA
Long and low cocktail table or bench in walnut by Gordon's fine Furniture circa 1950s. Perfect for an entryway. Brass sabots. This table has been attended to and restored by our te...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Set of Side Tables/Benches in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1960s, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of Danish modern side tables or benches in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by Danish architect Borge Mogensen. Mogensen designed this model in the 1950s when it was m...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Vintage Cherrywood "Cow Horn" Bench by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid cherrywood bench designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Winchedon (ca. 1950s, USA). Composed of a deeply carved, cow horn-form backrest and minimal rectangular plat...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cherry

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood, native to the west coast of Africa. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. Shown...
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Large Heavy Oak Vintage Church Pew Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming large heavy vintage oak church pew bench having cut out clover shapes on each side. Great in a hallway or mudroom.
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Benches

Materials

Oak

Teak Bench PJ-SI-33B by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret rectangular PJ-SI-33B bench in teak and cane, designed in the 1950s for the M.L.A. hostels in Chandigarh, India. The cane tabletop is supported by a pair of V-shaped...
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Teak

Ebonized Italian Mid Century Bench
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized Italian Mid Century bench. Ebonized Beech wood with tapered legs and carved detaials on the armrests.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Italian Mid Century Bench
Ebonized Italian Mid Century Bench
H 26.5 in W 35 in D 15 in
Antique French farm bench in solid oak (1950s)
Located in LYON, FR
We offer you this fully restored and varnished farm bench. From the 50s, it has a pretty veining and will fit perfectly into many interior decorations. Perfectly stable. Dimensions...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French farm bench in solid oak (1950s)
Antique French farm bench in solid oak (1950s)
H 18.31 in W 74.41 in D 8.47 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bleached Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A single thick antique wood panel with lovely character. We added smooth teak minimalist legs to this beautiful bench. First bleached and finished with a light white wash revealing t...
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Three Seater Plywood Bench by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950's
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three seater bench designed by Carlo Ratti in 1950's, Italy. Three seats in teak plywood with black lacquered metal frame. Rare model with sinuous curved shapes. Two pieces available.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare bench designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Beautifully refinished and reupholstered.
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Vintage 1950s Benches

Materials

Walnut

Bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
H 16 in W 35 in D 18 in
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Minimalist Hand Carved Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. A beautiful single slab of teak wood taken from my finest collection is hand carved by our master carver to produce this impressiv...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid Century Wooden Teak & Rattan Bench by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century wooden bench in teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret produced for Punjab University in Chandigarh India, 1950s. In good condition and professionally restored. ...
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Milo Baughman Dowel Bench for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multifunctional piece designed in the 1950s by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Most commonly seen as a bench, the piece has a walnut frame that tapers towards each end with ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Extra Large Organic Acacia live edge Mid-Century modern wooden Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large Organic Acacia live edge Mid-Century modern wooden Bench Would fit perfect in any living room, hallway or entrance etc
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Cansado Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1950s
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charlotte Perriand slatted bench and coffee Table, model Cansado, crafted in collaboration with Steph Simon in 1954. Constructed from the finest walnut wood, this piece infuses any s...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Kolmiojalka Bench by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
At the Tenth Milan Triennial in 1954, Finland received the largest relative proportion of available prizes. The amount was even more than those eight prizes the country collected at ...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Bench from the Fifties
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
1950s wooden frame bench with velvet seat of the period in the style of Ico Parisi. Ico Parisi was born in Palermo in 1916. He gained a diploma in construction and served his appren...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

French Directoire style painted and gilt window bench circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Directoire style painted and gilt window bench circa 1950 having carved columns and rolled ends.
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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French 50's bench in massive oak
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan offers you this fully restored and varnished farm bench. From the 50s, it has a pretty veining and will fit perfectly into many interior decorations. Note that its legs ...
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Oak

French 50's bench in massive oak
French 50's bench in massive oak
H 18.51 in W 74.41 in D 8.27 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Sculptural Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive antique bench with beautiful character and patina. Hand made from a thick three inch teak log. Both sculptural and usable. Circa 1950. This bench was hand made in the spi...
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Tiger Hand Painted Carved Motif Wood Bench 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tiger Hand Painted Carved Motif Wood Bench 1950s
Vintage Tiger Hand Painted Carved Motif Wood Bench 1950s
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H 18.51 in W 43.31 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century bench in wood, iron and brass, Poggi Style. Italy
By Poggi
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century bench in wood, iron and brass. Italy 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

French mid-century benches in oak, fully restored from the 50's
Located in LYON, FR
Dating from the 1950s, the work on these two solid oak farm benches is very careful. The restoration carried out by us enhances the veining and patina of the oak wood. Note that one ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Walnut Slatted Bench in European Walnut (6 ft), Yugoslavia, c. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic slatted minimalist bench made in Yugoslavia in the late 1950's. Constructed from solid bands of European walnut with exceptional woodgrains throughout this benc...
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Vintage 1950s Macedonian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely model 7709 Paul McCobb bench, is light and elegant. The brass bass with its X shaped stretchers supports a walnut and cane top. Comfort can be increased with the addition...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
H 14.5 in W 30 in D 17 in
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Upholstered Bench with Tapering Legs 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare elegant upholstered bench, model number 313, with base in mahogany and upholstered seat with signature elements that wrap around frame by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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

Materials

Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive antique bench with beautiful character and patina. Hand made from a single two inch thick teak top. Circa 1950. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Jap...
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

American Designer, Bench, Walnut, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and rattan bench designed and produced in the US, 1950s. seat height 14”.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

1950's Scrolled Carved Ebonized Wood Frame Benches/ Ottomans, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
In the style of JMF, these benches/ottomans are in great scale and have been ebonized in matte finish. reupholstered in thick weave boucle fabric. The frame boasts simple and elegan...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Guglielmo Pecorini, Bench, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, c. 1950s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass, and white fabric bench designed and produced by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, circa 1950s. seat height 13.5”. Literature: M. R. Rogers, Italy At Work. Her Renaissance i...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Hugh Acton, Bench, Brass, Walnut, USA, 1955
By Hugh Acton
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass bench designed by Hugh Acton and produced by Hugh Acton, Inc. Kalamazoo, Michigan, c. 1954.  
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench with beautiful character hand made from a single thick teak log with lovely patina. Both usable and sculptural. Circa 1950. This bench was hand made in the spirit of W...
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench in the NeoClassical manner. Two benches are available. Priced for one bench.
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench
Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench
H 18 in W 63 in D 15.5 in
Large bench - Italy 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Large bench in solid Zebrano and Zebrano veneer. Very nice cabinet work. Italy around 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Zebra Wood

Large bench - Italy 1950
Large bench - Italy 1950
H 34.26 in W 69.3 in D 17.52 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench hand made from a two inch thick single panel of teak wood with lovely character and patina. Circa 1950. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese...
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Classic Jens Risom Upholstered Bench Six Foot
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Jens Risom six foot long, upholstered, floating bench. Walnut frame with natural, raw linen/silk upholstery. Note-this is a lighter wood-walnut version.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Log Style Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench with beautiful character hand made from a three inch thick teak log. Circa 1950. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beaut...
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive antique bench with beautiful character and patina. Hand made from a single thick teak log. Circa 1950. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese phi...
Category

Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood

Senufo Bench
Located in PARIS, FR
Senufo bench carved in a single piece of wood. Origin Ivory Coast. African handicraft. Nice patina. LP625
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood

Senufo Bench
Senufo Bench
H 22.05 in W 65.75 in D 10.63 in
Bench by Geraldo de Barros, 1956
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bench Manufactured by Unilabor Brazil, 1956 Jacaranda wood, upholstery Measurements 190 cm x 93 cm x 79h cm 74,8 in x 36,61 in x 31,10h in Details Unique piece comissioned by priva...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Jacaranda

Bench by Geraldo de Barros, 1956
Bench by Geraldo de Barros, 1956
H 31.11 in W 74.81 in D 36.62 in
Faux Bamboo Paint Decorated Window Bench Stool with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous faux bamboo bench with needlepoint upholstery depicting volins and musical themes. The bench shows a distressed finish and is original. Measures 25.25 tall x 36.25...
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Vintage 1950s European Chinese Chippendale Benches

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench hand made from a single thick panel of teak wood with lovely patina. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be foun...
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A single thick antique panel with lovely character within the wood. We added smooth teak minimalist legs to produce this beautiful bench and finished with a secret ingredient, reveal...
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Attributed Giò Ponti Mid-century Modern Italian Bench for Fratelli Reguitti, 50s
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bench was designed in the 1950s attributed Gio Ponti and produced by the historic Italian company Fratelli Reguitti. The bench has been cleaned and polished with shellac, mainta...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A single thick antique wood panel with lovely character. We added smooth teak minimalist legs to produce this beautiful bench and finished with our secret ingredient, revealing the u...
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A single thick antique panel with lovely character within the wood. We added smooth teak minimalist legs to produce this beautiful bench and finished with a secret ingredient, reveal...
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique bench hand made from a single thick slab of teak wood with lovely patina. Circa 1950. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy th...
Category

Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A single thick antique wood panel with lovely character within the wood. We added smooth teak minimalist legs to produce this beautiful bench and finished with a secret ingredient, r...
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Glenn of California, Paul Laszlo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 This sofa or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat....
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
H 30.99 in W 70.99 in D 25.01 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench hand made from a single top panel of teak wood with lovely patina. Finished in a natural oil revealing the beautiful wood grain. Circa 1950. This bench was hand made i...
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Superb Yellow Upholstered White Painted French Louis XVI Style Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, super clean bright yellow and bright white French louis XVI style window bench with clean lines and simple beautiful yellow upholstery. The piece has minimal sig...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Walnut

Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Natural finish with warm patina and ebonized legs. This is a hard to find original, retaining its foil...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Antique Teak Wood Long Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wabi Sabi teak bench celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use have left behind. Beautiful patina on this thick single top. Circa 1...
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Log Style Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique bench with beautiful character hand made from a teak log with lovely patina. Circa 1950. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beau...
Category

Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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1950s Wood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1950s wood benches for sale on 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency 1950s wood benches are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 1950s wood benches over the years, but those made by Charlotte Perriand, Andrianna Shamaris and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1950s Wood Benches?

1950s wood benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,488, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $116,514.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1950s Wood Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Many types of wood can be used for an outside bench — it is really a matter of preference. Generally, hardwood is considered the best option since these varieties are durable, rot-resistant and have the best chance at a long life outdoors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best wood for a garden bench is one that is durable and naturally weather-resistant. The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There 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, 2023
    In 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.