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Early Pierre Chapo Bench in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S14A', solid elm, France, circa 1960 The elm bench is an exquisite creation designed by the renowned French designer, Pierre Chapo. Its rectangular top s...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Early Pierre Chapo Bench in Solid Elm
Early Pierre Chapo Bench in Solid Elm
H 16.93 in W 50.4 in D 13.59 in
Brutalist "T-Bench" in the style of Olavi Hanninen, 1960's
Located in Brussels , BE
Brutalist "T-Bench" in the style of Olavi Hanninen,1960's
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

1970s Vintage Ercol Love Seat Bench
By Ercol
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The Ercol loveseat is a representative of UK modernity and is still a popular brand founded by designer Lucian R. Ercolani in 1920. The smooth form of the seat, made of hard, bend-re...
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Elm

1970s Vintage Ercol Love Seat Bench
1970s Vintage Ercol Love Seat Bench
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 46.46 in
Atelier C. Demoyen Bench in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Atelier C. Demoyen, bench, solid elm, France, 1970s Atelier C. Demoyen (Claude de Moyen) gained prominence as a workshop recognized for crafting, among others, Pierre Chapo's design...
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Vintage 1970s French Benches

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Elm

Atelier C. Demoyen Bench in Solid Elm
Atelier C. Demoyen Bench in Solid Elm
H 17.52 in W 57.49 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Art Deco Benches England 1920's
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a very handsome and special pair of art deco benches made in the nineteen twenties in England. The eye-catching angles speak to the architectural inspiration behind these Art...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Benches

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Elm, Walnut, Pine, Burl

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

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Elm

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
Vintage Elm Wood Skinny Bench 47"
Located in Brea, CA
These are the real vintage antique elm wood benches! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a table behind a sofa, ...
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20th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Skinny Bench 47"
Vintage Elm Wood Skinny Bench 47"
H 20 in W 47 in D 12 in
Rare Bent Wood Bench by Architect Risto V. Luukkonen, Vakiopuu Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally rare bench by Finnish Architect Risto Veikko Luukkonen (1902-1972) who was one of the pioneer functionalist architects to lead the movement in Finland. His career st...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Elm

Solid Elm Bench attributed to Olavi Hänninen 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Geneva, CH
Sculptural solid elm wood bench attributed to Olavi Hänninen produced by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, circa 1950s Handcrafted Rustic, Minimalist, Brutalist style Good condition Measures:...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Benches

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Elm

20th Century Elmwood Bench from China
Located in Chicago, IL
The bench's weathered patina narrates tales of its journey through time, adding character and depth to its allure. The aged wood, displaying a graceful aging process, resonates with ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Handcrafted American Colonial Elm Low Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Handcrafted American Colonial Elm Low Bench. Measures 41.5" in width, 9.75" in depth and stands 11" tall.
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Benches

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Elm

Vintage Plank Elm Wood Bench - 72"
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage Elm wood bench Thick plank top, square legs. Solid and sturdy, ready for everyday use. Seat depth of 11", great for many uses, at the end of a bed, entry, dining table, or b...
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20th Century Benches

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Elm

A Contemporary Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique upholstered bench is built on an antique Chinese Kwang chest. The chest dates to the 19th century and is made from elm wood covered in dark oxblood lacquer with a French ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

A Contemporary Bench
A Contemporary Bench
H 18 in W 52 in D 18 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

Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Bench in Solid Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Bench in Solid Elm
H 17.33 in W 56.89 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Benches or Low Tables by maison Regain Elm wood France 1970
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation, Charlotte Perriand, Maison Regain
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

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

Materials

Elm

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

Solid Elmwood Benches by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, stock of two
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful solid brutalist Bench made of Elmwood attributed to Olavi Hanninen, for Miko Nupponen, Finland,1950’s. The bench is characterized by its raw concrete and stark, geometric f...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Benches

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Elm

Modernist pine slatted bench by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem 1970s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Pine slatted bench by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. In typical Van Apeldoorn fashion; built solid and with beautiful details, such as the wood connection on the feet. The ...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Benches

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Elm

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

Materials

Elm

Solid Elmwood Benches by Olavi Hanninen for Miko Nupponen, stock of two
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful solid brutalist Bench made of Elmwood attributed to Olavi Hanninen, for Miko Nupponen, Finland,1950’s. The bench is characterized by its raw concrete and stark, geometric f...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Benches

Materials

Elm

FI Vintage Shandong Elmwood Bench w/ Luxe Cream White Shearling
Located in thousand oaks, CA
A versatile authentic vintage Shandong long bench from our Global collections. Hand-crafted from natural solid elmwood, showing beautiful natural history character throughout. Primit...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Benches

Materials

Cotton, Synthetic, Faux Fur, Elm

Antique Elm Wood Skinny Bench with Apron
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage Antique Elm Wood Bench These are the real vintage antique elm wood benches! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use...
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20th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

FI Vintage Shandong Elmwood Bench w/ Ultra Luxe Cream White Shearling
Located in thousand oaks, CA
A versatile authentic vintage Shandong Bench from our Global collections. Hand-crafted from natural solid elmwood, featuring natural history character throughout. Primitively constru...
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Early 20th Century Benches

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Faux Fur, Elm

Pair Italian Mid-century Modern Rationalist Elm Wood Benches, Giuseppe Pagano
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in New York, NY
An Important Pair of Italian Midcentury Modern 'Rationalist' Benches / Stools in Elm Wood Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. The benches are pure unfettered lines and form, c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

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

Materials

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
Vintage Natural Elm Wood Bench with Natural Curve 58"
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage Antique Elm Wood Bench Natural curved bench is such a unique piece for your space. These are the real vintage antique elm wood benches! Beautiful antique patina, with weather...
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20th Century Benches

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Elm

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

Materials

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
Vintage Elm Wood Bench with Apron
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage antique elm wood bench. These are the real vintage antique elm wood benches! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use...
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20th Century Benches

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Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Bench with Apron
Vintage Elm Wood Bench with Apron
H 20 in W 52 in D 13 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
Vintage Chinese Narrow Elm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very old bench with weathered wood and nice patina. Narrow seat of 6.5 inches. Low profile. Sturdy. Fits almost anywhere! We have four other similar benches.
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20th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Narrow Elm Bench
Vintage Chinese Narrow Elm Bench
H 18 in W 53 in D 6.5 in
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
Antique Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Tibetan Pegam book chest bench seat. Made of elm with serpentine form and vibrant hand painted floral acanthus motif that features three toed dragons, big cats, fruit and bi...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Cabinets

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Elm, Paint

Vintage Antique Elmwood Bench
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage antique elmwood bench These are the real vintage antique elmwood benches! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, ...
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Early 20th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Antique Elmwood Bench
Vintage Antique Elmwood Bench
H 21 in W 50.5 in D 13 in
Vintage Elm Skinny Bench
Located in Brea, CA
These are the real vintage antique elm wood benches! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a table behind a sofa, ...
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20th Century Asian Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Skinny Bench
Vintage Elm Skinny Bench
H 19 in W 64 in D 12 in
Antique Asian Plank Top Elmwood Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in thousand oaks, CA
"One-of-a-kind". Authentic antique Asian plank-top table. Hand-made of solid heavy elmwood, primitively constructed with mortise & tenon joinery. This 1 of 1 authentic piece features...
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Early 20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Elm

French Design, Pierre Chapo, S35 Corner Bench in French Elm, Set of Two
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Pierre Chapo S35 “Banc à dos droit” or Straight-back bench executed in French elm. As with all furniture by Chapo, this piece shows excellent craftsmanship, is constructed...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Set of 4 Elm Curved Benches Model S38 by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of four curved elm benches model S38 by Pierre Chapo.
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Vintage 1960s French Benches

Materials

Elm

Olavi Hanninen Stained Solid Elm Bench Mikko Mopponen Finland Editio, 1960
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Olavi Hanninen bench in stained solid elm Edition Mikko Mopponen Finland, circa 1960 Dimensions H. 87 cm L. 200 cm P. 42 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Pair of English Tapered Benches
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of late 20th century English elmwood benches with turned tapered legs with simple pegged stretchers. Perfect on either side of your breakfast table, at the foot of tw...
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Late 20th Century English Benches

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Elm

Pair of English Tapered Benches
Pair of English Tapered Benches
H 18 in W 48 in D 12 in
Rustic Bench/Table in Elm by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe Konst, Scandinavian Modern
By Sigvard NIlsson, Sowe Konst
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare rustic handmade table/bench in solid elm with raw natural edges. A sculptural piece designed by Sigvard Nilsson for his own company Söwe Konst, Sweden, 1970s. In good conditi...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Elm

20th Century Chinese Elm Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Altar Hallway Bench Seat Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century vintage Chinese chinoiserie hallway bench or pew. Made from Elm featuring rectangular form with red lacquer finish and folk painted floral and star motif. Constructed vi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Benches

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Elm, Lacquer

Vintage Elm Wood Bench with Apron
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage antique elm wood bench. These are the real vintage antique elm wood benches! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use...
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20th Century Benches

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Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Bench with Apron
Vintage Elm Wood Bench with Apron
H 20 in W 46 in D 12 in
Japanese Organic Modern Bench or Coffee Table in Keyaki
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An outstanding Japanese organic modern bench or coffee table hand-crafted in keyaki (aka Japanese zelkova, of the elm family). An undulating, beautifully grained slab top supported b...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Benches

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Elm

Antique Shanxi Province Natural Color and Patina Elm Seat / Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Natural Color and Patina Elm Seat / Bench One person Elm wood bench seat. For use at a hallway or as a dining seat. With original color and patina. Circa...
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Elm

Set of French Artisan Benches in Solid Elm Wood, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of impressive artisan benches in very good original condition. These benches are made of a beautiful solid elm wood in a warm dark color. They show a stunning patina and wood g...
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20th Century Brutalist Benches

Materials

Wood, Elm

French Design Classic: Pierre Chapo, S14 Benches, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Pierre Chapo S14 “Banc à piliers pour trois”: Three-seat bench in elm. Would work great as an end of bed bench. As with all furniture by Chapo, this piece shows excellent ...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Solid Elm Bench Attributed to Olavi Hanninen, C. 1960s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in London, GB
A stripped solid elm bench attributed to Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen. Finnish, c. 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

Early 20th C Chinese Don Yang Elmwood Bench
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 Chinese elmwood bench from Don Yang City, China with carved details on stretcher and side supports. Great color and patina. Sturdy.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Benches

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Elm

Early 20th C Chinese Don Yang Elmwood Bench
Early 20th C Chinese Don Yang Elmwood Bench
H 18.75 in W 41.25 in D 12.25 in
French Low Bench in Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Solid Elm bench or large coffee table in the style of Pierre Chapo, France 1960s. Made of solid warm colored Elmwood with a beautiful exposed grain, giving the bench a rich, warm and...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

 French Low Bench in Solid Elm, France 1960s
 French Low Bench in Solid Elm, France 1960s
H 11.23 in W 77.37 in D 30.12 in
Live Edge Elm Wooden Table and Benches, France 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Elm wooden dining table and benches, France 1970s. Unique piece made in the 1970s by a woodworker in the South of France from old Elm wood, locally sourced in the forest. Very sculpt...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Elm

Pair of Benches by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elm S35 modular benches by Pierre Chapo. Made in France circa 1960s.          
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Vintage 1960s French Benches

Materials

Elm

Pair of Benches by Pierre Chapo
Pair of Benches by Pierre Chapo
H 33 in W 74 in D 29 in
Pair of Chinese Round Leg Courtyard Benches, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th century elmwood benches would have originally resided in the courtyard of a Qing-dynasty home to provide much-needed outdoor seating on hot summer days. The benches ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Benches

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Elm

Solid Elm Bench, Regain
By Maison Regain
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare and beautiful solid elm bench by Regain Dimension: 120 W x 55 D x 35 H circa 1970. Regain collaborated with Pierre Chapo Very nice workmanship Stamp with a hot iron 890 Eu...
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Vintage 1970s Benches

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Elm

Solid Elm Bench, Regain
Solid Elm Bench, Regain
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Bench/Table Designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-konst, Sweden. 1970s
By Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench/table designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-Konst, Sweden, 1970s. Elm. Dimensions: L: 137 cm/ 54" D: 70 cm/ 27 1/2" H: 48 cm/ 18 7/8"
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Elm

Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Sporting Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty Southern Chinese elm tapered Shandong sporting bench.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Benches

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Elm

1960 Olavi Hanninen Farm Set
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
Olavi Hanninen dining room set edited by Mokko Nupponer, circa 1960 made of massive elm tree in very good condition.  
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

1960 Olavi Hanninen Farm Set
1960 Olavi Hanninen Farm Set
H 31.5 in W 15.36 in D 14.97 in
Black Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Qing dynasty black lacquered southern elm bench with chow leg (two available, priced and sold separately).
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese End Tables

Materials

Elm

Black Bench
Black Bench
H 21 in W 25 in D 12 in
Rustic Bench
Located in Seattle, WA
Rustic Elm Bench Made From Reclaimed Wood
" Benches like this one are made from reclaimed wood from large garden gates, you can see the ware and holes from the original hardwa...
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20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Rustic Bench
Rustic Bench
H 20 in W 55 in D 16 in
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20th Century Elm Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century elm benches available for sale. 20th century elm benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 20th century elm benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Chapo, Olavi Hanninen and Mikko Nupponen are consistently popular.

How Much are 20th Century Elm Benches?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,880, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $38,600 highest priced.

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.