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What is a telephone bench?
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A telephone bench, sometimes called a gossip-bench, is a bench that features an attached side-table at one end. These styles became popular after the telephone was invented in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary telephone benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Telephone Bench on 1stDibs
Beautiful Asian Bench / Telephone Bench, China, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Asian bench / telephone bench, China, 20th century
Tropical solid wood. With marquetry
Category
20th Century Chinese Benches
Materials
Wood
Bamboo and Rattan Telephone Bench, 1970s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Nice vintage telephone bench in bamboo and rattan. It is divided into a sitting area and a table.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Telephone Bench with Danish Paper Cord Seat, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremely rare Telephone Bench done in oak, with seats woven with
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of a limed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut telephone bench with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next to a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Orange Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut telephone bench with a rust orange and maroon textured fabric
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron, Metal
