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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
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 Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
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
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Telephone Bench
Located in Harlingen, TX
An adorable vintage mid-century modern teak telephone entryway bench circa 1980. It features a
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Walnut, Iron and Gold Upholstery Telephone Bench
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century oak telephone bench /table with a gold textured fabric upholstered seat next
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 Queens, NY
American Mid-Century oak telephone bench /table with a rust orange textured fabric upholstered seat
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron
