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1930s Softwood Benches

Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Bench, Sweden ca 1935
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Utö” bench is from the Swedish designer, Axel Einar Hjorth’s Sportstugemöble furniture line. This bench has a rather simple, yet well-thought out design. The frame is made o...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Bench, Sweden ca 1935
Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Bench, Sweden ca 1935
H 31.3 in W 54.93 in D 18.71 in
Swedish Bench in Pine ca 1930's
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful bench in pine, Sweden, ca 1930's. Most likely later decor with flowers. Unknown creator. Wear and patina consistent with age and use, dry cracks, marks, scratches and st...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Benches

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Pine

Swedish Bench in Pine ca 1930's
Swedish Bench in Pine ca 1930's
H 18.51 in W 24.41 in D 11.7 in
Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Stained pine. Provenance: From a private Swedish collection. Original cushion. From 1927 to 1938, ...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

1930 Aircraft Carrier Navel Benches
Located in Georges Mills, NH
This rare pair of Navel benches were used in the banquet rooms on aircraft carriers in the 1930s. This particular pair retains the original patina on both the steel legs and heart pi...
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Vintage 1930s American Benches

Materials

Steel

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By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
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H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Custom Made Walnut and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Original Painted Small Bench, Hungary Dated 1841
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful bench is a fun find due to its unique smaller scale at just over 3' long, perfect for a small space. Original hand painted details include red flowers, date of 1841 a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches

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Wood, Paint

Antique Pine Hungarian Storage Bench With Old Blue Paint
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming antique 1920s or earlier Hungarian or Eastern European storage bench with old sky and colbalt blue paint. The old painted blue finish has been sanded smooth, s...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Benches

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Pine, Paint

Josef Frank, Sofa, Fabric, Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
An earl mahogany and floral fabric sofa, Model 703, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s. Seat height: 17.5”
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Mahogany

8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp cloth. If you need to remove any st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Limestone

Japanese antique wooden low table/20th century/coffee table/sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden workbench that was used in Japan in the past. I used to cut cloth etc. on this table. I think the material is horse chestnut. The production year is around 1900-1950...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Handwoven Palm and Wood 4-Door Credenza by Michael van Beuren from LUTECA
By Michael van Beuren, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Mexico in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhaus school, who was devoted to combining the sophistication of Europe's '...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the black paint has been worn away in places to the wood. The bench is stable and sturdy. Free of woodworm.
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
H 39.77 in W 72.84 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Salterini Style Outdoor Iron Loveseat/Bench
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Salterini Style Outdoor Iron Loveseat/Bench Offered is a Vintage Outdoor Metal Loveseat/Bench in the style of Salterini. This bench has been repainted Black. The bench is r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Long Narrow Plank Top Bench, Hungary circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic narrow 8' plank top bench, originally painted brown now distressed and worn down to natural pine with deep aged patina. The top reveals generations of use with nicks, cracks, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Benches

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Pine, Paint

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the blue paint has been worn away in places to the wood. The bench is stable and sturdy. Free of woodworm.
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1920s
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H 36.62 in W 78.35 in D 19.3 in

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Art Deco Storage and Bench, 1930
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Art Deco storage, 1930 Storage bench with filigree back, circa 1930. Pine. Original painting cleaned. Ready to use condition. Old and charming bench in original paint - found in ...
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Benches

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Pine

Art Deco Storage and Bench, 1930
Art Deco Storage and Bench, 1930
H 33.86 in W 35.83 in D 16.93 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Skoga Bench in Pine for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1933
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare, Axel Einar Hjorth, Skoga bench, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1933, Pine, Marked NK R 36366 - C 11 4 33, measures height 65, width 210 cm Provenance: Architect purchased for a Villa in ...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Swedish Mid Century Bench in Solid Stained Pine Produced in Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish pine bench produced by anonymous designer in 1930s. In good original condition. The thick round legs reminds a lot of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Chapo's French mid ce...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

12 Foot Long Primitive Benches, America circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
12 Foot Long Primitive Benches America circa 1930 Solid pine construction, with single plank seat and back. Measures 149.25”L x 14”d x 33.25”h x 17”seat *Please note the price is...
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Vintage 1930s American Primitive Benches

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Wood, Pine

Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench from the 1930's. The bench has a cast iron base with a pine seating.
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Vintage 1930s Rustic Benches

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Iron

Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1930's
Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1930's
H 33.86 in W 62.21 in D 24.41 in
Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the green paint has been worn away in places to the wood. With storage space under the seat. The bench is st...
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
H 40.16 in W 72.45 in D 20.48 in
Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from Hungary, made circa 1930 with the original paint. Over time and use, the white paint has worn away in places to the wood.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
H 33.86 in W 57.09 in D 20.87 in
Iron and Pine Garden /Park Bench, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron and wooden parkbench from the 1930's. The bench comes from a park in Budapest.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Benches

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Iron

Iron and Pine Garden /Park Bench, 1930s
Iron and Pine Garden /Park Bench, 1930s
H 22.84 in W 71.26 in L 22.84 in
Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming bench from hungary with the original paint. Over time and use, the green paint has been worn away in places to the wood. With storage space under the seat. The bench is st...
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Vintage 1930s Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
H 37.8 in W 74.81 in D 20.08 in
1930's French Pitch Pine Benches, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s French pitch pine benches – Pair 1930’s French pitch pine benches – Pair. Good honest pair of French pine benches, with good apron detail and shaped uprights. The benches are...
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Vintage 1930s Benches

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Pine

1930's French Pitch Pine Benches, Pair
1930's French Pitch Pine Benches, Pair
H 17.72 in W 118.12 in D 9.06 in
Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
H 40.95 in W 71.66 in L 40.95 in
Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
Antique Pine Bench, 1930s
H 38.98 in W 96.86 in D 19.69 in
20th Century French Fir Sandblasted Bench Safe, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French fir sandblasted bench that could be used as a safe because the top is openable. All sides are paneled. Nice quality and condition.  
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Vintage 1930s French Benches

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Fir

Axel Einar Hjorth, 'Utö Bench in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet 1932, Stockholm
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Berlin, DE
Axel Einar Hjorth, bench or sofa, model 'Utö'. Executed in solid, acid stained pine by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden, 1932. Excellent restored vintage condition.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Pine

Pine Bench, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bench made of pine. The charm is in the imperfection, this gives the product character. Circa 1930.
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Benches

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Pine

Pine Bench, 1930's
Pine Bench, 1930's
H 7.88 in W 78.75 in L 7.88 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Bench Model Skoga Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench model Skoga designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Swedish Pine Sofa in style of Axel Einar Hjorth Produced in Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sofa in solid pine and original condition in style of Axel Einar Hjorth's designs for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm in the 1930s. Original green wool cushion included and the ove...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Pine

Pommel Horse Czech 1930 Gymnastic Item Bench Leather Cowhide
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing vintage Pommel horse made 1930s. Very decorative bench with a new cowhide upholstery. Your are able to remove the wooden handles with a metal crandle on the bottom. We deal w...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Cowhide, Softwood

1930s Exceptionally Long Original French Monastery Bench, Four Metre 'Bench 2'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s exceptionally long original French Monastery bench – Four Metre (Bench 2) 1930s exceptionally long original French Monastery bench – Four Metre (Bench 2). This is simply the...
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Vintage 1930s French Benches

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Pine

1930s Exceptionally Long Original French Monastery Bench, 'Bench 1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s exceptionally long original French monastery bench, four meter (bench 1) 1930s exceptionally long original French monastery bench, four meter (bench 1). This is simply the f...
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Vintage 1930s French Benches

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth, Attributed, Utö Bench in Stained Pine, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, DE
Utö bench or sofa in stained pine and plywood, attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth. Provenience: Bought for a summer cottage near Stockholm in 1937.    
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth Utö Bench, Sweden, circa 1935
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘Utö’ bench from Axel Hjorth Sportstugemöble furniture line consists of a simple composition made of pine that mixes the aesthetics of rural handicraft with international moderni...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Skoga Bench, Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Acid stained pine.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Elegant Pine Bench, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Elegant pine bench with curved lines. The paint is original.
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Vintage 1930s German Rustic Benches

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Pine

Elegant Pine Bench, 1930s
Elegant Pine Bench, 1930s
H 29.53 in W 57.49 in L 29.53 in
Swiss Alp Bench
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp bench.
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Benches

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Pine

Swiss Alp Bench
Swiss Alp Bench
H 14.18 in W 15.36 in D 39.38 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Utö Tabouret Solid Patinated Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Berlin, DE
Axel Einar Hjorth, Utö stool from the Nordiska Kompanies Sportstugemöbler series, Stockholm, 1932. Manufactured of solid patinated pine, excellent vintage condition and very nice pa...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Naval Nautical Folding Bench
By United States Navy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nautical navy 8' folding pine bench with locking legs. Unique design with exposed brass grommets on the top. Metal legs fold down to assembly or fold flat for storage. Said to be fro...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Naval Nautical Folding Bench
Naval Nautical Folding Bench
H 18 in W 94 in D 10 in
Art Deco Cream Small Storage, 1930
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Art Deco cream small storage, 1930 Storage bench with filigree back, circa 1930. Pine. Original painting cleaned. Ready to use condition. Old and charming bench in original cream...
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Benches

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Pine

Art Deco Cream Small Storage, 1930
Art Deco Cream Small Storage, 1930
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Antique Pine Farm Table Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Very nice old farm table pine bench and yes, we do have the original pine farm table, that goes with the bench. The pine bench looks to be early 1900s, but it is difficult to date a ...
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Vintage 1930s French Country Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Farm Table Bench
Antique Pine Farm Table Bench
H 19 in W 102.13 in D 10.25 in
School Bench, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
- School bench from the 1930s - Cast iron base with pine seating - Storage space - Budapest imprinted on cast iron.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Benches

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Iron

School Bench, 1930s
School Bench, 1930s
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 28.35 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Demountable Bench, Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in High Point, NC
A purely modern, demountable bench designed by Axel Einar Hjorth in 1932. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Executed in Swedish pine.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

David Rosén Bench Model Berga by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By David Rosén
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench model Berga designed by David Rosén. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Small Pine Benches, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small benches made of pine, circa 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Rustic Benches

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Pine

Small Pine Benches, circa 1930
Small Pine Benches, circa 1930
H 19.69 in W 57.09 in D 7.88 in
Nautical Campaign Bench, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nautical Campaign bench, American, circa 1930s. These benches were made for use on U.S. Navy ships in the 1930s. It is constructed of solid pine and galvanized metal. It easily folds...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Benches

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Metal

Nautical Campaign Bench, circa 1930s
Nautical Campaign Bench, circa 1930s
H 18 in W 88.5 in D 9.5 in
Industrial Lathe Bench
Located in Garnerville, NY
Excellent entry way or mud room bench. Originally, there was a lathe attached to the bench, but it has long been removed. The wheels lock down for easy rolling and unlock once it is ...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum, Metal, Steel

Industrial Lathe Bench
Industrial Lathe Bench
H 20.25 in W 59.75 in D 15.25 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Utö Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Berlin, DE
Axel Einar Hjorth. A pine Utö bench from the Sportstugemöbler, 1932. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

1930 Aircraft Carrier Naval Benches
Located in Georges Mills, NH
This rare pair of Naval benches were used in the banquet rooms on aircraft carriers in the 1930s. This particular pair retains the original patina on both the steel legs and heart pi...
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Vintage 1930s American Modern Benches

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Steel

Pine Water Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
A pretty vintage water bench with three dovetailed drawers and iron knobs.
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Benches

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Pine

Pine Water Bench
Pine Water Bench
H 20 in W 38 in D 12 in
Pine Bench With Brass Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mission style Pine bench with Brass feet detail, newly upholstered in a gray blue leather
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Vintage 1930s Benches

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Brass

Pine Bench With Brass Feet
Pine Bench With Brass Feet
H 26 in W 66 in D 20.5 in
Gym Bench
Located in Houston, TX
American primative bench
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Vintage 1930s American Benches

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Pine

Gym Bench
Gym Bench
H 14.5 in W 119.75 in D 14 in
Early 20thc Small Bench W/hand Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL SMALL BENCH TO SIT ON OR FOR IN FRONT OF A CHAIR AS A FOOT REST.GREAT SIMPLE FOR WITH A HAND WOVEN RUSH SEAT.THE CONDITION IS VERY GOOD WITH A OLD DARK FINISH.
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Vintage 1930s American Benches

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Pine

Spanish Hand Carved Pine Settle w/Rustic Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Awesome petite hand carved Spanish pine box seated settle with unique button design decoration. A perfect size to be utilized a multitude of places, be it the front or back porch for...
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Benches

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Pine

Rustic Pine Benches
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Narrow Oak Benches, distressed finish. Price is for each.
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Vintage 1930s English Benches

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Pine

Rustic Pine Benches
Rustic Pine Benches
H 16 in W 72 in D 7 in
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1930s Softwood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1930s softwood benches available for sale. 1930s softwood benches bearing Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some 1930s softwood benches are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1930s softwood benches, measuring 12 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many 1930s softwood benches are appealing in their simplicity, but Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet and David Rosén produced popular 1930s softwood benches that are worth a look.

How Much are 1930s Softwood Benches?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,412, while they’re typically $184 on the low end and $29,662 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.

Questions About 1930s Softwood Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.