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Unusual French Pine and Leather 1940s Bench
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusual French 1940s bench in solid pine with leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Leather, Pine

Unusual French Pine and Leather 1940s Bench
Unusual French Pine and Leather 1940s Bench
$4,800
H 26.75 in W 75 in D 15.5 in
Italian 1940s Bench in Wood and Yellow Velvet Upholstery
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s bench in wood and yellow velvet upholstery Attributed to Studio BBPR.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian 1940s Bench in Wood and Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Italian 1940s Bench in Wood and Yellow Velvet Upholstery
$7,189
H 35.83 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
French 1940s Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-forged gilt iron, French, circa 1945.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron

French 1940s Bench
French 1940s Bench
$1,250
H 18 in W 37.5 in D 14.5 in
Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1950s Settee in red wool and beautifully carved oak base and open armrests. Very refined clean lines and an almost benchlike style to the settee. It's an unusual piece and ...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

Early 20th Century Hickory & Bronze Staten Island Ferry Auxiliary Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
and lock legs. Bench folds flat. Used on the Staten Island from early 1900s through the early 1940s
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Benches

Materials

Bronze

1940’s Adirondack bench
Located in Chicago, IL
1940’s Adirondack bench with hide upholstery. It has storage underneath seat. Made in US.
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Vintage 1940s American Rustic Benches

Materials

Hide, Wood

1940’s Adirondack bench
1940’s Adirondack bench
$2,500
H 20 in W 23 in D 13.5 in
French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming petite French Provincial style bench that is newly upholstered in Belgium linen and
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Vintage 1940s French Provincial Benches

Materials

Brass

French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940's
French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940's
$680 Sale Price
57% Off
H 25.5 in W 28 in D 16 in
1940's Danish Ottoman or Bench
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Oakland, CA
1940s Scandinavian ottoman raised on elegant mahogany legs in the manner of Frits Henningsen. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool

1940's Danish Ottoman or Bench
1940's Danish Ottoman or Bench
$1,800
H 15.5 in W 22.5 in D 17 in
1940s French Caned Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco bench in oak with caned seat and back, France circa 1940's Great curved shaped arms
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Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

1940s French Caned Bench
1940s French Caned Bench
$4,000 Sale Price
41% Off
H 27.5 in W 51.5 in D 26.5 in
Rustic Splayed Leg Solid Wood Sculptural Bench, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Lovely through tenon detail. Some discoloration on surface. Seat is 8'' deep.
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Benches

Materials

Hardwood

1940's English Cast Metal Church Benches - Several Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s English Cast Metal Church Benches – Several Available 1940’s English Cast Metal Church
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Metal

1940's English Cast Metal Church Benches - Several Available
1940's English Cast Metal Church Benches - Several Available
$652 / item
H 30.32 in W 84.26 in D 16.54 in
Wrought Iron Vanity Widow Bench in Faux Gilt Finish c 1940/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron vanity, window, bench seat in original faux gilt finish. The frame is constructed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage modernist concrete bench from Belgium, circa 1940s. Reminiscent of Le Corbusier’s ‘Borne
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Concrete, Steel

Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s
Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s
$14,500
H 36 in W 49 in D 29 in
1940's Original Railway Waiting Room Benches With Strap Steel Bases.
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Original Railway Waiting Room Benches With Strap Steel Bases. 1940's Original Railway
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Beech

Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A large pine and red fabric bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pine

Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
$11,500
H 33.5 in W 102.25 in D 26 in
Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian benches, 1940s. Dimensions: H=70 cm; W=105 cm; D=60 cm; Height seat= 35 cm.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s
Pair of Italian Benches, 1940s
$1,198
H 27.56 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Rustic Hand Made Adirondack Banquette Style Bench Circa 1940s
Located in Peabody, MA
An unusual rustic Adirondack style banquette bench, fashioned in the late 1940s for a New Hampshire
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

1940s Hand Made Rustic Benches Found In Texas Famrhouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc farmhouse benches that came from a farm house in Texas. This pair are built strong and are in
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Benches

Materials

Wood

Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Unique addition to your outdoor or indoor space – a massive steel hammer from the 1940s repurposed
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Benches

Materials

Steel

Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium
Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium
$2,995
H 39.38 in W 114.18 in D 13.78 in
Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
during war-time 1940s. Very good condition and wonderful patina. This bench features war-time legs, this
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s
$4,673
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in
Harvey Probber “Series 70” Solid Oak Bench, Circa 1940s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Very rare Mid Century Modern, plinth base, solid oak bench designed by Harvey Probber for his
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1940s Curved Long Purple Damask Tufted Neoclassical Style Wood Bench
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, long curved bench you could hope to
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Vintage 1940s European Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Art Deco bench with a painted wrought iron base and surround, with original white and gilt paint
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s
Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s
$3,355
H 28.75 in W 35.83 in D 15.36 in
Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and expressive bench having a sculptural rounded form with patinated brass nailhead trim
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts solid oak banker or lawyer bench USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 52.75" W
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Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2336
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2336 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Metal

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2336
1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2336
$886
H 31.11 in W 96.07 in D 13.78 in
Gilt Wrought Iron Bench / Stool with Gray Velvet Seat, France 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Gilt Iron Bench with Scrollwork details and grey velvet, 1940s In the manner of Gilbert
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Hand carved swans necks bench, France, 1940s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Graceful French bench from the 1940s with hand-carved swan necks, made in ivory lacquered wood
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer

Hand carved swans necks bench, France, 1940s
Hand carved swans necks bench, France, 1940s
$1,437 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.66 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
1940s Mahogany and Upholstered Bench with Brass Capped Legs and Medallions
Located in Germantown, MD
An elegant 1940s Mahogany and Upholstered Bench with Brass Capped Legs and Medallions. Dark green
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

American Designer, Large Organic Bench, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A large organic off white bouclé fabric over wood bench designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Brass Long Bench Upholstered in Striped Silk Fabric, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hall or bedroom brass long bench upholstered in striped silk fabric, France, 1930s This
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20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Gymnastic Bench Box, 1940s, Restored
Located in Wien, AT
This gymnastics box comes from a Prague gym and has been completely restored. The thick cowhide has a nice patina.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Leather Gymnastic Bench Box, 1940s, Restored
Vintage Leather Gymnastic Bench Box, 1940s, Restored
$2,300
H 45.28 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Italian Art Deco Bench in Olive Ash Burl, Macassar and Faux Leather Seat, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant Italian Art Deco bench, 1940s. The structure combines rare olive ash burl with Macassar
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Macassar, Burl

Italian Art Deco Bench in Olive Ash Burl, Macassar and Faux Leather Seat, 1940s
Italian Art Deco Bench in Olive Ash Burl, Macassar and Faux Leather Seat, 1940s
$3,355 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.84 in W 46.86 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency style Gilt Steel Benches Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Hollywood Regency style gilt steel benches, dating to the 1940s, perfectly captures
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Vintage 1940s European Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Hollywood Regency style Gilt Steel Benches Circa 1940s
Pair of Hollywood Regency style Gilt Steel Benches Circa 1940s
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 18.25 in W 19.25 in D 15 in
French Reconstruction Era Solid Oak Compact Bench, France, 1940s
By Marcel Gascoin, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
In the style of Prouvé and Gascoin. The surface has been refinished and a minor structural damage on the seat has been professionally restored.  
Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Oak

1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Chinoiserie/ Asian Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench. Amazing carving. Please look
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Wood

Large Early 20th Century French Bench in Oak with Long Seat, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Large French Bench in Oak with Long Seat Seat height 47cm
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Oak

Wrought Iron Bench w. Cream P. Frey Mohair att. Gilbert Poillerat - France 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
"Ferronerie d'art" solid neoclassical wrought iron bench attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bench made of pine wood in the 1940s. This bench was found at a train station in Debrecen, Hungary.
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Benches

Materials

Pine

Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940
Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940
$476 Sale Price
50% Off
H 33.86 in W 77.96 in D 18.12 in
French Art Moderne Lyre Window Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Moderne (1940s) gilt wrought iron window bench with scrolling legs and arms with lyre
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20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Moderne Lyre Window Bench
French Art Moderne Lyre Window Bench
$4,500
H 27.5 in W 42.5 in D 13 in
Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style (1940s) black painted wrought iron benches with cross form "X
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Benches
Pair of Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Benches
$4,250 / set
H 18 in W 17 in D 12.5 in
French, Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Bench or Ottoman
By Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu, André Arbus, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style cerused oak bench or ottoman. Handsome French 1940s cerused oak oval bench
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Vintage 1940s European Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Oak

Italian Mid Century Modernist Cabriole Leg Brass Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian 1940's modernist upholstered bench with thick solid stylized brass cabriole scroll legs
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass

Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s to 1940s Giltwood bench. Strong and sturdy. Signed into the wood "Jansen" with numerals
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench
Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench
$5,500
H 20 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
French Louis XV Style Long Bench, Original Vintage Upholstery
Located in Barcelona, ES
Louis XV style carved parcel-gilt wood bench patinated in ivory color, France, 1930s-1940s. This
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

Danish Oak Footstool with Hand-Embroidered Cushion & Cane Seat, Baroque, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming mid-20th century Danish oak footstool, dating from the 1940s–1950s. The bench features a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Benches

Materials

Oak, Linen, Cane

4 Italian 1940s Stools in the Modern Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
12 Italian Mid-Century Modern wood stools, benches or dining room chairs with traces of gray paint
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Italian Walnut and Brass Long Bench with Shaped Upholstered Seat
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Northern Italian 1940s walnut bench, featuring angled and tapered legs, the feet capped
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Kindel Grand Rapids Faux Bamboo Oxford Mahogany Upholstered Bench
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-20th Century Kindel Grand Rapids Faux Bamboo Oxford Mahogany Re-Upholstered Bench, Circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Lyre Back Wrought Iron and Bronze Benches
By Samuel Copelon
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wrought iron, bronze and upholstered Neoclassical lyre back benches, circa 1940/60's. The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

1940s Chiropractor Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 1940s chiropractor bench; chrome and green vinyl with a Lucite handle.
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

1940s Chiropractor Bench
1940s Chiropractor Bench
$1,675
H 21 in W 71 in D 19 in
1940s French Iron Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely iron outdoor bench from France. Beautiful scroll iron design on arms with slated iron back
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Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1940s French Iron Bench
1940s French Iron Bench
$4,300
H 38.25 in W 47 in D 23 in
1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
A versatile piece of French furniture, hand-carved in the 1940s in France, this elm wood aviation
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench
1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench
$4,800
H 19.75 in W 90.25 in D 22.875 in
1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early design for Dunbar, mahogany bench or vanity stool model 1050. Curved or X form base with
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish 1940s Sofa Bench by Master Carpenter, Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant and rare 1940s sofa or bench by Master Furniture Maker Georg Kofoed of Copenhagen
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and expressive bench having a sculptural rounded form with patinated brass nailhead trim
Category

20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

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1940s Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s bench you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1940s bench was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1940s bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1940s bench bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s bench over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, Edward Wormley and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Bench?

Prices for a 1940s bench start at $279 and top out at $27,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

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 1940s Bench
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Windsor bench is typically a two-seater chair built with solid wood and round-tenoned legs with seats that are a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort. Windsor chairs grew in popularity during the 16th century with the design being fashioned after wheel spokes. Shop a selection of Windor-style seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A cobbler’s bench is a low-to-the-ground wooden bench that has a backless seat on one end and a workstation on the other.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A shoe bench refers to a bench that can also be utilized as a shoe storage compartment underneath the seating. Some shoe benches feature shelving, while others may have compartments to keep your shoes sorted. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary shoe benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mission bench is a long rectangular bench, often with a mid-height back and open arms. The bench is made out of wood, oak to be specific, and sometimes even animal skin. You’ll find a collection of mission benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A teak bench is a bench that is constructed from teak, which is a kind of tropical hardwood which is mostly used for making chairs, seats and even boats. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers. With proper care, a teak bench can last for nearly 70 years! Find your long-lasting teak bench on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A prayer bench, also known as a hassock or prie-dieu, is a piece of furniture that you can kneel on when praying. It helps to keep your knees feeling comfortable and elevated off the floor. Shop a variety of prayer benches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some types of benches designed primarily for indoor use include storage benches, entry benches, backless benches, settee benches and dining benches. Garden benches, memorial benches and planter benches are three types commonly displayed outdoors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage and antique benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    A parametric bench is a long seating solution made out of evenly spaced rows of wood. Because of the precision required to create the complex pieces, construction of parametric furniture normally uses computer-controlled manufacturing machinery. Find a collection of parametric furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall bench is a bench that has rounded corners, which gives the illusion that the lines of the seating solution flow like water. Waterfall benches and other waterfall furniture were popular during the 1930s and 40s. Shop a collection of waterfall furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A deacon’s bench is a long bench with a back, and often arms, made up of spindles or slats. It is typically crafted from wood and often used as an entryway bench or at the foot of a bed. On 1stDibs, find a range of deacon’s benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, piano benches are not necessary. You can sit on any stool or chair that is the appropriate height to play the piano. However, some pianists find them more comfortable or prefer how they look in front of the instrument. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage piano benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best piano benches are really a matter of preference. Benches with a padded seat and options for adjusting the height are the most popular benches for such use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary piano benches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    You can use a variety of things as an outdoor bench. As an alternative to actual benches, consider a pair of garden stools placed side by side. Or, try upcycling items like crates, wood boxes or large planters, all of which are suitable pieces of seating for gardens and other exterior spaces. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of outdoor furniture.