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White Two-Seat Bench, Italy, 1940s
White Two-Seat Bench, Italy, 1940s

White Two-Seat Bench, Italy, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940s, Italian very decorative Italian two-seat rubbed white wooden bench with gold gilt wooden

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Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Pair of French Bronze, Brass and Lacquered Benches, 1940s
Pair of French Bronze, Brass and Lacquered Benches, 1940s

Pair of French Bronze, Brass and Lacquered Benches, 1940s

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Exquisite matching pair of French bronze, brass and lacquered benches, still in their original silk

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Vintage 1940s French Benches

Pair of 1940s Art Deco Leather Seated Iron X-Benches
Pair of 1940s Art Deco Leather Seated Iron X-Benches

Pair of 1940s Art Deco Leather Seated Iron X-Benches

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful in reddish-brown laced edge leather seats, this pair of 1940s wrought iron X-benches have

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1900s-1940s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1900s-1940s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1900s-1940s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old primitive-style bench made in Japan. It has a quiet presence that comes from many

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Benches

Materials

Oak, Cedar

1940's French Pommel Horse
1940's French Pommel Horse

1940's French Pommel Horse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pommel horse. The legs have been shortened to makes a unique stool. Original leather, Incredible patina.

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Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Leather

Velvet Bench Ascribable to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Velvet Bench Ascribable to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s-1950s

Velvet Bench Ascribable to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s-1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

The structure is in ebonized walnut and brass. It has recently been reupholstered in velvet. In perfect condition and ready to become a piece in a home. Measures: Width 103 cm ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass

Gilbert Poillerat Bench / Stool / Ottoman in Wrought Gilt Iron, France 1940s
Gilbert Poillerat Bench / Stool / Ottoman in Wrought Gilt Iron, France 1940s

Gilbert Poillerat Bench / Stool / Ottoman in Wrought Gilt Iron, France 1940s

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Barcelona, ES

, France, 1940s. This bench has a seat with its original vintage fringed upholstery. It stands on a four

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Japanese Old Bamboo Bench 1940s-1960s / Long Chair Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Old Bamboo Bench 1940s-1960s / Long Chair Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Old Bamboo Bench 1940s-1960s / Long Chair Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old bamboo bench made in Japan. This furniture is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Benches

Materials

Bamboo

1940s English William and Mary Long Oak Bench or Window Seat
1940s English William and Mary Long Oak Bench or Window Seat

1940s English William and Mary Long Oak Bench or Window Seat

Located in Baltimore, MD

Traditional William & Mary-style long narrow oak bench made in England for Carson Pirie Scott

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Mid-20th Century English William and Mary Benches

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Style Greek Key Accent Chair or Bench, 1940s
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Style Greek Key Accent Chair or Bench, 1940s

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Style Greek Key Accent Chair or Bench, 1940s

By Grosfeld House

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century carved wood vanity chair or bench newly upholstered in Laura Kirar/Highland Court geode

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Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Swedish, Bench or Side Table, Solid Oak, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish, Bench or Side Table, Solid Oak, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish, Bench or Side Table, Solid Oak, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A bench, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In solid oak. Other designers of the period

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Row of Cinema Chairs / Bench by Thonet, 1940s, 'Renovated'
Row of Cinema Chairs / Bench by Thonet, 1940s, 'Renovated'

Row of Cinema Chairs / Bench by Thonet, 1940s, 'Renovated'

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1940s, Czechoslovakia - Maker: Thonet (labeled), also by number - Good original condition

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Vintage 1940s Czech Benches

Materials

Wood

Elegant 1940s Hollywood Sleigh Bench with Scroll Arm Design
Elegant 1940s Hollywood Sleigh Bench with Scroll Arm Design

Elegant 1940s Hollywood Sleigh Bench with Scroll Arm Design

Located in New York, NY

This elegant sleigh bench features a scroll design in ebonized walnut and newly upholstered in a

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20th Century American Art Deco Benches

Swedish Bench in Stained Pine in Style of Axel Einar Hjorth Produced ca 1940s
Swedish Bench in Stained Pine in Style of Axel Einar Hjorth Produced ca 1940s

Swedish Bench in Stained Pine in Style of Axel Einar Hjorth Produced ca 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and beautiful bench in similar style of Axel Einar Hjorth "Sportstugemöbler" produced in

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Set of 2 Art Deco Benches from the 1940s in New Raw Silk Dedar Upholstery
Set of 2 Art Deco Benches from the 1940s in New Raw Silk Dedar Upholstery

Set of 2 Art Deco Benches from the 1940s in New Raw Silk Dedar Upholstery

Located in Berlin, DE

A very special set of 2 black lacquered Art Deco benches from the 1940s in new raw silk Dedar

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Bent Plywood & Braided Rope Bench by Augusto Romano, Italy, 1940s
Bent Plywood & Braided Rope Bench by Augusto Romano, Italy, 1940s

Bent Plywood & Braided Rope Bench by Augusto Romano, Italy, 1940s

Located in Almelo, NL

Bent Plywood & Braided Rope Bench by Augusto Romano, Italy, 1940s This rare mid-century bench by

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rope, Bentwood

Pair of Hollywood Regency style Gilt Steel Benches Circa 1940s
Pair of Hollywood Regency style Gilt Steel Benches Circa 1940s

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

French Wrought Iron Bench with Ratan Seat Wickerwork from the 1940s
French Wrought Iron Bench with Ratan Seat Wickerwork from the 1940s

French Wrought Iron Bench with Ratan Seat Wickerwork from the 1940s

Located in Salzburg, AT

French iron bench with ratan seat wickerwork from the 1940s Very decorative and light-footed

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian 1940s Oak and Brass Benches with Upholstered Seat
Pair of Italian 1940s Oak and Brass Benches with Upholstered Seat

Pair of Italian 1940s Oak and Brass Benches with Upholstered Seat

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

A pair of elegant Italian 1940s oak benches; the seats newly upholstered in creamy faux ostrich

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern, Curved Bench in Solid Pine, Lambswool Upholstery, Made in 1940s
Swedish Modern, Curved Bench in Solid Pine, Lambswool Upholstery, Made in 1940s

Swedish Modern, Curved Bench in Solid Pine, Lambswool Upholstery, Made in 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

. Handcrafted by an unknown cabinetmaker in Sweden, ca 1940s. This beautiful bench can be used in a hallway

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Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Benches

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine

Pair of Bench Midcentury Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi in Hardwood, 1930s-1940s
Pair of Bench Midcentury Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi in Hardwood, 1930s-1940s

Pair of Bench Midcentury Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi in Hardwood, 1930s-1940s

By Gio Ponti, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of bench in solid wood carved and painted white by Tomaso Buzzi and Gio Ponti. The upholstered

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Bench Attributed to Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi in Hardwood, 1930s-1940s
Pair of Bench Attributed to Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi in Hardwood, 1930s-1940s

Pair of Bench Attributed to Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi in Hardwood, 1930s-1940s

By Tomaso Buzzi, Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of cherrywood carved solid wood benches attributed to Tomaso Buzzi and Gio Ponti. The benches

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Satin, Fruitwood

French White Painted Bench Newly Upholstered
French White Painted Bench Newly Upholstered

French White Painted Bench Newly Upholstered

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s French style carved wood bench. Newly repainted in antique white finish. Newly upholstered in

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Ebonized Oak US Courthouse Armchair Bench
Midcentury Ebonized Oak US Courthouse Armchair Bench

Midcentury Ebonized Oak US Courthouse Armchair Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic, 1940s, US courthouse, oak, armchair bench with slat backrest is stunning in a newly

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Benches

Materials

Oak

Leopard Print Italian Florentine Wood Benches, Pair
Leopard Print Italian Florentine Wood Benches, Pair

Leopard Print Italian Florentine Wood Benches, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of 1940s Italian Florentine wood benches. Benches were recently upholstered in faux leopard

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches

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Leather, Giltwood

Long Industrial Ebonized Oak Train Station Bench
Long Industrial Ebonized Oak Train Station Bench

Long Industrial Ebonized Oak Train Station Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, 1940s, oak, train station bench features an ebonized finish and wonderful details all

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Benches

Materials

Oak

1940s French Brass Swan and Iron Ottomans
1940s French Brass Swan and Iron Ottomans

1940s French Brass Swan and Iron Ottomans

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

1940s French swan brass and iron with Curule bases ottomans.  

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20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Peter Hunt Hand-Painted and Signed Benches
Pair of Peter Hunt Hand-Painted and Signed Benches

Pair of Peter Hunt Hand-Painted and Signed Benches

By Peter Hunt

Located in New York, NY

colorfully painted furniture in the 1940s and 1950s. These benches are painted, front and back, with maritime

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teal & Blonde Armless Bench with Back Style Tommi Parzinger
Mid-Century Modern Teal & Blonde Armless Bench with Back Style Tommi Parzinger

Mid-Century Modern Teal & Blonde Armless Bench with Back Style Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Topeka, KS

1940s-1960s This bench is nothing short of fabulous! But it is an enigma. We obtained it from an

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two Mid-Century "Bermuda" Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Two Mid-Century "Bermuda" Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Two Mid-Century "Bermuda" Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage 1940's "Bermuda" benches model #4962 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar FurnitureBerne

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Kindel Grand Rapids Faux Bamboo Oxford Mahogany Upholstered Bench
Mid-Century Kindel Grand Rapids Faux Bamboo Oxford Mahogany Upholstered Bench

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

Window storage bench oak circa 1940's
Window storage bench oak circa 1940's

Window storage bench oak circa 1940's

Located in San Francisco, CA

Window storage bench oak circa 1940's

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Vintage 1940s Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1940's
Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1940's

Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1940's

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Garden bench from the 1940's. The bench has a cast iron base with a pine seating. Original paint.

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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian 1940's Cerused Oak Vanity Table with Bench
Italian 1940's Cerused Oak Vanity Table with Bench

Italian 1940's Cerused Oak Vanity Table with Bench

Located in New York, NY

A rare and elegant Italian 1940's cerused oak vanity table and accompanying stool/bench. The vanity

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

1940s French Park Bench
1940s French Park Bench

1940s French Park Bench

Located in High Point, NC

This ergonomic wooden bench combines functional simplicity with French aestheticism. A classic

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Faux Bois Garden Bench, Belgium, 1940s
Faux Bois Garden Bench, Belgium, 1940s

Faux Bois Garden Bench, Belgium, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940s Belgian faux bois design curved back stone garden bench. Original moss and lichen covered

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Patio and Garden Furniture

French Iron Bench with Tufted New Yellow Cushion 1940s
French Iron Bench with Tufted New Yellow Cushion 1940s

French Iron Bench with Tufted New Yellow Cushion 1940s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Den Haag, NL

Gorgeous Yellow Fabric and iron bench in the style of Maison Jansen, the pioneering French design

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Paolo Buffa Bench in Wood and Ochre Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Bench in Wood and Ochre Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Bench in Wood and Ochre Velvet, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Paolo Buffa bench in wood and ochre velvet, Italy, 1940s.  

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940s Art Deco Inlaid Bench Coffee Table by Andrew Szoeke
1940s Art Deco Inlaid Bench Coffee Table by Andrew Szoeke

1940s Art Deco Inlaid Bench Coffee Table by Andrew Szoeke

By Andrew Szoeke

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Art Deco Bench - Occasional Table Exotic Wood designed and produced by Andrew Szoeke 1940s USA

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Macassar, Burl

Spanish Revival Carved Stool or Bench in Walnut, 1940s
Spanish Revival Carved Stool or Bench in Walnut, 1940s

Spanish Revival Carved Stool or Bench in Walnut, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved Walnut Curule Stool with Arms, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Curule base with carved decorative

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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pier Luigi Colli pair of benches 1940s.
Pier Luigi Colli pair of benches 1940s.

Pier Luigi Colli pair of benches 1940s.

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in bari, IT

1940s or 1950s. They are attributed to Pier Luigi Colli, in particular the model. The stools have a

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Velvet, Nutwood

Dramatic 1940s Low Console Platform Bench Media Table by Eugenio Diez
Dramatic 1940s Low Console Platform Bench Media Table by Eugenio Diez

Dramatic 1940s Low Console Platform Bench Media Table by Eugenio Diez

By Aldo Tura, Eugenio Diez

Located in Chicago, IL

Dramatic large platform bench table with drawers by Argentinian designer Eugenio Diez. This was a

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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Regency X Form Bench or Stool
1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Regency X Form Bench or Stool

1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Regency X Form Bench or Stool

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Early design for Dunbar, mahogany bench or vanity stool. X form base with neoclassical styling, and

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Japanese Antique Low Table or Bench 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Table or Bench 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Table or Bench 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

, it now naturally lends itself to use as a bench as well, making it a versatile piece with a broad

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Lovely Vintage circa 1940s Rattan Berger Bench Stool Seat with Cabriolet Legs
Lovely Vintage circa 1940s Rattan Berger Bench Stool Seat with Cabriolet Legs

Lovely Vintage circa 1940s Rattan Berger Bench Stool Seat with Cabriolet Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England vintage circa 1940’s bergere

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Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Japanese Antique Bench Oak Wood 1930s-1940s Primitive Japandi
Japanese Antique Bench Oak Wood 1930s-1940s Primitive Japandi

Japanese Antique Bench Oak Wood 1930s-1940s Primitive Japandi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is an old Japanese bench. The frame is made of oak. With a width of 181 cm, it is sized to

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Deco 1940s Macassar Ebony Coffee Table or Bench
Italian Art Deco 1940s Macassar Ebony Coffee Table or Bench

Italian Art Deco 1940s Macassar Ebony Coffee Table or Bench

Located in New York, NY

Italian Art Deco Macassar ebony waterfall shaped coffee table or bench. This exotic and very

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Macassar

Modular "Nuclear" Bench + Coffee Table in the Manner of Harvey Probber 1940s MCM
Modular "Nuclear" Bench + Coffee Table in the Manner of Harvey Probber 1940s MCM

Modular "Nuclear" Bench + Coffee Table in the Manner of Harvey Probber 1940s MCM

By Harvey Probber

Located in Basel, BS

a long bench. Designed in 1949 by Harvey Probber Inc, NY. 5 parts in solid walnut with beautiful

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Paul Frankl Cork Top Coffee Table / Bench
Paul Frankl Cork Top Coffee Table / Bench

Paul Frankl Cork Top Coffee Table / Bench

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Fulton, CA

A Paul Frankl cork top coffee table or bench, circa 1940s. Asian influence design with curved table

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Cork

Chinese Pewter and Brass Garden Bench, 1950s
Chinese Pewter and Brass Garden Bench, 1950s

Chinese Pewter and Brass Garden Bench, 1950s

Located in Hamburg, PA

A decorative Chinese pewter and brass garden stool or bench, 1940s to 1950s era. Decorated with

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Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Stool
Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Stool

Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Stool

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Chicago, IL

1940s French moderne gilt stool Bench Ottoman by Jean-Charles Moreux. Height without cushion is

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s Bench by Ramsay
1940s Bench by Ramsay

1940s Bench by Ramsay

Located in New York, NY

1940s bench by Ramsay with structure in hammered and gilded iron, with velvet upholstery.

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Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Iron

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.