Mid-Century Modern Leather Top Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style tufted leather top bench. This boxed cushion benchtop is crafted in top
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
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Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Entry Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern bench is sure to stand out in the entryway to a room or living
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel
By J.A. Casillas
Located in Manhasset, NY
American designer mid-century leather bench. A sectioned leather bench on a steel base by J. A
Category
Vintage 1980s Benches
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Style Custom Leather And Walnut Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern style 5 ft bench is designed and produced by cityFoundry in Brooklyn NY. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern chrome bench designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Bench
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern tufted bench. The bench is newly upholstered in leatherette has solid wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Unique Mid-Century Modern Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern bench features decorative vinyl upholstery, a wood frame, and aluminum
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern lucite bench. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern design with frosted acrylic lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Cream Leather and Aluminum Bench, Modern Design, Mid-20th Century, USA
$1,500 / item
H 18.25 in W 72.25 in D 18.5 in
Cream Leather and Aluminum Bench, Modern Design, Mid-20th Century, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long rectangular bench upholstered in a cream colored leather with piping along the edges. The
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Bench in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, walnut, faux leather, Europe, 1950s This European bench from the 1950s combines a walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Window Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern window bench features sculpted sides and vinyl upholstery, making a stylish yet
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather
Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table
$2,600
H 16 in W 46 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench coffee table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Ostrich skin Leather Post modern waterfall bench or coffee table. Nice Patina
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Banquette/Bench
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Petite banquette/bench made of solid hard maple is inspired by Mid-Century Modern design. The tight
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Linen, Faux Leather
American Mid-Century Brown Channel Tufted Leather Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century bench with brown channeled leather seat resting on 2 squared chrome legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Red Leather Art Deco Sculptural Waterfall Bench Mid Century Modern
$11,500
H 24 in W 60 in D 20 in
Karl Springer Red Leather Art Deco Sculptural Waterfall Bench Mid Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Karl Springer Red Leather Art Deco Sculptural Waterfall Bench. Item features a red
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
American Mid-Century Black Tufted Faux Leather Bench
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century bench with a black tufted faux leather seat resting on three squared chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Bench by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
that characterizes Brazilian modern design. Crafted in jacarandá rosewood with taut leather slings, the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Selig Mid Century Modern Walnut Tufted Bench
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern tufted even arm bench in black Naugahyde and Walnut by Selig circa 1960’s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Cleo Baldon X-Benches, Oak and Leather, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1966
$6,860Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 19 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Cleo Baldon X-Benches, Oak and Leather, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1966
By Terra, Cleo Baldon
Located in New York, NY
Modern benches with black leather seat cushions, blackened wrought iron X-form frames, burnished oak
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modern Iron and Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern iron and leather bench with a hammered iron modern tapered frame and box leather upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Bench with Channel Upholstered Seat
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A waterfall style bench with clean, exposed structure inspired by mid-century modern design. The
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Foam, Maple
Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Leather Sofa Bench Johannes Spalt Vienna c 1960
$16,059
H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Leather Sofa Bench Johannes Spalt Vienna c 1960
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern black vintage leather sofa or bench by Johannes Spalt circa 1960 Vienna. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern X Frame Benches
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of button tufted benches with x frames in chromed steel. Faux leather vinyl is in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Bench by Michael Michalsky, 1960s
$15,345
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Bench by Michael Michalsky, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
A two-seater bench, originally designed by Harvey Probber, has been redesigned by Michael Michalsky
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Prism Bench in Navy Leather
Located in Wilton, CT
, used prominently in the Mid-Century. Our clean lined expertly polished solid lucite “Prism” legs lend
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Lucite
1980s Two-Seater Faux Leather Solid Wood Bench and Wood Table Mid-Century Modern
$2,700
H 19.25 in W 59 in D 18.5 in
1980s Two-Seater Faux Leather Solid Wood Bench and Wood Table Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Bench in light pink Faux Leather, Vinyl and a warm
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Daybed or Bench in Teak and Black Upholstery
$1,850
H 17.13 in W 24.81 in D 75.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Daybed or Bench in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench or daybed, faux leather, teak, Europe, 1960s This streamlined design is executed within a
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
A modernist chrome bench, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern chrome and pleather bench with thick tubular frame, circa 1960. Please don’t
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Leather & Lacquered Mahogany Post Modern Window Bench
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Leather and lacquered mahogany post modern window bench.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Fabulous Milo Baughman White Patent Leather Tufted Chrome Bench Mid-Century
$3,980
H 19 in W 81 in D 21 in
Fabulous Milo Baughman White Patent Leather Tufted Chrome Bench Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous XL Milo Baughman white patent leather tufted bench with chrome legs. This piece measure
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Elara Grey Fabric Bench with Metallic Legs - Mid-Century Modern
$2,706 / item
H 16.15 in W 59.06 in D 18.51 in
Elara Grey Fabric Bench with Metallic Legs - Mid-Century Modern
Located in Freamunde, PT
Elara bench, crafted from sleek metal and soft upholstery, is a modern retreat in any setting. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Klyne Bench by Portuguese Designer, Velvet & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
$3,402 / item
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Klyne Bench by Portuguese Designer, Velvet & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Freamunde, PT
Klyne Bench is a refined study in contrasts,vivid yet restrained, minimal yet richly textured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Hall Bench
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a beige antiqued leather stitched cushion on an antiqued brass-finished iron cube form base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Artisanal Bench in Special Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Artisanal Bench by Stamford Modern, a captivating sculptural masterpiece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Artisanal Bench in Dark Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Artisanal Bench by Stamford Modern, a captivating sculptural masterpiece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Cool Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Faux Snakeskin Bench Stool on Casters
$880Sale Price|39% Off
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 14.5 in
Cool Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Faux Snakeskin Bench Stool on Casters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A chic Mid-Century Modern rolling stool or bench having substantial Lucite waterfall shaped base
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Bench / Stool, Andre Arbus
$7,700
H 19 in W 16.5 in D 12.25 in
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Bench / Stool, Andre Arbus
By André Arbus, Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Bench or Stool attributed to Andre
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Harrison Bench in Artisan Fabric with Metal Base, Mid-Century Modern
$2,938 / item
H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Harrison Bench in Artisan Fabric with Metal Base, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Freamunde, PT
The Harrison Bench is a bold statement of modern design, seamlessly blending geometric precision
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood and Leather Small Stool Spottrup Mobler
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 21 in D 15 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood and Leather Small Stool Spottrup Mobler
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern spottrup mobler rosewood and leather small stool bench or ottoman. Solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid century Chrome Black leather 3 seat bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara Finland
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 68 in D 26 in
Mid century Chrome Black leather 3 seat bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Chrome Black leather 3 seat Bench Early production by Designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist Bench by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi
$7,200
H 18 in W 49.75 in D 12.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist Bench by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian mid-modern / Minimalist bench resting on enameled metal legs with molded plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
French Modern Neoclassical Mahogany & Leather Benches/ Stools, Andre Arbus, Pair
$9,950 / set
H 18 in W 18 in D 14 in
French Modern Neoclassical Mahogany & Leather Benches/ Stools, Andre Arbus, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical mahogany and leather benches or
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Crescent Bench Series 60 in Polished Brass by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern a remarkable blend of elegance, stability
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Dassi Italian Modern Walnut and Black Leather Upholstered Long Bench
$6,250
H 14 in W 52.75 in D 19.5 in
Vittorio Dassi Italian Modern Walnut and Black Leather Upholstered Long Bench
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern walnut bench in sculptural form features a 3-row frame with rounded
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Crescent Bench Series 48 in Brushed Brass by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern a remarkable blend of elegance, stability
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Crescent Bench Series 60 in Polished Brass by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern a remarkable blend of elegance, stability
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Vintage Steel Case Leather Tandem Benches
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of vintage steel case leather tandem benches recently restored with a genuine black woven
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood & Leather Stools, Jean-Michel Frank
$5,897 / set
H 15 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood & Leather Stools, Jean-Michel Frank
By Alexandre Noll
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of French mid-century hand-carved stools or benches in the style of Jean Michel Frank
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Steel & Fabric Benches / Stools by Forma Nova
$3,970 / set
H 15 in W 21 in D 16 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Steel & Fabric Benches / Stools by Forma Nova
By Forma Nova
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Benches by Forma Nova with a sober
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Modern X-Base Upholstered Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish modern upholstered bench. Sturdy X-frame chrome base. The padded seat is covered in a black
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Brass Bench with Saddle Stitched Leather Cushion
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Brass Bench features a nude colored saddle stitched leather cushion
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Blue Leather and Steel Bench
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and unique piece of mid-century industrial design, this heavy-duty steel bench offers a
Category
Mid-20th Century Benches
Materials
Steel
Odyssey Bench in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
-Century Modern design. Designed by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern in 2022. Available in walnut or oak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
3 Contemporary Sage Green / Gray Leather and Metal Rectangular Benches
$1,425 / item
H 15 in W 75 in D 22 in
3 Contemporary Sage Green / Gray Leather and Metal Rectangular Benches
Located in Queens, NY
leather, resting on gray powder coated metal stretcher bases. (PRICED EACH) One of the bench has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Cognac Leather and Bronze Benches
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cognac Color Leather and Bronzed Finish Metal Benches, American, circa 1980s. They have recently
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Custom Made X-Base Dark Espresso Ottoman or Bench of a Mid-Century Modern Design
$3,250 / item
H 18 in W 30 in D 24 in
Custom Made X-Base Dark Espresso Ottoman or Bench of a Mid-Century Modern Design
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, Erwin Lambeth
Located in St. Louis, MO
. Custom made bench or ottoman with mahogany X-base with button tufting, shown in leather but available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Odyssey Bench in White Oak
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Odyssey Bench by Stamford Modern, a captivating fusion of sculptural artistry and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Twill, Oak
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Mid Century Modern Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
Chrome base with 3 part leather seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Bench in Faux Leather by Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort 1963
Unavailable
H 24.02 in W 57.49 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Bench in Faux Leather by Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort 1963
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Mid-Century Modern items in 1963. The sofa is in very good condition, minimum patina on the upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany and Leather Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 65.75 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany and Leather Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar USA, circa 1950s reupholstered in leather with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
"Onda" Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Brazilian modern rosewood (jacaranda) bench designed by Jorge Zalszupin was named "Onda
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Jacaranda, Leather
Mid-Century Chrome X-Base and Tufted Leather Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century chrome X-base and tufted leather bench.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Lucite Bench on Castors with Leather Upholstery
Located in Water Mill, NY
Mid-Century Lucite bench on castors with pale gray leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bailey Tufted Bench
By Modern Living Supplies
Located in New York, NY
Bailey tufted bench on solid walnut tapered leg base. Loose tufted bench cushion sits within the
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman
Unavailable
H 18 in W 63 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant rosewood bench from Brazil. The seat is upholstered in a burgundy leather complimenting
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather Bench, '1930'
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
The bench has strong leather completed the stainless steel construction. The leather is in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1930s Leather Gym Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym bench from the 1930s. Nice patina.
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Leather Gym Bench, "1930"
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
The bench has strong leather completed the stainless steel construction. The leather is in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Leather Gym Bench, "1930"
By Industrial Design
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
This bench has the massive stable construction with strong leather with original patina. It has
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Bench
Located in Garrison, NY
Chic little Danish modern rosewood bench with original rust red leather, circa 1960s. Can be used
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Dunbar Bench with Leather Cushion
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Signed and numbered 4525. New grey leather. New black lacquer. A great narrow bench with Asian
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer, Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Pedistal Chrome Base Benches
By Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Bedford, NY
Pair of benches attributed to Brueton Industries of New York and designed by Stanley Jay Friedman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Giacometti Style Brutalist Iron Bench In Leather
By Diego Giacometti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giacometti style brutalist iron bench with leather upholstery. The top has been reupholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Iconic Bench by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967, Germany
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 96.07 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century Iconic Bench by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967, Germany
By Wilkhahn, Friso Kramer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Re-upholstered four-seat bench by Dutch Industrial designer Friso Kramer for Wilkhahn Germany in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Bench in Pewter Gray
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The Tuulla Bench is part of the Tuulla Series, lead by the award-winning Tuulla Chair. The Tuulla
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Authentic industrial leather Gym bench, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 59.85 in D 26.38 in
Authentic industrial leather Gym bench, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
exciting and dynamic look. This bench fits well with different styles, from industrial to modern, and can
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
Walnut Stain Sculptural Bench with Channel Tufted Leather
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage sculptural bench made of walnut stained solid wood which we believe to be oak. The bench
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Leather Strap Metal Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
An elegant brass or steel bench available in a variety of finishes with a woven leather strap seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
An elegant solid wood bench available in a variety of woods with a woven leather strap seat by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Midcentury Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman
Unavailable
H 18 in W 63 in D 29 in
Midcentury Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant rosewood bench from Brazil. The seat is upholstered in a burgundy leather complimenting
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Midcentury Wrought Iron Tufted Leather Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of midcentury wrought iron tufted leather benches, circa 1950s-1960s. This striking
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Florence Knoll Leather Upholstered Chrome Bench Early Production, 1971
Unavailable
H 16.75 in W 36.25 in D 19.5 in
Florence Knoll Leather Upholstered Chrome Bench Early Production, 1971
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Leather upholstered chrome bench designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. The label on this piece dates
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Woven Leather Brera Bench by Guglielmo Ulrich for Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Dorchester, MA
, features a wenge finish and white leather. The bench would complement a variety of styles and suit both
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Ash
Bench
By Maison et Maison
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb condition for a vintage period. Very comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Vintage Italian Orange Leather Bench with Low Back, circa 1960
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Italian Orange Leather Bench with Low Back, circa 1960
Located in Belgium, Brussels
Vintage bench upholstery with orange leather, the feet are in clear polished wood, unknown designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Mexican Bench
Located in Mexico City, MX
Mexican bench.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Faux Bamboo, Chrome and Black Tufted Leather Bench
By George Koch Sons, Inc.
Located in Houston, TX
This is such an unusual and lovely faux bamboo and black leather bench by George Koch Sons. It's a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage McGuire Style Bamboo Rattan Leather Bench Stool Seat, circa 1970
Unavailable
H 19 in W 30 in D 20 in
Vintage McGuire Style Bamboo Rattan Leather Bench Stool Seat, circa 1970
Located in Houston, TX
A terrific vintage McGuire style handmade bamboo and leather bench stool seat circa 1970. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
François Monnet Bench
Located in Miami, FL
A rare François Monnet bench, stainless steel and white leather.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950's black leather and metal Bench by Estelle and Erwine Laverne 'B'
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 74.02 in D 26.78 in
1950's black leather and metal Bench by Estelle and Erwine Laverne 'B'
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne International
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Magnificent bench with woven leather belts in black on a matte chromium plated steel base. The
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of X-Base Brass and Leather Stools or Benches by Paul McCobb
Unavailable
H 16 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Pair of X-Base Brass and Leather Stools or Benches by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of X-base brass and leather stools or benches by Paul McCobb. New leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Florence Bench
By FBC London
Located in London, GB
With a strong base of solid wood and comfortable leather top, the Florence Bench is the perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Baughman Style Polished Steel Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic polished steel and leather bench could be used as a cocktail table or at the
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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a very sexy brass and leather bench or ottoman by Wormley. This particular model features
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Barcelona Style X-Base Bench
Located in Northbrook, IL
Bronze Finish and is Newly Upholstered in a Stippled Grain Embossed Bronze Metallic Faux Leather.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Iron
Unique Handcrafted Mahogany Bench
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Carved from solid mahogany resembling a tufted leather bench including the buttons. Mounted on
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bench for Marie Blanche Hotel by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench Designed by Charlotte Perriand for Marie Blanche Hotel, Méribel France, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Leather, Cotton
Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst
Unavailable
H 14.18 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
, Denmark. It's a bench with legs made of chrome-plated and upholstered seat in black leather.
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Seating for Herman Miller
Unavailable
H 31.7 in W 100.4 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Seating for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Beirut, LB
Iconic three-shell seating tandem by Charles & Ray Eames, black fiberglass shells on an aluminium base with a white side table attached, labeled on bottoms.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Rare Onda bench with three wavy seats in jacaranda with metal/wood legs and magazine rack of
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Jacaranda, Wood
Pair of Italian Midcentury X Form Benches/Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. These highly decorative Savonarola hardwood benches maintain their original rich patina and are accented
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Set of Two Benches by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 46.46 in D 29.14 in
Set of Two Benches by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, AP Originals
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal benches with new black leather upholstery and new filling by AP originals. Marked at the
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Klismos Bench/Table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Saridis of Athens
Unavailable
H 17.5 in W 25.25 in D 25.25 in
Klismos Bench/Table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Saridis of Athens
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Klismos bench functions as both a bench or table base. This design for this bench is a
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Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Upholstered Ottoman/Bench with Brass Base in the Style of Steve Chase
Unavailable
H 22.5 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
Upholstered Ottoman/Bench with Brass Base in the Style of Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
leather with "baseball" stitched seams. This piece would be excellent used as a bench at the foot of a bed
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Eleh Side Table / Bench by Sérgio Rodrigues, Circa 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Originally designed for Bloch Company in 1965 this exquisite bench, that also play as a side board
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Two-Seat Faux Black Leather Sofa by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Two-Seat Faux Black Leather Sofa by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967
By Wilkhahn, Friso Kramer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
-upholstered in a black excellent quality, faux leather fabric. It has a slender aluminium frame with a black
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, AP Originals
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal bench or daybed with new black leather upholstery and new filling. Manufactured by AP
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Banc Onda by Jorge Zalszulpin for Atelier Moveis Sa Brésil 1960
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 117.72 in D 21.66 in
Banc Onda by Jorge Zalszulpin for Atelier Moveis Sa Brésil 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
The bench is in jacaranda Brazilian rosewood with a leather magazine rack at its end, it is
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Paris Daybed by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
and leather upholstery. The bench is a perfect piece to place in a living room, front of bed or any
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Linen, Hardwood
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
A Mid-Century Modern tandem seating chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Swan Sofa, Arne Jacobsen Manufacture Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Swan Sofa, Arne Jacobsen Manufacture Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Swan sofa, Arne Jacobsen Manufacture Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1970 Black leather alu base
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Leather
Sofa, De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
De Sede DS-85, sofa and daybed.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Style Bench w/ Walnut Frame & Basketweave Leather
By KLASP Home
Located in Bronxville, NY
The Raphael bench – Mid-Century Modern woven leather 3 ft bench. Gandwoven Italian leather in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
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Leather, Wood, Walnut
Walter Antonis ‘t Spectrum Mid-Century Modern Black Chrome Leather Lounge Chairs
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
Walter Antonis ‘t Spectrum Mid-Century Modern Black Chrome Leather Lounge Chairs
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Walter Antonis
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
collectors of Dutch Mid-century design. The chairs are presented in very good vintage condition. As you would
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Chrome
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
$9,338
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Leather, Wood
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$7,018 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Wood, Poplar, Burl
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$3,333 / item
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By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
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This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
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Metal, Brass
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
$5,065 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
$922 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
$232,138Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
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Other
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
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Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
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By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Cannes French Inspired Small Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Cannes small iron drink table in iron finish Inspired by the antique version, this small drink table is forged iron with a small round tabletop. Offered in either the dark iron fini...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
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Iron
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
$6,304 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
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Hardwood
Linden Table Lamp with Contemporary Linen Shades by Studio Dunn
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
The Linden table lamp features a cream linen shade and lamp body, solid hardwood walnut base, and brass details. A study in duality, the piece explores the balance between soft, flow...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
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Mid-Century Modern Leather Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid-century modern leather benches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, all mid-century modern leather benches available were constructed with great care. Find 1219 antique and vintage mid-century modern leather benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 159 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid-century modern leather benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-century modern leather benches made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large mid-century modern leather benches can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller mid-century modern leather benches available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made mid-century modern leather benches over the years, but those made by Knoll, Florence Knoll and Stamford Modern are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid-Century Modern Leather Benches?
Prices for mid-century modern leather benches start at $1 and top out at $130,000 with the average selling for $3,495.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
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