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1940s Iron Benches

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

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Wrought Iron

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
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

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Wrought Iron

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

French 1940s Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-forged gilt iron, French, circa 1945.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

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Iron

French 1940s Bench
French 1940s Bench
H 18 in W 37.5 in D 14.5 in
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

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Wrought Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

French Art Moderne Lyre Window Bench
French Art Moderne Lyre Window Bench
H 27.5 in W 42.5 in D 13 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

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Iron

1940s French Iron Bench
1940s French Iron Bench
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

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Metal, Iron

1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench
1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench
H 19.75 in W 90.25 in D 22.875 in

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Hollywood Regency 1940's Art Deco Wrought Iron Beautiful Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully 1940,s hand crafted wrought iron bench with painted fin. And upholstered seat cushion
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches

Pair of French Iron Benches
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of 1940's Iron Benches with decorative feet and a cross bar for support. Benches have been
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Vintage 1940s French Benches

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Iron

Pair of French Iron Benches
Pair of French Iron Benches
H 17 in W 33 in D 17.5 in
Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden Bench in pine and cast iron base, Circa 1940's.
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Neoclassical Benches

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Iron

Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1940's
Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1940's
H 32.29 in W 78.75 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Upholstered Gilt Iron Benches, French, 1940's
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of gilt iron benches currently upholstered in off-white linen, French, 1940's
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Vintage 1940s French Benches

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Iron

1940s French Iron Park Bench
Located in Houston, TX
1940s French iron park bench. In an aged white painted patina.
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Early 20th Century Benches

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Iron

1940s French Iron Park Bench
1940s French Iron Park Bench
H 28.5 in W 77 in D 19 in
French 1940s Gilt Iron Bench
Located in London, GB
A gilt hammered iron bench, upholstered in off white boiled wool France, circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

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Iron

French 1940s Gilt Iron Bench
French 1940s Gilt Iron Bench
H 20.87 in W 31.89 in D 18.51 in
French Designer, Long Bench, Oak, Iron, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak and white-lacquered iron long bench, designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Benches

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Iron

1940s Directoire Iron Bench with Leather Seat
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Directoire iron bench with leather seat. Beautiful brass faces accent this piece. Leather has
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Vintage 1940s Benches

1940s Oak Railroad Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Oak railroad bench with reversable seat back. Designed for middle of platform, to alternate
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Vintage 1940s American Benches

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Iron

1940s Oak Railroad Bench
1940s Oak Railroad Bench
H 16 in W 86 in D 12 in
Pair of 20th Century Italian Iron Savonarola Benches, circa 1940s
Located in North Miami, FL
Powder-coated iron in a soft powder blue tone with brass accents throughout. The recently
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20th Century Italian Campaign Benches

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Brass, Iron

Spanish 1940s Gilt Iron Bench with Sage Green Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small gilt hammered iron bench with center support rack, in sage green velvet. The bottom stretcher
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Neoclassical Benches

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Iron

Italian 1940s Giltwood and Hammered Iron Bench
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved, polychromed and gilt Italian Mid-Century bench with elegant form and a nicely aged
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Giltwood

Spanish 1940s Gilt Iron Bench with Sage Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small gilt hammered iron bench with centre support rack, in sage green velvet. Spanish, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

1940s Large Leather & Wood Gym Bench, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
A very sturdy, unusualy large, heavy vintage gym bench with a patinated leather covered top that is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

French Art Moderne Wrought Iron Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Moderne bench dating to the 1930s or 1940s. The wrought iron bench features a red
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Vintage 1930s French Benches

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Wrought Iron

Iron & Bronze X Form Stools
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Rochester, NY
An unusual & highly refined pair of 1940's modernist iron & bronze X form benches / stools / tables
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Iron & Bronze X Form Stools
Iron & Bronze X Form Stools
H 17.5 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
Pair of French 1940's Gilt-Iron Upholstered Benches
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice pair of French 1940's benches in gilt iron, the seats upholstered in hand-woven silk velvet
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

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Iron

Garden Bench, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron and wooden park bench from the 1940's. The bench comes from a park in Budapest. Measures
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Garden Bench, 1940's
Garden Bench, 1940's
H 32.29 in W 71.66 in D 23.63 in
Garden Bench, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron and wooden garden bench from the 1940's. The metal is polished. Seatheight is 47 cm.
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Garden Bench, 1940's
Garden Bench, 1940's
H 36.62 in W 66.54 in D 24.81 in
French 1940s Wrought Iron Garden Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish French Wrought Iron Garden Banquette/Canape With Newly Upholstered Seat and Armrests.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French 1940s Wrought Iron Garden Bench
French 1940s Wrought Iron Garden Bench
H 31.75 in W 64 in D 25 in
1940s Vintage Petite Iron Garden Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
This sweet garden bench has a lovely kidney shaped seat and a scroll back, circa 1940s. Recently
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Romantic Children's Furniture

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Paint

1940s Vintage Petite Iron Garden Bench
1940s Vintage Petite Iron Garden Bench
H 26.25 in W 35 in D 13.5 in
Orange Iron Bench, England, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s English naturally weathered orange iron garden bench. Unique and unusual varying sized
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Vintage 1940s English Patio and Garden Furniture

Orange Iron Bench, England, 1940s
Orange Iron Bench, England, 1940s
H 37 in W 57 in D 33 in
1940s Iron French Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Whimsical Iron Bench
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Vintage 1940s Benches

1940s Iron French Bench
1940s Iron French Bench
H 23 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in
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

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Spanish 1940's Gilt Iron Benches with Upholstered Seats
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handsome pair of gilt iron benches, upholstered in muslin. The seats can be upholstered in
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

1940's French Upholstered Bench in the Manner of Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Queens, NY
1940's French bench crafted in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat with a silver-painted iron frame
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Benches

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Iron

Gilbert Poillerat Bench / Stool / Ottoman in Wrought Gilt Iron, France 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stylish Neo-Baroque hand-hammered iron bench with looped feet in the style of Gilbert Poillerat
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

1940s Train Station Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s wood and iron train station bench with slatted wood seat and back. Heavy iron frame with
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Benches

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Iron

1940s Train Station Bench
1940s Train Station Bench
H 29 in W 67.5 in D 21 in
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

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Vintage 1940s Gilt-Iron Upholstered Bench with Greek Key Themed Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French backless gilt iron bench with Greek key motif from the mid-20th century and new
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

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

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Iron, Brass

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

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Iron

Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1940's
Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1940's
H 29.53 in W 72.45 in D 24.41 in
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

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Metal

1940's Iron Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Heavy wrought iron base with old gilding and new linen upholstery
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

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Wrought Iron

1940's Iron Bench
1940's Iron Bench
H 19.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
French Iron Garden Bench, 1940s
Located in Roubaix, FR
Rare French Iron garden bench , polished iron finish for indoor. Circa 1940 ( for outdoor just
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Benches

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Iron

French Iron Garden Bench, 1940s
French Iron Garden Bench, 1940s
H 26.78 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Pair of 1940s Wrought Iron Garden Benches
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 1940s Wrought Iron Garden Benches
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Vintage 1940s American Benches

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Wrought Iron

Gilded Iron Bench Jean Charles Moreux, 1940s
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Hudson, NY
Jean Charles Moreux gilded wrought iron bench. Rich patina and wear to gilding. Leather button
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

1940s French Wrought Iron and Copper Seated Bench
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Unusual model 1940s French wrought iron garden seat with verdigris woven copper seat. Measures
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Wrought Iron

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

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Iron

1940s Bench by Ramsay
1940s Bench by Ramsay
H 17.33 in W 35.44 in D 14.57 in
1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in New York, NY
Gilt iron bench with a newly upholstered linen seat. Spain, circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

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Iron

1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in New York, NY
Spanish gilt iron bench with newly upholstered seat, Spain, circa 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

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Iron

Jean-Charles Moreux Gilded Iron and Leather Bench, France, 1940s
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional detail in this Classic bench by Jean-Charles Moreux with finely shaped and gilded
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

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Iron

French Black and Golden Lacquered Wrought Iron and Leather Bench Seat, 1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant bench in black and golden lacquered wrought iron with a red leather seat top, circa 1940.
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Vintage 1960s French Benches

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Wrought Iron

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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Vintage Modern Marble Coffee Table
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H 17 in W 55 in D 28 in
Set of Five Chic Iron and Velvet Stools, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of five hammered iron Curule stools, the seats upholstered in blue and yellow velvet. Four of the stools have a black finish, and the fifth one has a gold finish with ora...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools

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Metal

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

PMPT Flush Mount
PMPT Flush Mount
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By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
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Oak

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By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Located in Miami, FL
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Iron

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1940s Iron Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1940s iron benches is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1940s iron benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and fabric. There are all kinds of 1940s iron benches available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1940s iron benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical 1940s iron benches are of considerable interest. Kramer Brothers produced beautiful 1940s iron benches that are worth considering.

How Much are 1940s Iron Benches?

Prices for 1940s iron benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s iron benches begin at $1 and can go as high as $27,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 1940s Iron Benches
  • 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.