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1950s Iron Benches

Iron Slat Bench from France in Blue Suede, 1950's
Iron Slat Bench from France in Blue Suede, 1950's

Iron Slat Bench from France in Blue Suede, 1950's

Located in Phoenix, AZ

One iron and suede slat bench from France, circa mid-1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Wrought Iron and Upholstered Loveseat Bench c. 1950's
Mid Century Wrought Iron and Upholstered Loveseat Bench c. 1950's

Mid Century Wrought Iron and Upholstered Loveseat Bench c. 1950's

By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional wrought iron with a linen textured vinyl upholstered seat. This example has been newly painted black, and the seat has been professionally reupholstered. Classic Mid Cent...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jansen Bouclé Bench, France 1950's
Jansen Bouclé Bench, France 1950's

Jansen Bouclé Bench, France 1950's

$12,500

H 18 in W 15 in D 45 in

Jansen Bouclé Bench, France 1950's

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Curule Jansen bench in black enameled wrought iron with bronze accent and feet, the feet are reminiscent of a Giacometti lamp.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

1950s French Painted Wrought Iron Bench
1950s French Painted Wrought Iron Bench

1950s French Painted Wrought Iron Bench

$6,500

H 20.5 in W 28.25 in D 28.25 in

1950s French Painted Wrought Iron Bench

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

1950s French painted wrought iron bench with brass balls to the top.

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Vintage 1950s French Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

1950s Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Iron Bench
1950s Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Iron Bench

1950s Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Iron Bench

$11,700

H 29.5 in W 46 in D 15.5 in

1950s Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Iron Bench

Located in New York, NY

Neoclassical style gold gilt iron bench. Has a newly upholstered linen cushion.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Benches

Materials

Iron

Italian Designer, Bench, Teak, Brass, Iron, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Bench, Teak, Brass, Iron, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Bench, Teak, Brass, Iron, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A teak, brass and black-painted iron bench designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

John Van Koert, Bench, Walnut, Iron, USA, 1950s
John Van Koert, Bench, Walnut, Iron, USA, 1950s

John Van Koert, Bench, Walnut, Iron, USA, 1950s

By John Van Koert

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and bronze-painted iron bench or coffee table designed by John Van Koert and produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Double Curule Bench, 1950s Hollywood Regency
Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Double Curule Bench, 1950s Hollywood Regency

Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Double Curule Bench, 1950s Hollywood Regency

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Italian Gilt iron double curule bench in the Hollywood Regency style.

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Iron

Bench Iron Gold Leaf by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s
Bench Iron Gold Leaf by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s

Bench Iron Gold Leaf by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s

$3,290

H 17.33 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in

Bench Iron Gold Leaf by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Very fine model of bench by Pier Luigi Colli. Hammered wrought iron and gold leaf . Fully upholstered with a lamb wool and cashmere wool fabric by Bisson Bruneel. The stools and cons...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

1950s Niccolini Gilded Iron Rope and Tassel Bench
1950s Niccolini Gilded Iron Rope and Tassel Bench

1950s Niccolini Gilded Iron Rope and Tassel Bench

By Niccolini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Curule form window seat bench, by Niccolini, of heavy-gage gilded iron, fashioned as rope, having a rectangular cushion flanked by scrolling arms, on X-frame legs with rope-wrapped s...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Style Li Puma Gilt Bench Firenza c. 1950's
Hollywood Regency Style Li Puma Gilt Bench Firenza c. 1950's

Hollywood Regency Style Li Puma Gilt Bench Firenza c. 1950's

By Li Puma Firenze

Located in New York, NY

Super chic, voguish ottoman bench Li Puma Fienza made in Italy circa 1960's. The bench features a gilt metal structure, and a faux Zebra skin upholstered pad seat cushion. This exam...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gilt Spanish Iron Bench with Lyre-Shaped Base
Gilt Spanish Iron Bench with Lyre-Shaped Base

Gilt Spanish Iron Bench with Lyre-Shaped Base

$1,980

H 19 in W 29 in D 14.5 in

Gilt Spanish Iron Bench with Lyre-Shaped Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

A vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench with an elegant lyre-form base and hand-forged construction.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Niccolini Gilt Iron Two-Seat Bench
Niccolini Gilt Iron Two-Seat Bench

Niccolini Gilt Iron Two-Seat Bench

$4,800

H 24 in W 39 in D 14 in

Niccolini Gilt Iron Two-Seat Bench

By Niccolini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Niccolini gilt iron bench, Italian, 1950s. Measures: 39" wide x 14" deep x 24" high.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Twisted Frame
Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Twisted Frame

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Twisted Frame

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench features an ornate, elaborately twisted hand forged hourglass frame with a decorative central stretcher and beautifully scrolled fe...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Unique Wrought Iron and Wicker Gossip Bench in the Style of Arthur Umanoff 1950s
Unique Wrought Iron and Wicker Gossip Bench in the Style of Arthur Umanoff 1950s

Unique Wrought Iron and Wicker Gossip Bench in the Style of Arthur Umanoff 1950s

$1,600Sale Price|50% Off

H 33.08 in W 30.71 in D 22.84 in

Unique Wrought Iron and Wicker Gossip Bench in the Style of Arthur Umanoff 1950s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Mexico, DF

Very unique wrought iron and wicker Gossip Bench from the 50s. in the very simple yet sophisticated style of Arthur Umanoff (doesn´t have authentication).

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Purple Velvet
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Purple Velvet

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Purple Velvet

$1,480

H 18 in W 31 in D 12.5 in

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Purple Velvet

Located in Buchanan, NY

This Spanish 1950s gilt iron bench embodies a vintage charm that is timeless as well as modern.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Iron

Salterini Floral Pattern Wrought Iron Bench, 1950s
Salterini Floral Pattern Wrought Iron Bench, 1950s

Salterini Floral Pattern Wrought Iron Bench, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

This bench is a stellar example of 1950s Salterini. It is a rarely seen Salterini pattern -floral.

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Circular Iron Garden Bench with Cushions, 1950s
French Circular Iron Garden Bench with Cushions, 1950s

French Circular Iron Garden Bench with Cushions, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1950s French circular iron garden bench, designed as a sculptural ring with six round cushions upholstered in a soft blue textile.

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Carl Aubock Side Table, Flower Plant Bench, Iron, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock Side Table, Flower Plant Bench, Iron, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock Side Table, Flower Plant Bench, Iron, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful rectangular Mid-Century side table / bench from the 1950s. This authentic vintage minimalist piece was designed by Carl Auböck II and crafted by Werkstätte Auböck, Vienna...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Carl Aubock Side Table, Flower Plant Bench, Iron, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock Side Table, Flower Plant Bench, Iron, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock Side Table, Flower Plant Bench, Iron, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful rectangular Mid-Century side table / bench from the 1950s. This authentic vintage minimalist piece was designed by Carl Auböck II and crafted by Werkstätte Auböck, Vienna...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Mid-20th Century, Decorative French Wrought Iron Garden Bench, 1950s
Mid-20th Century, Decorative French Wrought Iron Garden Bench, 1950s

Mid-20th Century, Decorative French Wrought Iron Garden Bench, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

A charming mid-century French wrought iron garden bench featuring elegant scrollwork and a light, airy construction. The decorative backrest and curved armrests give the piece a roma...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950’s Pair of Vintage Slatted Oak Benches by Falcon
1950’s Pair of Vintage Slatted Oak Benches by Falcon

1950’s Pair of Vintage Slatted Oak Benches by Falcon

By Falcon

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular pair of vintage chairs both have heavy cast iron frames with solid oak slats attached. The cast has Manufactures name impressed in each leg. It can be placed together and...

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch and Iron Coffee Table or Bench, 1950s
Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch and Iron Coffee Table or Bench, 1950s

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch and Iron Coffee Table or Bench, 1950s

By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Iron frame, with solid birch top.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Walker Weed & Gordon Keeler Iron Woven Leather Ottoman Stool Bench 1950s MCM
Walker Weed & Gordon Keeler Iron Woven Leather Ottoman Stool Bench 1950s MCM

Walker Weed & Gordon Keeler Iron Woven Leather Ottoman Stool Bench 1950s MCM

$1,860Sale Price|40% Off

H 15.75 in W 25 in D 15.5 in

Walker Weed & Gordon Keeler Iron Woven Leather Ottoman Stool Bench 1950s MCM

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Designed by Gordon Keeler and Walker Weed. A very understated and angular welded iron rod contoured footstool. Rather wide and heavy, without a right angle. Random snap on lower rig...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Carl Aubock Long Side Table, Flower Bench, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock Long Side Table, Flower Bench, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock Long Side Table, Flower Bench, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful rectangular Mid-Century side table / bench from the 1950s. This authentic vintage minimalistic piece was designed by Carl Auböck from Vienna and was crafted by Werkstätte...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

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Pacific Iron Products Bench, 1950s
Pacific Iron Products Bench, 1950s

Pacific Iron Products Bench, 1950s

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 36 in D 18 in

Pacific Iron Products Bench, 1950s

By Pacific Iron

Located in San Diego, CA

Bench by pacific iron products from their Mandarin Group line.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

1950s Periwinkle Blue Wrought Iron Bench
1950s Periwinkle Blue Wrought Iron Bench

1950s Periwinkle Blue Wrought Iron Bench

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H 17.25 in W 24 in D 19.25 in

1950s Periwinkle Blue Wrought Iron Bench

Located in Ferndale, MI

1950s vintage wrought iron bench recently powder-coated in periwinkle blue with removable cushion.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff 1950s iron frame rustic style mid-century slatted bench.
Arthur Umanoff 1950s iron frame rustic style mid-century slatted bench.

Arthur Umanoff 1950s iron frame rustic style mid-century slatted bench.

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE

Arthur Umanoff slatted wooden bench with black wrought iron frame, circa 1955. Wood slats are possibly Birch and have a beautiful honey color. Its a stunning piece in person and give...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Metal Bench, Spain
1950s Metal Bench, Spain

1950s Metal Bench, Spain

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H 29.14 in W 60.24 in D 29.53 in

1950s Metal Bench, Spain

Located in L'Escala, ES

Rare and beautiful metal bench with an incredible patina, manufactured in Spain in 1950s. Fully varnished to keep this magnificent patina. In very good vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron and Leather Bench
Vintage Wrought Iron and Leather Bench

Vintage Wrought Iron and Leather Bench

Unavailable

H 22 in W 43 in D 21 in

Vintage Wrought Iron and Leather Bench

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

An unusual and nice quality 1950's wrought iron and leather folding bench, probably French.

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Vintage 1950s French Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Authentic industrial leather Gym bench, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Authentic industrial leather Gym bench, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Authentic industrial leather Gym bench, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

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H 20.87 in W 59.85 in D 26.38 in

Authentic industrial leather Gym bench, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This industrial Czechoslovak gym bench is a stunning addition to any interior. Made of thick cow leather with a nice patina with wooden legs adjustable in height. The leather is stur...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Original 1950s Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Base Benches
Original 1950s Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Base Benches

Original 1950s Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Base Benches

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H 15.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

Original 1950s Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Base Benches

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Original 1950's Paul McCobb Wrought-Iron-Base Benches. Leather upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Large gymnastic bench from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Large gymnastic bench from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Large gymnastic bench from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 74.02 in D 43.31 in

Large gymnastic bench from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Large gymnastics bench from the 1950s. It can be used as a dining or central table in your room.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Two 1950s Iron Benches
Two 1950s Iron Benches

Two 1950s Iron Benches

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H 33.08 in W 39.77 in D 24.41 in

Two 1950s Iron Benches

Located in Paris, FR

Two 1950s iron benches in their original green patina.

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Vintage 1950s French Benches

Materials

Iron

1950s Iron Bench Polychromed with Flowers Decoration
1950s Iron Bench Polychromed with Flowers Decoration

1950s Iron Bench Polychromed with Flowers Decoration

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H 42.13 in W 74.02 in D 25.6 in

1950s Iron Bench Polychromed with Flowers Decoration

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Iron Bench Polychromed with Flowers Decoration on the Back

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Mid-20th Century European Benches

Materials

Iron

A 1950s Iron Bench
A 1950s Iron Bench

A 1950s Iron Bench

Located in Bellport, NY

This 1950s Iron Bench has been sanded down to its natural state and seeled with a clear varnish,it has a deep seat and the origional cushions if required.

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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Spanish 1950's Iron Benches
Pair of Spanish 1950's Iron Benches

Pair of Spanish 1950's Iron Benches

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H 19 in W 26.5 in D 12.5 in

Pair of Spanish 1950's Iron Benches

Located in Buchanan, NY

This pair of Spanish 1950s benches, made from gilt iron, holds an elegance that is both timeless and distinctive.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Circle Detail
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Circle Detail

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Circle Detail

Located in Buchanan, NY

Spanish 1950s iron bench with circle detail. Price includes upholstery in customer's fabric.   

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Benches

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Turned Support Brace
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Turned Support Brace

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Turned Support Brace

Located in Buchanan, NY

Spanish 1950s iron bench with turned iron detail. Price includes upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Benches

Materials

Iron

Italian 1950's Gilt Iron Bench, Sale
Italian 1950's Gilt Iron Bench, Sale

Italian 1950's Gilt Iron Bench, Sale

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H 19 in W 40 in D 22 in

Italian 1950's Gilt Iron Bench, Sale

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional gilded solid iron bench with long haired sheep upholstery.

Category

20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Iron

Spanish 1950s Gilt Iron Bench
Spanish 1950s Gilt Iron Bench

Spanish 1950s Gilt Iron Bench

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H 18 in W 31 in D 13 in

Spanish 1950s Gilt Iron Bench

Located in Buchanan, NY

This Spanish 1950s bench embodies timeless elegance and distinctiveness.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

1950s Gilt Iron Italian Long Bench
1950s Gilt Iron Italian Long Bench

1950s Gilt Iron Italian Long Bench

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H 24.5 in W 66 in D 19 in

1950s Gilt Iron Italian Long Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Gilt iron Italian bench.

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Vintage 1950s Benches

Materials

Iron

Folding Iron and Bamboo Bench – 1950s
Folding Iron and Bamboo Bench – 1950s

Folding Iron and Bamboo Bench – 1950s

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H 35.44 in W 48.43 in D 21.26 in

Folding Iron and Bamboo Bench – 1950s

Located in Roma, RM

Folding Iron and Bamboo Bench – 1950s Product details Wrought iron details and decorations on the backrest Seat dimensions: 107 W x 42 H x 43.5 D cm Total dimensions : 123 L x 90 H x...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Benches

Materials

Iron

A  1950s  Arts Nouveau styled  Iron Bench.
A  1950s  Arts Nouveau styled  Iron Bench.

A 1950s Arts Nouveau styled Iron Bench.

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H 31 in W 43 in D 18 in

A 1950s Arts Nouveau styled Iron Bench.

Located in Bellport, NY

A Great looking Iron Bench Beautifully designed with very graceful lines in the style of the Arts Nouveau.

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Vintage 1950s French Benches

Iron Bench in the Style of Samuel Yellin, USA, 1950s
Iron Bench in the Style of Samuel Yellin, USA, 1950s

Iron Bench in the Style of Samuel Yellin, USA, 1950s

By Samuel Yellin

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage bench in the style of Samuel Yellin featuring a black iron frame with beautiful scroll details and decorative finials.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

1950's Slat Bench in Pau Marfim and Wrought Iron by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil
1950's Slat Bench in Pau Marfim and Wrought Iron by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil

1950's Slat Bench in Pau Marfim and Wrought Iron by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Amazing 1950's bench made of Pau Marfim rods / slats. Formica table top is fixed to the side, and wrought iron holds everything together in a very light structure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Micro-Perforated Wrought Iron Bench, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Micro-Perforated Wrought Iron Bench, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Micro-Perforated Wrought Iron Bench, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern outdoor micro-perforated wrought iron bench, 1950s Outdoor bench in wrought iron with seat in micro-perforated sheet metal and iron legs.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

1950s Vintage Bench in Iron and Fabric Italian Design
1950s Vintage Bench in Iron and Fabric Italian Design

1950s Vintage Bench in Iron and Fabric Italian Design

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H 17.72 in W 64.18 in D 16.54 in

1950s Vintage Bench in Iron and Fabric Italian Design

Located in None, IT

Bench with black iron structure and seat in blue fabric, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Style 1950s Monumental Maple Iron Bench
Paul McCobb Style 1950s Monumental Maple Iron Bench

Paul McCobb Style 1950s Monumental Maple Iron Bench

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H 15.5 in W 114.75 in D 16.25 in

Paul McCobb Style 1950s Monumental Maple Iron Bench

Located in Hyattsville, MD

In the manner of Mid-Century icons as Adrian Pearsall, Vista of California, George Nelson, Pacific Iron Products, or Tropi-cal. Solid maple plank cradled in iron rod base. No makers ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

1950s Spanish Garden Bench in Green Painted Iron and Wood
1950s Spanish Garden Bench in Green Painted Iron and Wood

1950s Spanish Garden Bench in Green Painted Iron and Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Spanish Garden bench in green painted iron and wood.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff, Bench with Stools, Birch, Rush, Iron, USA, 1950s
Arthur Umanoff, Bench with Stools, Birch, Rush, Iron, USA, 1950s

Arthur Umanoff, Bench with Stools, Birch, Rush, Iron, USA, 1950s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in High Point, NC

A birch, rush, and black-lacquered iron bench with two stools designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Raymor, USA, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rush, Birch

French 1950s Raw Iron Curule-Form Bench with Incurved Arms
French 1950s Raw Iron Curule-Form Bench with Incurved Arms

French 1950s Raw Iron Curule-Form Bench with Incurved Arms

Located in San Francisco, CA

The slatted openwork seat flanked by incurved armrests above a curule form base with scrolling elements, raw iron finish.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

1950s Small Window Bench
1950s Small Window Bench

1950s Small Window Bench

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H 17.5 in W 45.5 in D 10.5 in

1950s Small Window Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s small window bench. Iron legs with gold finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s Benches

Materials

Fabric

1950s Curule Form Iron &, Brass Bench in the Manner of Maison Jensen
1950s Curule Form Iron &, Brass Bench in the Manner of Maison Jensen

1950s Curule Form Iron &, Brass Bench in the Manner of Maison Jensen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Southampton, NJ

1950s wrought iron X form Curule or Savonarola bench in the manner of Maison Jansen with interesting brass finial embellishments.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

1950s Bunting Iron Porch Glider
1950s Bunting Iron Porch Glider

1950s Bunting Iron Porch Glider

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H 32 in W 64.5 in D 28.5 in

1950s Bunting Iron Porch Glider

Located in New Windsor, NY

A Bunting outdoor iron porch glider is a rare necessity. Circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

1950s Italian bench made of iron frame and rush wickerwork by Giuseppe Pagano
1950s Italian bench made of iron frame and rush wickerwork by Giuseppe Pagano

1950s Italian bench made of iron frame and rush wickerwork by Giuseppe Pagano

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in München, DE

Great 1950's Italian design. Design by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, an Italian architect and designer.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Gold Velvet
Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Gold Velvet

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Gold Velvet

Located in Buchanan, NY

This lovely Spanish 1950s gilt iron bench features an hourglass frame with central stretcher, and gently curved feet in a rich hand applied gilt finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Twisted Frame
Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Twisted Frame

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Twisted Frame

Located in Buchanan, NY

This lovely vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench features an ornate hand forged twisted hourglass frame with central stretcher and beautifully scrolled feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Leather Bench, 1950s
Vintage Industrial Leather Bench, 1950s

Vintage Industrial Leather Bench, 1950s

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H 18 in W 51 in D 16 in

Vintage Industrial Leather Bench, 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

This old leather bench on wheels was used in the 1950s in a gym in former Czechoslovakia.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Wood Cinema Bench, 1950s Set of 5
Vintage Italian Wood Cinema Bench, 1950s Set of 5

Vintage Italian Wood Cinema Bench, 1950s Set of 5

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H 32.29 in W 98.43 in D 16.93 in

Vintage Italian Wood Cinema Bench, 1950s Set of 5

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

1950s cinema bench/ chairs, in pure midcentury style.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Chic Black Wrought Iron and Leather X Benches, Circa 1950
Chic Black Wrought Iron and Leather X Benches, Circa 1950

Chic Black Wrought Iron and Leather X Benches, Circa 1950

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

With their refined materials and chic silhouette, these 1950s wrought iron and leather X benches are a perfect choice for collectors and decorators looking to add enduring style and ...

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 50's Wrought Iron Swan Folding Bench with Bronze Detail
Italian 50's Wrought Iron Swan Folding Bench with Bronze Detail

Italian 50's Wrought Iron Swan Folding Bench with Bronze Detail

Located in Miami, FL

French 1950's wrought iron bench that can fold up. Swan head detail in bronze.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Gold Wrought Iron Oval Sofa, Seat with Floreal Fabric, 1950s
Gold Wrought Iron Oval Sofa, Seat with Floreal Fabric, 1950s

Gold Wrought Iron Oval Sofa, Seat with Floreal Fabric, 1950s

Located in Florence, IT

Gold wrought iron oval sofa, seat newly upholstered with floreal cotton fabric. This is a highly decorative piece for an entrance or a bedroom. The gild wrought iron has its original...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Parkbench, 1950s
Parkbench, 1950s

Parkbench, 1950s

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H 33.08 in W 64.18 in L 33.08 in

Parkbench, 1950s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Iron and wooden parkbench from the 1950s. The bench comes from a park in Budapest.

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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gilt Metal Bench
Spanish Gilt Metal Bench

Spanish Gilt Metal Bench

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H 21 in W 33 in D 15 in

Spanish Gilt Metal Bench

Located in Buchanan, NY

1940's vintage upholstered bench, 1950s, The iron has a gold painted finish that closely resembles aged patina.

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

Materials

Metal

1950s Curved Iron Garden Bench
1950s Curved Iron Garden Bench

1950s Curved Iron Garden Bench

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H 32.5 in W 54 in L 32.5 in

1950s Curved Iron Garden Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s curved iron garden bench from an East Hampton, NY estate.

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Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture

French Modern Wrought Iron Stools or Benches, 1950s
French Modern Wrought Iron Stools or Benches, 1950s

French Modern Wrought Iron Stools or Benches, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

French modern wrought iron stools or benches, 1950s. Newly upholstered and in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Round Dining Table with Four Benches, France, 1950's
Round Dining Table with Four Benches, France, 1950's

Round Dining Table with Four Benches, France, 1950's

Located in Austin, TX

Indicative of the rustic mountain style made for French Alps estates in the mid-century, often referred to as Chalet, Chateau, or Brutalist style. France, 1950's Table dimensions: H...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Round Dining Table with Four Benches, France, 1950's
Round Dining Table with Four Benches, France, 1950's

Round Dining Table with Four Benches, France, 1950's

Located in Austin, TX

Indicative of the rustic mountain style made for French Alps estates in the mid-century, often referred to as Chalet, Chateau, or Brutalist style. France, 1950's Table dimensions:...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron French Garden Bench, 1950s
Wrought Iron French Garden Bench, 1950s

Wrought Iron French Garden Bench, 1950s

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H 37.41 in W 51.58 in D 17.72 in

Wrought Iron French Garden Bench, 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Den Haag, NL

Elegant French wrought iron garden bench from the 1950s. Solid metal construction and it still has its original floral upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

French 1950s park bench
French 1950s park bench

French 1950s park bench

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H 29 in W 72 in D 26 in

French 1950s park bench

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 1950's wood and cast iron bench ( new mahogany slats )

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Vintage 1950s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Custom 1950s Walnut Maple and Iron Table or Bench
Custom 1950s Walnut Maple and Iron Table or Bench

Custom 1950s Walnut Maple and Iron Table or Bench

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Custom 1950s walnut maple and iron bench or cocktail table, circa late 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Wrought iron and natural wood coffee table or bench, 1950s
Wrought iron and natural wood coffee table or bench, 1950s

Wrought iron and natural wood coffee table or bench, 1950s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Rectangular coffee table or bench with natural wood table top, and wrought iron legs and handles.

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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

1950s Spanish Garden Bench in Black Painted Iron and Wood Slabs
1950s Spanish Garden Bench in Black Painted Iron and Wood Slabs

1950s Spanish Garden Bench in Black Painted Iron and Wood Slabs

Located in Miami, FL

Completely restored 1950s Spanish Garden Bench in Black Painted Iron and Wood Slabs We have two pieces available

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

1950s Scandinavian Vintage Consolle, Rack, Bench Entrance Set
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Consolle, Rack, Bench Entrance Set

1950s Scandinavian Vintage Consolle, Rack, Bench Entrance Set

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

A beautiful home entrance set form the 1950s in pure Scandinavian style. The set is made by a coat rack in iron and teak with small brass feet, a teak wood consolle and a small wood ...

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Iron

Giraffe Bench, Made for Colchester Zoo, England 1950s
Giraffe Bench, Made for Colchester Zoo, England 1950s

Giraffe Bench, Made for Colchester Zoo, England 1950s

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H 35.83 in W 54.73 in D 14.57 in

Giraffe Bench, Made for Colchester Zoo, England 1950s

Located in London, GB

This is a really delightful bench with wrought iron giraffes on both ends. A practical and decorative piece for almost any garden and a real talking point too.

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Vintage 1950s British Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

1950s Bench / Auxiliary Table in Pau Marfim Wood by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil
1950s Bench / Auxiliary Table in Pau Marfim Wood by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil

1950s Bench / Auxiliary Table in Pau Marfim Wood by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil

By Acácio Gil Borsoi

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Huge table or bench made of vertical Pau Marfim slats, with magazine holder underneath and a formica top table to the right side. This piece is unique and made to order in 1958. It s...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Woven Rush & Iron Stools 1950's
Arthur Umanoff Woven Rush & Iron Stools 1950's

Arthur Umanoff Woven Rush & Iron Stools 1950's

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H 14.5 in W 18 in D 14.25 in

Arthur Umanoff Woven Rush & Iron Stools 1950's

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Southampton, NJ

A trio of classic modern 1950's iron benches or stools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950's Ornate Spanish Gilt Iron Bench
1950's Ornate Spanish Gilt Iron Bench

1950's Ornate Spanish Gilt Iron Bench

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H 19 in W 32 in D 16 in

1950's Ornate Spanish Gilt Iron Bench

Located in Buchanan, NY

This lovely 1950s Spanish handwrought iron bench features an hourglass frame with a stretcher that has a central curled decorative detail and comes to a point at the ends.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

1950's Very Heavy Solid Iron Italian Bench With Storage
1950's Very Heavy Solid Iron Italian Bench With Storage

1950's Very Heavy Solid Iron Italian Bench With Storage

Located in New York, NY

Amazing 1950's Italian very heavy solid iron bench with storage and velvet upholstery, in vintage condition with some wear and patina to the iron, newly reupholstered in Kravet velve...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

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Iron

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Located in Odense, DK

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By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

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By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

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Located in Miami, FL

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By Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

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$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$3,990 / item

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$3,450

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Located in New York, NY

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$1,405Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in

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By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Basel, BS

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Located in High Point, NC

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By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

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$802 / item

H 22.05 in Dm 12.21 in

Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large

Located in London, GB

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1950s Iron Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1950s iron benches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, all 1950s iron benches available were constructed with great care. 1950s iron benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s iron benches bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1950s iron benches are appealing in their simplicity, but Arthur Umanoff, Pier Luigi Colli and Paul McCobb produced popular 1950s iron benches that are worth a look.

How Much are 1950s Iron Benches?

1950s iron benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.

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.