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Sculptural Arched Vintage Lucite and Upholstered Vanity Stool or Bench
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Reading, PA
Charming high-quality vanity bench designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s, and produced by Hill Manufacturing. The piece retains the Hill Manufacturing tag underneath the se...
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Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Lucite

1970s Waiting Bench by Drabert
By Drabert
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic waiting bench from the 1970s. High-quality steel and stainless steel frame with two plastic seat shells in brown and a table top in teak veneer. The seat shells have been reu...
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Vintage 1970s German Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Waiting Bench by Drabert
1970s Waiting Bench by Drabert
H 30.32 in W 59.45 in D 22.84 in
1970s Waiting Bench by Drabert
By Drabert
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic waiting bench from the 1970s. High-quality steel and stainless steel frame with two plastic seat shells in brown and a table top in teak veneer. The seat shells have been reu...
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Vintage 1970s German Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Waiting Bench by Drabert
1970s Waiting Bench by Drabert
H 30.32 in W 59.45 in D 22.84 in
Vladimir Kagan Bench, from Kagan's Park Avenue Apartment
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Bench, from Kagan's Park Avenue Apartment, Tufted burnt orange suede with an acrylic plinth base. By Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. 1970c. 16.50" high 51.50" wide 32.50...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Suede, Acrylic

Vintage Velvet Tufted Benches: Elegant Comfort with Stylish X-Shaped Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the luxurious charm of our vintage velvet tufted benches, a pair that exudes elegance and comfort. Crafted with a solid wood frame, these benches have been newly upholstered...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Walter Papst for Wilkhahn Bench
By Wilkhahn, Walter Papst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Walter Papst for Wilkhahn, bench, model '1000', fiberglass, Germany, 1970s This '1000' garden bench is designed by Walter Papst and features an organic-shaped form executed in a vib...
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Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Walter Papst for Wilkhahn Bench
Walter Papst for Wilkhahn Bench
H 30.52 in W 91.34 in D 26.78 in
Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Bench
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Bench, 4 fiberglass seat shells, color Parchment, design Charles & Ray Eames, metal frame with chrome-plated sled feet. height 80 cm, width 222 cm, depth 55 cm
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Bench
Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Bench
H 31.5 in W 87.41 in D 21.66 in
3 seater bench by Dominque Prevot & Jean-Luch Favriau for Édition France Design
By France Design S. A., Dominique Prevot, Prevost & Favriau
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
this 3-seater bench was designed around 1970 by dominique prevot and jean-luc favriau and produced by edition france design. that’s about all we know about these benches and their de...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Lucite, Chrome & Black Leather Bench with Storage Compartment, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supremely useful and attractive modern piano or storage bench in lucite with chrome hardware upholstered in a full grain black Italian leather—circa 1980, appearing to be a custom fa...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Restored 1960 Chrome Steel Mid-Century Modern Bench with Navy Blue Mohair Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delve into the iconic style of the 1960s with our Mid-Century Modern Bench, a piece that perfectly encapsulates the era's design ethos. Expertly handcrafted from steel, this bench sh...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Brass

Stunning Lucite & Aluminum "Angel Wings" Bench, Usa 1970s
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Stunning Lucite & Aluminum "Angel Wings" Bench, a vintage masterpiece from the USA in the 1970s. This unique piece of furniture is sure to elevate any space with it...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Curvilinear lucite and chrome bench
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Curvilinear lucite and chrome bench attributed to Karl Springer. Upholstered in snakeskin print.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Curvilinear lucite and chrome bench
Curvilinear lucite and chrome bench
H 25.75 in W 43 in D 15 in
Lucite Vanity Stool Upholstered Celadon Mohair by Pierre Frey, c. 1970's
By Charles Hollis Jones, La Maison Pierre Frey, Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern lucite vanity stool with curved waterfall frame. Newly upholstered in La Maison Pierre Frey's luxurious Teddy Mohair, color celadon which sells for $500 per yard. ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern lucite bench. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern design with frosted acrylic lucite panels. Unique rounded design finished with a faux alligator leatherette. Completed w...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench
H 21.25 in W 60 in D 20 in
Space Age Waiting Bench by Drabert
By Drabert
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic waiting bench from the 1970s. High-quality steel and stainless steel frame with two plastic seat shells in brown and a table top in teak veneer. The seat shells have been reu...
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Vintage 1970s German Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Space Age Waiting Bench by Drabert
Space Age Waiting Bench by Drabert
H 30.32 in W 59.45 in D 22.84 in
Lucite Waterfall Bench Stool in Jack Lenore Larsen Velvet
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Southampton, NJ
Hollywood Regency Charles Hollis Jones for Hill Manufacturing Lucite bench on casters upholstered in Jack Lenore Larson Samarkand velvet. A special little gem featuring an early Spri...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Velvet, Lucite

Waiting Bench Three-Seater by Mauser from 1970s in Orange
By Mauser Werke
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique waiting bench from the 1970s, high-quality frame made of steel and stainless steel with three seat shells made of plastic in orange. The table has been coated with white Formi...
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Vintage 1970s German Benches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Triangular Shaped Ottoman Bench
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern turquoise triangular shaped ottoman bench. All original, USA, circa 1970's. Distressed aged turquoise vinyl with tufted design. Completed with sleek walnut...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Lucite Bench with Gold Splatter Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucite bench with gold splatter cowhide upholstery.
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Vintage 1970s American Benches

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Lucite Scroll Ming Vanity Bench Stool Newly Upholstered
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing lucite vanity stool bench with castors. Beautiful ming scroll rare design. Polished and newly upholstered. Dimensions: 17 H x 22.25 W x 13.75 D.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools

Materials

Lucite

White Linen Upholstered Bench with Lucite Legs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Glamorous shaped bench with sexy lucite legs and newly upholstered in white linen.....
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Vintage 1970s Benches

Materials

Lucite, Linen

Mid-Century Modernist Waterfall Lucite Stool with Chrome trim and Wheels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modernist Waterfall Lucite Stool with Chrome trim and Wheels. Great quality. It was reupholstered in the late 80's. 18" tall
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Yellow Dominique Prevot Two Seater, France 1970s
By Dominique Prevot
Located in Haderslev, DK
Rare and fully original two seater by Dominique Prevot, France 1970s. Bares marks and scratches which gives the piece character and shows that it has been in use. No structural is...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Benches

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Yellow Dominique Prevot Two Seater, France 1970s
Yellow Dominique Prevot Two Seater, France 1970s
H 23.63 in W 44.89 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Swivel Benches by Charles Hollis Jones from the "Waterfall" Line
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of molded waterfall style benches designed by Charles Hollis Jones and manufactured by Hudson-Rissman. The benches are in excellent original condition, the seat is up...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Naugahyde, Lucite

Modern Lucite Vanity Stool Bench with Faux Leather Snakeskin Upholstery
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Two benches available. Sold separately These are a first for us and the style, quality and condition continue to amaze us every time we walk by. These stylish vintage 1970s Lucite a...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Lucite, Faux Leather, Acrylic

Tibetan Sheepskin Bench Lucite Tapered Legs Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bench with exotic Tibetan sheepskin in ivory. Fabulous bench has a sturdy platform supported by four tapered Lucite legs. The Tibetan Sheepskin seating surface is ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Sheepskin, Lucite

Hollywood Regency Daybed Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Hollywood Regency daybed or bench with white frame upholstered in a faux alligator material with with buttons.
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Daybeds

Materials

PVC, Wood

Hollywood Regency Daybed Bench
Hollywood Regency Daybed Bench
H 20 in W 84 in D 32 in
Acrylic Lucite bench upholstered in white faux fur
Located in Ferndale, MI
Substantial lucite frame with cushion covered in white faux fur . Similar in style and design to a Charles Hollis Jones or Ritts piece .
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Acrylic, Faux Fur, Lucite

Custom Lucite and Solid Brass "Box" Benches by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful custom made benches designed by Charles Hollis Jones and part of the "Box" collection, made in solid brass and Lucite, like new condition, the fabric has a beautiful chevro...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

1970s Charles Hollis Jones Bench from the "Arched" Line with Tufted Seat
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing bench designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s from his "Arched" line. The bench has a beautiful 2" thick arched Lucite legs upholstered in a red cotton mix fabric wi...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Pair of Lucite Arched Benches by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of Charles Hollis Jones "Arched" benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The benches have beautiful 2" thick Lucite legs upholstered i...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite, Velvet

Mid-Century Modernist Waterfall Lucite Stool or Bench with Black Faux Crocodile
Located in New York, NY
This bench or stool features a thick Lucite design with a waterfall design newly upholstered in a faux black crocodile. It rests on castors which would make it really great as a vani...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Lucite

Charles Hollis Jones "Empire" Style Pair of Benches in Nickel and Naugahyde
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional pair of Empire style benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The benches were designed in the 1960s and they are just as influential today. Measuremen...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Outdoor Bench Grey Fiberglass and Aluminium by Friso Kramer, Germany, 1967
By Wilkhahn, Friso Kramer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Friso Kramer designed this Industrial (outdoor) bench, model 1200, in 1967, for the Olympic Games in Germany. This design, with the casted aluminium T-legs, became one of Wilkhahn’s ...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Lion in Frost, Newly Upholstered Lavender Velvet, Lucite and Chrome Settee Bench
By Lion in Frost
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hollywood Palm Beach Regency, Lucite and chrome Lion in Frost, signed and dated, 1979, loveseat bench, settee. New upholstery in a beautiful lavender velvet. Waterfall arm st...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Settees

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Waterfall Lucite Stool in Platinum Metallic Textured Woven
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid-Century Modernist clear Lucite bench or vanity stool in a waterfall design on chrome castors with a spherical cross support rod. The thick squared top cushion has been newly...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Bench in Fiberglass and Aluminium by Friso Kramer for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1967
By Wilkhahn, Friso Kramer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Friso Kramer designed this 1200 series two-seat in 1967 for Wilkhahn Germany, which became one of Wilkhahn’s most iconic products for public spaces. The 1200 series is linkable. It...
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Waterfall Lucite Stool with Faux Bronze Metallic Python
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid-Century Modernist clear lucite bench or vanity stool in a waterfall design with chrome banding on the base that support chrome castors. The top cushion has been newly uphols...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite

1970s Faux Fur Lucite Bench
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1970’s lucite bench upholstered in a faux fur hide with carmel, white, and brown striations affixed to eight clear lucite legs
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Fur, Lucite

1970s Faux Fur Lucite Bench
1970s Faux Fur Lucite Bench
H 19 in W 70 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Lucite Bench
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Lucite foot stool on waterfall acrylic base with faux lamb wool.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Acrylic, Faux Fur

Mid-Century Lucite Bench
Mid-Century Lucite Bench
H 17 in W 22 in D 14 in
1970's Chrome Bench with Geometric Patterned Gray Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Great bench to be used anywhere as an accent piece. Chrome is in good condition. New foam with new high-quality cotton geometric light-gray and cream upholstery. A terrific bench.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Foam, Cotton, Upholstery

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Tandem Seating
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Portland, OR
A rare tandem seating system by Charles and Ray Eames. Originally intended for bus or train stops and the like, this is also perfect for any waiting room, lobby or front room in your...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Lucite Bench with Leopard Upholstery
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Lucite based bench with leopard print upholstery.
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Vintage 1970s American Benches

Materials

Lucite

Lucite Bench with Leopard Upholstery
Lucite Bench with Leopard Upholstery
H 17 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Glossy Tufted Kelly Green Upholstered Stools, Set of Three
By Knoll
Located in Garnerville, NY
A set of three glossy and bright kelly green tufted vinyl seat benches or stools with squared aluminum legs. circa 1970. Could also possibly be used as ottomans. Great styled togethe...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1970s Vintage Brass Curule-Form Ployant Stool attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a 1970s solid lacquered-brass stool or bench with X-shaped legs and curule details. The silhouette is a modernist iteration of a traditional Empire-style Louis XVI ployant st...
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Vintage 1970s American Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Restored 1970s Campaign Benches: Iron & Oak with Dark Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the 1970s with this extraordinary pair of Campaign benches, hand-crafted using a striking combination of iron and oak wood. In excellent condition, these vintage bench...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Restored 1970s Vintage Bamboo Bench with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the charm of the 1970s with our meticulously restored vintage bamboo bench. A true showcase of craftsmanship, our experts have breathed new life into this piece, ensur...
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Vintage 1970s European Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Brass

Long Lucite Waterfall Bench
Located in Highland, IN
This large, dramatic bench is formed of one solid piece of lucite with waterfall edges and nicely detailed feet. The thick lucite gives it substantial heft belied by the light, trans...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite

Long Lucite Waterfall Bench
Long Lucite Waterfall Bench
H 16.25 in W 71.5 in D 14 in
Vintage Herman Miller Eames 4-Seat Tandem Bench Orange Blue Parchment Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller tandem bench. This modular system features four Eames shell chairs. I must say, this color way is particularly excit...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Tandem Two Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Harlingen, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1970. This bench features two molded fiberglass light beige color shells connected on a black metal stre...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tandem Three Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Harlingen, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1970. This bench features three molded fiberglass light beige color shells connected on a black metal st...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Harlingen, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1970. This bench features four molded fiberglass light beige color shells and a wood finish side table c...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Hide Long Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury lucite table bases have been reimagined into a long bench freshly upholstered in blonde cowhide. This sturdy and well-crafted bench features a box stitch seat and decora...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cowhide, Lucite

Lucite and Hide Long Bench
Lucite and Hide Long Bench
H 18.5 in W 72 in D 24 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Upholstery Bench with Oyster Velvet Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the 1970s with our expertly restored Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Upholstery Bench. Handcrafted from solid wood, this vintage piece seamlessly blends functionality and ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Upholstery, Fabric, Paint

Vintage Jacobean Low Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage jacobian style bench is in great condition and has been newly restored and reupholstered by our professional craftsmen team. This bench is eye-catching twists stretched ...
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Vintage 1970s French Jacobean Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Foam, Lacquer

Vintage Jacobean  Low Bench
Vintage Jacobean  Low Bench
H 14 in W 36 in D 15 in
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona Bench Table Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning 'Artona' bench designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced in Italy by Maxalto in 1975. This bench or side table is in original condition and has small marks of usage thr...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Empire Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary empire-style bench in great condition hand-crafted out of mahogany wood and professionally restored by our craftsmen team. This vintage piece features scrolled legs ...
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Vintage 1970s French Empire Benches

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Upholstered Bench
Empire Style Upholstered Bench
H 28 in W 45 in D 18.5 in
Lucite Vanity Bench on Wheels with Upholstered Gray, Magenta Cushion Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic vintage clear lucite vanity bench has 2 tiers under the cushion which has been newly re-upholstered in a chenille colorful abstract fabric with a dark gray background infus...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Pair of Regency Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary pair of regency-style benches in great condition professionally restored by our craftsmen team. These elegant vintage benches are eye-catching feature a beautiful eb...
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Vintage 1970s French Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Pair of Regency Benches
Pair of Regency Benches
H 21 in W 27 in D 16 in
Karl Springer Sculptural Molded Lucite Bench 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural molded Lucite bench by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Reference: Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 54 is a photo of this model be...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite

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1970s Plastic Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1970s plastic benches available for sale. There are many kinds of 1970s plastic benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern 1970s plastic benches are of considerable interest. Large 1970s plastic benches can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller 1970s plastic benches available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer and Lion in Frost each produced beautiful 1970s plastic benches that are worth considering.

How Much are 1970s Plastic Benches?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,333, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $45,850 highest priced.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1970s Plastic Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.