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Steel And Brass Bench Jansen House
By Maison Jansen
Located in PARIS, FR
Steel and brass Curule Savonarola bench model by the designer and publisher Maison Jansen, from the 1960s. Two-seater bench with a steel grid seat and decorative brass elements. In e...
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Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Steel And Brass Bench Jansen House
Steel And Brass Bench Jansen House
H 35.63 in W 23.23 in D 41.34 in
Slat Bench by Walter Antonis
By Walter Antonis
Located in BREDA, NL
Rare slatted bench designed by Walter Antonis for the 't Spectrum in 1969. The slatted bench can be used as a bench or coffee table.
Category

Vintage 1960s Benches

Materials

Steel

Slat Bench by Walter Antonis
Slat Bench by Walter Antonis
H 12.21 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
4 French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Iron Stools / Benches
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of French Mid-Century Modern / Industrial Design stools Priced and sold by the pair.
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Chrome Bench Green Stripped 1970s Hollywood Regency Modernist Vintage Table
Located in London, GB
Italian perfectly proportioned and comfortable chrome bench with cotton satin green stripes fabric in a mint shade. Quite difficult to find pleasing benches and we believe this one i...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Artisan Made Steel and Leather Hall Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Elemental design with references to the Arts and Crafts style. Contemporary leather upholstered bench having artisan hand crafted steel frame. The Bench has good weight and is ver...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Steel

Italian 1928 Train Bench 3rd Class
Located in Weesp, NL
1928 Italian train bench in fantastic condition. This rare piece was made in 1928 for 3rd class travelers in the so-called Centoporte, 100 doors, train set. Called Centoporte because...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Steel

Italian 1928 Train Bench 3rd Class
Italian 1928 Train Bench 3rd Class
H 71.26 in W 39.38 in D 37.8 in
Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Bench
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Steel Bench, two available
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern cotton steel bench with shelf underneath. Heavy and very sturdy. Two benches available. Please contact 1stdibs for international quotes.
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1990s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Steel Bench, two available
Postmodern Steel Bench, two available
H 22 in W 47 in D 17.75 in
Florence Knoll Bench in Holly Hunt Leather
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic Florence Knoll bench. New leather by Holly Hunt in a soft gray. This bench is extremely durable and a timeless design. Looks great in any living area, a hallway, an entry ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Willy Guhl Concrete and Steel Floating Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable mid-century floating concrete bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Circa 1960s. Sturdy and substantial. Holds the weight of 3 adults easily. Perfect minimal design as is c...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Vintage Large Leather Button Club Fender Of Country House Proportions
Located in Norwich, GB
Large vintage green button leather seated club fender, with steel uprights on a solid oak plinth, headed by brass caps. Circa 1980s. Of country house proportions, the fender is in e...
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20th Century British Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Red Leather 72" Bench by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
What a bold statement! Not the obligatory black leather, this Florence Knoll 72" Bench for Knoll is executed in the most exquisite red spinneybeck leather. Classic Knoll Design, fits...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Design In America Chromed Steel Bench with Cocoa Velour Cushion
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Design Institute of America International style cushioned Chrome Bench. Featuring a clean, reflective Chrome rectangular form, with balanced, curved base, and cushioned Cocoa and Bei...
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Late 20th Century American International Style Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Chrome Steel Flat Bar Milo Baughman Style Bench by Tulip Inc
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Steel Flat Bar Milo Baughman Style Bench by Tulip Inc. Item features a steel metal chrome plated frame, original upholstery and tag, clean Modernist...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Maurizio Peregalli Panca Bench for Zeus, circa 1980, Italy.
By Maurizio Peregalli
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Maurizio Peregalli Panca bench for Zeus, circa 1980, Italy. Black steel square tube frame, flexible seat in black thousand points rubber held on the long sides by extruded rubb...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Unique addition to your outdoor or indoor space – a massive steel hammer from the 1940s repurposed as a bench and decorative element. With 230cm, this sturdy piece serves as a powerf...
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Benches

Materials

Steel

Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium
Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium
H 39.38 in W 114.18 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Industrial Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
Wooden Factory Bench Overall Dimensions: 11" x 73" x 21" high Sear Height: 18" Materials: Maple & Steel
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Mid-20th Century American Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Bench
Vintage Industrial Bench
H 21 in W 73 in D 11 in
Tri-Mark Designs Bench, Chrome, Cream Upholstery
By Tri-Mark
Located in New York, NY
Tri-Mark Bench, Chrome, Upholstery. Tri-Mark Designs of Pennsylvania manufactured this bench in two sizes - this is the smaller 3 foot version with an appealing proportion and very c...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-century modern chrome bench. Nice architectural bench of chrome-plated steel. Minor surface scratches. 2 available. 46 1/2" long x 15" deep x 17" high.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
H 17 in W 46.5 in D 15 in
1960s John Behringer Link Bench Model 656 for Fabry Associates
By Fabry, John Behringer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous 4-seater bench (model 656) by John Behringer for Fabry Associates. These iconic benches were used in the TWA terminal, famously designed by Eero Saarine...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Antique Iron Indoor Outdoor Garden Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is the perfect garden bench settee for indoor or out use. Bench has beautiful details, its truly a piece of art. It will add interest to many decor styles. Bench is in solid v...
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Early 20th Century Benches

Materials

Cut Steel

Single Vintage Carlo Di Carli Bench
Located in Austin, TX
A dynamic bench in the style of Carlo di Carli. This piece features the black lacquered steel base with gilt brass feet so iconic of the designer. It is newly upholstered in a sage g...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Single Vintage Carlo Di Carli Bench
Single Vintage Carlo Di Carli Bench
H 19.75 in W 48.5 in D 17.5 in
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli bench Pierre Frey fabric 1970
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, IDF
This bench, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, was crafted in Italy and dates back to 1970. The piece features three seats mounted on a metal frame with oak wood fee...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Erwine & Estelle Laverne Leather & Steel Bench, United States, c.1955
By Laverne Originals, Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Erwine & Estelle Laverne Patinated Leather & Steel Bench, United States, c.1955. Beautiful Original Patina.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Alessandro Mendini Postmodern “Karina” Bench for Baleri Italia
By Baleri Italia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Memphis era Karina bench by Alessandro Mendnini and part of the series Poesie d’Anticamera. Grey epoxy steel tube, perforated steel seat with blue felt cushion. Italy 1980s.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hunter Green Square Faux Leather Stools/Benches with Brushed Steel Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each square-form bench with semi-detached faux leather cushion over a deep apron; raised on square tapering brushed-steel supports
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Knoll International Green Capitonné Leather Steel feet Benches
By Knoll
Located in IT
Knoll International benches in green capitonné leather and steel feet. There are 2 benches and they have been completely restored both in the padding and reupholstered with new green...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Solid Rosewood Small Compact Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Black Metal Base MINT
By Finn Juhl, Harvey Probber, Harry Bertoia, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Rosewood Small Compact Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Black Metal Base MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Steel Bench W/ Faux Marble Fabric
By Maison Jansen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Maison Jansen inspired neoclassical style steel bench newly upholstered in a silver / bronze faux marbleized fabric. It is purported to be Italian. There is some age approp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Steel

Willy Guhl Fiberglass Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Malibu, US
Stunning floating bench designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1960. Made of reinforced fiberglass and steel tubular frame. Incredible patina to both ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Steel and Bronze Bench
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Montreal, QC
Great quality Art Deco style steel and bronze bench, perfect for an entrance or a bedroom.
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Steel and Bronze Bench
Art Deco Steel and Bronze Bench
H 21.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Willy Guhl Fiberglass Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Malibu, US
Stunning floating bench designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1960. Made of reinforced fiberglass and steel tubular frame. Incredible patina to both ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome Slatted Coffee Table Bench for DIA circa 1970s
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Portland, OR
Gorgeous and very rare Milo Baughman chrome slatted bench from the 1970s for DIA (Design Institute of America). Can be used as a coffee table, bench in an entry way, or would sit bea...
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Finn Juhl Bench for Bovirke, Denmark, circa 1953
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Early Finn Juhl Bench for Bovirke, Denmark, circa 1953. New Expertly Upholstered Cushion in Kravet Couture Green Wool Fabric. Makers Mark to the Bottom. This piece also works we...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Classic Hannah Morrison Knoll Bench, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic off-white and original orange upholstery bench by Hannah Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. The three-seat is 81" long.   
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Steel and brass bench by Maison Jansen
Located in PARIS, FR
Steel and brass Curule Savonarola bench by the designer and publisher Maison Jansen, 1960s. 2-seater bench with a checkered steel seat and decorative brass elements. Very good condit...
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Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Steel and brass bench by Maison Jansen
Steel and brass bench by Maison Jansen
H 35.63 in W 41.34 in D 23.23 in
Vintage Carlo Di Carli Bench
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Austin, TX
A dynamic bench in the style of Carlo di Carli. It features a black lacquered steel base with gilt brass feet. It has been newly upholstered in a white boucle fabric.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Carlo Di Carli Bench
Vintage Carlo Di Carli Bench
H 20 in W 40 in D 17.5 in
Original Bench from Helsinki House of Culture by Alvar Aalto, 1952-1958
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Transform your space with the soul of Helsinki's cultural history embodied in an original 3-seat bench from The House of Culture Helsinki, designed by Alvar Aalto between 1952-1958. ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Style Oak Slat Bench With Steel Hairpin Legs Attributed to Knoll
By Knoll, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Great Looking Georg Nelson Style Oak Slat Bench with black Steel Hairpin Legs. Knoll attributed Mid-Century Modern Classic Design made in the USA circa 1980s. Features a dovetailed S...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Yasawa Palmwood Slat Bench Coffee Table by Pacific Green
By Pacific Green
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This gorgeous Pacific Green Palmwood® Slat Bench Coffee Table is part of their Yasawa Collection. This coffee table is RARE and was of limited production, it is extremely hard to fi...
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20th Century Minimalist Benches

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Curlicue Steel & Brass Upholstered Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish mid century modern bench having curlicue steel base with decorative brass ball accents and upholstered in a platinum gray cotton blend. 18” H x 18.5” D x 36” W
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Vintage 1970s Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Carlo Di Carli Benches
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Austin, TX
A dynamic pair benches in the style of Carlo di Carli. They feature black lacquered steel bases with gilt brass feet. They are newly upholstery white boucle fabric.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Carlo Di Carli Benches
Vintage Carlo Di Carli Benches
H 20 in W 40 in D 17.5 in
Long Steel and Felt Bench by Roberto Gabetti & Aimaro Isola, 1969
By Roberto Gabetti, Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola
Located in New York City, NY
Long Steel and Felt Bench by Roberto Gabetti & Aimaro Isola for ARBO, Italy Additional Information: Materials: Tapisom (Heavy duty Felt), Chromed Steel, Lacquered Steel Origin: Ital...
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20th Century Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Italian Regency Neoclassical Bronze Lion Head Paw Feet Steel Curule Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Regency Neoclassical Style Bronze Lion Head Paw Feet Steel Curule Bench . Item features a cowhide leopard print cushion with interior springs, heavy steel metal frame with br...
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Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Bronze, Steel

1989 Antonio Citterio for Vitra Area Montage Daybed Bench Sofa w/ Black Fabric
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Montage, Area Series daybed/sofa, designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. This design was produced in 1988 and continued in production for a few years ...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel and Leather Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered Beige Leather Bench with polished steel legs and edge. Supported underneath with a steel cross frame. Excellent quality, heavy, sturdy, and ready for use.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel and Leather Bench
Polished Steel and Leather Bench
H 18.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an iconic slatted oak bench designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It dates to circa 1952. This piece was constructed using solid oak wood for the top an...
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench
Located in Highland, IN
This nicely scaled upholstered bench was part of the Eli Lilly corporate collection. Likely used in a reception area, it’s perfect to now serve in an entryway, hallway, living room, ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench
H 16.5 in W 50 in D 18.5 in
Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Florence Knoll bench with early label Knoll Associates, Inc. Madison Ave, NY. We had the bench redone in brown leather. Bench measures 80" wide, 20" deep and 17.5" high. The bench...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

1984 Herman Miller Eames 3734 T&em Four Seater Arm Shell Bench in Gray Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Herman Miller Eames Tandem four seater bench, model 3734 base and 3730 top, designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This set was manufactured circa 1984 and is in ver...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Torbjorn Afdal solid Teak Table, Bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a longer lower lipped rectangular framework in smoothly grained Teak, with Steel supported legs...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chrome Over Steel X Frame Bench With White Boucle Upholstered Seat
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage chromed steel X frame bench is from the 80's and has been re-upholstered in an off white boucle fabric for the top as a sling seat. It remains modern and it has e...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jean Prouvé Style Concrete Bench, 1950s France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Jean Prouvé style concrete benches from France, circa 1960. Very similar to Prouvé’s iconic ‘Marcoule’ bench from 1953, these benches were clearly designed and fabri...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage modernist concrete bench from Belgium, circa 1940s. Reminiscent of Le Corbusier’s ‘Borne Béton Grande’ outdoor floor lamp for Chandigarh. Minimalist, Bauhaus’esque design, th...
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Neoclassical steel brass curule bench by Maison Jansen 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful 1960’s Curule Savonarola bench made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This timeless bench was created by French interior design firm Maison Jansen in the e...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Willy Guhl Concrete and Steel Floating Bench, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable mid-century floating concrete bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Circa 1960s. Sturdy and substantial. Holds the weight of 3 adults easily. Perfect minimal design as is c...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

1970s Italian Vintage Black Faux Fur Steel Bed Stool Bench - 1 Pair available
Located in New York, NY
A pair is available - Mid-Century Modern Italian bench, rare for the structure in satin steel with a silver brushed chrome color, very modern in the construction with a stylized C sh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Hannes Wettstein for Cassina Xen Cabinet Bench
Located in New York, NY
Hannes Wettstein (Swiss, 1958-2008) for Cassina, 1990's Xen Cabinet Bench L15 (designed) in beechwood stained cherrywood on a coated steel base. Dimensions: 26.75"H x 39.25"W x 17.7...
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Late 20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Hannes Wettstein for Cassina Xen Cabinet Bench
Hannes Wettstein for Cassina Xen Cabinet Bench
H 26.75 in W 78.75 in D 17.75 in
Michel Boyer Style Mid-Century Modern Footstools, Stainless Steel, Black Leather
By Michel Boyer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Michel Boyer Style Rouve Edition 'X' stools in a brushed stainless steel with a black leather cushion. These impressive Mid-Century Modern benches are simply stunning. The st...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cut Steel

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Almelo, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s This mid-century modern bench, designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in the 1960s, is the perfect addit...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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20th Century Steel Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 20th century steel benches available on 1stDibs. 20th century steel benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 20th century steel benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Florence Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much are 20th Century Steel Benches?

20th century steel benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $67,553.

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.