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Rare Short Dom Hans van der Laan Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals 1967
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Benedictine monk & architect Dom Hans Van der Laan made these benches for the Abbey Church of St
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Bench, Netherlands 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
design, the St Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals of which this bench is from. The building was immediately
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Benches

Materials

Metal

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Bench, Netherlands 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
design, the St Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals of which this bench is from. The building was immediately
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Benches

Materials

Metal

Dom Hans van der Laan Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Blue Rationalist Bench
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands. Manufactured in The Netherlands, circa
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Seat, Netherlands, 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals of which this bench is from. The building was immediately acclaimed as his
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Benches

Materials

Metal

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
detailed with hand painted gold accents. Originally from the Saint Benoit abbey near Poitiers, France, this
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
also found a place in the interior design of St. Benedict's Abbey in Vaals, The Netherlands (1956-86
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
H 29.53 in W 103.94 in D 44.89 in
The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, Watercolour Window Design, Jane Gray
Located in London, GB
of Lords overturned a ruling of the Queen’s Bench that gave apothecaries the right to practice
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Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ruislip Library, Watercolour Stained Glass Window Design, Jane Gray
Located in London, GB
anniversary; instead of another bench in a reading room, Gray received a commission for a stained glass window
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Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Working Table, Netherlands, 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
he reached the age of 53 that he completed his first real design, the St Benedictusberg Abbey in
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Tables

Materials

Wood

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Chairs, Bossche School, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals and its interior quickly became his masterpiece at the age of 53. Dom Hans van der
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Pine

Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
are supported by tapering turnings which can be compared with mid-16th century benches of the nave
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
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Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
H 29.14 in W 89.77 in D 17.72 in
Dom Hans Van Der Laan Bench, Bossche School, Dutch Design, 1960s
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Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Daybed, Netherlands 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
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Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Table / Desk, Netherlands 1970
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Abbey Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the abbey bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each abbey bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. Your living room may not be complete without an abbey bench — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each abbey bench bearing mid-century modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one abbey bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dom Hans van der Laan produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Abbey Bench?

Prices for an abbey bench start at $2,404 and top out at $39,419 with the average selling for $10,728.