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Located in Greenwich, CT
Our built to order bench is completely customizable. The bench shown has a cushioned back that is
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2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
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Mogensen Style Large Dutch Armless Oak Slat Back Bench with Black Skai Cushions
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large armless oak slat bench with original black skai cushion, reminiscent of the J103 Sofa by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
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H 31.5 in W 81 in D 27.5 in
Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish armless bench designed by Hans Wegner. Model JH555, crafted of a solid teak frame with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
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French Pine Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very long French armless pine bench from the turn of the 20th century. The hardwood is very
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
George Nelson Modular Seating System Bench in Alexander Girard Checker Fabric
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
, armless seating, end tables and more; it was meant to fulfill the needs of any space large or small
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
H 15 in W 59 in D 30 in
Log Cabin Primitive Adirondack Wooden Log Outdoor Bench Sofa Set, 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Log cabin Primitive Adirondack wooden log outdoor bench sofa set - 2 pcs. Item features (2) armless
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Late 20th Century Primitive Benches
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Wood, Pine
Pair of Modular Seats by France and Son / John Stuart / Poul Cadovius Attributed
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Very nice pair of armless bench form chairs, or sofas, having hidden storage under the seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 28 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
2 Contemporary Post-War Black Loveseats
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Post-War Design gilt armless loveseat with Queen Anne English style legs and a shaped
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20th Century Post-Modern Benches
Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This
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2010s American Modern Sofas
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Mahogany
Modern Armless Curved Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Aprés sofa is a curved bench style sofa and has hand tied coil spring foundation wrapped in
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2010s North American Modern Sofas
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Armless Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless sofa or bench or banquet on laminated mahogany "sled" feet.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Creamy Beige Suede Round Lounge Stool Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Monrovia, CA
described as a large Paul McCobb round upholstered bench as well as a large round stool.
1960s Paul
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Pompidou Modular Four-Piece Sectional in Oatmeal Bouclé
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
spaces, and can grow as needed with the addition of more armless and corner pieces.
How our Pompidou
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2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
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Le Jeune Upholstery Gracie 2 Seat Sofa Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
sofa showroom model from Le Jeune Upholstery. This sofa is a medium-scaled armless sofa that is built
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
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Barber & Osgerby for Cappellini Red Superlight 530 Sofa
By Cappellini, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in London, GB
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With a bench-like silhouette, the Superlight sofa has a slimline metal frame which is covered in foam
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
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Italian Midcentury D-70 Sofa / Bed by Osvaldo Borsani & Tecno, New Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in New York, NY
armless sofas. It has graced the world its minimalism and perfect balance of form and function.
Fully
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Steel, Brass
H 32 in W 75 in D 34 in
Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa
By Universal Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
. Settee? Loveseat? Armless sofa? Bench? A rose by any other name…….!!! Anyway, I digress. It is a great
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Faux Leather, Wood
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Armless Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the armless bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each armless bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and oak. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage armless bench now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an armless bench — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An armless bench made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. A well-made armless bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nakashima are consistently popular.
How Much is a Armless Bench?
The average selling price for an armless bench at 1stDibs is $2,148, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.
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.
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Outdoor Lounge Chairs Sofas
Antique Back Brace
Big Outdoor Table
Mogensen Bench
George Nelson Modular
Bench With Low Back
Accent Wood Upholstered Bench