Curved Wood and Woven Banquette Bench, France 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely curved wood and woven banquette bench from France, 1950s. Stunning and unique design with
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Rush, Wood, Resin
Curved Wood and Woven Banquette Bench, France 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely curved wood and woven banquette bench from France, 1950s. Stunning and unique design with
Rush, Wood, Resin
2-Seater Banquette, Attribued to Carlo de Carli, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in London, England
An elegant 2-seater banquette in black-stained wood, re-upholstered in watermelon pink velvet. It's
Wood
French 1950s Oak Banquette, Daybed by Free-Span
By Free Span
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French midcentury "Jour et Nuit" oak sofa or daybed by Free-Span.
Oak, Fabric
Banquette de bistrot 1950
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Belle banquette de bistrot ou de brasserie des années 1940/1950 entièrement restaurée par nos
Tapestry, Oak
Amphitheatre banquette, 1953 by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
Amphitheatre banquette, 1953 Bent steel, wood and leatherette Provenance : Faculté de lettres
Wood, Faux Leather
Wicker Banquette
Located in Stamford, CT
Very rare vintage wicker/reed banquette or booth. One wicker piece includes two corner chairs and
Reed, Wicker
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H 18.51 in W 22.45 in D 14.57 in
1950's Pair of Banquettes, Stained and French Polished Beech, Fabric, Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of banquettes, stained and french polished beech. Grey-beige loop fabric new upholstery
Fabric, Beech
Knoll Credenza Banquette
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, Pair of Cases, model 540 and 541 Both 27.50" high and 18" deep. Four Door Case 72" wide Two Door Case 36" Both Signed Knoll International ...
Walnut
Set of 3 Neoclassical Banquettes
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Three spectacular benches with a carved giltwood structure, scrolled arms and sabre legs.
Marvelous Italian Banquette And Low Table From The 1950s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This beautiful object can be used as a bench or as low table as its made from solid wood and fits original iron brackets under the top to support weight, brass sabots.
Brass
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H 15.75 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Small Mid-Century Modern Banquettes, Stained Beech, Gray Fabric - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of small banquettes in dark stained beechwood, French polish. New gray white flecked fabric
Metal
Bench Banquette Attributed Cesara Lacca Velvet, circa 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant petite banquette attributed to Cesare Lacca, Italy circa 1950 Nicely upholstered velvet
Brass
1950´s Pair of Banquettes, black stained beech, velvet - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of small banquettes, black stained beech, French polish. New upholstery in "pearl"
Velvet, Beech
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H 15.7 in W 34.2 in D 16.14 in
Pier Luigi Colli Banquette or Bench Gold Iron Bedroom Bouclé, Italy, 1950
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Vienna, AT
iron bedroom bench boucle blue or green, Italy, 1950. Large 34" hammered gilt iron bench with a newly
Iron
Pair of Maison Jansen's Settees - Banquettes
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
of the 1950's. In the style of Louis XVI, circa 1950.
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Elegant Entry Bench Banquette
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant baquette-entry bench. Caned sides and back, upholstered seat with bolster cushions. Seat height is approximately 16.5".
Jean Prouve "Amphitheatre Banquette" Bench
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1950s metal and wood amphitheater folding seat or bench by Jean Prouve. Provenance: ENSIC (école nationale supérieure des industries chimiques), Nancy, France.
Brody Seating Co. Vinyl Settee or Banquette on Tapered Legs
Located in Astoria, NY
A settee or banquette circa 1950s, manufactured by the Brody Seating Company of Chicago, Illinois
Brass
Custom Designed Curved Steel Banquette
Located in New York, NY
Curved Steel Frame, Machined Construction. Extremely well built piece. This rare design is a variation of a chair that Laszlo used in a number of his commissions. Only 4 example...
Curved Steel Banquette by Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Custom Designed Banquette of Machined Steel Elements. Extremely well made. Hand Woven Fabric
Curved Steel Banquette by Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Custom Designed Banquette of Machined Steel Elements. Extremely well made. Hand Woven Fabric
1950's Directoire Style Banquette in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful mahogany bench newly upholstered in Grey Watkins yellow and cream silk. Very elegant
Silk
Italian Banquette
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian Custom made leather Banquette.
Leather
Pair of 1950's Asian Style Ebonized Low Banquettes
Located in New York, NY
Needs to be re-upholstered
Wood
French Louis XVI style banquette
Located in Villenouvelle, FR
A French Louis XVI style banquette in carved giltwood with new upholstery
Giltwood, Upholstery
Hollywood Regency Zebra Banquette
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice zebra upholstered sofa or banquette done in the "Regency" taste.
Wood, Upholstery, Zebra Hide
Salesman Sample Vinyl and Formica Banquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
How wonderfully charming is this? This miniature banquette was a showroom display from the 1950's
Aluminum
1950s Borsani Banquette or Little Sofa
By Arredamenti Borsani
Located in London, GB
1950s banquette or little sofa by O. Borsani, newly recovered.
Fabric, Wood
An Empire Style Gilt-Metal Mounted Mahogany Banquette
Located in Riverdale, NY
The rectangular inset padded seat in a conforming frame applied with pine cone finials and antemion on curule form trestle ends with a turned cross-stretcher and cap feet
Metal
A Modern American Mahogany and Brass mounted Banquette
Located in Riverdale, NY
the rectangular seat on turned tapering splayed legs with brass cap feet upholstered in cow hide
Brass
Banquette Dining Room Table With Eight Chairs by Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Large Dining Table with Brass Details with Eight Caned Back Chairs, Six Side and Two Arm. Please call for specific Dimensions. This table is a six foot table plus four twelve inch l...
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Originating from Italy in the 1940s, the aesthetically refined sofa designed by renowned Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani epitomizes the enduring charm of mid-century Italian furnitu...
Fabric, Wood
'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide. Originally designed in 1986, the authorized re-edition of this table lamp is still made in Italy today using only the finest quality...
Metal, Steel
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,200
H 12.64 in W 28.15 in D 37.29 in
Japanese antique wooden sofa table/Late 19th century/Wabi-sabi low table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a board and a wooden box that were used in Japan from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. These two can be combined to make a low table. The tabletop is made of eithe...
Cedar
Vintage Art Deco Style Occasional Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
1980s Art Deco style occasional table attributed to Maitland Smith. Wonderfully crafted with wood tiles.
Wood
$11,199 / set
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in
Custom Made Mohair 54 Lounge Chair and Luupo Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - 54 Chair & Luupo Ottoman The 54 Lounge Chair effortlessly straddles traditional and contemporary aesthetics, making it a great fit for a wide range of interiors. Developed ...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$6,654
H 31.5 in W 80.32 in D 35.44 in
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
Bouclé, Beech
Art Deco Fireplace Mantel
By Huib Hoste
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Art Deco mantel fireplace in lacquered wood attributed to huib hoste Flemish modernist architect . The mantel is in lacquered silver wood. Very uncommon and pure Art Deco style.
Wood
$336 / item
H 78.75 in W 51.19 in D 0.16 in
Mohair Blanket Yellow Woven of Mohair and Wool by Catharina Mende
By Catharina Mende
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Berlin by Catharina Mende, woven of 50% mohair, 48% Wool, 2% polyamide in Spain: This yellow flattering and warming fluffy mohair blanket is the perfect companion for eve...
Wool
Large Cut Crystal Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Cut Crystal Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts. Exceptionally large size makes this piece ideal for a number of different uses.
Crystal, Bronze
$846
H 29.53 in W 75.2 in D 27.56 in
Mid-century Sofa or Day Bed by Miroslav Navrátil, Interier Praha, 1960's
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic model by Interier Praha, produced in the 1960's. When unfolded, the bed measures 85 cm in width. Cleaned.
Fabric, Wood
Japanese Bench
By AFM
Located in Highland, IN
This striking bench has a combination of wood slats and woven jute seats. Manufactured by AFM Quality Furniture in Japan it has a hand-hewn quality and the understated design reminds...
Jute, Wood
$8,600 / item
H 36.5 in W 84 in D 32 in
Layton Curve Sofa, Velvet & Natural Wood Sofa by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order velvet and wood curved sofa designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Ivory Velvet Base: Natural Maple. Available in custom fabrics and finishes. Dimensions: Overall ...
Maple, Velvet
$10,800
H 20.28 in W 76.78 in D 29.93 in
Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, daybed bench, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This low bench or daybed shows the admirable, characteristic details of the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambr...
Fabric, Oak
$1,161Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.87 in W 18.51 in D 12.6 in
Italian Mid-Century Pair of Wooden Benches from the 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Pair of benches in light wood with brass edge in the Ico Parisi style, prod. Italian from the 50s.
Brass
Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Savannah, GA
Sectional corner sofa with integrated end table, 1960s. Original orange velvet upholstery. sofa with full back: 84 inches wide by 33 inches deep by 30 inches tall sofa with half...
Upholstery, Wood
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