Danish Midcentury Dining Banquette Corner Bench ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish super elegant banquette from ca. 1950 raised on legs of Cuban mahogany.
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Danish Midcentury Dining Banquette Corner Bench ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish super elegant banquette from ca. 1950 raised on legs of Cuban mahogany.
Brass
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 ateliers d'ébénisterie et de tapisserie.
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, Besançon, France. 88.5 x 105 x 50 cm
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 an attached wicker table with a protective glass top. A very fun unique piece for a ...
Reed, Wicker
Sold
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
Italy, c. 1950.
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
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 woven rush seats and back on a wood frame. Rush seats open to storage lined in origin...
Rush, Wood, Resin
Sold
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.
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 bench in very good condition with no fading or damages.
Brass
1950´s Pair of Banquettes, black stained beech, velvet - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Spain, circa 1950.
Velvet, Beech
Sold
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
Large Pier Luigi Colli bench available in different fabrics (customized) Pier Luigi Colli gold iron bedroom bench boucle blue or green, Italy, 1950. Large 34" hammered gilt iron b...
Iron
Pair of Maison Jansen's Settees - Banquettes
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual pair of curved Maison Jansen's settees, lacquered carved wood with silk blue velvet upholstery. This pair of sofas are the perfect example of the high quality of the Maison ...
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, upholstered in vinyl, the back and seat in tones of copper and beige, impressed wit...
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. *Pictured, one of two available from a custom commission.
Curved Steel Banquette by Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Custom Designed Banquette of Machined Steel Elements. Extremely well made. Hand Woven Fabric. This piece is one of a pair from a custom commission, and may be part of a unique pair.
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, and is in excellent original condition, displaying bright colors.
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
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
Bouclé, Teak
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...
Wool, Teak
Reupholstered Yugoslavian Mid-century Modern Teak Daybed
Located in Medina, OH
Yugoslavian Mid-century modern teak daybed refinished and reupholstered in a Crypton gray tweed from Greenhouse Fabrics. This piece is in perfect condition and is ready to be an addi...
Fabric, Wood
$9,746
H 25.99 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
$3,440Sale Price|21% Off
H 26.78 in W 77.56 in D 34.65 in
Very Early and Rare Richard Stein Daybed for Knoll
By Richard Stein
Located in Munich, DE
Birch plywood with upholstered backrest and loose seat cushion, original finish to wood, reupholstered, foot pedal releases back which retracts to form a large sleeping surface.
Birch
Jacques Hauville French Daybed for Bema
By Jacques Hauville
Located in Houston, TX
Daybed of strong refined modern design. Solid oak wood frame with integrated curved end rails that act as subtle armrests. It has a minimal architectural silhouette with exposed angl...
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare and elegant sofa by Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, showcasing the refined proportions and architectural clarity that define his early Danish modern work. The sculptural frame, angled ...
Wood
$5,389
H 21.66 in W 89.38 in D 34.26 in
French Mid-Century Daybed with Integrated Shelf, Solid Oak, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Mid-Century Daybed with Integrated Shelf, Solid Oak, 1950s. Constructed from solid oak, this daybed pairs a low rectangular frame with an integrated cantilevered shelf at one...
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Sofa, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and teak sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Seat height 15". Original fabric ideally replaced. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Fabric, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Teak Sofa, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Elegant Scandinavian Modern two-seat sofa dating from the 1960s. The sofa features a refined teak frame with slender tapered legs and a gently curved front stretcher, exemplifying th...
Teak
$8,500
H 25.59 in W 77.95 in D 37.4 in
Rare French Oak & Rush Daybed by Georges Robert, France, c. 1960
By Georges Robert
Located in Houston, TX
Rare French oak and rush daybed by Georges Robert, France, c. 1960. Expertly crafted in solid oak with beautifully woven rush end panels, this piece exemplifies the warm, handcrafted...
Upholstery, Rush, Oak
1950s Hans J. Wegner GE7 Daybed for Getama in Teak & Cane
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama during the 1950s, the GE-258 daybed is one of the finest examples of Danish Modern furniture, embodying the balance between elegant craftsmanshi...
Fabric, Cane, Teak
$7,292Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 51.97 in D 27.56 in
Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater USA - 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater. Oak frame
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1950's Arne Hovmand Style Loveseat with Teak Armrests
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming 1950's Danish loveseat with legs and armrests in teak. The design is very reminiscent of of Arne Hovmand-Olsen's style a cool and has a versatile light design. The loveseat ...
Brass
1950 Italian Design Midcentury Wood Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
Wood and red fabric Excellent condition.
Wood
$10,205
H 12.21 in W 37.41 in D 81.5 in
1940s French Daybed in the Manner of René Gabriel newly upholstered
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Berlin, DE
French daybed from the 1940s, made of solid oak with a simple, architectural design. Newly upholstered with a tufted seat cushion and cylindrical bolster. In the manner of René Gabri...
Upholstery, Oak
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
"Bold" Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A natural stone side table that redefines minimalistic elegance. Crafted from premium travertine, the BOLD side table features elegant lines and a clean design, making it a versatile...
Travertine
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco 'Tulip' Stool in Floral Tapestry, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco 'Tulip' stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry. Dimensions: Height: 44 c...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
$1,720 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$3,800
H 31.25 in W 67 in D 25.75 in
Mid-Century Baker Furniture Louis XVI Style Upholstered Recamier Chaise Lounge
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
This refined 1960s Neoclassical-style Chaise lounge or Récamier or méridienne style daybed manufactured by Baker Furniture, represents a sophisticated mid-century interpretation of c...
Fabric, Hardwood
French Victorian Carved Pine Faux Bamboo Daybed Or Twin Headboards
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement carved pine faux bamboo daybed. It would also make a great pair of twin headboards. The cushion is a custom cushion in a neutral flax ...
Maple, Pine
Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet. These large tubular shape lamps have mirrored design of sharp geometrical shapes, brass hardwar...
Ceramic
$3,300Sale Price|40% Off
H 28 in W 94 in D 32 in
Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...
Steel
Italian Art Deco White Parchment Vanity
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Art Deco white parchment diminutive triangular form lady's vanity /dressing table with a drawer centered by 2 side drawers and 2 doors. Parchment is separating from the piece
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mae Console Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae console table by Crump and Kwash Hand turned, solid wood legs and cross members / Solid wood top / Veg tan woven leather shelf / Customizations available. Options Wood - Whit...
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
$2,698 / item
H 20.87 in W 14.18 in D 18.12 in
Handcrafted Architectural Oak Nightstand or End Table by SUM Furniture
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
These architectural Pillar nightstands (or end tables) are a bold expression of early European modernism with the restraint and clarity of Japanese minimalism. Designed and completel...
Oak
French Iron Bed, Early 20th Century Neoclassical Design, Patina Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
A striking French folding iron bed, circa 1900, designed for placement against a wall and equally at home as a daybed or guest bed. Its airy, sculptural silhouette is defined by hand...
Iron
$2,300 / item
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Calcatta Viola Marble-Topped & Walnut Base Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Marble
$18,346
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
Hardwood
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