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20th Century Scandinavian Teak Bench, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th Century Teak slatted bench on a strong thin metal frame, a sleek Scandinavian design
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

20th Century Scandinavian Teak Bench, c.1950
20th Century Scandinavian Teak Bench, c.1950
H 15.36 in W 71.66 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench. This stunning modernist teak bench has been
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chenille, Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench
H 18.5 in W 50.5 in D 14.25 in
Nordic Scandinavian Style Teak Bench from the 1960s
Located in Padova, IT
Nordic Scandinavian style teak bench from the 1960s Scandinavian style bench in brown teak wood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury bench made of dark brown teak wood. This astonishing item is a Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury bench made of dark brown teak wood. This item is a Scandinavian production of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Bench in Chestnut Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large bench, faux leather, teak, brass, Scandinavia, 1950s A charming furniture piece exuding a
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Brass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak and Brass Bench Stool, Denmark 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Teak bench stool Denmark 1960 solid and stable metal base. brass details.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Metal, Brass and Teak Bench Console, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century metal frame and teak bench console, Denmark 1960s. Brass details.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Metal, Brass

Rare Danish solid Teak Bench / Shoe Bench 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
1960s danish bench / shoe bench in teak and conical round steel legs. In very good quality. Denmark
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Teak Bench and Chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960
By Tingströms
Located in Paris, FR
Teak bench and chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960 Good vintage condition, upholstered with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Teak Bench and Chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960
Teak Bench and Chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960
H 23.23 in W 33.47 in D 14.97 in
Vilhelm Lauritzen Bench in Teak and Metal, 1960s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important bench in steel and teak made on commission for Mørkhøj Skole by Danish architect
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Vilhelm Lauritzen Bench in Teak and Metal, 1960s
Vilhelm Lauritzen Bench in Teak and Metal, 1960s
H 16.34 in W 86.62 in D 12.21 in
Danish Bench in Teak and Checkered Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s A Scandinavian Modern furniture piece exuding a sense of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Teak, Fabric

Rare Teak and Oak Bench by Arne Hovmand-Olsen 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered old bench by Arne Hovmand-Olsen (Danish, 1919-1989). Made in teak and oak. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bench, Mirror and Drawers by Kai Kristiansen 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern teak bench, mirror and drawers by Kai Kristiansen 1960s. This Scandinavian mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Teak

Hans Wegner, Slated Bench, Solid Teak, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A bench designed by Hans Wegner, produced by cabinet maker Johannes Hansen. In solid teak. With
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Solid Teak Slat Bench / Coffee Table by Lysgaard Mobler
By Lysgaard Mobler
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Danish modern solid teak slat bench / coffee table by Lysgaard Mobler, circa 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Teak

A Unique Oak Bench With a Reversible Teak And Leather Top
Located in Sagaponack, NY
finished in oiled teak, the opposite side is delicately covered in white calfskin. the bench can be used
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

2-Seat Bench in Teak by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen
By Willy Beck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
2-seat bench in teak with new woven cane. Maker Willy Beck.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Bench with Chest of Drawers, Teak, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen bench with movable chest of drawers on top. Made of partly solid teak. Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Single Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Hugo Passos outdoor 'Banco' single teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 165' Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 165' teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in teak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Double Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Hugo Passos outdoor 'Banco' double teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, manufactured by Johannes Hansen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Solid Teak Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1960s Hans Wegner 6-Leg Long Slatted Teak Xl Bench Danish Midcentury
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the largest Model JH-574 Bench. In the original finish. Showing wear from use. All joinery
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Teak

Teak and Oak Bench or Table by Eric Johansson for Abra, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Johansson, Abra Mobler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bench or sofa table designed by Eric Johansson. Produced by Abra möbler in Sweden during the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Oak, Teak

Large Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 200' Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 200' teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

Small Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 120' Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 120' teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

1950s Danish Solid Teak Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A midcentury solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs. Designed by Hans
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Plank' Bench in FSC Certified Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Aurélien Barbry outdoor 'Plank' bench in FSC Certified teak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

Italian Modernist Teak and Leather Bench by Inge and Luciano Rubino
By Inge & Luciano Rubino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bench designed by Inge and Luciano Rubino in 1964 for Apec Italy. Of the few pieces of furniture
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model designed for Johannes Hansen. Solid teak. Measurements: L: 194 cm/ 6' 5" W: 42.5 cm/ 16 3
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
H 12.21 in W 76.38 in D 16.74 in
Hans J. Wegner Bench for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bench or occasional table by Hans J. Wegner. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Oak and teak.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Bench for Johannes Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Bench for Johannes Hansen
H 16.54 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Hans Wegner Bench Model JH 574 by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner slatted bench model JH 574 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. High quality construction
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Vilhelm Lauritzen Bench, Denmark. 1937
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Scandinavian Modern A very rare bench by Vilhelm Lauritzen made for Gladsaxe
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Vilhelm Lauritzen Bench, Denmark. 1937
Vilhelm Lauritzen Bench, Denmark. 1937
H 20.48 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in
Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Danish design bench in oak, seat with three blades of wood and trapezium shape feet, in teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950
Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950
H 17.72 in W 45.28 in D 16.93 in
Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa or Bench by Næstved Møbler in Denmark
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench or sofa designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Produced by Næstved Møbler in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Fabric, Teak

Union Bench Bamboo Edition Limited Edition of 1 Only!
By Jangir Maddadi Design Bureau
Located in Kalmar, SE
The Union Bench Bamboo edition is the only Union Bench produced with a bamboo seat. It was
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Bamboo, Fiberglass, Rubber

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs "TV-bench" for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘TV bench”. The teak veneered top is supported by two, solid wood trestles. The gaze first attaches to
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

20th Century Swedish Dux Three Seater Teak Sofa, Vintage Settee by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scandinavian settee, canapé has a slightly inclined spindled backrest with arched, slim armrests standing on
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak

Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Natural Oak for Skagerak
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in natural oak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Wood and Steel Mid-Century Table or Bench, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Elongated table or bench of Scandinavian mid-century styling. Teak or rosewood top with steel legs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Black Stained Oak for Skagerak
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in black stained oak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage coffee table with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
gambe squadrate e per l’impugnatura dei cassetti in legno scolpito. Il colore caldo del teak ben si
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Vintage coffee table with drawers
Vintage coffee table with drawers
H 24.41 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Bench 'gossip chair' with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Panca da ingresso anni ‘60 in teak e con seduta imbottita. Questa combinazione di seduta e
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Bench 'gossip chair' with drawers
Bench 'gossip chair' with drawers
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Low Table / Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular solid teak top and oak base low table/bench/coffee table with a basin-edged top.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Teak

Reversible Top Low Table by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low table / bench with a flip-top black laminate and a teak top on an oak base.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bench Cabinet Credenza Attributed Arne Wahl Iversen
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous 1950-1960’s Scandinavian Modern teak 2 drawer low bench, dresser, cabinet, or credenza
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Teak Side Table or Bench by Brode Blindheim
By Brode Blindheim
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist teak square end table or small bench with flared side edges, bookmatched wood grain and
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian rectangular teak coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage 1960s bench table, Square, regular lines distinguish this mid-century Nordic-made
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian rectangular teak coffee table
Scandinavian rectangular teak coffee table
H 17.33 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in
Scandinavian Modern Stool / Ottoman / Bench
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile Scandinavian modern stool / ottoman / bench with floating butterscotch colored naugahyde
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Stool / Ottoman / Bench
Scandinavian Modern Stool / Ottoman / Bench
H 15.75 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Danish Modern Teak & Paper Cord Stool / Bench
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile Danish modern stool / bench with hand woven paper cord seat, circa 1970s. The piece has a
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Papercord

Scandinavian Console Table/Bench 'Spectrum' by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Small side or console table with a rack, a shelf and three drawers. Made of veneered teak and oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Teak and Ebonized Bench Form Coffee Table, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare bench form coffee table in teak with ebonized top by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, made in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Long Low Teak Bench "Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Scandinavian Modern bench in a simple plank form in teak with two raised edges then resting on
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lowboys

Materials

Teak

Teak Slatted Bench or Coffee Table by Yngvar Sandström for AB Sëffle, 1960s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Yngvar Sandström
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A beautiful slatted bench or coffee table designed by Yngvar Sandström for AB Sëffle Möbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
By Aksel Kjersgaard, IKEA, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible 1950-1960’s Scandinavian Modern teak 4 drawer low cabinet sideboard (or bench) Model
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian 1960s Vintage Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Mirror with curved teak frame. A simple, lightweight mirror with a teak frame on which the
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian 1960s Vintage Mirror
Scandinavian 1960s Vintage Mirror
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 1.19 in
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Bench Teak Scandanavian For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bench teak scandanavian for your home. Each bench teak scandanavian for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Your living room may not be complete without a bench teak scandanavian — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bench teak scandanavian, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made bench teak scandanavian has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Torbjørn Afdal, Hans J. Wegner and Bruksbo are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bench Teak Scandanavian?

Prices for a bench teak scandanavian start at $495 and top out at $33,172 with the average selling for $3,200.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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.

Questions About Bench Teak Scandanavian
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A teak bench is a bench that is constructed from teak, which is a kind of tropical hardwood which is mostly used for making chairs, seats and even boats. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers. With proper care, a teak bench can last for nearly 70 years! Find your long-lasting teak bench on 1stDibs.