$5,800 / item
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A caned back tilt / swivel desk chair with Ash frame designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Ash
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel, Mid-20th Century
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Southampton, NY
Caned desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel, Mid-20th Century Made of solid ash barrel back frame with caned back and sides, beautifully designed and comfortable.
Cane, Ash
Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. USA. Cane and Bentwood construction with casters
Cane, Bentwood
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Ash
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Ash
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Ash
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Ash
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Ash
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A caned back tilt / swivel desk chair with Ash frame designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Ash
Vintage Sculptural Ash and Cane Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc.
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in San Antonio, TX
Gorgeous vintage sculptural ash and cane desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates is in overall excellent condition.
Cane, Ash
Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned desk chair with original black frame and original leather seat.
Cane
Caned Swivel Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned swivel/tilt desk chair with ash frame and mohair seat.
Ash
Sculptural Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully crafted cane desk chair designed by Ward Bennett. Priced and sold individually.
Sold
H 35.5 in W 25.25 in
1960s Caned Low Back Swiveling Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculpted solid ash desk chair with caned back and arms, and upholstered seat cushion on four swivel casters. Adjustable seat height between 17-22". Fully restored, with new caning ...
Upholstery, Ash
Ward Bennett for Brickel
By Ward Bennett
Located in Danville, CA
Oak framed Lounge or desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel. The frame has been freshly refinished in a dark brown lacquer that shows the vibrant grain.
Oak, Cane
Sold
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Vintage Pair of ‘Landmark’ Cane Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel, 1970, Mohair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful vintage pair of cane and ash “Landmark” armchairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel - 1970s.
Mohair, Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Ash
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Ash
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully restored, caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Cane Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern cane desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates.
Leather, Cane, Rattan, Ash
Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned desk chair with ash frame and original leather seat.
Ash
Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned desk chair with ash frame and original velvet seat.
Ash
Pair of Caned Swivel Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
This price includes refinishing, re-cane and reupholstery COM.
Wood
Highback Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A highback desk chair with ash wood frame with caned back and arm, upholstered seat cushion on casters.
Metal
Ward Bennett Caned Desk Chair for Brickel Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a beautiful and rare fully caned desk chair designed by Ward Bennett, and produced by Brickel Associates.
Chrome
Restored Mid Century Ward Bennett For Brickel Assoc. Cane Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The incredible 1960’s design with solid Ash frame stained in a deep Walnut stain which shows the wood graining to excellent advantage. With continuous Cane Panel sides and back, adju...
Chrome
Ward Bennett Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Ward Bennett Office Chair, stained caned meshed between solid stained ashwood structure, tilt/swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Chrome
Sold
H 33 in W 24 in D 21 in
1960s Ward Bennett Wood Woven Rattan Caning Armchair Mid-Century Modern America
By Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Trophy great addition for a desk, as a reading Chair or Accent Chair with Your Sundowner Martini.
Rattan, Walnut
Ward Bennett Office Chair
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable tilt-back armchair with sinuous solid oak frame, caned back and leather seat. Designed by Ward Bennett and produced by Brickel Industries, circa 1975.
Steel
Ward Bennett High-Back Office Chair
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable, tilt-back office armchair, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1975. Sinuous solid oak frame with original caning, chrome runners and new leather seat ...
Steel, Chrome
Desk Chair - Ward Bennett
Located in SouthPort, CT
Swivel and adjustable desk chair in dark walnut oiled ash, Knoll leather , caning and chromed steel by Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates.
Chrome, Steel
Absolutely Perfect Desk Chair - Ward Bennett
Located in Bridport, CT
Desk chair in wood, caning and leather by Ward Bennett, Brickel.
Wood, Cane, Leather
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$1,366 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$6,934 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a Maple coloured sheepskin and features oi...
Sheepskin, Oak
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$2,473 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$1,649 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$2,096 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Amarante Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Amarante Mirror Designed in 2024 by Project 213A The Amarante Mirror is trapez shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished in a g...
Mirror, Walnut
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
$6,890
H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 78.75 in
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, fluted turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and moorish de...
Walnut
$1,646
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$13,546 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Ward Bennett created everything from interiors and furniture to textiles and flatware. The unsung New York City-born modernist designer drew on the work of Le Corbusier and Auguste Rodin, studied art with the likes of Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann and counted legendary American luxury house Tiffany & Co. among his clients. For decades, Bennett created and filled spaces that were elegant, minimalist and deeply appealed to everyone who laid eyes on them.
Bennett left home and school at the young age of 13. He found work in Manhattan’s Garment District, and within a few years, Bennett traveled to Europe on behalf of a clothing manufacturer to gather ideas for modern garments. He lived abroad as a young man, and when he returned to New York, during the early 1940s, he assisted fashion entrepreneur Hattie Carnegie as a window dresser.
Bennett would also go on to share a sculpture studio with artist Louise Nevelson. He ventured into the world of jewelry design, creating necklaces, bracelets and other pieces with Richard Pousette-Dart. The Whitney Museum of American Art exhibited his sculptures, and it wouldn’t be long before the Museum of Modern Art included Bennett’s personal adornments with accessories by the likes of Alexander Calder, Harry Bertoia and Anni Albers in its 1946 “Modern Handmade Jewelry” show.
Bennett didn’t take the plunge into interior design work until he was 30 years old — his inaugural project was an apartment in Manhattan and his clients were family members. He had no formal training in architecture or decorating — and would ultimately design a mere handful of houses in his life — so for his inviting leather office chairs, marble-topped tables and sleek storage cabinets, Bennett relied only on what he learned in the fashion world. Soon, every time he redecorated his own home — an elaborate apartment comprising former maids’ quarters in New York City’s magnificent Dakota building — it earned splashy coverage in the newspapers.
Bennett’s client list eventually included David Rockefeller and Chase Manhattan Bank, Tiffany & Co., Sasaki, Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli, and others, and during the 1970s he became in-house designer for Brickel Associates, a role that would endure for more than two decades. His work is on permanent view at the Museum of Modern Art and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Ward Bennett seating, decorative objects and more.
An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.
Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.
Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.
Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?
As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.
If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.
An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.