Florence Knoll Bench
$4,900
Florence Knoll Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Very long Florence Knoll bench designed for Knoll, brown upholstery and chrome base, 8 legs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
$4,900
Florence Knoll Bench
By Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Very long Florence Knoll bench designed for Knoll, brown upholstery and chrome base, 8 legs
Chrome
Modern X-Base Upholstered Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish modern upholstered bench. Sturdy X-frame chrome base. The padded seat is covered in a black
Chrome
Erwine & Estelle Laverne Woven Leather Bench for Laverne
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne Originals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather woven bench by Erwine & Estelle Laverne for Laverne Originals c.1955, USA. The bench
Chrome
Monumental Florence Knoll Bench or Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Custom unique Florence Knoll bench for Knoll is black leather and chrome frame. Amazing opportunity
Steel, Chrome
$1,620Sale Price|28% Off
Black Tufted Canvas Museum Bench by Metropolitan Furniture, 1986
By Metropolitan
Located in Miami, FL
Museum bench with newly upholstered heavy black canvas fabric on square tubular chrome frame by
Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll Ox Blood Leather Bench, 2 Available
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Ox-Blood Red 60" Leather and Chrome Bench. Very nice shape. Two Benches
Chrome
Architectural Postmodern Bench / Coffee Table White Lacquer & Polished Steel
By Karl Springer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
that pairs effortlessly with both warm mid-century woods and contemporary interiors. Dimensions: 50" L
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Walnut Side Table with Chrome Legs circa 1950's
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Florence Knoll Is considered one of the most iconic designers of the Mid-Century Modern era
Chrome
Pair of French Modernist ‘Bauhaus’ Stools with Upholstered Seats by Hermès
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Exquisite Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus style benches / stools fabricated with
Steel, Chrome
Sitzgruppe Karl Andersson and Sner Carl Malmsten 2 Bänke + Tisch
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer: Carl Malmsten Herkunftsland: Schweden Epoche: 1960er, Mid Century Material: Pinienholz Maße ca
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$8,553 / item
Jorge Zalszupin Oxford sofa l'Atelier Brazil 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
l'Atelier, Brazil 1970. These chairs are made with a chrome-plated tubular structure, leather straps, and
Chrome
$1,100 / set
Chrome Square Benches
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of modern style footstools with black and red fabric and sleek chrome frames. Great as extra
Chrome
Unique Mid-Century Modern Orange Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in amazing condition. The bench sits on sculptural bent chrome legs and has a molded plastic backing
Chrome
Allesandro Albrizzi: midcentury bed bench in chrome
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Zemst, BE
High quality 'end of bed' bench In chrome with reupholstered cotton cushion. Design: Allesandro
Chrome
Norwegian Rosewood Resin Bench Planter Table Mid Century Modern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. Its rich red-brown hue and resilient construction, featuring a blend
Chrome
Mid Century Three Seat Sofa / Bench on a Chrome Base after Florence Knoll, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
A minimal design in original orange upholstery set on an architectural chrome base. Provides a
Fabric
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Brown Leather and Chrome Bench
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a two section chocolate brown leather upholstered seat
Metal, Chrome
Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches
By Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century International Style (circa 1950) 'Barcelona' ottomans / benches with
Metal, Chrome
$660Sale Price|48% Off
Mid-Century Modern Curved Lucite Upholstered Stool/ Accent bench. Circa 1970s.
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Curved Lucite Upholstered Stool/ Accent Bench in the Charles Hollis
Chrome
Mid Century Bench Stool, Turquoise Blue Dedar Plushy Velvet, Bauhaus, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Modernist Bauhaus - Art Deco chrome foot stool. Completely restored, new upholstery, cleaned
Chrome
Vintage Post Modern Karl Springer Chrome Daybed Chaise Sofa Bench by Selig
By Paul Tuttle, Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Ultra modern Chaise lounge / daybed / bench by Selig in the manner of Paul Tuttle. Style of Milo
Chrome
Classic 1960s Modernist Black and Chrome Bench Sette', after Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1960s modernist, Space Age black and chrome bench Sette. Reminiscent of the Classic designs
Chrome
Jasper Morrison 2-Seat Two-Tone Blue "Vega" Bench for Artifort with Chrome Base
By Jasper Morrison, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jasper Morrison 2-seater "Vega" bench for Artifort 1990's. In original two toned upholstered seats
Chrome
Wonderful Transitional Chrome Velvet Stool Nickel Bamboo Jansen Bench
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect seating for the transitional or Classic rooms, this chrome / nickel stool with purple
Nickel
Pair of Smoked Chrome X Shape Square Benches Ottomans Stools
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of smoked chrome x shape square benches ottomans stools.
Nickel
Paul Evans Cityscape Stool or Bench
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Evans design stool or bench for his Cityscape line, U.S.A. A rare form offered in its original
Chrome
Set of Three "Contempo" Ottomans, Benches, Footrests, Poufs
By Contempo
Located in New York, NY
reupholstered as the foam cushions have become hardened. Square chrome legs, upholstered tops, removable
Chrome
Bench, Modular Seating By Allermuir, Cross Shape, Modern, Commercial Grade
By Allermuir
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Bench, Modular Seating By Allermuir, Cross Shape, Modern, Commercial Grade, Office, Gym, Postmodern
Metal, Chrome
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Lucite Stool Bench Upholstered in Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
authentic classic Monogram Louis Vuitton fabric seat atop a very sturdy lucite bench with chrome legs. This
Chrome
Futuristic Black Patent Leather Upholstery Oval Lucite Base Bench on Wheel MINT
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Futuristic Black Patent Leather Upholstery Oval Lucite Base Bench Piano Stool on Wheel MINT!
Chrome
Unavailable|$2,250 / set
Pair of Mid Century Pedistal Chrome Base Benches
By Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Bedford, NY
Pair of benches attributed to Brueton Industries of New York and designed by Stanley Jay Friedman
Chrome
Unavailable|$2,500
Mid-Century Chrome X-Base and Tufted Leather Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century chrome X-base and tufted leather bench.
Chrome
Unavailable|$2,250
Mid-Century Modern Stylish Milo Baughman Style Chrome "Y" Base Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
You are looking at a super stylish 1960s-1970s chrome bench, sim. To some of the work of Milo
Chrome
Unavailable|$1,800 / set
Mid Century Modern 1970s Chic Modern Chrome T-Bench
Located in Miami, FL
This piece has been Totally re-furnished , legs have been re- nickeled , seat has been re-foamed and reupholstered In a white crisp linen blend fabric . Great for foot of the bed, En...
Unavailable|$2,100 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baughman Chrome Pucci Fabric Stools or Benches
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Miami, FL
Metal construction with chrome-plated fin. Emilio Pucci fabric upholstered seat cushions. Benches
Metal
Unavailable|$4,500
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Gallery Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mahogany and chrome hand carved gallery bench, 1970s. Measures: 17 H x 77 W x 35 D inches.
Chrome
Unavailable|$909
Vintage Bench in Chrome and Walnut
Located in Freiburg, DE
- Vintage bench in solid walnut - Features armrests dark teak - Honed and oiled - Non-toxic wood
Chrome
Unavailable|$1,950
1950s Chrome Long Bench, Kvadrat Upholstered Covers, USA
Located in Hudson, NY
the button/cording pattern to the top in a perfect contrast white. Pair of tri-leg chrome supports
Chrome
Unavailable|$2,200
Florence Knoll Leather Upholstered Chrome Bench Early Production, 1971
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Leather upholstered chrome bench designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. The label on this piece dates
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Newly Upholstered in Aqua Blue Copper Bench Chrome Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style newly upholstered in aqua blue and copper
Chrome
Unavailable|$2,450 / set
Pair of Baughman for Coggin Chrome X Benches with Llama Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding pair of chrome X benches with Llama upholstery. Both benches are marked "Thayer
Chrome
Unavailable|$1,600
Faux Bamboo, Chrome and Black Tufted Leather Bench
By George Koch Sons, Inc.
Located in Houston, TX
This is such an unusual and lovely faux bamboo and black leather bench by George Koch Sons. It's a
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Blue Strap Bench or Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style chrome and strap bench is circa 1980. The clean
Chrome
Unavailable|$2,800
1970's Chrome Bench with Geometric Patterned Gray Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Great bench to be used anywhere as an accent piece. Chrome is in good condition. New foam with new
Foam, Cotton, Upholstery
Unavailable|$4,350 / item
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Bench in Pewter Gray
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The Tuulla Bench is part of the Tuulla Series, lead by the award-winning Tuulla Chair. The Tuulla
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Unavailable|$4,250 / item
Ludlow Tufted Bench or Coffee Table
By Las Venus
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bench upholstered in a deeply tufted velvet; shown here in a Classic Black. It is both
Chrome
Unavailable|$718
Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
, Denmark. It's a bench with legs made of chrome-plated and upholstered seat in black leather.
Chrome
Unavailable|$6,500
Rare Gerald McCabe for Pacific Steel Slat Bench
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare bench from a series created by McCabe for Pacific furniture was utilized by many modern
Chrome
Unavailable|$675 / item
Bench, Footrest, Seat from Leather Gymnast Goat Pommel, Wheels; #2
Located in Madison, WI
Seating, footrest, bench made from leather gymnast goat pommel, circa 1950, from Germany. The legs
Chrome
Sold|$1,400 / item
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-century modern chrome bench. Nice architectural bench of chrome-plated steel. Minor surface
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$3,200
Mid-Century Chrome Bench
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century chrome bench with textural ivory Boucle upholstery.
Chrome
Sold|$2,200
Mid Century Chrome Bench
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Mid Century Chrome Bench
Sold|$900
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome bench with pair of matching throw pillows.
Chrome
Mid-Century Chrome and Upholstered Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Mid-Century chrome and upholstered bench.
Chrome
Sold|$2,200
Mid-Century Chrome and Striped Bench
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century rectangular bench sitting atop chrome squared legs. This piece has been newly
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$4,450
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Chrome Bench
Located in Houston, TX
A Milo Baughman Style mid-century chrome bench newly rebuilt and upholstered in a charcoal wool
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench Knoll Upholstery
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome bench with Knoll yellow tufted upholstery, circa 1970's. Fabulous and fun
Chrome
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.
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