Lucite and Chrome Tufted Bench
Sold|$3,575
Lucite and Chrome Tufted Bench
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 1960's trestle base lucite bench. Lucite is newly polished with a single stretcher
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Sold|$3,575
Lucite and Chrome Tufted Bench
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 1960's trestle base lucite bench. Lucite is newly polished with a single stretcher
Chrome
Sold|$1,450
Midcentury Floating Chrome Tufted Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$1,450
Midcentury Floating Chrome Tufted Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$1,200
Milo Baughman Chrome Leg Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Milo Baughman chrome leg bench. Polished chrome legs. Newly upholstered in Raoul Textiles ice
Chrome
Sold|$1,295
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style chrome bench, with luxurious leather upholstery, raised on a polished chrome
Chrome
Sold|$1,800
Mid-Century Modern Piano Bench or Stool
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century modern piano bench or entry way stool by Kimball Manufacturing co. Executed in a black
Chrome
Sold|$2,850 / item
American Mid-Century Large Black Tufted Leather Benches
Located in Queens, NY
12 American Mid-Century large museum benches with a black tufted faux leather seat resting on three
Chrome
Reupholstered Milo Baughman Cantilever Chrome Bench
Located in Medina, OH
This chic Mid-Century Modern bench was realized in the United States, circa 1980. It features
Chrome
Sold|$3,500
Clean Lined Chrome Bench
By Laverne International
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Chrome bench, circa 1980s. High quality construction with heavyweight chrome frame and
Metal
Sold|$1,800
Striking Cowhide and Chrome Bench of Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous custom bench or ottoman with shiny chrome legs. Bench is topped with silky cowhide in
Chrome
Sold|$2,250
Tri-Mark Leather and Chrome Bench
By Tri-Mark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tri Mark Chrome Flat Band 36" Long Bench. Original leather upholstery in nice shape with a couple
Chrome
Sold|$3,500
Chrome and Wood Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Tree Top Long wood bench with chromed steel legs .
Steel
Sold|$2,000
Chrome Bench designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chrome bench from the 1970's designed by Milo Baughman.
Chrome, Metal
Sold|$1,750
Chrome Bench, Sixty Inches, USA, 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A simple modern design chrome bench with new upholstery in a textured off white with hints of
Chrome
Turquoise Upholstered Bench Attributed to Thonet Steel Chrome
By Thonet
Located in Toledo, OH
Turquoise Naugahyde upholstered bench with chrome-plated supports and heavy steel frame. Bent
Chrome
Mid-Century Charle Hollis Jones Lucite Bench, C1970
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this original and substantial Charle Hollis Jones Lucite Bench, C1970. This bench has 5
Brass, Chrome
2 Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Style X Benches, Lucite Armrests, Chrome Accents
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Compataible Paul Evans Style benches, footstools or ottomans. Mid-Century Modern having
Metal
Sleek Chrome and White Spinneybeck Leather Bench
By Nicos Zographos, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Sleek heavy chrome bench or ottoman. Bench is freshly upholstered in white spinneybeck leather
Chrome
Polished Chrome Bench designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Polished chrome bench designed by Milo Baughman. This simple bench have great clean lines.
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Slat Bench 59"
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilton, CT
Sleek modernist metal slat bench in the manner of Milo Baughman. Chrome plated metal with metal
Chrome
Sold|$2,450 / set
Design Institute America Pair of Chrome Benches
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Design Institute America Chrome Benches. Nice Scale and Size. Very Solid! Fabric looks
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Slat Bench 47"
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilton, CT
Sleek modernist metal slat bench in the manner of Milo Baughman. Chrome plated metal with lucite
Chrome
Sold|$2,500
Milo Baughman Chrome Base Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman bench, brown and tan suede newer upholster with a chrome base.
Sold|$2,950
Chromed Slated 4' Bench by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
4' Milo Baughman Chromed Slated Bench
Chrome, Steel
Luxe White Spinneybeck Leather and Chrome Bench
By Nicos Zographos, Knoll, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Ultra luxe bench freshly upholstered in white Spinneybeck leather and chrome base. Seat is tufted
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Benches with Upholstered Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite benches with upholstered seats and chrome end fasteners.
Chrome
Milo Baughman Hexagonal Chrome and Upholstered Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Miami, FL
The rectangular chrome of this vintage Milo Baughman bench has four double bar sides with a base
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Bauhaus Tan Vinyl and Chrome Settee
Located in Houston, TX
This Mid-Century Modern 2 seater is just as comfortable as it is stylish. The geometric frame is
Chrome
Sold|$3,950
Florence Knoll Style Chrome Bench
Located in New York, NY
Attached cushions in burgundy upholstery. Florence Knoll Style Bench
Architectural Chrome Frame Bench by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Architectural chrome frame with new foam and leather cushion, by Milo Baughman.
Chrome
1960's Tufted Leather Bench with Chrome Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
1960's tufted bench with chrome frame. Custom upholstered in a top grade creme leather.
Chrome
Chrome Modernist Waiting Room Airport Bench, circa 1970s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chrome modernist waiting room bench featuring four purple-colored covered cushion seats fixed to 3
Chrome
Midcentury Petite Milo Baughman Bench with Chrome Detailing
By Milo Baughman
Located in Astoria, NY
A small vintage grey velvet bench with chrome frame by Milo Baughman Reduced from: $2,200
Chrome
George Nelson Maple and Chrome Platform Bench Made for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Milford, NH
George Nelson for Herman Miller, has become one of the great icons for Mid-Century Modernism. This bench
Chrome
Leather Bench with Chrome Base from Germany 1980
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step into the charm of the 1980s with this exquisite German-made leather bench. Its sleek chrome
Chrome
Pair of Upholstered Chrome Base Benches, by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of chrome base benches, upholstered in grey velvet "croc" pattern, by Milo Baughman
Chrome
Sold|$3,100
7FT John Mascheroni Chrome Tufted Bench
By John Mascheroni
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stunning modern bench designed by John Mascheroni for the Tubo series. Polished aluminum frame
Aluminum
Vintage Donati Latina Stilglass Bench – Mid-Century Italian Design 1970's
By Stilglass Donati Latina
Located in Diest, BE
Vintage Donati Latina Stilglass Bench – Mid-Century Italian Design Very rare bench by Donati Latina
Chrome
Pair of Steelcase Three-Seat Chrome Upholstered Bench Seat
By Steelcase
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Wonderful pair of Steelcase 3-seat benches in orange vinyl. Mid-late 1960s is the time frame and in
Chrome
Harry Bertoia Model 400 Bench Knoll International Chrome White
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful bench called Model 400 by the famous designer Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$6,500 / set
Milo Baughman Attributed Pair of Chrome X Benches, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of X benches with tubular chrome bases and upholstered seats attributed to Milo Baughman for
Chrome
Rosewood Bench with Chromed Steel Legs and Lift Top Storage
Located in Kansas City, MO
Unique bench of Brazilian rosewood and heavy chromed steel bowed legs. Extremely high quality
Chrome
Custom Tufted Bench In Donghia Faux Leather with Chrome Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom tufted Bench in Donghia Faux Leather,chrome base.
Chrome
Sold|$2,400
Milo Baughman Chrome Slat bench or table.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin and DIA. This classic Mid Century gem would be a great
Tufted Black Upholstery Long Modern Bench on Chrome Cylinder Legs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern long black tufted upholstery bench, or almost narrow daybed.
Chrome
Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Pink Velvet Asymmetrical Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Milo Baughman style asymmetrical chrome bench reupholstered in a light pink velvet
Chrome
Brueton Chrome Base X-Bench in Midnight Blue Mohair
By Brueton
Located in Wilton, CT
modernist inspired X-bench. Simple upholstery defines a Minimalist look and the midnight blue mohair's
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Midcentury Bench or Table by Milo Baughman in Chromed Steel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage bench or coffee/cocktail table composed of chrome finished steel slats. The piece is by
Chrome, Steel
Italian Modernist Vintage Macassar Ebony and Chrome Long Upholstered Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian Vintage Macassar ebony molded long bench with chrome legs and detailing. A stunning
Chrome
Contemporary Pair Stellar Museum Scale Quality Leather Suede Chrome Benches
By Charles Maison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible pair of Charles Maison Inspired, glamours museum scale and quality benches. Of the
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$3,500 / set
Milo Baughman Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Two Part Circular Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
A circular bench that separates into two halves having a Brazilian rosewood top with stunning
Chrome
Italian 1950s Fruit Wood Bench with Chrome Base
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare 1950's Italian fruitwood bench set on a sleek chrome base.
Fruitwood
A Midcentury Chrome Bench with Tufted Velvet Seat by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage bench, produced circa 1970s by designer Milo Baughman, seat upholstered in tufted velvet
Chrome
Sold|$10,500
Custom Chrome and Zebra Hide Bench by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A custom made chrome legged bench upholstered in genuine zebra hide. Designed by Pace in the 1970s.
Metal
Milo Baughman Chrome Slat Vintage Bench or Coffee Table, Steel Hollywood Regency
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman chromed steel slat bench. Very heavy and sturdy! Great
Chrome, Steel
Harry Bertoia Style Wooden Slatted Bench with Chrome Base, Italy, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Naples, IT
Bench made of mahogany wood planks and a stainless steel frame.
Chrome
Sharp Mid-Century Style Minimalist Bench or Ottoman Covered with Cowhide Squares
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
'Less is more', four round chrome legs supporting a slab covered with squares of cowhide in various
Steel, 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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