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Chrome Frame Bench with Arms in the style of Milo Baughman
Chrome Frame Bench with Arms in the style of Milo Baughman

Chrome Frame Bench with Arms in the style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Polished chrome flat bar frame with new foam and mohair upholstery, in the style of Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Vintage DIA Design Institute of America Chrome Slat Bench or Coffee Table, Stele
Vintage DIA Design Institute of America Chrome Slat Bench or Coffee Table, Stele

Vintage DIA Design Institute of America Chrome Slat Bench or Coffee Table, Stele

By Design Institute America

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage DIA Design Institute of America’s Mid-Century Modern chromed steel slat bench. Very heavy

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Bench in Faux Alpaca Fur with Chrome Frame
1960s Bench in Faux Alpaca Fur with Chrome Frame

1960s Bench in Faux Alpaca Fur with Chrome Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

1960s bench upholstered in imitation Alpaca fur supported by a square tubular chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Fur

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Long Bench by TriMark Designs
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Long Bench by TriMark Designs

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Long Bench by TriMark Designs

By Milo Baughman, TriMark

Located in Southampton, NJ

A chrome-plated steel rectangular bench manufactured by TriMark Designs of Philadelphia, circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

X-Base Chrome Bench in White Velvet by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
X-Base Chrome Bench in White Velvet by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

X-Base Chrome Bench in White Velvet by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Charles Hollis Jones

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous X-based chrome bench in tufted white velvet upholstery by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1950s Long Bench, Stained Mahogany Slats, Chrome-Plated Brass, Italy
1950s Long Bench, Stained Mahogany Slats, Chrome-Plated Brass, Italy

1950s Long Bench, Stained Mahogany Slats, Chrome-Plated Brass, Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Long bench with stained mahogany slats, French polish. Chrome-plated brass stand. High quality

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Tufted Leather and Chrome Bench by Lehigh-Leopold in the Style of Ward Bennett
Tufted Leather and Chrome Bench by Lehigh-Leopold in the Style of Ward Bennett

Tufted Leather and Chrome Bench by Lehigh-Leopold in the Style of Ward Bennett

By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic 1970s avocado color leather is the show stopper of this wonderful bench. Manufactured and

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Three-Seat Bench in Leather and Chrome by Stendig by Tapiovaara
Three-Seat Bench in Leather and Chrome by Stendig by Tapiovaara

Three-Seat Bench in Leather and Chrome by Stendig by Tapiovaara

By Stendig Co., Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Three-seat bench in leather and chrome by Stendig designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. A bench or daybed

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Leather

Pace Bench
Pace Bench

Pace Bench

Sold|$2,200

Pace Bench

By Pace Collection

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For you consideration a vintage pace bench with chrome-plated legs. New upholstery in light

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Black Mohair Velvet and Chrome Tufted Bench by Horst Bruning
Stunning Black Mohair Velvet and Chrome Tufted Bench by Horst Bruning

Stunning Black Mohair Velvet and Chrome Tufted Bench by Horst Bruning

By Kill International, Horst Bruning

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant bench freshly upholstered in black mohair velvet. Tufting adds visual interest to the piece

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair

The Radius Bench by Vladimir Kagan
The Radius Bench by Vladimir Kagan

The Radius Bench by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

A bench newly upholstered in silver mohair and refinished in dark chocolate tone designed by

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

The Radius Bench by Vladimir Kagan
The Radius Bench by Vladimir Kagan

The Radius Bench by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

The Radius Bench by Vladimir Kagan - top newly covered in stunning grey velvet with silver dots, X

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Bench
Milo Baughman Bench

Milo Baughman Bench

By Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

Milo Baughman chromed steel bench with red cowhide upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Florence Knoll Style Bench
Florence Knoll Style Bench

Florence Knoll Style Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

A very well constructed bench in the style of Florence Knoll.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Barcelona Tufted Leather Bench
Barcelona Tufted Leather Bench

Barcelona Tufted Leather Bench

Located in North Miami, FL

Desirable low bench with supple black leather, velcro attached to base. Chrome legs and mahogany

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Bench Done by Artist Sean Guerrero
Bench Done by Artist Sean Guerrero

Bench Done by Artist Sean Guerrero

By Sean Guerrero

Located in Houston, TX

chrome horse at the centre for the arts that welcomes visitors to town, several benches, and an eagle

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Bench / Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Bench / Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Bench / Coffee Table

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A simple but classic chromed metal slat styled bench or coffee table with matching bent chrome legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Hugh Acton Slat bench
Hugh Acton Slat bench

Hugh Acton Slat bench

By Hugh Acton

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Hugh Acton is a Michigan architect and designer. He designed this elegant bench in 1956.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Blue Leather Bench
Florence Knoll Blue Leather Bench

Florence Knoll Blue Leather Bench

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

! Chrome in nice original condition. Bench retains original label.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Bench
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Bench

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Bench

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful bench with chrome legs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Easy to change fabric if

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Dunbar Rosewood Bench, Edward Wormley
Dunbar Rosewood Bench, Edward Wormley

Dunbar Rosewood Bench, Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Rosewood and leather bench with chrome sides. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Without the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Leather Ottoman in the Style of Knoll
Mid-Century Leather Ottoman in the Style of Knoll

Mid-Century Leather Ottoman in the Style of Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage square tufted leather ottoman or bench with chrome frame in the style of Knoll. Recently

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller Leather Aluminum Nelson Bench
Herman Miller Leather Aluminum Nelson Bench

Herman Miller Leather Aluminum Nelson Bench

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Unique black leather bench mounted on a steel bar with brushed aluminum stands and feet

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Benches
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Benches

Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Benches

By Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Four Knoll 72 inch benches with chrome bases available: Two reupholstered in fine Italian leather

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Stainless and Mohair Bench, 1970
Stainless and Mohair Bench, 1970

Stainless and Mohair Bench, 1970

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

Stainless and mohair bench, 1970. Heavy tubular stainless steel, in the style of Karl Springer.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Stainless and Mohair Bench, 1970
Stainless and Mohair Bench, 1970

Stainless and Mohair Bench, 1970

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

Stainless and mohair bench, 1970. Heavy tubular stainless steel, in the style of Karl Springer.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Rare Size Knoll Bertoia Slat Bench
Rare Size Knoll Bertoia Slat Bench

Rare Size Knoll Bertoia Slat Bench

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Pasadena, TX

techniques for molding plywood. Measure: Vintage 7" slat bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 84".

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Bench in Black Vinyl
Florence Knoll Bench in Black Vinyl

Florence Knoll Bench in Black Vinyl

By Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nice early Florence Knoll bench in black vinyl. Originally from the office of a Cement Company

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Designed Leather Bench for Knoll
Florence Knoll Designed Leather Bench for Knoll

Florence Knoll Designed Leather Bench for Knoll

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Florence Knoll leather bench, retains original labels and signature on one of the chrome legs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Large Woven Leather Bench by Laverne International
Large Woven Leather Bench by Laverne International

Large Woven Leather Bench by Laverne International

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne International

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Large bench or daybed designed by Estelle and Erwine Laverne for the American company Laverne

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Leather
Midcentury Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Leather

Midcentury Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Leather

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this exceptional midcentury bench featuring leather tufted cushions on a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Friso Kramer "Facet" Bench with Side Table
Friso Kramer "Facet" Bench with Side Table

Friso Kramer "Facet" Bench with Side Table

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel Chair/Table Combination in New Saffron Yellow Fabric. Chrome

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll 72” Black Leather Bench
Florence Knoll for Knoll 72” Black Leather Bench

Florence Knoll for Knoll 72” Black Leather Bench

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Florence Knoll 72" Black Leather Bench for Knoll. Classic Knoll Design! Fits in perfectly to so

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Bench, 1980s
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Bench, 1980s

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Bench, 1980s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

bench was constructed using lacquered wood for the slats, and has a base of chrome-plated steel.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Chrome Benche, One available.  One sold
Florence Knoll Chrome Benche, One available.  One sold

Florence Knoll Chrome Benche, One available. One sold

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

new. Chromed steel and Knoll upholstery. We also have two 72" benches just like these.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Italian Teak and Steel Elegance Bench from the 1960s
Italian Teak and Steel Elegance Bench from the 1960s

Italian Teak and Steel Elegance Bench from the 1960s

Located in Oirlo, LI

of mid-century Italian desigThis bench offers authentic mid-century Italian design, solid teak and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Pair of Milo Baughman X-Base Leather Benches
Midcentury Pair of Milo Baughman X-Base Leather Benches

Midcentury Pair of Milo Baughman X-Base Leather Benches

By Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of Milo Baughman x-base chrome over steel benches with button tufted leather top

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Harvey Probber Orange Upholstered Bench with Steel Legs
Harvey Probber Orange Upholstered Bench with Steel Legs

Harvey Probber Orange Upholstered Bench with Steel Legs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Phoenix, AZ

All original Harvey Probber bench circa early 1960s. This large scale example retains its original

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Console Table and Stools by Milo Baughman
Mid Century Console Table and Stools by Milo Baughman

Mid Century Console Table and Stools by Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage two tier glass and chrome console table with two chrome based stools that slide out from

Category

Vintage 1960s American Benches

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Richard Hersberger for Pace Leather Chrome Stools
Pair of Richard Hersberger for Pace Leather Chrome Stools

Pair of Richard Hersberger for Pace Leather Chrome Stools

By Richard Hersberger

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair of Richard Hersberger for Pace leather chrome stools 2 stools in leather and polished

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

John Follis “Solo” Leather & Steel Bench for Fortress
John Follis “Solo” Leather & Steel Bench for Fortress

John Follis “Solo” Leather & Steel Bench for Fortress

By Fortress Furniture, John Follis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

John Follis “Solo” Leather & Steel Bench for Fortress

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Benches with Hunt Slonem Upholstery
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Benches with Hunt Slonem Upholstery

Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Benches with Hunt Slonem Upholstery

By Maison Jansen

Located in Astoria, NY

Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency benches in chrome and brass dating from the 1970s. Features a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker and Chrome Bar Stools
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker and Chrome Bar Stools

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker and Chrome Bar Stools

By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charlotte Perriand style bar stools with low rounded rattan seat back with chrome tubular frame in

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker and Chrome Bar Stools
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker and Chrome Bar Stools

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker and Chrome Bar Stools

By Rohe Noordwolde, Charlotte Perriand, Dirk Van Sliedregt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charlotte Perriand style bar stools with low rounded rattan seat back with chrome tubular frame in

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

X Bench in the Style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
X Bench in the Style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

X Bench in the Style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Beautiful light gold chrome bench design by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, perfect size for extra

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Modern Black Leather Area Bench by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
Modern Black Leather Area Bench by Antonio Citterio for Vitra

Modern Black Leather Area Bench by Antonio Citterio for Vitra

By Vitra, Antonio Citterio

Located in Houston, TX

condition. It has chrome legs with padded feet. One bench is available.

Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

A Midcentury Pair of Coffee Colored Velvet Milo Baughman Benches
A Midcentury Pair of Coffee Colored Velvet Milo Baughman Benches

A Midcentury Pair of Coffee Colored Velvet Milo Baughman Benches

By Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of Milo Baughman benches newly reupholstered in a coffee colored velvet fabric with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vintage DSC 106 bench by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Vintage DSC 106 bench by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli

Vintage DSC 106 bench by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rare one seat bench with table designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Cool piece of furniture

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Percival Lafer Bench Produced by Lafer MP in Brazil
Percival Lafer Bench Produced by Lafer MP in Brazil

Percival Lafer Bench Produced by Lafer MP in Brazil

By Percival Lafer

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare bench with table and magazine rack designed by Percival Lafer. Produced by Lafer MP in

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Red Leather 72" Bench by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Red Leather 72" Bench by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

Red Leather 72" Bench by Florence Knoll for Knoll International

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Dronten, NL

What a bold statement! Not the obligatory black leather, this Florence Knoll 72" Bench for Knoll is

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Erwine & Estelle Laverne Long Bench with Woven Leather Straps, 1950s
Erwine & Estelle Laverne Long Bench with Woven Leather Straps, 1950s

Erwine & Estelle Laverne Long Bench with Woven Leather Straps, 1950s

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Long bench in chrome-plated steel with woven black leather straps by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original White Lacquered Ash Harry Bertoia Bench or Table for Knoll
Original White Lacquered Ash Harry Bertoia Bench or Table for Knoll

Original White Lacquered Ash Harry Bertoia Bench or Table for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Kansas City, MO

White Bertoia bench with chromed steel frame and leg in excellent condition. Also makes an

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Two-Seater by Rob Parry Gelderland 1950s
Vintage Two-Seater by Rob Parry Gelderland 1950s

Vintage Two-Seater by Rob Parry Gelderland 1950s

By Rob Parry

Located in Oirlo, LI

. The bench is Rob Parry made by Gelderlander. The fabric is a beautiful fresh dark blue fabric from

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Brass and Chrome Benches
Pair of Mid Century Brass and Chrome Benches

Pair of Mid Century Brass and Chrome Benches

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage stools or benches with brass and brushed chrome frame and original upholstery

Category

Vintage 1970s American Stools

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Chrome Bench Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chrome bench mid century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chrome bench mid century — often made from metal, chrome and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a chrome bench mid century, we have 312 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chrome bench mid century — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A chrome bench mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made chrome bench mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chrome Bench Mid Century?

The average selling price for a chrome bench mid century at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $397 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Benches for You

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.