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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Bench
By Biedermeier
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Elegant early 20th century Scandinavian bench. Mahogany wood with inlay. Delivery to NYC area $350
Category

Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Bench
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Bench
H 33.25 in W 49.5 in D 20.75 in
Early 20th century Spanish bench
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Early 20th century Spanish bench A style that is becoming more popular and popular. Like this one
Category

Vintage 1910s Spanish Benches

Materials

Oak

Early 20th century Spanish bench
Early 20th century Spanish bench
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 28.35 in
Small MId-Century Modern Bench in Greige Chenille Fabric - Italy, Early 1950s
Located in Girona, ES
Small bench with backrest and four long legs in solid shellac-varnished maple. Upholstery redone in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chenille, Maple

Early Midcentury Florence Knoll Bench 36''
By Florence Knoll, 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

Organic Modern 'Dowelwood' Woven Rattan Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Organic Modern 'Dowelwood' Woven Rattan Bench  USA, circa 1980s A quietly bold Organic Modern
Category

Early 20th Century American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Early Mid Century Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bench or Settee in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible piece of artistry. This spindle back bench dates back to the 1940's and is made out
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Early George Nakashima Conoid Bench c. 1964
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nakashima Conoid Bench c. 1964. Beautifully figured crotch grain American black walnut with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Rosewood, Walnut

Early Gae Aulenti Yellow 'Locus Solus' Bench
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 'Locus Solus' bench, lacquered tubular steel, fabric, Italy, 1964
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Early Gae Aulenti Yellow 'Locus Solus' Bench
Early Gae Aulenti Yellow 'Locus Solus' Bench
H 25.99 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in
Modern Design Butterfly Jointed Side Bench
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Modern design butterfly jointed planks wooden side bench. Made in Belgium, early 2000's. Wood
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Modern Design Butterfly Jointed Side Bench
Modern Design Butterfly Jointed Side Bench
H 17.92 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Benches in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, benches model 'S38A', elm, France, 1960s. This set of benches are early editions
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Bench in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S38A', elm, France, 1960s. This wonderful ‘S38A’ bench is designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Antique Italian Hall Settle Bench, Villa Bianca, Naples, Early 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative authentic antique bench in solid wood. These were used as hall benches on each
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Early Finn Juhl Bench for Bovirke, Denmark, circa 1953
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Early Finn Juhl Bench for Bovirke, Denmark, circa 1953. New Expertly Upholstered Cushion in Kravet
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Very Early Knoll Bertoia Slat Bench with Black Iron Legs
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Kensington, MD
stunning bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. This bench is known as Model 400 and was part of Bertoia’s
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Jansen Benches Jacques Tournus Pair
By Jacques Tournus
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful sleek pair of black lacquered benches with zebra pattern upholstery. In the style of
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Branco & Preto. Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench in Imbúia Wood
By Branco & Preto
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Stylish slatted vintage bench from the early 1960's of Brazilian production, specifically Branco
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Red Hallway Set Bench, Drawers & Mirror, Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Danish Modern hallway set consisting of a bench, a mirror and a small chest of drawers all
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Post Modern Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International, 1980s
By Brayton International, Laurinda Spear
Located in Deland, FL
, Wolf Gordon, and Hunter Douglas; chief among them the Post Modern classic "Ripple" Bench. Perfect for
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Rare Organic Modern Sculpture / Bench Attributed to Frederick Kiesler circa 1947
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in New York, NY
A Rare sculpture / organic modern bench in thick, layered and molded plywood attributed to the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf over Iron White Upholstered Bench
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
, hallway or entry way. These benches are now very hard to come by. This is a real beauty. It is modern
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Nostromo Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nostromo Bench is a monolithic solid wood slab top anchored by a large sculpted rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Walnut, Oak

Nostromo Bench
Nostromo Bench
H 19.75 in W 108 in D 15 in
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto, 1970’s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto in
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of a limed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Tufted Leather Bench
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leather Bench or Couch, bought from a Psychiatrist Office in Philadelphia! Dates to the Early 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Tufted Leather Bench
Tufted Leather Bench
H 17 in W 72 in D 30.5 in
George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Original George Nelson early long slat bench in ebonized Birch Wood designed in the 1950s and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Birch

Vintage Regency Carved Georgian Bench
Located in west palm beach, FL
Indulge in the opulence of yesteryears with the Vintage Regency Carved Georgian Bench, a testament
Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Carved Georgian Bench
Vintage Regency Carved Georgian Bench
H 28 in W 77.75 in D 19 in
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood, by Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, c. 1950
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
The bench features two legs, a module for storage and one seat with a reupholstered yellow fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Tufted Velvet French Regency Window Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring old-world elegance into your modern home with this beautiful, neoclassical inspired window
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood

Matrice Bench by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Matrice bench by Plumbum Dimensions: 50" x 25.60" x H 53.47" Materials: Powder-coated steel
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Matrice Bench by Plumbum
Matrice Bench by Plumbum
H 53.47 in W 25.6 in D 50 in
19th Century, Six Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Benches
Located in IT
benches made in Turin, (Italy) in the neoclassical era, in the Early 19th Century. The structure is in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench No.2 by Folke Bensow
By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Folke Bensow. For Nafveqvarns Bruk for the World exibition in Paris 1925. Swedish stand. Cast iron sides. Wooden planks. Distressed white paint all over.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Bench No.2 by Folke Bensow
Bench No.2 by Folke Bensow
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 40.56 in
Shagreen Bench by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Tomboy Bench is an iconic Augousti design originating from their first collections in the 90s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Fur, Shagreen Stingray

Shagreen Bench by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Bench by R&Y Augousti
H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 52.76 in
Fjoon Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
'6 Wide Fjoon Bench by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 120 x D 50 x H 78 cm Materials: Walnut and
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Leather

Fjoon Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Fjoon Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Reclaimed Elm Door Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of wood reclaimed from 18th-century Chinese buildings, this petite door bench brings the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed Elm Door Bench
Reclaimed Elm Door Bench
H 19 in W 35 in D 11.5 in
Diamond Cut Bent Lucite Piano Bench Stool
By Neal Small Design Studio, Baccarat
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern diamond cut Lucite bench or stool.          
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite

Tocker Bench by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Tocker bench by Matthias Scherzinger Dimensions: H 48 x W 40 x L 120 cm Materials: oak white lyed
Category

2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Tocker Bench by Matthias Scherzinger
Tocker Bench by Matthias Scherzinger
H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in
Pair of Antique Benches
Located in Lymington, GB
earlier date. Ralph Edwards CBE FSA refers to an “oak joyned bench or form” in 'The shorter Dictionary of
Category

Antique 1790s Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Benches
Pair of Antique Benches
H 19 in W 10 in D 90 in
Fingerprint Bench by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fingerprint bench by Victor Hahner Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed
Category

2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Fingerprint Bench by Victor Hahner
Fingerprint Bench by Victor Hahner
H 17.33 in W 56.3 in D 14.18 in
N2 Bench by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
N2 Bench by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 41 x W 142.5 x H 46 cm Materials: bleached cherry. Also
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Cherry

N2 Bench by Aaron Scott
N2 Bench by Aaron Scott
H 18.12 in W 56.11 in D 16.15 in
N2v Bench by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
N2V Bench by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 34.5 x W 122 x H 41 cm Materials: bleached cherry. Also
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Cherry

N2v Bench by Aaron Scott
N2v Bench by Aaron Scott
H 16.15 in W 48.04 in D 13.59 in
Tri-Mark Leather and Chrome Bench
By Tri-Mark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marks. Bench dates to the early 1980's. Chrome is very clean.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Tri-Mark Leather and Chrome Bench
Tri-Mark Leather and Chrome Bench
H 18 in W 36 in D 18 in
Set of Two ( 2 ) Modular Benches Kissing Benches in Rosewood Laminate, c. 1950's
By American of Martinsville
Located in Deland, FL
Introduce a piece of mid-century modern history into your home with this set of two early modular
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend bench by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 122 (4´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
H 30.01 in W 18 in D 48.04 in
Chapa Imbuia Bench by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Chapa bench by Gustavo Dias Chapa bench Wood: Imbuia Base: powder-coated steel Designer
Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Chapa Imbuia Bench by Gustavo Dias
Chapa Imbuia Bench by Gustavo Dias
H 17.72 in W 53.15 in D 16.54 in
Walnut Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Oxbend bench by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 122 (4´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm Materials
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Walnut Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Walnut Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
H 30.01 in W 48.04 in D 18 in
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre™ bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Black Forest bear hallway bench was made in the early 1900s. Two charming bears have the carved bench
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Benches

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
H 32.68 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Florence Knoll bench with early label Knoll Associates, Inc. Madison Ave, NY. We had the bench
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
designer within the Danish movement and his early innate ability with wood matured into the gift of an
Category

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
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bench. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
and continue to have a great influence on modern design. The bench has a lovely walnut veneer
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 152.4 (5´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Ash Oxbend Bench 5´ by Fernweh Woodworking
H 76.2 in W 152.4 in D 45.7 in
Unique Caviuna Visceral Bench by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Caviuna Visceral bench by Gustavo Dias Visceral Bench Dimensions: 1.90 x 0.40, x 0.45 m
Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Unique Caviuna Visceral Bench by Gustavo Dias
Unique Caviuna Visceral Bench by Gustavo Dias
H 17.72 in W 74.81 in D 15.75 in
Black Oak Tocker Bench by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak tocker bench by Matthias Scherzinger Dimensions: H 48 x W 40 x L 120 cm Materials: oak
Category

2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Black Oak Tocker Bench by Matthias Scherzinger
Black Oak Tocker Bench by Matthias Scherzinger
H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in
Ash Oxbend Bench 6´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Oxbend Bench 6´ by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 182,9 (6´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Oxbend Bench 6´ by Fernweh Woodworking
Ash Oxbend Bench 6´ by Fernweh Woodworking
H 30.01 in W 72.01 in D 18 in
White Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
White Ash Oxbend Bench by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 122 (4´) x D 45,7 x H 76,2 cm Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Blue Bench
By Architectural Fiberglass, Douglas Deeds
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass, bench, fiberglass, United States of America, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Panther Stool, Early 1970s
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Panther stool, Made in the early 1970s. Panther stool or could be used
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century Jordi Vilanova bench, circa 1960, Spain
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Mid-Century bench made with beech by Jordi Vilanova. It's a very decorative piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Antique Gymnasium Bench, English, Pine, Suede, Window Seat, Dining Room, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gymnasium bench. An English, pine and suede window seat, dating to the early
Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon
Located in Geneve, CH
Bench, Marine Biology series by Son Tae Seon ( 2021 ) Dimensions: D 30 x W 125 x H 43 cm
Category

2010s Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon
Bench, Marine Biology Series by Son Tae Seon
H 17.72 in W 49.22 in D 11.82 in
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Early Modern Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal early modern bench for your home. An early modern bench — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the early modern bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right early modern bench, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made early modern bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Knoll and Harry Bertoia are consistently popular.

How Much is a Early Modern Bench?

Prices for an early modern bench start at $795 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $3,200.

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.