Scandinavian Oak Benches

Denmark Stool Cord

Danish Teak Bench

Børge Mogensen Oak and Cane Bench, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s

$18,643

Børge Mogensen Oak and Cane Bench, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Bench in Oak and Cane by Børge Mogensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Oak and cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark Dimensions (W...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950

$994Sale Price|20% Off

Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Danish design bench in oak, seat with three blades of wood and trapezium shape feet, in teak. Denmark, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 1950s Oak and Leather Bench

$9,467

Borge Mogensen 1950s Oak and Leather Bench

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in London, England

Model 3171 bench designed by master-designer Borge Mogensen with frame made from solid oak. The seat has been reupholstered with nw cognac brown aniline leather. Designed 1956 the Mo...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 2 Scandinavian Papercord Bench and Chair in Oak from TS

$1,759 / set

Set of 2 Scandinavian Papercord Bench and Chair in Oak from TS

Located in Hamburg, DE

Seating group from the bench and chair with papercord covering. the frames of the seating furniture are made of oak elements. The backrests show a slightly concave shape. The seats ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

$1,638 / item

Bruksbo Bench, New Edition

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Scandinavian Bruksbo bench, new edition. Designed in 1960 by Torbjøn Afdal and originally produced by the Norwegian cabinetmaker Bruksbo, the bench is now released by Fjordfiesta.

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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Bruksbo Bench, New Edition

$1,977 / item

$1,084 / item

Saw Bench No.2

By Steven Banken

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Saw bench was inspired by a bench which Steven Banken build at young age in the workshop of his grandfather. A usefull bench with a sturdy handle in the middle to carry it around. th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Papyri Bench, Occasional Woven Bench in Blackened Ash and Natural Danish Cord

$3,390 / item

Papyri Bench, Occasional Woven Bench in Blackened Ash and Natural Danish Cord

By Carter Ellis

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Featuring a mortice and tenon frame, custom doweling and a handwoven seat, the Papyri Bench is artisan-crafted from recyclable paper cord, and sustainably harvested Ash. The seat fe...

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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Papercord, Oak

$1,345 / item

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Fumed Oak Slatted Seat

By par-avion co.

Located in Norwich, GB

A variation of our original pi stool, the pi2 stool has all the same trademark features but with elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffe...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Contemporary pi3 Stool, Natural Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat

$2,434 / item

Contemporary pi3 Stool, Natural Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat

By par-avion co.

Located in Norwich, GB

Our stools are suited to many uses; ottomans, benches, side tables, nightstands as well as foot stools.

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Scandinavian bench, 1950s/1960s

$485

Scandinavian bench, 1950s/1960s

Located in Brescia, IT

Bench made of teak and oak. Scandinavian production, 1950s–1960s. Manufactured in Scandinavia between the 1950s and 1960s, this bench features an oak frame that supports a teak top ...

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Teak

Bench with "Florida" oak flower stand

$802

Bench with "Florida" oak flower stand

By Ingvar Andersson, Averskogs Industrier

Located in Brescia, IT

Scandinavian 1960s oak bench with integrated flower tray: clean lines, functional details, light presence. Bench with flower stand model "Florida," designed by Ingvar Andersson for ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

A Reversible Top Low Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen

$9,500

A Reversible Top Low Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A low table / bench with a flip-top black laminate and a teak top on an oak base.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Teak

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,144 / item

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Danish Design Bench

Unavailable

H 37 in W 75 in D 46 in

Danish Design Bench

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish oak bench with woven cane seat.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Slide Bed Bench

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in

Slide Bed Bench

Located in Vandoma, PT

The combination of the black base of its pieces and oak veneer geometric patterns, give this collection a modern, elegant and timeless character. Modern and widely customizable wi...

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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Walking Man Bench

Unavailable

H 18.12 in W 53.15 in D 13.78 in

Walking Man Bench

By Autoban

Located in Kemankeş, 34

Named after its legs, which resemble those of a human being in motion, Walking Man bench is part of the product family consisting of a solid wood table and a matching bench. Made of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Unavailable

H 18.12 in W 31.5 in D 74.81 in

Dame Nude Oak and Bronze Color Velvet Daybed with Metal Foot Detailing

Located in Paris, FR

This is a modern Scandinavian design daybed with a bronzed brown velvet upholstery on an oak wood frame with brass colored metal foot detailing. The tour of the upholstery has nice p...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Sold

H 23.23 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in

Scandinavian oak bench with drawer

Located in Brescia, IT

Swedish 'Gossip chair' from the 1960s. This piece of furniture is distinguished by its original shape given by the presence of a frame with a drawer that rests interlockingly on the...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Sold

H 15.36 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in

Scandinavian Bench with Upholstered Seat

Located in Brescia, IT

Swedish oak bench from the 1960s. This original piece of furniture with simple and modern forms is distinguished by the presence of the upholstered seat covered with original oran...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

$968

H 11.62 in W 94.49 in D 11.03 in

Vintage wooden school bench , 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Vintage wooden school bench , 1970’s Dimensions: 240cm Width , 28cm Depth , 29.5cm Height seat Condition: Used with nice patina Material: Wood . metal

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Oak Wooden bench Vintage

$6,000

H 36.62 in W 16.15 in D 83.86 in

Brutalist Oak Wooden bench Vintage

By George Nakashima

Located in Paddington, NSW

Vintage live-edge bench crafted from solid oak wood, showcasing a beautifully sculptural seat with organic, flowing contours that emphasise the natural character of the material. The...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

$1,765

H 12.8 in W 72.45 in D 29.34 in

French bench in pine - 1960s

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent bench designed in France in the 1960s. This is a large rectangular pine bench, probably stained a darker color. It is in good vintage condition. It shows signs of wear ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Blue And Pink Geometric Indian Dhurrie

$1,049Sale Price|30% Off

W 108 in L 144 in

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Blue And Pink Geometric Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And Pink Geometric Patterned Indian Rug - 9'x12' (270x360cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn....

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram

$13,000

$1,252 / item

H 10.24 in Dm 13 in

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-1961. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

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Scandinavian Oak Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Scandinavian oak benches available for sale. Each of these unique Scandinavian oak benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and natural fiber. There are 191 antique and vintage Scandinavian oak benches for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 80 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Scandinavian oak benches available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Arts and Crafts Scandinavian oak benches are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Scandinavian oak benches over the years, but those made by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and par-avion co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Scandinavian Oak Benches?

Scandinavian oak benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,266, while the lowest priced sells for $449 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged in the 1930s
Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
Informed by the Bauhaus ; influenced American mid-century modernism

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
Open, airy spaces
Promotion of functionality
Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.

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.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Design Icon Ilse Crawford on Her Colorful New Hans Wegner Chairs

If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.