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Søren Hansen, Bench, Oak, Mohair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green mohair fabric bench designed by Søren Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. Seat height: 18”
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Model JH-574 Bench for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans J. Wegner teak slat bench, model JH-574 for Johannes Hansen. The hand of the cabinetmaker
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner, Slated Bench, Solid Teak, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A bench designed by Hans Wegner, produced by cabinet maker Johannes Hansen. In solid teak. With
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen 'BM0700 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0700 Asserbo' bench in oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Børge Mogensen 'BM0699 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0699 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, manufactured by Johannes Hansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Solid Teak Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A midcentury solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs. Designed by Hans
Category

Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Solid Teak Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Carl Hansen Foyer Series Bench in Edelman's Helm Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Ilse Crawford, Carl Hansen & Søn, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Burlington, NJ
Intentionally Added PFAS The Foyer Bench is characterized by the interplay between wood and upholstery and the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Benches Mod. 5272 by Borge Mogensen
By Borge Hansen
Located in Milan, IT
Denmark, 1950s Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture Oak wood, rattan
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Benches Mod. 5272 by Borge Mogensen
Benches Mod. 5272 by Borge Mogensen
H 13.98 in W 45.67 in D 19.69 in
Hans Wegner Bench Model JH 574 by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner slatted bench model JH 574 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. High quality construction
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Norr11 Le Roi Bench by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
up to 200 kgs Serves equally well as bench or table Made in Poland Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen
Category

2010s Polish Benches

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Double Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Hugo Passos outdoor 'Banco' double teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Single Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Hugo Passos outdoor 'Banco' single teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 165' Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 165' teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Large Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 200' Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 200' teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Small Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 120' Teak Bench for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 120' teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Plank' Bench in FSC Certified Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Aurélien Barbry outdoor 'Plank' bench in FSC Certified teak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Outdoor 'Overlap' Bench in Western Red Cedar and Green Steel for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Overlap' bench in western red cedar and green steel for Skagerak Skagerak was founded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Outdoor 'Overlap' Bench in Western Red Cedar and Black Steel for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Overlap' bench in western red cedar and black steel for Skagerak Skagerak was founded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in teak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Natural Oak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in natural oak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Black Stained Oak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in black stained oak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: W. 120
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Foam

Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Leather Spectrum Mineral
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: W. 120
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Foam

Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 1
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: W. 120
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Foam

Carl Hansen Vega Series Chair in Edelman's Poem Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Ilse Crawford, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
Edelman The foremost creator of leather for interiors, Edelman was founded in 1981 by husband-and-wife Arthur and Teddy Edelman. Incorporating a breadth of techniques and aesthetics,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage 1960s Hans Wegner 6-Leg Long Slatted Teak Xl Bench Danish Midcentury
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the largest Model JH-574 Bench. In the original finish. Showing wear from use. All joinery
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70
Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 27.56 in
Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70
Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 27.56 in
Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L
Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in
Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L
Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in
Le Roi Natural Ash Bench by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Roi Natural Ash Bench by NORR11 Dimensions: D 35 x W 120 x H 42 cm. SH 42 cm. Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Le Roi Natural Ash Bench by NORR11
Le Roi Natural Ash Bench by NORR11
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model designed for Johannes Hansen. Solid teak. Measurements: L: 194 cm/ 6' 5" W: 42.5 cm/ 16 3
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
Le Roi Dark Smoked Ash Bench by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Roi Dark Smoked Ash Bench by NORR11 Dimensions: D 35 x W 120 x H 42 cm. SH 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Le Roi Dark Smoked Ash Bench by NORR11
Le Roi Dark Smoked Ash Bench by NORR11
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
LE ROI Bench by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Named after the French word for “King”, Le
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Oak

'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Oak and Rattan
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Oak and Rattan
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Natural Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
LE ROI BENCH by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Named after the French word for “King”, Le
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Oak

'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Natural Oak and Rattan
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Natural Oak and Rattan
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Bar Bench Model PP-589 Oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Bar bench model PP589 by hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen 1953. made in solid oak wood. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Bar Bench Model PP-589 Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Bar Bench Model PP-589 Oak by Hans J. Wegner
H 15.36 in W 64.18 in D 20.48 in
Low Table / Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular solid teak top and oak base low table/bench/coffee table with a basin-edged top.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Teak

Søren Hansen, Rare Sofa / Bench Model 2240 for Fritz Hansen, 1939
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Fritz Hansen. A rare find and very collectable piece. As a sculptural piece, this lovely sofa/bench
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric

modern, Rare Danish tv-bench hallway table teak by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Danish Mid century modern tv-bench hallway table teak by Hansen & Guldborg Møbler, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Klint Larsen. This bench was designed by Hans Wegner and handmade by Johaness Hansen for the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Teak

Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid teak. Measurements: H: 30 cm/ 11 3/4" B: 43 cm/ 17" L: 120 cm/ 47 1/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sewing Stand Table Bench Flip Top by Hansen Mint!
By B.J. Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sewing stand side end table bvench flip top by Hansen Mint!.
Category

20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Borge Mogensen 'BMO488L' Table Bench in Oak, Oil & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Borge Mogensen 'BMO488L' table bench in oak, oil & wicker for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wood, Oak, Wicker, Cane

Børge Mogensen 'BMO488s' Table Bench in Oak, Oil & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BMO488S' table bench in oak, oil & wicker for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wicker, Oak, Wood, Cane

Mid-Century Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Palisander Console & Mirror Set
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Forney, TX
An outstanding and unique Danish modern mirrored console set by Pedersen and Hansen, circa 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Copper

Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FRITS SCHLEGEL & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful and rare sofa bench by Frits
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
H 33.47 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Verner Panton, Set of Four "A" Chairs "System 1-2-3" for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
-functional set. Indeed, the chairs could be linked to form a bench and a variety of options were available
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Danish Teak Desk Organizer by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bench-made solid teak desk organizer with dovetail joinery, comprising five correspondence
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Teak

2021 KK48650 Addition Sofa by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen in Walnut w/ Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a KK48650 Addition Sofa designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 5 Dining Chairs Model CH29P by Hans Wegner & Carl Hansen, Early Edition
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The saw bench chair CH29P in oak is an iconic dining room chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Studio Bench by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Studio Bench by NORR11 Dimensions: D 47 x W 120 x H 47 cm. SH 47 cm. Materials: Foam, wood and
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Foam

Studio Bench by NORR11
Studio Bench by NORR11
H 18.51 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Studio Bench by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Studio Bench by NORR11 Dimensions: D 47 x W 120 x H 47 cm. SH 47 cm. Materials: Foam, wood and
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Foam

Studio Bench by NORR11
Studio Bench by NORR11
H 18.51 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Studio Bench by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Studio Bench by NORR11 Dimensions: D 47 x W 120 x H 47 cm. SH 47 cm. Materials: Foam, wood and
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Foam

Studio Bench by NORR11
Studio Bench by NORR11
H 18.51 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Plank' Chair in FSC Certified Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
offering enduring pieces with function beyond its intended purpose. Available as a chair, bench and table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann' Teak Chair for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
a bench, this listing is for the Drachmann chair executed in FSC-certified teak to the exacting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Plank 160' Table in Fsc Certified Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
offering enduring pieces with function beyond its intended purpose. Available as a chair, bench and table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Povl B. Eskildsen Outdoor 'Riviera' Sunbed in Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
age with grace and last for generations. The 'Riviera' has it all. It is a sunbed, a bench, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Teak

Outdoor 'Overlap' Table in Western Red Cedar and Hunter Green Steel for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
well as a matching bench - please see our separate listings. This listing is for the Overlap table with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

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Hansen Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hansen bench available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every hansen bench was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a hansen bench, we have 110 options in-stock, while there are 93 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hansen bench — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A hansen bench, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hansen bench over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Johannes Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Hansen Bench?

A hansen bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,120, while the lowest priced sells for $332 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

Finding the Right seating for You

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