John Risley Monsieur & Mademoiselle Patio Bench Sculpture 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade John Risley Studio welded steel bench sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
John Risley Bench
Whimsical Vintage Man & Woman Metal Wire Bench by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage man & woman metal wire bench by John Risley, circa 1960s. The piece has its original white distressed finish and measures 36.5"W x 23"D x 50.5"H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wire, Metal
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Early John Risley "Couple" Bench
By John Risley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 'Couple' bench by American Craftsman John Risley. Hand bent and welded steel rod.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
John Risley Bench or Coffee Table
By John Risley
Located in Chicago, IL
Risley Studio custom bench, this bench is unique and never went in to production, was handmade by artist for his residence.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Materials
Slate, Iron
Vintage Regency Figural Bench After Risley
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning vintage Regency wrought iron bench. A chic Figural design done in the manner of Risley. A beautiful deep green finish. The bench seat is included. Acquired from a Palm Beach...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Faces Patio Bench or Outdoor Settee
By John Risley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Could this be any more fun? This bench is more than likely a studio piece, as there aren't too many to be found. The metal is a grey hue, essentially unfinished. We are happy...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
John Risley Monsieur & Mademoiselle Patio Bench Sculpture
By John Risley
Located in Dallas, TX
Freshly restored in a stunning yellow-orange powder coat is this vintage settee by artist John Risley. Measures: Seat height is 17" Seat depth is 17".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Bench. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
John Risley Bench
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley settee, displaying typical 1960s iconography. Original surface.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
John Risley Settee Loveseat Bench
By John Risley, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern John Risley bench or love seat sofa settee.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wire, Steel
John Risley Settee Loveseat
By John Risley, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern John Risley bench or Love Seat sofa.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wire
John Risley Sculptural Woman & Man Steel Bench in Fire Engine Red c. 1960s
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H 48 in W 52 in D 25 in
John Risley Sculptural Woman & Man Steel Bench in Fire Engine Red c. 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An artful and happy John Risley (1919-2002) "Woman and Man" 1960s bench made in Middletown, Connecticut of welded cold roll steel rods and finished in Fire Engine Red paint.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
John Risley Sculptural Settee, 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Amarillo, TX
John Risley bench USA, 1960s Satin black finish Measures: 50.25 H x 35 W x 14.75 in John Risley, was a graduate of Amherst College, received a degree in fine arts from Rh...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wire
Steel "Woman and Man" Bench by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in Stamford, CT
A John Risley (1919-2002) "Woman and Man" bench made in Middletown, Connecticut, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Benches
Mid-Century Modern John Risley Man and Woman Steel Bench
By John Risley
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern steel bench of man and woman by John Risley, circa 1960s.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
80s John Risley Inspired Man and Woman Pop Art Iron Bench
By John Risley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1980s John Risley inspired Pop Art Man and Woman heavy wrought iron two-seater bench Offered in a separate listing is the complementary pair of Man and Woman wrought iron barstools.
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Newly Upholstered Bent Rebar with Scrolls Base Bench
By John Risley, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative welded rebar with scrolls Mid-Century Modern bench from, circa 1970s, with new heavy solid linen upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Risley Monsieur & Mademoiselle Patio Bench Sculpture 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade John Risley Studio welded steel bench sculpture.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
John Risley Couple Bench
By John Risley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Couple bench by John Risley in custom brown finish, entirely comprised of sculpted wire depicting an embracing man and woman.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wire
Sculpted Wire Bench by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Is it art? Is it a bench? The whimsical work of artist John Risley is certainly both, and brings as much enjoyment today as when it was first shown.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Whimsical Wrought Iron "Couple Bench" by John Risley, circa 1955
By John Risley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical "couple bench" rendered in wrought iron by American artist John Risley.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
John Risley Painted Steel Figural Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A wonderful and whimsical design by American artist / furniture designer John Risley. The bench depicts a man and woman in an embrace, with outside arms forming the chair arms.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Benches
John Risley(1919-2005) wire settee
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wire bench by John Risley "couple"
Category
20th Century American Benches
"Couple" Wrought Iron Bench by JOHN RISLEY
Located in High Point, NC
Whimsical Wrought Iron Bench by JOHN RISLEY of Figural Embracing Couple
Category
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
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