Josef Frank, Bench, Mahogany, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany bench designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s.
Mahogany
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s.
Fabric, Mahogany
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Niger Leather, Sweden 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank and Svenskt Tenn - Scandinavian Modern A beautiful bench by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, mahogany frame and Niger leather with nails.
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Josef Frank Benches, Mahogany and Niger Leather, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank and Svenskt Tenn - Scandinavian Modern A beautiful pair of benches by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Model 2082, mahogany frame and Niger leather with nails.
Leather, Mahogany
Josef Frank for Thonet Bentwood Bench with Zebra Hide Cushion
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Wow factor! A Classic Thonet frame with an elevated luxury look. The slick, bentwood, black-lacquered frame is the perfect base for a custom, feather-filled zebra hide cushion. The c...
Zebra Hide
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H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 29.14 in
Bench Seette Seat by Thonet, Attributed to Josef Frank, Wood, 1940
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding 3-seat manufactured by Thonet, Austria, in late 1930s or early 1940s. The design is attributed to Josef Frank. This comfortable and handmade seette is made of warm ton...
Fabric, Wood
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H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 30.32 in
Seette Bench Seat Attributed to Josef Frank, Walnut Wood, Thonet, 1940
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding 3-seat manufactured by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, circa 1940 ( late 1930s or early 1940s). The design is attributed to Josef Frank. This comfortable and handmade seett...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Bench ‘Utö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Berlin, BE
Produced by AB Nordiska Kompaniet, this bench belongs to Hjorth's line of modernist cabin furniture from the 1930s. Architect and industrial designer Axel Einar Hjorth (1888 - 19...
Pine
Long Krobo bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway 1960s.
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Antwerp, BE
An iconic example of Norwegian mid-century design, this original Krobo bench was designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo (Mellemstrands Trevareindustri) in the early 1960s. Celebrated...
Rosewood
$3,840
H 17.5 in W 39.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Polished Brass Bench With Chocolate Brown Velvet Seat
By Milo Baughman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Mid-Century Modern brass bench newly upholstered in chocolate brown velvet. The polished brass rectangular sled legs are characteristic of 1970's glamour infused style. The f...
Brass
Limited Edition Italian Two-Tier Brown Wood Bench With Brass Legs
Located in Plainview, NY
A limited edition contemporary studio made Italian bench of brown oak veneer with upturned sides with two tiers, the top with a removable pale mustard and brown flecked chenille cush...
Wood
$6,850
H 25 in W 48 in D 20 in
Italian 1940's Walnut and Brass Long Bench with Shaped Upholstered Seat
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Northern Italian 1940s walnut bench, featuring angled and tapered legs, the feet capped in brass. The long beautifully shaped seat newly reupholstered in a faux creamy col...
Brass
$4,285
H 13.39 in W 59.06 in D 14.57 in
Midcentury “Krobo” Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Sleek rosewood “Krobo” bench by Torbjørn Afdal, with beautiful, dramatic veneer. Great as a coffee table or side table.
Rosewood
$6,900
H 23.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Mahogany Coffee Table by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A square, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish coffee table made of hand crafted polished Mahogany, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in good condition. The Scandina...
Metal, Brass
$3,200
H 16.93 in W 36.23 in D 13.78 in
Maison Jansen style Small bench in lacquered metal, brass and velvet circa 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison Jansen style Small bench in lacquered metal, brass and velvet circa 1950
Metal, Brass
Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut bench designed by Greta Magnusson-Grossman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.0"H x 65.1"W x 18.25"D All items ship from H...
Wood, Walnut
GP, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1978
Located in Stamford, CT
GP, Swedish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1978 Mid-century modern bench designed and produced in Sweden in 1978. This example features an interesting carved apr...
Pine
Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Bench in Solid Pine, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Utrecht, NL
This bench was part of the famous “Visingsö” series by Carl Malmsten who is one of Sweden’s most celebrated furniture designers. This bench stands as a hallmark of Scandinavian desig...
Pine
Mid-Century Italian Bench in Beech Wood, Newly Upholstered, c. 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
The mid-century Bench is made of beech wood. It has been newly reupholstered in a light velvety fabric and repolished. The legs are beautifully carved and intertwine on the bottom. ...
Fabric, Beech
Harvey Probber Bench in Holly Hunt Upholstery with Brass Trim
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover a hard-to-find shorter bench by Harvey Probber, designed for those who appreciate rare mid-century modern furnishings. Unlike most, which are 57", this one is a compact 37" ...
Brass
Carl Malmsten “Visingsö” bench for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1950s
By Svensk Fur, Carl Malmsten
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A “Visingsö” bench designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from knot-free solid pine, with a gently curved seat, tapered legs and contrasting wooden...
Pine
44" Woven Rush Bench in Walnut by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Judy Smilow and officially reintroduced in 2013. This collection’s handwoven seating and han...
Rush, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Floating Bench by Jens Risom, Upholstered, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish mid-century rectangular floating bench with a banded Southwestern blue and green patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a wooden floating frame base. (JENS RISOM).
Wood
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Metal
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich...
Metal
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$685Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and cognac pure aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism...
Oak
$3,085 / set
H 23.63 in Dm 2.76 in
Pair of Large Blown Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of large high-end Murano glass on a white base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on white f...
Metal
$14,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Measures cm: H 178 x W 136 x D 40. Elegant and highly distinctive Italian vanity or dressing table dating from the early 1950s, bearing the label of La Permanente Mobili ...
Mirror, Walnut
$3,750
H 36 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Blonde Beech by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved blond beech wood. Nice slim elegant sc...
Wool, Beech
$2,063Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 1.38 in
Italian Riviera Franco Albini Rattan Square Sunburst Mirror, Loop Design, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan Mirror ___________________________________________________________ A highly decorative squared Mid-Century Modern mirror with undulated rattan frame a...
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
$2,499 / item
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
Metal
1970s Post-Modern Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen, Solid Oak & Ceramic
By Tue Poulsen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Toronto, CA
A table of solid oak wood with handmade ceramic tile inlay, designed by Danish artist designer Tue Poulsen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri. Strong, organic and rustic.
Ceramic, Wood
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Kaare Klint Desk of Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint desk of mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK and architect's monogrammed paper label.
Brass
Saint Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Saint Bench in oak, designed in 2024. This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood . The cushion is available in customer's ...
Oak
$1,714 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Chest of drawers by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great chest of drawers designed by Axel Larsson for Svenska möbelfabrikerna, Bodafors in Sweden during the 1940s. Rare model. Made in stained birch with beautiful sculpted handels.
Birch
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