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Juhl Bench

BO 101 - rare bench in Rio rosewood by Finn Juhl
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 101 - rare bench in Rio rosewood with brass details and anodised steel legs. Designed by Finn
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

BO 101 - rare bench in Rio rosewood by Finn Juhl
BO 101 - rare bench in Rio rosewood by Finn Juhl
H 16.54 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Solid Rosewood Small Compact Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Black Metal Base MINT
By Harvey Probber, Finn Juhl, Harry Bertoia, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Rosewood Small Compact Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Black Metal Base MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Bench “BO101” Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Camperdown, NSW
Beautiful bench designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke in 1953 with anodized steel frame, rosewood and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Bench or Coffee Table in the Style of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Beautiful matchbook wood grain, 1960's bench / coffee table. Versatile and elegant proportions
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Vintage 1960s Benches

1950's wooden Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Finn Juhl, Bruksbo
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Clean-lined and solid long bench exemplary for Torbjorn Afdals designs. The bench can be also set
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

1950's wooden Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
1950's wooden Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
H 14.57 in W 78.75 in D 13.39 in
1950s Brown Teak Bench by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen, Finn Juhl
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Bench or side table, teak, by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950. A wonderful example of a masterpiece
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

1950s Brown Teak Bench by Hans Wegner
1950s Brown Teak Bench by Hans Wegner
H 11.82 in W 75.99 in D 16.93 in
Finn Juhl Bench
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Finn Juhl designed table or bench manufactured by Bovirke, Denmark. Teak top, brass rails and
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20th Century Danish Benches

Materials

Steel, Brass

Finn Juhl Bench
Finn Juhl Bench
H 18 in W 40.5 in D 18 in
Finn Juhl Bench
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl low table bench in Rosewood. Anodized steel frame, top and shoes of Rosewood. Raised
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Finn Juhl Bench
Finn Juhl Bench
H 16.54 in W 59.06 in
Finn Juhl Bench Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This bench by Finn Juhl was created to serve double duty. It is a long, elegant coffee table, and
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Finn Juhl Bench Table
Finn Juhl Bench Table
H 16 in W 87 in D 18 in
Walnut & Brass Finn Juhl Bench
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
by Finn Juhl and executed by Bovirke. This bench is one of the very first benches manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Walnut & Brass Finn Juhl Bench
Walnut & Brass Finn Juhl Bench
H 15.75 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Finn Juhl Bench or Table by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This bench by Finn Juhl was created to serve double duty. It is a long, elegant coffee table and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Finn Juhl Bench or Table by Baker
Finn Juhl Bench or Table by Baker
H 16 in W 87 in D 18 in
Finn Juhl Bench BO-101 of Teak with Brass Edge by Bovirke, Denmark, 1950s
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Bench or long table model BO-101 designed by the Danish architect and furniture designer Finn Juhl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bench by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Bench in teak on a base of gun plated metal. Designed by Maa Finn Juhl and edited by Bovirke
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Bench by Finn Juhl
Bench by Finn Juhl
H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Finn Juhl Long Bench
By Finn Juhl
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A long bench or coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Solid brass rails on sides of teak top
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Finn Juhl Long Bench
Finn Juhl Long Bench
H 16 in W 72 in D 18 in
Long Finn Juhl Rosewood Bench, Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare and 224 cm long Finn Juhl rosewood 'Table bench' with yellow foldable cushion. Frame of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Long Finn Juhl Rosewood Bench, Bovirke
Long Finn Juhl Rosewood Bench, Bovirke
H 16.34 in W 88.19 in D 17.92 in
Finn Juhl Rosewood Table Bench, Bovirke
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl Brazilian Rosewood table bench. Frame of anodized metal with brass edges, top and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Finn Juhl Rosewood Table Bench, Bovirke
Finn Juhl Rosewood Table Bench, Bovirke
H 15.75 in W 44.1 in D 17.72 in
Finn Juhl Coffee Table / Bench BO101 for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in PARIS, FR
Bench BO101 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, created in 1952 in Denmark. Elegant and refined design line
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Finn Juhl Coffee Table / Bench BO101 for Bovirke
Finn Juhl Coffee Table / Bench BO101 for Bovirke
H 16.15 in W 17.72 in D 72.05 in
Finn Juhl Teak Bench for Bovirke, 1953
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl table bench in teak with foldable fabric cushion. Frame of gunmetal and brass lists
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Teak Bench for Bovirke, 1953
Finn Juhl Teak Bench for Bovirke, 1953
H 16.15 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Long Bench By Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon and expressive long and low bench or low table in walnut having angled architectural
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Long Bench By Finn Juhl
Long Bench By Finn Juhl
H 16 in W 88 in D 18 in
Sculptural Cerused Bench in the manner of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Westport, CT
Fabulous sculptural leg bench in black ceruse newly upholstered in a gorgeous charcoal grey flannel
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Finn Juhl Teak Bench by Baker
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Remarkable bench by Danish modern master designer Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture's Modern line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Teak Bench by Baker
Finn Juhl Teak Bench by Baker
H 15 in W 62 in D 18 in
Minimal Bench / Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal bench or low table in Scandinavian Modern style by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Item features a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Teak Coffee Table Bench for Bovirke, 1952
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful architectural bench, also can be used as a low table, by the Danish designer Finn Juhl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Teak Table / Bench by Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Teak bench and table designed by Finn Juhl made by Bovirke. Teak top, gunmetal legs with teak shoes
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Vintage 1950s Danish Benches

Materials

Brass

Teak Table / Bench by Finn Juhl
Teak Table / Bench by Finn Juhl
H 18.12 in W 43.31 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Finn Juhl for Baker Model 406 Coffee Table Bench Seat, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a luxuriously long bench seat or coffee table, made of walnut wood, by
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Finn Juhl for Bovirke bench/table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely detailed bench with teak wood legs set in brass and a carved teak stretches along the
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20th Century Danish Benches

Materials

Steel, Brass

Finn Juhl for Bovirke bench/table
Finn Juhl for Bovirke bench/table
H 16.5 in W 59 in D 18 in
The Long Table Bench by Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
The long table bench by Finn Juhl in Brazilian Rosewood , brass and gunmetal. Sculptural piece
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20th Century Danish Benches

Materials

Brass

The Long Table Bench by Finn Juhl
The Long Table Bench by Finn Juhl
H 16.93 in W 71.66 in D 17.72 in
Three-Seat Danish Modern Bench, Teak with Black Legs
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find three-seat version Danish modern bench, teak frame with ebonized legs. Nice stylish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Teak, Upholstery

Small Slat Rosewood Bench
By Finn Juhl, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small mid century modern rosewood hall bench. 30 inches long.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rosewood

Small Slat Rosewood Bench
Small Slat Rosewood Bench
H 17 in W 29 in D 14 in
1950s Danish 'Japan Sofa' in Linen Upholstery by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
. Designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France & Son. Marked.   
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Linen, Teak

Rare Size BO 101 Bench or Coffee Table by Finn Juhl
By Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 101 - Bench/coffee table in rosewood, brass and anodized metal. Extremely rare size. Designed in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Finn Juhl Long Bench
By Finn Juhl
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A long bench or coffee table by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Solid brass rails on sides of teak top
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Finn Juhl Long Bench
Finn Juhl Long Bench
H 16 in W 72 in D 18 in
Finn Juhl Table Bench
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A scarce and early coffee table or bench by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Referred to
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Finn Juhl Table Bench
Finn Juhl Table Bench
H 16.25 in W 44.25 in D 18 in
Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional bench / table by Finn Juhl in Rosewood. Model number B101 created for Bovirke
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Niels Vodder NV53 Bench by Finn Juhl
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Vodder NV53 Bench by Finn Juhl. 1950's Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Niels Vodder NV53 Bench by Finn Juhl
Niels Vodder NV53 Bench by Finn Juhl
H 29.25 in W 50.5 in D 28 in
Table or Bench, Model BO 101 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Table / bench, model: BO 101 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Design 1953 Rosewood, raised polished
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s Danish Table Bench by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The "Table Bench," an architectural bench or low table having a rectangular top with raised brass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Rosewood Bench/ Table, Model BO 101 for Bovirke, Denmark
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare Finn Juhl rosewood table/ bench with cushions. Frame of steel with raised brass edges
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Bo 101 Bench/Coffee Table in Rosewood by Finn Juhl
By Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 101, bench/coffee table in rosewood, brass and anodized metal. Designed in 1953. Maker Bovirke.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Bo 101, Table or Bench in Teak by Finn Juhl
By Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 101, table or bench in teak, polished brass and anodized metal. Designed in 1953. Maker Bovirke.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Bo 101, Table or Bench in Teak by Finn Juhl
Bo 101, Table or Bench in Teak by Finn Juhl
H 16.54 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
Finn Juhl Bench, Table, Walnut & Brass with Raf Simons Upholstery
By Finn Juhl, Onecollection
Located in Utrecht, NL
Low bench table by Finn Juhl in walnut with brass edges by One Collection / House of Finn Juhl with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Finn Juhl Bench / Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark, 1952 . A bench or coffee table with stunning teak top , wood and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Finn Juhl Bench / Coffee Table
Finn Juhl Bench / Coffee Table
H 16.15 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
Finn Juhl Walnut Bench
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl designed this walnut bench for Baker in 1951, who then subsequently named it “Rectangular
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Finn Juhl Walnut Bench
Finn Juhl Walnut Bench
H 16 in W 88 in D 18 in
Finn Juhl Table Bench Teak, Brass, 1953
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table Bench designed by Finn Jhul Manufactured by One collection Finn Juhl (Denmark) Finn Juhl
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2010s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Finn Juhl Table Bench Teak, Brass, 1953
Finn Juhl Table Bench Teak, Brass, 1953
H 15.36 in W 44.1 in D 17.72 in
Finn Juhl Model 406 Coffee Table / Bench for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description Dimensions: 15.25in H x 88.25in W x 18.25in D Seat height with cushion 19.     
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Finn Juhl Table/Bench
Located in New York, NY
Terrific coffee table/bench by Danish master Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke, 1950's. Teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Benches

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Table/Bench
Finn Juhl Table/Bench
H 16 in W 72 in D 18 in
Bench / Cocktail Table designed by Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Teak with black-painted steel legs. Bronze side rail details. This piece has a cushion, upholstered in white ultra suede that can be used or not. Great form in very nice condition...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Benches

Finn Juhl Bench
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hudson, NY
Teak top bench with brass plates on either side, metal legs and stretchers . Legs end in solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Benches

Finn Juhl Bench
Finn Juhl Bench
H 16.25 in W 51 in D 18 in
Early Finn Juhl Table Bench Model BO101 in Teak and Brass, Denmark, 1950s
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Beautiful bench designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke in 1953 with anodized steel frame, teak seat
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rosewood and Brass Bench by Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood bench with brass rails designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Bovirke. On Sale for $4400
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Vintage 1950s Danish Benches

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table / Bench by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic and sought-after Finn Juhl table/bench. Sleek and minimal, it looks good with everything
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Vintage 1950s Danish Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Rosewood Bench Made in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hadley, MA
Large Rosewood bench made in Denmark. This bench is large and well made. This model is shown in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Rosewood, Upholstery

Table Bench by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Kobenhavn S, DK
Finn Juhl (1912-1989). Table bench BO101 from 1953, manufactured by Bovirke. The top is made in
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Vintage 1950s Sofa Tables

Table Bench by Finn Juhl
Table Bench by Finn Juhl
H 17.72 in W 71.66 in D 16.54 in
Table Bench by Finn Juhl
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Kobenhavn S, DK
Table bench in Rio Rosewood, with polished brass edges, anodized metal legs and rosewood shoes
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Vintage 1950s Danish Tables

Table Bench by Finn Juhl
Table Bench by Finn Juhl
H 16.54 in W 88.19 in D 17.92 in
Rare Finn Juhl Teak Foot Stool or Bench Seat
By Finn Juhl
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This is a very rare Finn Juhl find to perfectly complement your favorite lounge chair or to use as
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Rare Finn Juhl Cocktail Table or Bench for Baker Furniture Company
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portland, OR
This elegant cocktail table by Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture Company is truly a rare find. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Finn Juhl Danish Modern Ottoman Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
All original Finn Juhl ottoman bench. Perfect for your 48 chair.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Ottomans and Poufs

1950s Teak and Brass Bovirke Coffee Table Bench by Finn Juhl, Denmark
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
An amazing teak table/bench designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke of Denmark. Designed in 1952 the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Long Walnut Bench by Finn Juhl for Baker Modern
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid walnut bench or cocktail table with raised lip edges and cross braces. Model #406. Round
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Finn Juhl Teak and Brass Low Long Danish Bench Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Lovely, long and low bench, made of teak and brass, by Danish designer Finn Juhl. This design was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Danish Teak Small Bench or Footstool, Attributed to Finn Juhl
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice small Danish teak bench or footstool with a curved leather seat. Each leg has an accent
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid Century Modern Settee Bench by Hans Wegner in Teak and Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Fritz Hansen
Located in Framingham, MA
Early settee designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen in 1948. Made of teak and beech wood, this settee has been restored several years ago, yet still shows small areas of wear/age. ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Wood, Beech, Teak

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Mid century modern low walnut spindle bench Designed by American Milo Baughman. Long low bench with dark walnut frame and wood dowel slats for Glenn of California. Made in USA. Locat...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

NV 49 - 'Chieftain' lounge chair by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NV 49 'Chieftain' lounge chair in solid teak with patinated leather. Designed in 1949 by Finn Juhl.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

NV 49 - 'Chieftain' lounge chair by Finn Juhl
NV 49 - 'Chieftain' lounge chair by Finn Juhl
H 36.23 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in
Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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Juhl Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic juhl bench available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every juhl bench was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a juhl bench — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each juhl bench bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Bovirke, Johannes Hansen and Finn Juhl each produced at least one beautiful juhl bench that is worth considering.

How Much is a Juhl Bench?

A juhl bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,600 and the highest can go for as much as $31,234.

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