$1,600Sale Price|50% Off
H 33.08 in W 30.71 in D 22.84 in
Unique Wrought Iron and Wicker Gossip Bench in the Style of Arthur Umanoff 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Mexico, DF
Very unique wrought iron and wicker Gossip Bench from the 50s. in the very simple yet sophisticated
Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Modern Teak Entryway Gossip Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage entryway bench was designed and manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. With a
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Gossip Bench with Glass Top Table
By Franco Albini
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rattan gossip chair with glass side table. This lovely rattan chair or bench is
Rattan
$7,250
H 19 in W 57 in D 17 in
Organic Modern "Aligné" Slatted Bench in Solid Ambrosia Maple by Mark Leblanc
By George Nakashima, George Nelson, Wendell Castle
Located in Deland, FL
beetle, this gossip bench exudes natural tones, colors and textures that fill any space with a warm
Maple
$2,950
H 24.41 in W 32.29 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Modern Telephone Bench with Danish Paper Cord Seat, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beograd, RS
Danish paper cord, designed in style of Hans J. Wegner. Also known as Gossip Bench, this unique piece of
Papercord, Oak
Eastlake Period Walnut Olive Green Velvet Gossip Chair
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Gossip Bench was made around 1890. It was designed by Charles Eastlake. Its made of walnut and
Walnut
Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Step back in time with this delightful vintage gossip bench, also known as a telephone bench or
Brass
$2,246Sale Price|25% Off
H 27 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
“gossip bench” as they used to call it, is a MUST HAVE for a small entry way as a wonderful place to sit
Metal
$4,060Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 50 in D 54 in
Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
/ courting / kissing / conversation benches, or gossip chairs. Dimensions: 54"l x 50"w x 33"h; 18" Seat
Upholstery, Walnut
A studio art ceramic sculpture of two mermaids, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
boasts tones of sand, sienna, and cerulean. In repose upon a gossip bench, one dark-haired siren whispers
Ceramic, Pottery
$3,800
H 27.25 in W 18.75 in D 10 in
Michael German "Leroy & Bertha's Bar and Grill" Mixed Media Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Detroit, MI
street moments – a tailor mending a garment, a woman on a bench, two ladies gossiping under an umbrella
Mixed Media
Sold
H 21.88 in W 33.75 in D 14.38 in
Chippy Heath Telephone Seat Mid-Century Modern Teak Gossip Bench
By Chippy Heath, Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Chippy telephone seat Mid-Century Modern gossip bench, made in England. The Mid-Century Modern teak
Teak
19th Century Victorian Conversation Sofa Gossip Bench
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare 19th century four seated round upholstered conversation sofa or 'gossip bench', heavily
Walnut
Sold
H 18.12 in W 16.74 in D 37.21 in
Original Frank Kyle "Gossip Bench" from the 60s. in solid wood, iron and wicker
By Frank Kyle
Located in Mexico, DF
A beautiful and original "Gossip Bench" made by Frank Kyle in Mexico in the 1960s. Kyle emigrated
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 43.31 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Original Hand Carved Mahogany Victorian Telephone or Gossip Bench, Bergere
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Original Hand Carved Mahogany Victorian Telephone or Gossip Bench, Bergere Backing and armrest rest
Bouclé, Mahogany
Sold
H 27 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century George B Bent Maple Telephone Phone Gossip Bench Seat 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early 20th century George B Bent Co Inc telephone bench. Made of Hard Rock Maple featuring
Fabric, Maple
Vintage Ornate Rattan Tete a Tete Patio Gossip Chair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Rattan 2-Person Patio Gossip Bench. This rattan bench is perfect for outdoor seating and can also
Rattan
Vintage 'Gossip Chair' Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
name "gossip chair." Today it is perfect for the entryway but also for the hallway or bedroom. It will
Oak
Oak 'Gossip Chair' Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian bench with upholstered seat. An original piece of furniture, ideal for the
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian vintage gossip chair
Located in Brescia, IT
. ...
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian vintage oak gossip chair
Located in Brescia, IT
laterale. Gossip chair scandinava in rovere, con struttura a incastri a vista e seduta imbottita
Oak
Bench 'gossip chair' with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak entry bench with upholstered seat. This combination of seating and storage is perfect for the entryway, hallway or bedroom. The teak wood frame has a linear, square shape...
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian gossip chair from Svenska Kompaniet
Located in Brescia, IT
Gossip chair con base in rovere, cassetto in teak e cuscino originale. Etichetta del produttore
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
scandinavian teak "Gossip chair" with white lacquered drawers, 1950s/60s
Located in Brescia, IT
“Gossip chair” scandinava vintage in teak con due cassetti laccati bianchi e seduta rifoderata in
Teak, Fabric
Scandinavian entryway bench
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Swedish 1960s "gossip chair" bench. A distinctive piece of furniture used at the time as
Fabric, Teak
Three Gossiping Ladies on a Park Bench
Located in Milford, NH
three gossiping ladies sit together on a park bench sharing intimate and guarded secrets. Signed on back
Clay, Charcoal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Téte-à-téte Loveseat Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Milo Baughman or Thayer Coggin tete-a-tete uhp. Can rotate from a gossip two chair bench to form a
Sold
H 30 in W 32 in D 10 in
"Spence's Alley (Open)" Figurative Realistic Cityscape Still Life Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
street moments – a tailor mending a garment, a woman on a bench, two ladies gossiping under an umbrella
Mixed Media
Sold
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in
Michael Garman Yesterdays News Cityscape Shadowbox Diorama Sculpture 30"
By Michael Garman
Located in Dayton, OH
a garment, a woman on a bench, two ladies gossiping under an umbrella. As he had done in South
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gossip Bench by Plycraft
By Plycraft
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern gossip bench with telephone table manufactured by Plycraft circa 1960's. This
Walnut
Sold
H 17 in W 38 in D 17 in
Italian Neoclassical Iron Glass Telephone Stand Gossip Bench Swivel Seat Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian neoclassical iron and glass telephone stand gossip bench with swivel seat. Item
Iron
Bench 'Gossip Chair'
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s bench in rosewood. An original piece of furniture, ideal for the entryway
Rosewood
Restored Bent Walnut Plycraft Telephone Gossip Chair
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner, Fritz Hansen, George Mulhauser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
detailed top to bottom. Only very minor flaws remain. What's not love about a MCM gossip bench? Charm
Walnut
Post Modern Chair w/ Attached Telephone Table
Located in Miami, FL
gossip bench style everyone will love.
Sold
H 26 in W 31 in L 26 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gossip / Telephone / Entrance Bench / Table
Located in Victoria, BC
This versatile piece works wonderfully at an entrance, or as a stylish accent to any room. It features solid teak legs with brass feet, solid wood dovetailed drawer fronts, and is in...
Brass
Gossip Bench Telephone Table Black Spindle Back Copper Accents
Located in Pataskala, OH
features a spindle back. Did you have a telephone table? Growing up our gossip bench sat just inside the
Wood
Unique Mahogany and Leather Gossip Bench by Angel Pazmino
Located in Long Beach, CA
A very unique piece, I have yet to come across another example. By Angel Isaac Pazmino for Muebles de Estillo of Ecuador. This piece features solid mahogany construction, held togeth...
$9,274 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
$2,530
H 29 in W 49 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s. Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
Fabric, Rattan
$1,636
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 33.47 in D 13.59 in
1950/60s Teak Hallway Bench, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design
Located in Skien, NO
**Elegant Norwegian / Danish / Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design Telephone Table + bench, sitting bench, Hallway furniture– Teak & Leather / leatherette Seat + pine wood frame a...
Teak, Leather, Beech, Pine
$5,107Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$1,412
H 23.23 in W 33.47 in D 14.97 in
Teak Bench and Chest by Tingströms, Scandinavian Modern, Sweden, 1960
By Tingströms
Located in Paris, IDF
Teak bench and chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960 Good vintage condition, upholstered with original fabric.
Teak
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