Malmsten Bench
Carl Malmsten Bench for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful pine wooden bench designed by Carl Malmsten, manufactured by Svensk Fur in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Benches
Materials
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Carl Malmsten Bench Model Visingsö Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Carl Malmsten Benches Model Visingsö Produced by Svensk fur in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of benches model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk fur in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
H 16.93 in W 35.44 in D 15.36 in
Swedish "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Karlstad, SE
Bench with beautiful proportions and details by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Swedish Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern solid pine bench by Swedish company Karl Andersson and Söner
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Swedish Modern "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten, c. 1960's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
Carl Malmsten. This iconic bench, named after the serene Swedish island of Visingsö, is a true
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Bench in Solid Pine by Carl Malmsten, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Lejre, DK
Bench in Scandinavian solid pine. Designed by Carl Malmsten, 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
"Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Goteborg, SE
This small bench was designed by one of the real giants in Nordic design, Carl Malmsten. The bench
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
1950ies Solid Pine Bench Designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1950ies Visingsö bench, designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur in solid pine wood
The
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Bench model "Visingsö" by Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Brescia, IT
Panca svedese vintage in legno di Carl Malmsten per Svensk Fur.
Questo modello di mobile ricalca
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Carl Malmsten Visingsö Bench by Svensk Fur, circa 1950
By Svensk Fur
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Malmsten Visingsö Bench by Svensk Fur, circa 1950.
Made by Svensk Fur, Sweden, circa 1950
Category
20th Century Swedish Benches
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Modern Bench in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Axel Einar Hjorth, Pierre Chapo, Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
A charming bench in solid pine, crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s.
Great craftmanship
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
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Visingsö Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
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Solid pine bench features curved ends and four legs. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden. Original
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"Visingsö" Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
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Bench in Oregon Pine in the Manner of Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench in the manner of Carl Malmsten. Produced in Sweden.
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"Visingsö" Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
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Located in Hudson, NY
Small bench with curved ends and four legs. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
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Carl Malmsten Solid Pine Bench, Sweden, 1940
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Nice and simple bench in solid pine wood designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940
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Carl Malmsten Solid Pine Bench, Sweden, 1940
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
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Nice and simple bench in solid pine wood designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden 1940
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Wooden stool attrib. to Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
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Scandinavian pine wood bench.
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Carl Malmsten Visingsö Bench, AB Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1953
By Carl Malmsten
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Cal Malmsten Visingsö bench, AB Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1953
Pine
Measures: H: 17.33 D
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H 13.25 in W 35.5 in L 13.25 in
Pair of Benches in Solid Pine by Carl Malmsten, 1960s
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"Visingso" Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson's, Sweden, 1960s
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Bench in Oregon Pine and Linen Fabric Produced in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
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Rare bench in the manner of Carl Malmsten. Produced in Sweden.
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Carl Malmsten Visingsö bench by Svensk Tenn Sweden 1960
By Jacob Kielland-Brandt, I. Christiansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic small bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten, manufactures by Svensk Tenn Sweden
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By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench and dining table attributed to Carl Malmsten. Produced in Sweden.
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"Visingso" Bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in San Francisco, CA
Visingso bench by Carl Malmsten
A bench or coffee table in pine by Carl Malmsten called the
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Carl Malmsten Visingsö Bench in Pine Wood by Svensk Fur, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
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H 29.53 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern Bench in Pine with Storage, Made in 1950s
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Göran Malmvall “Svensk Fur” Bench for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s
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18th Century Early Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench by Jacob Malmsten
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Karl Andersson & Söner Triangular Stained Pine Chairs, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
planing bench, a bow saw, a trying plane and a modest collection of smaller tools, he started producing
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H 31.89 in W 22.25 in D 22.25 in
Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Bench in Pine Wood
By Carl Malmsten
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Bench in pine wood model "Visingsö" designed by Carl Malmsten.
Produced by Waggeryds
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Pine
Visingsö a Long Stool in Pine Designed by Carl Malmsten in 1953
By Carl Malmsten
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Swedish Neo-Classical Inlaid Bench by Carl Malmsten
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By Carl Malmsten
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1940s Birchwood Sofa Bench/Settee by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
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Sofa bench in birchwood from Sweden by designer Carl Malmsten covered in a striped wool fabric
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"Samsas" Sofa by Carl Malmsten circa 1930
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"Samsas" model sofa by famed Swedish modernist Carl Malmsten. Solid birch wood frame. Tufted
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Midcentury Swedish Pine Dining Room Set by Karl Andersson & Söner
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Goran Malmvall Pine Chair Made by Svenskt Fur, Sweden, 1940s
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Goran Malmvall pine chair made by Svenskt fur, Sweden, 1940s.
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1960s Carl Malmsten pine bench for Karl Anderssons. Good condition consistent with age and use.
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Malmsten Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal malmsten bench for your home. Each malmsten bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect malmsten bench — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right malmsten bench, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur and Karl Andersson & Söner each produced at least one beautiful malmsten bench that is worth considering.
How Much is a Malmsten Bench?
A malmsten bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $1,619 and the highest can go for as much as $5,597.
Finding the Right benches for You
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.
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