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Scandinavian Birch Benches

Scandinavian Designer Natural Wood Black Dining Bench
Scandinavian Designer Natural Wood Black Dining Bench

Scandinavian Designer Natural Wood Black Dining Bench

Located in Paris, FR

dining table. This bench is made of sustainable birch plywood using CNC cut with innovating waste

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s
Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s

Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

Iconic bench model 153 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The bench is

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Swedish Bench in Birch by Nesto Möbel AB, Sweden 20th Century
Swedish Bench in Birch by Nesto Möbel AB, Sweden 20th Century

Swedish Bench in Birch by Nesto Möbel AB, Sweden 20th Century

By Nesto

Located in Utrecht, NL

Swedish and Scandinavian designers of the 20th century often took inspiration from the beauty of

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970
Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic simple and elegant design by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Choice bleached and varnished birch

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous slatted bench in hand selected birch designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. In excellent

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Bench with Johanna Gullichsen Helios Fabrics
Alvar Aalto Bench with Johanna Gullichsen Helios Fabrics

Alvar Aalto Bench with Johanna Gullichsen Helios Fabrics

$1,687Sale Price|30% Off

H 17.72 in W 53.55 in D 15.75 in

Alvar Aalto Bench with Johanna Gullichsen Helios Fabrics

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek bench from circa 1960s, designed by Alvar Aalto. The bench has recently been reupholstered

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s

$4,304

H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek lattice bench with finger-jointed wartime legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto, and manufactured

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek in 1940s
Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek in 1940s

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek in 1940s

$5,510

H 17.72 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in

Alvar Aalto Bench with War Time Legs by Artek in 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek bench with finger-jointed wartime legs. Designed by Alvar Aalto, and manufactured during war

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Pair of hand crafted solid Teak benches or nightstands with single drawers
Pair of hand crafted solid Teak benches or nightstands with single drawers

Pair of hand crafted solid Teak benches or nightstands with single drawers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of mid century studio made benches or nightstands details take center stage in this unique

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch, Teak

Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek
Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek

Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek

$925

H 28 in W 28.5 in D 16 in

Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Skokie, IL

artistic elegance. Dimensions: 28” h x 28 1/2” w x 16” d Materials: birch, laminated birch Condition

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian vintage "Visingsö" birch bench by Carl Malmsten
Scandinavian vintage "Visingsö" birch bench by Carl Malmsten

Scandinavian vintage "Visingsö" birch bench by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Brescia, IT

Bench model "Visingsö" designed by Carl Malmsten. Made of birch with tapered legs and handcrafted details. Scandinavian bench "Visingsö" designed by Carl Malmsten, one of the most i...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s

Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

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Alvar Aalto, Artek X-Leg/Fan Leg Bench/stool, 1954
Alvar Aalto, Artek X-Leg/Fan Leg Bench/stool, 1954

Alvar Aalto, Artek X-Leg/Fan Leg Bench/stool, 1954

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H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Alvar Aalto, Artek X-Leg/Fan Leg Bench/stool, 1954

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Rare model with wider dimensions. Alvar Aalto, X-leg or fan leg bench/stool, Artek, 1954 Artek

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Early Bruno Mathsson black formica Annika bench
Early Bruno Mathsson black formica Annika bench

Early Bruno Mathsson black formica Annika bench

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H 11.42 in W 48.04 in

Early Bruno Mathsson black formica Annika bench

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Early and rare Annika bench from Bruno Matthsons workshop. Original black formica and dark stained

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Formica, Birch

19th Century Scandinavian Birch Bench
19th Century Scandinavian Birch Bench

19th Century Scandinavian Birch Bench

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H 32 in W 74.5 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Scandinavian Birch Bench

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Elegant Swedish birch bench, circa 1890. Shaped arms and back, with open panel fish like design

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Birch Hall Bench
Scandinavian Birch Hall Bench

Scandinavian Birch Hall Bench

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H 31 in W 25.5 in D 18.63 in

Scandinavian Birch Hall Bench

Located in Denton, TX

Antique vanity bench made of a combination of elm and birch with new sherpa faux fur upholstery.  

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20th Century Scandinavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alvar Aalto Bench in Birch, Artek, Finland, 1950s
Alvar Aalto Bench in Birch, Artek, Finland, 1950s

Alvar Aalto Bench in Birch, Artek, Finland, 1950s

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H 17.33 in W 59.85 in D 11.82 in

Alvar Aalto Bench in Birch, Artek, Finland, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Karis, Nyland

Rare customized bench designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, circa 1950s. Comes from closed school

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Y61 Stools in Birch and Leather Seat
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Y61 Stools in Birch and Leather Seat

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Y61 Stools in Birch and Leather Seat

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Stockholm, SE

Finnish icons! A pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto stool Y61 in birch with original leather

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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Birch

Alvar Aalto Bench
Alvar Aalto Bench

Alvar Aalto Bench

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H 17.33 in W 28.35 in D 15.75 in

Alvar Aalto Bench

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Alvar Aalto bench in birch.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Bench
Alvar Aalto Bench

Alvar Aalto Bench

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H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in

Alvar Aalto Bench

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek bench, birch with original light beige faux leather upholstery. Designed by Alvar Aalto. Good

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1940's Petit Curved Danish Bench
1940's Petit Curved Danish Bench

1940's Petit Curved Danish Bench

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H 25.5 in W 43 in D 24 in

1940's Petit Curved Danish Bench

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Petit 1940's Danish Upholstered Bench with wood legs. Bench is slightly curved and in the style of

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Custom List for Sandra, three Alvar Aalto Y61 Stools in Birch and Leather Seat
Custom List for Sandra, three Alvar Aalto Y61 Stools in Birch and Leather Seat

Custom List for Sandra, three Alvar Aalto Y61 Stools in Birch and Leather Seat

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Stockholm, SE

Finnish icons! A pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto stool Y61 in birch with original leather

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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Birch

"Småland" Bench by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, Sweden, 1960s
"Småland" Bench by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, Sweden, 1960s

"Småland" Bench by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, Sweden, 1960s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Karis, Nyland

Beautiful rare bench "Småland" designed by Yngve Ekström in Sweden around 1950. This unique

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto L-Leg Bench/ Table Model 106
Alvar Aalto L-Leg Bench/ Table Model 106

Alvar Aalto L-Leg Bench/ Table Model 106

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H 16.5 in W 23.5 in D 17 in

Alvar Aalto L-Leg Bench/ Table Model 106

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Highland, IN

This exceptional example of Allto's slat bench/ table by Artek dates to circa 1948 and was sold at

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto 153A Bench for Artek in Black Lacquer
Alvar Aalto 153A Bench for Artek in Black Lacquer

Alvar Aalto 153A Bench for Artek in Black Lacquer

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H 17.25 in W 44.25 in D 15.75 in

Alvar Aalto 153A Bench for Artek in Black Lacquer

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Glendale, CA

its original manufacturer, Artek of Finland. This bench is executed in solid birch wood with black

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Bench Designed by Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
Bench Designed by Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

Bench Designed by Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

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H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in

Bench Designed by Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

By Aino Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

Birch and cane. Measures: L 100 cm/ 39 3/8" D 40 cm/ 15 3/4" H 40 cm/ 15 3/4" Provenance

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Birch

Early and Rare Version of Artek Bench "153b" by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
Early and Rare Version of Artek Bench "153b" by Alvar Aalto, 1950s

Early and Rare Version of Artek Bench "153b" by Alvar Aalto, 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

Aalto bench is a design classic by Alvar Aalto from 1945. Even though it dates back to decades ago

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Pair of Antique Swedish Karl Johan Birch Stools, circa 1860-1890
Pair of Antique Swedish Karl Johan Birch Stools, circa 1860-1890

Pair of Antique Swedish Karl Johan Birch Stools, circa 1860-1890

By Karl Johan

Located in Round Top, TX

upholstery that complement the yellow flame birch and painted black finials. Both benches are tight and

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Benches

Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofa or Upholstered Bench in Birch, circa 1830
Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofa or Upholstered Bench in Birch, circa 1830

Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofa or Upholstered Bench in Birch, circa 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Swedish Karl Johan sofa or daybed in birch with upholstered back, sides and seat, with curved

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Antique 1830s Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Scandinavian Modern Vanity Bench, Sweden, circa 1950
Scandinavian Modern Vanity Bench, Sweden, circa 1950

Scandinavian Modern Vanity Bench, Sweden, circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Simple and comfortable, this sleek, single bench features a padded seat atop slender, spooled

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Birch

Bench/Coffee Table “Annika” Designed by Bruno Mathsson
Bench/Coffee Table “Annika” Designed by Bruno Mathsson

Bench/Coffee Table “Annika” Designed by Bruno Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Bench/coffee table “Annika” designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s. Karelian

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Bruno Mathsson Low Bench or Side Table by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
Bruno Mathsson Low Bench or Side Table by Karl Mathsson in Sweden

Bruno Mathsson Low Bench or Side Table by Karl Mathsson in Sweden

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare low bench or side table designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Oak

Alvar Alto Slat Bench 153A
Alvar Alto Slat Bench 153A

Alvar Alto Slat Bench 153A

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H 17.25 in W 44.25 in D 15.75 in

Alvar Alto Slat Bench 153A

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Highland, IN

A classic Aalto design, this solid birch slat bench was produced made in Finland by Artek and sold

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Bench for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1955
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Bench for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1955

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Bench for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1955

By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Beautiful and rare Pirkka bench by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara produced by Laukaan Puu in

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch, Pine

Iconic Aalto Table Bench Model 106
Iconic Aalto Table Bench Model 106

Iconic Aalto Table Bench Model 106

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H 17.25 in W 28.38 in D 15.75 in

Iconic Aalto Table Bench Model 106

By Alvar Aalto

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Aalto design end, side table, bench in solid wood, with slatted top. This example is vintage

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Danish Lacquered Birch Sofa Bench c1940, vintage woven cover c1850
Danish Lacquered Birch Sofa Bench c1940, vintage woven cover c1850

Danish Lacquered Birch Sofa Bench c1940, vintage woven cover c1850

Located in Hudson, NY

A wonderful bench in three-seat sofa size with curved back on an exquisite lacquered birch frame

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Wool

1970s Stig Lönngren Swedish Sofa/Bench with 19th century Coverlet Seating
1970s Stig Lönngren Swedish Sofa/Bench with 19th century Coverlet Seating

1970s Stig Lönngren Swedish Sofa/Bench with 19th century Coverlet Seating

By H.I. Gruppen, Stig Lönngren 1

Located in Hudson, NY

A marrying of vintage and modern with this curved birch sofa bench designed by Stig Lönngren for

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Wool

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Located in Delft, NL

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Montclair, NY

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...

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Vodo bench, in oak and metal, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
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$1,278 / item

H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in

Vodo bench, in oak and metal, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Vodo is a line of furniture redefining internal landscapes. Objects made of bent sheets of metal, recalling voids like windows opened towards inhabited spaces, sculptures that become...

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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Sheet Metal

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$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

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By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
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Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,206 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

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$7,369Sale Price|20% Off

H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in

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By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio

Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania

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Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s

Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful honey ...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Faux Leather, Birch

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

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Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

By Ron Moore

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By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Odense, DK

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By Isku

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A beautiful pair of original Isku Oy of Finland, Scandinavian Modern, bent plywood birch bedside tables with maker's labels 1980s. In the style of Alvar Aalto. Finding inspiration i...

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Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors
Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors

Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in St. Louis, MO

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Four-Drawer Office Cabinet Attributed to Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s

Four-Drawer Office Cabinet Attributed to Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

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George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Scandinavian Birch Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Scandinavian birch benches is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Scandinavian birch benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and animal skin. Scandinavian birch benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian birch benches bearing Scandinavian Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Scandinavian birch benches over the years, but those made by Alvar Aalto, Artek and Bruno Mathsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Scandinavian Birch Benches?

Prices for Scandinavian birch benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Scandinavian birch benches begin at $950 and can go as high as $6,489, while the average can fetch as much as $2,683.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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.