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Fabulous Milo Baughman White Patent Leather Tufted Chrome Bench Mid-Century

$3,980

Fabulous Milo Baughman White Patent Leather Tufted Chrome Bench Mid-Century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous XL Milo Baughman white patent leather tufted bench with chrome legs. This piece measure

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Mid Century Style Mohair Bench

$2,250

Mid Century Style Mohair Bench

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in New York, NY

and seaming. With chrome legs. This bench was made custom for local designer, was ordered in the wrong

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench

$699

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern chrome bench designed and manufactured in the United States, circa

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench

$1,650

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern chrome bench designed and manufactured in the United States, circa

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Entry Bench

$1,600

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Entry Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant Mid-Century Modern bench is sure to stand out in the entryway to a room or living

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Selig Mid Century Modern Chrome Bench Chaise Day Bed

$4,950 / item

Selig Mid Century Modern Chrome Bench Chaise Day Bed

By Selig

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern Chrome Bench Chaise Day bed Sofa produced by Selig made in Italy. Chromed steel

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman-Style Blue Chrome Bench

$595

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman-Style Blue Chrome Bench

By Milo Baughman

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a gorgeous mid century modern style chrome bench with blue upholstery. In good used

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Rosewood Chrome Curved Console Bench Mid-Century

$3,050

Milo Baughman Rosewood Chrome Curved Console Bench Mid-Century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous Milo Baughman rosewood and chrome curved bench/table. This piece is in very nice vintage

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Upholstered Bench Design Institute America

$2,995

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Upholstered Bench Design Institute America

By Design Institute America

Located in Baltimore, MD

for the end of a bed. This multi-functional bench is raised over solid chrome flat bar legs, and

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Cow Hide Benches with Chrome Bases

$2,400 / set

Pair of Mid Century Cow Hide Benches with Chrome Bases

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of mid-century cowhide-covered benches with chrome cross bases. Natural cowhide in brown and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

'Barcelona' Mid-Century Bench

$1,800

'Barcelona' Mid-Century Bench

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Six foot long tufted bench on polished chrome base. Designed in the style of Mies van der Rohe's

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century modern newly upholstered chrome bench after Milo Baughman

$875

Mid-century modern newly upholstered chrome bench after Milo Baughman

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid-century vintage modern newly upholstered chrome bench. This bench has been newly

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Vintage 1970s Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Chrome and Blue Strap Bench Milo Baughman Style

$1,075

Mid Century Modern Chrome and Blue Strap Bench Milo Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern Milo Baughman style chrome and blue strap bench is circa 1980. The

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces

$3,000

Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces. Great simple designed bench. Shows

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Pace Collection Chrome and Leather Bench Mid Century 1970's - 80's

$1,800

Pace Collection Chrome and Leather Bench Mid Century 1970's - 80's

By Leon Pace

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted heavy sculptural flat bar chrome bench upholstered in luxurious chocolate brown

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Style Covered Bench

$500

Mid-Century Style Covered Bench

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Retro ottoman or bench for living room use. White fabric covered bench set on chrome sled style

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Channel Upholstered Bench After Milo Baughman

$2,800

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Channel Upholstered Bench After Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sleek & heavy bench circa 1970's. Solid chrome flat bar legs with original blush upholstery. Fabric

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench with Solid Chrome Frame

$1,400

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench with Solid Chrome Frame

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage 1960s modernist bench features sturdy polished chrome frame with upholstered top. (Please

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 American Mid-Century (circa 1970s) Yellow Vinyl / Chrome Office Benches

$4,500 / set

Set of 6 American Mid-Century (circa 1970s) Yellow Vinyl / Chrome Office Benches

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 6 American Mid-Century (Knoll style) (circa 1970s) office seating, comprised of three 4-seat

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Formica

American Mid-Century Brown Channel Tufted Leather Bench

$1,450

American Mid-Century Brown Channel Tufted Leather Bench

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century bench with brown channeled leather seat resting on 2 squared chrome legs

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

American Mid-Century Black Tufted Faux Leather Bench

$2,250

American Mid-Century Black Tufted Faux Leather Bench

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century bench with a black tufted faux leather seat resting on three squared chrome

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Velvet Upholstered Bench With Chrome Base by Hastings Hall, Canada

$1,500

Mid Century Velvet Upholstered Bench With Chrome Base by Hastings Hall, Canada

By Hastings

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

This vintage bench features a distinct triangular-shaped chrome base with a minimalist, geometric

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid century Chrome Black leather 3 seat bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara Finland

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

Mid century Chrome Black leather 3 seat bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara Finland

By Stendig Co., Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Chrome Black leather 3 seat Bench Early production by Designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Style of Knoll Chrome Bench Restored w Grey Cotton Velvet

$2,395

Mid Century Modern Style of Knoll Chrome Bench Restored w Grey Cotton Velvet

By Florence Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Very special and a rare form bench with a gallery style rail support which is a square tube that is

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Square Chrome Midcentury Bench

$2,400

Square Chrome Midcentury Bench

Located in New York, NY

Square chrome midcentury bench with newly upholstered top. Some wear to chrome finish. Super sturdy

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Curvilinear lucite and chrome bench

$8,200

Curvilinear lucite and chrome bench

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Curvilinear lucite and chrome bench attributed to Karl Springer. Upholstered in snakeskin print.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Pair of Kids Benches

$2,800 / set

Italian Mid-Century Pair of Kids Benches

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 1950s Italian kids benches. Chrome base and Formica seat. Original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Chrome Steel Flat Bar Milo Baughman Style Bench by Tulip Inc

$2,250

Mid Century Modern Chrome Steel Flat Bar Milo Baughman Style Bench by Tulip Inc

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Steel Flat Bar Milo Baughman Style Bench by Tulip Inc. Item

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Mid-Century Lucite Bench attributed to Charles Hollis Jones

$2,750

Mid-Century Lucite Bench attributed to Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This Lucite vanity "Angel Wings" bench is a true work of art, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern X Frame Benches

$2,495 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern X Frame Benches

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful pair of button tufted benches with x frames in chromed steel. Faux leather vinyl is in

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel, Chrome

Bernhardt NYC Bench with Custom Chrome Legs

$2,300

Bernhardt NYC Bench with Custom Chrome Legs

By Bernhardt

Located in Wilton, CT

legs. These customized Bernhardt benches are mid-century modern inspired pieces that are also elegant

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Stunning Geometric Chrome Bench after Milo Boughman

$1,860

Stunning Geometric Chrome Bench after Milo Boughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning geometric even arm chrome bench after Milo Boughman, Classic 1960s design, retains

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Bauhaus Tan Vinyl and Chrome Settee

$1,500

Vintage Mid-Century Bauhaus Tan Vinyl and Chrome Settee

Located in Houston, TX

This Mid-Century Modern 2 seater is just as comfortable as it is stylish. The geometric frame is

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Square Chrome X Base Bench

$1,600

Square Chrome X Base Bench

By Established Lines, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Stainless steel X base bench with fabric upholstery.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Solid Oiled Slat Wood Top Chrome Bench

$2,200

Solid Oiled Slat Wood Top Chrome Bench

By Established Lines

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Established Lines, mid century or danish modern decor, solid acacia oiled walnut finish 1"

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Chromed Steel Upholstered Bench, USA 1940's

$10,500 / item

Art Deco Chromed Steel Upholstered Bench, USA 1940's

By Walter Dorwin Teague

Located in New York, NY

Large and heavy solid chromed steel bench from an Albany bank lobby decorated in the 30’s

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Benches

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Chrome

Three Chrome and Leather Benches Attributed to Maison Jansen

$6,500 / set

Three Chrome and Leather Benches Attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of three chrome and leather upholstered benches attributed to Maison Jansen.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Chrome X-Base Upholstered Top Bench

$1,600

Chrome X-Base Upholstered Top Bench

By Established Lines, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice X-base fabric upholstery stainless steel bench.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Bench in Chrome and Leather by Steelcase

$1,200Sale Price|33% Off

Bench in Chrome and Leather by Steelcase

By Steelcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Thin frame chrome and leather bench by Steelcase.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Solid Ash Bench with Chrome Legs, 1960s USA

$1,990

Midcentury Modern Solid Ash Bench with Chrome Legs, 1960s USA

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Round Top, TX

Solid ash plank bench with "knife edge" to all four sides, raised on custom heavyweight chrome legs

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Madison Furn. Vinyl Faux Leather Turquoise Chrome Bench Daybed Style A. Umanoff

$4,995

Madison Furn. Vinyl Faux Leather Turquoise Chrome Bench Daybed Style A. Umanoff

By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome Mid-Century Modern bench or daybed in the style of Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture Co

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel, Chrome

Tri-Mark Designs Bench, Chrome, Cream Upholstery

$3,240Sale Price|40% Off

Tri-Mark Designs Bench, Chrome, Cream Upholstery

By Tri-Mark

Located in New York, NY

Tri-Mark Bench, Chrome, Upholstery. Tri-Mark Designs of Pennsylvania manufactured this bench in two

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

DIA Slat Chrome Bench Coffee table style of Milo Baughman

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

DIA Slat Chrome Bench Coffee table style of Milo Baughman

By Design Institute America

Located in Pasadena, TX

Design Institute of America Chrome Slat Bench Designed in the 1970s, this slatted chrome bench is

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Clean Lined Chrome Bench Reupholstered Black & White Herringbone w Leather Trim

$1,850 / item

Clean Lined Chrome Bench Reupholstered Black & White Herringbone w Leather Trim

By Laverne International

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Chrome bench, circa 1980s. It has been recently reupholstered in a black and white

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal, Chrome

X-Base Chrome and Leather Upholstery Square Bench

$1,800

X-Base Chrome and Leather Upholstery Square Bench

By Paul McCobb, Established Lines

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Established Lines, mid century modern decor, solid stainless steel bar X base with leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Benches

Italian Modernist Chrome Bench with Leather Seat Cushion, Italy, circa 1970

$6,000

Italian Modernist Chrome Bench with Leather Seat Cushion, Italy, circa 1970

Located in New York, NY

An Italian modernist cylindrical shaped chrome bench with a leather covered seat cushion. A

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Magnificent Space-Age Tubular Chrome 3-Seat Bench Ingmar Relling Style

$3,080Sale Price|20% Off

Magnificent Space-Age Tubular Chrome 3-Seat Bench Ingmar Relling Style

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent Space Age chrome tubular 3-seat bench in the style of Ingmar Relling. This bench is a

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Wonderful Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome X Base Bench Stools Midcentury

$2,840Sale Price|20% Off

Wonderful Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome X Base Bench Stools Midcentury

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful pair of Milo Baughman chrome X base stools. We love the large scale size of these

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Chrome-Plated Stainless Steel "Alpha" Bench by Nicos Zographos

$4,800

Chrome-Plated Stainless Steel "Alpha" Bench by Nicos Zographos

By Nicos Zographos

Located in New York, NY

Originally made in the 1960s, this "Alpha" bench was designed by architect and designer Nicos

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Stainless Steel

Rare Madison Furniture Three Seat Chromed Steel & White Leather Bench or Sofa

$4,200

Rare Madison Furniture Three Seat Chromed Steel & White Leather Bench or Sofa

By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Probably designed by Arthur Umanoff, this bench was made in the 1960s by relatively unknown company

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large-Scale Woven Leather and Chrome Daybed Bench by Erwine & Estelle Laverne

$5,800Sale Price|27% Off

Large-Scale Woven Leather and Chrome Daybed Bench by Erwine & Estelle Laverne

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Atlanta, GA

eLarge-scale woven leather and chrome daybed or bench, designed by Erwin and Estelle Laverne

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Tri-Mark Designs Bench with Chrome Frame & Ivory Bouclé Upholstery c. 1970s

$3,800

Tri-Mark Designs Bench with Chrome Frame & Ivory Bouclé Upholstery c. 1970s

By Tri-Mark

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Sexy sleek chrome bench by Tri-Mark Designs newly reupholstered in soft highly durable ivory bouclé

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Waterfall Lucite Stool with Chrome trim and Wheels

$1,250

Mid-Century Modernist Waterfall Lucite Stool with Chrome trim and Wheels

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modernist Waterfall Lucite Stool with Chrome trim and Wheels. Great quality. It was

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Pair Florence Knoll or MCM Style Brown Leather Benches on Chromed Steel Bases

$5,500 / set

Pair Florence Knoll or MCM Style Brown Leather Benches on Chromed Steel Bases

By Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, a pair of elegant modern benches. Constructed of bright chromed steel, topped with stitched brown

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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Cast Lucite Waterfall Bench Stool on Chrome Ball Caster Feet

$675

Cast Lucite Waterfall Bench Stool on Chrome Ball Caster Feet

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in New York, NY

Chic Lucite vanity bench on original chrome ball feet. Cream off White vinyl pad seat. Clean

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches

Three (3) Seat Bench / Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman on Chrome Base, c. 1970s

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

Three (3) Seat Bench / Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman on Chrome Base, c. 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Deland, FL

An jaw dropping statement piece. This three seat bench is attributed to Milo Baughman. The

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment

$2,000

Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish midcentury bench with upholstered seating and backrests, plus sleek chrome supports and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

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Chrome Bench Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chrome bench mid century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chrome bench mid century — often made from metal, chrome and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a chrome bench mid century, we have 312 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chrome bench mid century — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A chrome bench mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made chrome bench mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chrome Bench Mid Century?

The average selling price for a chrome bench mid century at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $397 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood

The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.

Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home

The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.