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Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools/Ottomans
By Jens Risom
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools Offered is a Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools. This set includes two stools(we have...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Handsome X-Long Bench Harvey Probber style Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome X-long Harvey Probber style walnut bench. The original striped woven fabric still looks quite nice with only light signs of use. This piece measures 18.5"t x 73"l x 19.5"d
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian Walnut Elliptical Shaped Benches
Located in New York, NY
A pair of highly unique Italian walnut benches with a striking elliptical shape, the seat wide and comfortable and the base with turned stretchers connecting the legs. With an emboss...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Benches

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Walnut

Mid-Century Splayed Leg Sculptural Bench W/ Button Detailing in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and well balanced Mid-Century Modernist Splayed Leg Sculptural bench W/Button Detailing in Ebonized Walnut W/ Silver Linear Fabric originates from the United States, Circ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Free-Form Walnut Bench By Herbert Millstone After Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautifully hand carved Freeform studio bench in solid walnut by master craftsman Herbert Millstone circa 1963. Millstone was known to host lunch parties for the likes of Paul Evan...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Ash, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise lounge designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of the cocktail lounge is made of walnut in a beautiful curved shape and covered in white chenille fabr...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Bouclé, Walnut

Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Wood Midcentury Bench Consolle 1960s
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design walnut bench or console table serie Torbecchia designed by Giovanni Michelucci and produced by Poltronova, Italy 1964. Fire-branded G. Michelucci tra...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Bench in Solid Walnut, France 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Bench in Solid Walnut, France, 1960s. This unique mid century bench is well crafted in solid Walnut wood. It origins from France, 1960s and shows great similarity to the work of Pie...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Walnut

Bench in Solid Walnut, France 1960s
Bench in Solid Walnut, France 1960s
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 15.36 in
Bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare bench designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Beautifully refinished and reupholstered.
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Vintage 1950s Benches

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Walnut

Bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
H 16 in W 35 in D 18 in
A fabulous Large walnut and woven leather bench
Located in London, GB
A large bench in sculptural form featuring an extended geometric design walnut frame standing on four legs with a built in rectangular cushion seat in sand colour woven leather. C196...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Cansado Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charlotte Perriand slatted bench and coffee Table, model Cansado, crafted in collaboration with Steph Simon in 1954. Constructed from the finest walnut wood, this piece infuses any s...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Burled Walnut Bench by Michel Roux-Spitz circa 1925
By Michel Roux-Spitz, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite French Art Deco Bench in Burled Walnut in a sleek, modern U Shaped, 'Waterfall" form. The piece uses beautiful burled walnut materials and a classic, timeless fo...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

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Walnut, Upholstery

White and Gold Paint Decorated Cane French Louis XV Style Six Leg Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming upholstered cushion over a cane base bench. The bench is painted in white and gold and is in good original condition with no major issues. The upholstery is origin...
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Benches

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Cane, Walnut

Superb Yellow Upholstered White Painted French Louis XVI Style Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, super clean bright yellow and bright white French louis XVI style window bench with clean lines and simple beautiful yellow upholstery. The piece has minimal sig...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Benches

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Walnut

Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Bench from the Fifties
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
1950s wooden frame bench with velvet seat of the period in the style of Ico Parisi. Ico Parisi was born in Palermo in 1916. He gained a diploma in construction and served his appren...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Velvet, Walnut

Minimalist Walnut Slatted Bench in European Walnut (6 ft), Yugoslavia, c. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic slatted minimalist bench made in Yugoslavia in the late 1950's. Constructed from solid bands of European walnut with exceptional woodgrains throughout this benc...
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Vintage 1950s Macedonian Minimalist Benches

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Dowel Bench for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multifunctional piece designed in the 1950s by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Most commonly seen as a bench, the piece has a walnut frame that tapers towards each end with ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Vintage Expandable Solid Walnut Slatted Bench, Coffee Table by John Keal
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Large Expandable Solid Walnut Wood Slatted Bench, Coffee Table, featuring a Slat Top and Tapered Legs, Joinery detail and Standing on Classic Mid Century Tapered Legs
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Mid-20th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely model 7709 Paul McCobb bench, is light and elegant. The brass bass with its X shaped stretchers supports a walnut and cane top. Comfort can be increased with the addition...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
H 14.5 in W 30 in D 17 in
American Designer, Bench, Walnut, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and rattan bench designed and produced in the US, 1950s. seat height 14”.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rattan, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Adjustable Bench
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Wool Measurements: 50″ wide x 24″ deep x 14″ tall Condition: Frame in excellent original condition....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wool, Walnut

Hugh Acton, Bench, Brass, Walnut, USA, 1955
By Hugh Acton
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass bench designed by Hugh Acton and produced by Hugh Acton, Inc. Kalamazoo, Michigan, c. 1954.  
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Classic Jens Risom Upholstered Bench Six Foot
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Jens Risom six foot long, upholstered, floating bench. Walnut frame with natural, raw linen/silk upholstery. Note-this is a lighter wood-walnut version.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Pair of Vintage Walnut Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage Italian carved walnut benches. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
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Vintage 1940s Benches

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vintage Walnut Benches
Pair of Vintage Walnut Benches
H 16 in W 17 in D 15 in
Italian Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Sheepskin, Walnut, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern bench, footstool or seat in the manner of Gio Ponti in a new luxurious neutral genuine Italian sheepskin with boomerang walnut legs. Walnut, Genuine Sheepskin
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Sheepskin, Walnut

Storage Bench by Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A powder blue bench with hinged seat cushion in original stripped upholstery. Interior storage. Includes matching petite pillow.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Storage Bench by Dunbar
Storage Bench by Dunbar
H 18.5 in W 30 in D 15.5 in
Faux Bamboo Paint Decorated Window Bench Stool with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous faux bamboo bench with needlepoint upholstery depicting volins and musical themes. The bench shows a distressed finish and is original. Measures 25.25 tall x 36.25...
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Vintage 1950s European Chinese Chippendale Benches

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Walnut

Torbjørn Afdal, walnut Krobo bench, Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
’Krobo’ bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced in Norway in the 1960s for Mellemstrands Bruksbo. Made in walnut.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Walnut

Upholstered Walnut Bench in the Style of Greta Grossman Danish Modern (A)
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mid-century bench with upholstered button top cushion in a soft gray Cream woven contract fabric. The bottom frame is in a dark walnut with very sturdy legs and a small cut out to ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Upholstered Walnut Bench in the Style of Greta Grossman Danish Modern (B)
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mid-century bench with upholstered button top cushion in a soft gray Cream woven contract fabric. The bottom frame is in a dark walnut with very sturdy legs and a small cut out to ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco French Bench in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Comfortable and elegant bench is made out of walnut wood, newly re-upholstered with light beige velvety fabric. It is elevated by four slim legs. Condition is perfect, restored Fra...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco French Bench in Walnut
Art Deco French Bench in Walnut
H 18.5 in W 44 in D 17 in
Mid Century Walnut Live Edge Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century live edge bench or coffee table is crafted of a solid walnut slab raised tapered wood legs.Can be used as a bench or a coffee table. Restored in a natural oil finish. Exc...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style "Long John" Bench, Coffee Table, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Edward Wormley for dunbar style walnut "long john" Bench. Coffee Table. Bed End. Featuring a longer rectangular slat-style Walnut surface, turned edge, on hairpin legs. Versatil...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Low Walnut Long Bench or Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
C. 1960, simple architectural design energized with exaggerated proportion, in a modern interpretation of a classic Japanese chabudai. Retains paper Thayer Coggin label to underside.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Art Deco French Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Bench is made out of walnut wood, comfortable seat is re-upholstered with beige leather. Bench is supported by two curved wooden legs that are connected with trapezoid shape base. C...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco French Bench
Art Deco French Bench
H 18 in W 45 in D 17 in
Art Deco Walnut Bench from France
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco bench is made out of walnut wood. Seat is newly re-upholstered in a light grey fabric. It supported and elevated by the 4 semi-curved legs, where 2 legs on each side are con...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Bench from France
Art Deco Walnut Bench from France
H 24 in W 55.5 in D 15.5 in
Art Deco French Bench in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco bench is made out of walnut wood. Seat is newly re-upholstered in a light grey fabric with circular design. It supported and elevated by the 4 semi-curved legs, where 2 legs...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco French Bench in Walnut
Art Deco French Bench in Walnut
H 19 in W 54 in D 15 in
Mid 20th Century Walnut NailHead Trims and Needlepoint Upholstered Trestle Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Walnut and Needlepoint Upholstered Trestle Bench with Nail Head Trims and under seat Storage. Measures 37" in width, 15" in depth and stands 20.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco HungarianBench in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
The bench is made out of walnut wood. Newly re-upholstered in light fabric. Bench has ebonized armrests on each of the sides that are connected with supporting legs. Condition is ...
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco HungarianBench in Walnut
Art Deco HungarianBench in Walnut
H 22 in W 55 in D 21 in
Mid 20th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Storage Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Bench with under seat Storage. Measures 34" in width, 15" in depth and stands 19" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Bench/Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Bench Table This is a bench(we have two matching stools that accomodates this bench being sold seperately). The bench is quite uni...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

"Long John" Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the epitome of mid-century elegance: the "Long John" Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, meticulously restored to its original glory by Stamford Modern. Crafted wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Unique Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Paint Decorated Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a pretty and unique Chinese Chippendale style faux bamboo bench. The bench is in good condition and has minor signs of age and wear but nothing significant. The upholstery is...
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Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Benches

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Walnut

Gorgeous Green Painted decorated Upholstered Cerule Style Regency Bench Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Regency style bench. The 1950s era bench features a time-worn chippy green painted frame with some fancy floral upholstery. The upholstery as with the frame will s...
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Vintage 1950s American Regency Benches

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Walnut

A Classic Hugh Acton Slat Bench With Solid Brass Legs ca' 1950's
By Hugh Acton
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Hugh Acton slat bench ca' 1950's. Solid brass Y shaped legs and slats make this a design favorite.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Classic Upholstered Bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic upholstered bench by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Feauturing an X form base. Walnut frame, upholstered in 100% Belgian linen by Brunschwig & Fils, "Sapphire" blue.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Style Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Risom Style 55" long Bench. Newly upholstered and walnut base refinished. Beautiful Floating Design!
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Style Bench
Jens Risom Style Bench
H 16 in W 55 in D 19 in
Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut bench designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
H 11.4 in W 47.9 in D 17.8 in
Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut bench designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
H 11.4 in W 47.9 in D 17.8 in
Stunning Carved Antique Creme Painted Finish Directoire Style Bench Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood. Upholstered. 22 1/2" h x 36 1/4" w x 24" d. Condition Finish loss. Minor stains to upholstery. Scratches.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Benches

Materials

Walnut

Two-seater by Luciano Frigerio Di Desio, from 1968 Model Norman'' Piano bench
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Two-seater 'Model Norman'' Piano bench by Luciano Frigerio Di Desio, 1968 A beautiful Italian brutalist two-seater from the "Norman" series. designed by Luciano Frigerio in the 19...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, retro, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, from the Declaration series. The perfect length...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Set of 2 Art Deco Style Walnut Benches/Footstools, Italy, 1950s
Located in amstelveen, NL
This Pair of Art Deco-style benches from the 1960s. Reupholstered in a high-quality boucle. The base is made of walnut. The set is perfect if you want to bring a classy look into you...
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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Benches

Materials

Walnut, Bouclé

Pair of Selig Hexagon Form Ottoman or Pouffe Original Leatherette on Walnut Legs
By Selig, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the Mid-Century Modern style of Edward Wormley, or so many of the other greats from the 1960s design era, these hexagonal form benches, ottomans, stools, are time capsule gems! Co...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Slatted Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sturdy walnut slatted bench at an ideal height for both seating and table use. Gorgeous mid-century details are great for living room use or entry way seating. Please confirm locati...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Mid-Century Slatted Bench
Mid-Century Slatted Bench
H 14 in W 60 in D 17.25 in
French Caned Carved Walnut Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Classic French bench features beautifully carved walnut with a caned seat and back. Mid-20th century Comfortably seats two. Dimensions: 47" L x 21" D x 34" H Seat height: 15".
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches

Materials

Cane, Walnut

French Caned Carved Walnut Bench
French Caned Carved Walnut Bench
H 34 in W 47 in D 21 in
Harvey Probber Attributed Mid Century Walnut Bench Reupholstered
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mid Century Walnut Bench, attributed to Harvey Probber, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. It has been recently reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone fabric with all ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Torbecchia Solid Walnut Bench by Giovanni Michelucci
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Dronten, NL
Bench from the Torbecchia series, designed by brutalist architect Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1964. Solid walnut structure with beautiful edge detail similar to Charlotte Pe...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

A Pair Of Florence Knoll Angle Iron Tables Or Benches In Walnut
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic Florence Knoll for Knoll angle iron coffee tables or benches with bookmatched walnut tops. Beautiful veneer, quality early Knoll production. Very practical and tim...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bench footstool, unbranded, similar quality to Henredon. Walnut with a distressed finish, yellow, blue, pink, green, white color striped fabric upholstered sea...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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Mid-20th Century Walnut Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid-20th century walnut benches available on 1stDibs. Mid-20th century walnut benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid-20th century walnut benches over the years, but those made by Edward Wormley, Jens Risom and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid-20th Century Walnut Benches?

Mid-20th century walnut benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.

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.