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Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Leather Sofa Bench circa 1960
Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Leather Sofa Bench circa 1960

Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Leather Sofa Bench circa 1960

By Johannes Spalt

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern black vintage leather sofa or bench attributed to Johannes Spalt circa 1960 Vienna.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Bench / Ottoman, Leather, Steel

By J.A. Casillas

Located in Stamford, CT

American designer mid-century leather bench. A sectioned leather bench on a steel base by J. A. Casillas. A sleek and stylish bench in the Mid Century Modern Taste on a rectangu...

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Vintage 1980s Benches

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Steel

Mid-Century American Bench, Black Tufted Faux Leather, Chrome Legs
Mid-Century American Bench, Black Tufted Faux Leather, Chrome Legs

Mid-Century American Bench, Black Tufted Faux Leather, Chrome Legs

Located in Queens, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Danish Black Leather Piano Bench with Wood Frame Legs Mid-Century Modern 1970s
Danish Black Leather Piano Bench with Wood Frame Legs Mid-Century Modern 1970s

Danish Black Leather Piano Bench with Wood Frame Legs Mid-Century Modern 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This minimalist silhouette offers comfortable seating with classic Mid-Century Modern 1970s style. Crafted with a warm natural wood frame and upholstered in black leather.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Walnut Bench, Black Leather Cushion, Italy
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Walnut Bench, Black Leather Cushion, Italy

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Walnut Bench, Black Leather Cushion, Italy

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Italian Modern walnut bench in sculptural form features a 3-row frame with rounded edges, rectangular seat cushion upholstered in black leather, standing on 4 short conic...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Leather, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Bench in Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bench in Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Bench in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bench, walnut, faux leather, Europe, 1950s This European bench from the 1950s combines a walnut frame with black faux leather upholstery. The design is straightforward and functiona...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Daybed or Bench in Teak and Black Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Daybed or Bench in Teak and Black Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Daybed or Bench in Teak and Black Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bench or daybed, faux leather, teak, Europe, 1960s This streamlined design is executed within a minimalist construction marked by clear, sharp lines and simple proportions. The seat...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Modern Iron and Leather Bench
Modern Iron and Leather Bench

Modern Iron and Leather Bench

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern iron and leather bench with a hammered iron modern tapered frame and box leather upholstered seat cushion. Dimensions 30" W x 14" D x 18" H.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

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

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 Stendig furniture chrome bench with original label. Made in Finland. Located in Brook...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Cleo Baldon X-Benches, Oak and Leather, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1966
Cleo Baldon X-Benches, Oak and Leather, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1966

Cleo Baldon X-Benches, Oak and Leather, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1966

By Terra, Cleo Baldon

Located in New York, NY

Cleo Baldon X-benches, black wrought iron, oak and leather. Medium scale, handsome, California Modern benches with black leather seat cushions, blackened wrought iron X-form frames, ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

American Mid-Century Bench, Brown Channeled Leather, Chrome Legs, USA
American Mid-Century Bench, Brown Channeled Leather, Chrome Legs, USA

American Mid-Century Bench, Brown Channeled Leather, Chrome Legs, USA

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

Materials

Chrome

Modern Prism Bench in Navy Leather
Modern Prism Bench in Navy Leather

Modern Prism Bench in Navy Leather

Located in Wilton, CT

Designed by Montage, the Prism Collection is a contemporary interpretation of design with Lucite, used prominently in the Mid-Century. Our clean lined expertly polished solid lucite ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Pair of Mid Century Modern X Frame Benches
Pair of Mid Century Modern X Frame Benches

Pair of Mid Century Modern X Frame Benches

$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Chrome is also excellent with adjustab...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Decorative Mid Century Black Console Bench by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
French Decorative Mid Century Black Console Bench by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s

French Decorative Mid Century Black Console Bench by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and decorative French mid century console bench in black lacquered metal, leather and glass by Mathieu Matégot produced by his own atelier in France during the 1950s. In good...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Vintage Brayton International Black Leather Bench
Vintage Brayton International Black Leather Bench

Vintage Brayton International Black Leather Bench

By Brayton International

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Brayton International black leather bench. circa 1970s. Black leather upholstery on ebonized ash frame and chrome legs. Measures: 83" x 28" x 15" Made in USA.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Ash

Black Leather Upholstered Rectangular X-Base Bench
Black Leather Upholstered Rectangular X-Base Bench

Black Leather Upholstered Rectangular X-Base Bench

By Paul McCobb, Established Lines

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Established Lines, mid century modern decor, solid stainless steel base rectangular X base bench in black leather upholstery.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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 leather. Designed in the manner of Leon Pace and the Pace collection, perfect for ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Italian Vintage Bench with Black Leather Seats
Italian Vintage Bench with Black Leather Seats

Italian Vintage Bench with Black Leather Seats

Located in Milano, IT

The vintage bench is of fine Italian manufacture and it is original from the 50s. It’s a multidirectional bench because the three seats can be placed to face the side needed, as you ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Convex Bench Series 60 in Black Ceruse
Convex Bench Series 60 in Black Ceruse

Convex Bench Series 60 in Black Ceruse

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—an exquisite blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Meticulously crafted from solid oak or walnut, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist Bench by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi
Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist Bench by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi

Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist Bench by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Italian mid-modern / Minimalist bench resting on enameled metal legs with molded plywood seats and a center seat in leather-like material. The entire composition forms with b...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Crescent Bench Series 60 in Polished Brass by Stamford Modern
Crescent Bench Series 60 in Polished Brass by Stamford Modern

Crescent Bench Series 60 in Polished Brass by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Crescent Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern a remarkable blend of elegance, stability, and artistic craftsmanship. This exquisite bench is designed to enhance any space w...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Steel Case Leather Tandem Benches
Vintage Steel Case Leather Tandem Benches

Vintage Steel Case Leather Tandem Benches

By Steelcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of vintage steel case leather tandem benches recently restored with a genuine black woven leather. Would be perfect in a modern loft, living room, study or any area needing lu...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood & Leather Stools, Jean-Michel Frank
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood & Leather Stools, Jean-Michel Frank

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood & Leather Stools, Jean-Michel Frank

By Alexandre Noll

Located in New York, NY

Unique pair of French mid-century hand-carved stools or benches in the style of Jean Michel Frank. The pieces feature dramatic hand chiseled wood with natural deep channeling that ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Steel & Fabric Benches / Stools by Forma Nova
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Steel & Fabric Benches / Stools by Forma Nova

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Steel & Fabric Benches / Stools by Forma Nova

By Forma Nova

Located in New York, NY

Rare, Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Benches by Forma Nova with a sober, neoclassical curile / X-form base design in enameled steel. The seat is composed of...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Blue Leather and Steel Bench
Blue Leather and Steel Bench

Blue Leather and Steel Bench

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and unique piece of mid-century industrial design, this heavy-duty steel bench offers a unique blend of utilitarian history and modern design. Originally crafted for seat...

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Mid-20th Century Benches

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Steel

44" Woven Leather Bench in Ebonized Ash and Black Leather by Mel Smilow
44" Woven Leather Bench in Ebonized Ash and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

44" Woven Leather Bench in Ebonized Ash and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced in 2016, the Woven Leather Collection is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Ash

60" Woven Leather Bench in Ebonized Ash and Black Leather by Mel Smilow
60" Woven Leather Bench in Ebonized Ash and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

60" Woven Leather Bench in Ebonized Ash and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced in 2016, the Woven Leather Collection is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Ash

Dutch Minimal 1950s Bench in Black Skai Leather Upholstery
Dutch Minimal 1950s Bench in Black Skai Leather Upholstery

Dutch Minimal 1950s Bench in Black Skai Leather Upholstery

By Wim Rietveld

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A minimal design bench in the manner of Wim Rietveld. The bench still has it's original black skai leather upholstery from the 1950's

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

44" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow
44" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

44" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced in 2016, the Woven Leather Collection is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

60" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow
60" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

60" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced in 2016, the Woven Leather Collection is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair, Pierre Guariche French Black Benches Steel & Distressed Faux Leather 1960
Pair, Pierre Guariche French Black Benches Steel & Distressed Faux Leather 1960

Pair, Pierre Guariche French Black Benches Steel & Distressed Faux Leather 1960

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Pierre Guariche French black benches or stools in steel & distressed faux leather 1960 designed. Hand stitched Faux Leather with rivets decoration. In all original distress...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Erwin and Estelle Laverne Philharmonic Bench in Tufted Black Leather Circa 1960s
Erwin and Estelle Laverne Philharmonic Bench in Tufted Black Leather Circa 1960s

Erwin and Estelle Laverne Philharmonic Bench in Tufted Black Leather Circa 1960s

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne Originals

Located in Troy, MI

Philharmonic leather bench by Erwin and Estelle Laverne for Lavern Originals USA circa 1961 Architectural design in original black tufted leather on arced stainless steel legs 85 i...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair 1960s Long Black Vinyl Benches
Pair 1960s Long Black Vinyl Benches

Pair 1960s Long Black Vinyl Benches

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1960s long black vinyl benches. Nice shiny vinyl, well made and comfortable.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather

French 1960s Rene Prou Style White Painted Iron & Black Leather Daybed or Bench
French 1960s Rene Prou Style White Painted Iron & Black Leather Daybed or Bench

French 1960s Rene Prou Style White Painted Iron & Black Leather Daybed or Bench

By René Prou

Located in Chicago, IL

French 1960s white painted iron and black leather daybed or bench, newly upholstered in 2022 and not used since. The rolled bolster style arms are fully covered in black leather and ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Modernist Black Enamel and Bone Hued Leather Bench by B&B Italia
Modernist Black Enamel and Bone Hued Leather Bench by B&B Italia

Modernist Black Enamel and Bone Hued Leather Bench by B&B Italia

By B&B Italia

Located in New York, NY

With its bold rectilinear form, clean lines and monochromatic palate, this piece promises to be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid-Century Modern to contemp...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Enamel

Scarpa 121 Art Gallery Bench in Black Leather & Walnut for Cassina Italy, 1960s
Scarpa 121 Art Gallery Bench in Black Leather & Walnut for Cassina Italy, 1960s

Scarpa 121 Art Gallery Bench in Black Leather & Walnut for Cassina Italy, 1960s

By Gianfranco Frattini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Model 121 art gallery bench, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. It features black upholstered leather and a matte lacquered w...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.
Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.

Florence Knoll Leather Bench, Knoll Associates Inc.

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Florence Knoll bench with early label Knoll Associates, Inc. Madison Ave, NY. We had the bench redone in brown leather. Bench measures 80" wide, 20" deep and 17.5" high. The bench...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Celina Decoracoes Rosewood Leather Bench with Storage
Celina Decoracoes Rosewood Leather Bench with Storage

Celina Decoracoes Rosewood Leather Bench with Storage

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid century rosewood ottoman/bench by Munis Zilberberg for Celina Decorações, Brazil. Crafted of Brazilian rosewood with a newly upholstered full-aniline soft black leather cushion o...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s
Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Almelo, NL

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s This mid-century modern bench, designed by Geoffrey D.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

William Westenhaver for Witco Bench in Black Faux Leather & Carved Cedar
William Westenhaver for Witco Bench in Black Faux Leather & Carved Cedar

William Westenhaver for Witco Bench in Black Faux Leather & Carved Cedar

By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by William Westenhaver, he made this bench for his company, Western International Trading Co. in the 1960s. His pieces were revolutionary in the world of Tiki, blending its ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Cedar

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

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 herringbone fabric with black leather trim. High quality construction with heavyweight ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Chrome

X-Base Chrome and Leather Upholstery Square Bench
X-Base Chrome and Leather Upholstery Square Bench

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 upholstery seat bench.

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Benches

Vintage Sculptural Forged Iron and Leather Bench in the Style of Giacometti
Vintage Sculptural Forged Iron and Leather Bench in the Style of Giacometti

Vintage Sculptural Forged Iron and Leather Bench in the Style of Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking mid-century bench featuring a hand forged hammered iron base with an organic branch-form structure. Four sculptural legs rise like tree limbs and connect through forged li...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Modern Adeline Bench With Metallic Legs By Elbra Home
Modern Adeline Bench With Metallic Legs By Elbra Home

Modern Adeline Bench With Metallic Legs By Elbra Home

Located in Freamunde, PT

Adeline bench with its refined metal frame and cozy upholstery, is a sanctuary of comfort and style. Its thoughtful design beckons you to sit, unwind, and enjoy a brief respite.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Ebonized George Nelson Style Bench with Leather Seat
Vintage Ebonized George Nelson Style Bench with Leather Seat

Vintage Ebonized George Nelson Style Bench with Leather Seat

By George Nelson

Located in North York, ON

Vintage ebonized George Nelson style bench with leather seat. Restored by the Carrocel professionals in a satin black lacquer finish with new white Italian leather. The stainless ste...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Stainless Steel

Rare Brazilian Modern Design - Percival Lafer MP-123 Modular Sofa Bench, 1973
Rare Brazilian Modern Design - Percival Lafer MP-123 Modular Sofa Bench, 1973

Rare Brazilian Modern Design - Percival Lafer MP-123 Modular Sofa Bench, 1973

By Lafer, Percival Lafer

Located in São Paulo, SP

Rare MP-123 modular sofa bench designed by Percival Lafer in Brazil in 1973. Originally conceived as a fully demountable modular seating system for corporate and reception spaces, th...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Four Seat Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s
Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Four Seat Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Four Seat Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Almelo, NL

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s This midcentury four-seat bench, designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in the 1960s, would be a great a...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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

By Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the classic and simple International Style that the famous Florence Knoll made popular worldwide, a pair of elegant modern benches. Constructed of bright chromed steel, topped wit...

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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mogensen Style Large Dutch Armless Oak Slat Back Bench with Black Skai Cushions
Mogensen Style Large Dutch Armless Oak Slat Back Bench with Black Skai Cushions

Mogensen Style Large Dutch Armless Oak Slat Back Bench with Black Skai Cushions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Dutch armless oak slat bench with original black skai cushion. Can be used with or without back cushions. Beautifully built, heavy and handsome piece. In original condition wit...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Faux Leather, Oak

"X" Frame Benches in Polished Nickel and Leather by Charles Hollis Jones
"X" Frame Benches in Polished Nickel and Leather by Charles Hollis Jones

"X" Frame Benches in Polished Nickel and Leather by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning and minimalistic benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. These benches are very versatile and perfect for condominiums and modern environments and they a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Nickel

Nicos Zographos BE3 Bench/ Daybed
Nicos Zographos BE3 Bench/ Daybed

Nicos Zographos BE3 Bench/ Daybed

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Highland, IN

This beautiful, understated design is classic Zographos. Manufactured by Zographos Designs Limited, the stainless steel base has radiused corners and supports a tufted dark warm gray...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Set of custom ordered Florence Knoll Benches
Set of custom ordered Florence Knoll Benches

Set of custom ordered Florence Knoll Benches

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Amarillo, TX

Florence Knoll Pair of benches USA 1954 leather, steel Measures: 48 W x 19.5 D x 16.75 H inches Pair of custom-sized Florence Knoll benches in a custom flat steel finish wit...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

German Handmade Bench Made of Blackened Oak, Coated Steel and Black Jute Belts
German Handmade Bench Made of Blackened Oak, Coated Steel and Black Jute Belts

German Handmade Bench Made of Blackened Oak, Coated Steel and Black Jute Belts

Located in Wolfurt, AT

The bench is made of a filigree construction of powder-coated steel. On this construction rests a frame of solid, lacquered oak tree, which is covered with handwoven stripes of fabri...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Sling 3-seat bench, 1962
Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Sling 3-seat bench, 1962

Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Sling 3-seat bench, 1962

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Early production three-seat Tandem Sling bench, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1962. Originally developed as a modular seating system for airports and other public spaces, the...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Brass X-Form Bench Pal McCobb Style
Brass X-Form Bench Pal McCobb Style

Brass X-Form Bench Pal McCobb Style

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Hanover, MA

Solid brass square bar x-form bench seat in the style of Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture with black leatherette upholstered seat with raised sides and inset brass trimmed handles. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Mahogany & Black Button Tufted Bench, 1950's
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Mahogany & Black Button Tufted Bench, 1950's

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Mahogany & Black Button Tufted Bench, 1950's

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb bleached mahogany bench with tufted black vinyl surface. Featuring a sturdy rectangular braced, solid Mahogany frame, button tufted, finished in impre...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Mahogany

Seldom Seen Brass Compass 2-Seat Bench Manner of Gio Point, Italy
Seldom Seen Brass Compass 2-Seat Bench Manner of Gio Point, Italy

Seldom Seen Brass Compass 2-Seat Bench Manner of Gio Point, Italy

By Gio Ponti

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen brass compass 2-seat bench manner of gio point. Made in Italy. Amazing quality. Retains original brass finish, wonderful patina. Also retains its original black leather s...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Bench, Steel, Teak, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Bench, Steel, Teak, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Bench, Steel, Teak, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A steel, moulded teak plywood and black vinyl bench designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 17.625” H x 49.75” W x 12.75” D

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Three Seat Gallery Bench in Oak, Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft, USA, 1960
Three Seat Gallery Bench in Oak, Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft, USA, 1960

Three Seat Gallery Bench in Oak, Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft, USA, 1960

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Deland, FL

Arthur Umanoff (1913–1985) was an American industrial designer renowned for his contributions to Mid-Century Modern furniture, particularly in wrought iron and bentwood.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Oak

Karl Springer Polished Steel and Brass Bench
Karl Springer Polished Steel and Brass Bench

Karl Springer Polished Steel and Brass Bench

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Original circa 1970s Karl Springer polished stainless steel X-frame bench, with brass details and new black kid glove leather upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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Mid-Century Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman
Mid-Century Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman

Mid-Century Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant rosewood bench from Brazil. The seat is upholstered in a burgundy leather complimenting the red tones of the rosewood. The bench has a sculptural design with the curvaceou...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Faux Bamboo, Chrome and Black Tufted Leather Bench
Faux Bamboo, Chrome and Black Tufted Leather Bench

Faux Bamboo, Chrome and Black Tufted Leather Bench

Unavailable

H 18 in W 36 in D 16 in

Faux Bamboo, Chrome and Black Tufted Leather Bench

By George Koch Sons, Inc.

Located in Houston, TX

This is such an unusual and lovely faux bamboo and black leather bench by George Koch Sons. It's a perfect bench for an entryway or at the end of a bed.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Dunbar Bench with Leather Cushion
Dunbar Bench with Leather Cushion

Dunbar Bench with Leather Cushion

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 50.5 in D 15 in

Dunbar Bench with Leather Cushion

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Hudson, NY

Signed and numbered 4525. New grey leather. New black lacquer. A great narrow bench with Asian-influence design.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Lacquer, Leather, Wood

1950's black leather and metal Bench by Estelle and Erwine Laverne 'B'
1950's black leather and metal Bench by Estelle and Erwine Laverne 'B'

1950's black leather and metal Bench by Estelle and Erwine Laverne 'B'

By Laverne International, Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Magnificent bench with woven leather belts in black on a matte chromium plated steel base. The confident, clear-shaped bench is an original example from 1955, manufactured by Laverne...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

Mid Century Iconic Bench by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967, Germany
Mid Century Iconic Bench by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967, Germany

Mid Century Iconic Bench by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967, Germany

By Wilkhahn, Friso Kramer

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Re-upholstered four-seat bench by Dutch Industrial designer Friso Kramer for Wilkhahn Germany in 1967. Originally the 120/2 sofa was designed to be used in public and outdoor spaces:...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Bench in Pewter Gray
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Bench in Pewter Gray

Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Bench in Pewter Gray

By Jeff Vioski

Located in Vernon, CA

The Tuulla Bench is part of the Tuulla Series, lead by the award-winning Tuulla Chair. The Tuulla Bench, with its deep tufting, is as comfortable to sit on as it’s beautiful to look...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman
Midcentury Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman

Midcentury Rosewood and Leather Bench, Jacqueline Terpins for Tepperman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant rosewood bench from Brazil. The seat is upholstered in a burgundy leather complimenting the red tones of the rosewood. The underside of the bench has been painted white ad...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Rosewood

Leather Strap Metal Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio
Leather Strap Metal Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio

Leather Strap Metal Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio

Unavailable

H 19 in W 58 in D 19 in

Leather Strap Metal Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio

By Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

An elegant brass or steel bench available in a variety of finishes with a woven leather strap seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. It is sturdy, sleek, and versatile acting as a perfect comp...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass, Steel

Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio
Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio

Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio

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H 19.5 in W 74 in D 19.5 in

Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio

By Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

An elegant solid wood bench available in a variety of woods with a woven leather strap seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. It is sturdy, comfortable and versatile, acting as a perfect compa...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Wrought Iron Tufted Leather Benches
Pair of Midcentury Wrought Iron Tufted Leather Benches

Pair of Midcentury Wrought Iron Tufted Leather Benches

Unavailable

H 28 in W 32.5 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Midcentury Wrought Iron Tufted Leather Benches

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning pair of midcentury wrought iron tufted leather benches, circa 1950s-1960s. This striking artisan crafted blackened scrolling handwrought stools are accented with black leath...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Florence Knoll Leather Upholstered Chrome Bench Early Production, 1971
Florence Knoll Leather Upholstered Chrome Bench Early Production, 1971

Florence Knoll Leather Upholstered Chrome Bench Early Production, 1971

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Raleigh, NC

Leather upholstered chrome bench designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. The label on this piece dates it to 1971. The original upholstery is built on a black board and rises above the c...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Barcelona Style X-Base Bench
Barcelona Style X-Base Bench

Barcelona Style X-Base Bench

Unavailable

H 18 in W 25.5 in D 18 in

Barcelona Style X-Base Bench

Located in Northbrook, IL

Elegant Interpretation of the Classic Barcelona Stool. The Gently Curved Iron Base has an Aged Bronze Finish and is Newly Upholstered in a Stippled Grain Embossed Bronze Metallic Fa...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Mid-Century Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Seating for Herman Miller
Mid-Century Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Seating for Herman Miller

Mid-Century Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Seating for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Beirut, LB

Iconic three-shell seating tandem by Charles & Ray Eames, black fiberglass shells on an aluminium base with a white side table attached, labeled on bottoms.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of Two Benches by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's
Set of Two Benches by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's

Set of Two Benches by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's

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H 15.75 in W 46.46 in D 29.14 in

Set of Two Benches by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, AP Originals

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Metal benches with new black leather upholstery and new filling by AP originals. Marked at the bottom.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Two-Seat Faux Black Leather Sofa by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967
Two-Seat Faux Black Leather Sofa by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967

Two-Seat Faux Black Leather Sofa by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967

By Wilkhahn, Friso Kramer

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Re-upholstered two-seat sofa by Dutch Industrial designer Friso Kramer for Wilkhahn Germany in 1967. Originally designed to be used in public and outdoor spaces, to form endless rows...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst
Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst

Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst

Unavailable

H 14.18 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst

By Erik Ole Jørgensen

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Elegant stool/bench, model EJ 141 designed by Morten Ernst & Anne Mette Jensen for Erik Jørgensen, Denmark. It's a bench with legs made of chrome-plated and upholstered seat in black...

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating Chair
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating Chair

Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating Chair

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 67.72 in D 26.78 in

Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

A Mid-Century Modern tandem seating chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller. Aluminum frame newly polished and new black leather upholstery, with table. ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's
Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's

Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 46.46 in D 29.14 in

Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, AP Originals

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Metal bench or daybed with new black leather upholstery and new filling. Manufactured by AP originals. We have two available, one is marked at the bottom.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Swan Sofa, Arne Jacobsen Manufacture Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970
Swan Sofa, Arne Jacobsen Manufacture Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970

Swan Sofa, Arne Jacobsen Manufacture Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Swan sofa, Arne Jacobsen Manufacture Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1970 Black leather alu base Measures: Width 56"(144cm), Depth 30"(74cm) Height 32"(79cm).

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather

Walter Antonis ‘t Spectrum Mid-Century Modern Black Chrome Leather Lounge Chairs
Walter Antonis ‘t Spectrum Mid-Century Modern Black Chrome Leather Lounge Chairs

Walter Antonis ‘t Spectrum Mid-Century Modern Black Chrome Leather Lounge Chairs

By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Walter Antonis

Located in Newbury, Berkshire

A pair of very rare pair of black chrome and leather late midcentury vintage lounge chairs by Walter Antonis for ‘t Spectrum. Designer Walter Antonis (1943) made his name in industr...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Walter Antonis ‘t Spectrum Mid-Century Modern Leather Sling Lounge Easy Chair
Walter Antonis ‘t Spectrum Mid-Century Modern Leather Sling Lounge Easy Chair

Walter Antonis ‘t Spectrum Mid-Century Modern Leather Sling Lounge Easy Chair

By Walter Antonis, 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in Newbury, Berkshire

Designer Walter Antonis (1943) made his name in industrial design and then moved into furniture design in the 1960s most notably working for Dutch design houses ‘t Spectrum and Arspe...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Modern Channel Leather Daybed
Modern Channel Leather Daybed

Modern Channel Leather Daybed

Unavailable

H 15.25 in W 81.5 in D 31.5 in

Modern Channel Leather Daybed

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Zephyr Cove, NV

Modern, Channel upholstered seat in taupe leather color and black patinated steel metal legs.

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2010s Unknown Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Gigi Sofa Hermes Orange Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Mid Century Gigi Sofa Hermes Orange Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis

Mid Century Gigi Sofa Hermes Orange Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis

By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gigi debuts as the perfect addition to your home or office. Adorned in any of our velvets, wools, mohairs or leathers, she is HOT yet classy – whether for an upscale condo or private...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Velvet, Walnut

Rare De Sede DS-31 Midcentury Leather Sofa with Four Seats, 1st Version, 1960s
Rare De Sede DS-31 Midcentury Leather Sofa with Four Seats, 1st Version, 1960s

Rare De Sede DS-31 Midcentury Leather Sofa with Four Seats, 1st Version, 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Hamburg, DE

The DS-31 sofa or bench model series is one of the design classics from the worldwide renowned leather manufacturer and luxury Swiss brand De Sede. + Very rare DS-31 version wi...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Collins Sconce
Collins Sconce

Collins Sconce

Unavailable

H 30 in W 9 in D 2.25 in

Collins Sconce

Located in Charleston, SC

A beguiling bench-made fixture, oil-rubbed brass frames a quintet of hemispheric panes—sunset bronze-glass, iridescent alabaster, and smoke-mirror glass. Further setting this sconce ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

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Alabaster, Brass

Bronze Coffee-Table Collection, by P. Tendercool
Bronze Coffee-Table Collection, by P. Tendercool

Bronze Coffee-Table Collection, by P. Tendercool

Unavailable

H 13.59 in W 65.62 in D 32.78 in

Bronze Coffee-Table Collection, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: Low-table-BLTs-PT6x1-glass-top-PT7x1-PT8x2 Frame material: Extruded and hand-welded Brass rods Frame finish: Black Top: glass top, bronze top Top finish: PT6 glass top, PT...

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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Beautiful Mid Century Black Leather Bench Chrome Frame Style of Florence Knoll
Beautiful Mid Century Black Leather Bench Chrome Frame Style of Florence Knoll

Beautiful Mid Century Black Leather Bench Chrome Frame Style of Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Knoll, Mueller Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern black leather bench chrome frame style of Florence Knoll.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Leather Bench
Mid-Century Modern Leather Bench

Mid-Century Modern Leather Bench

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H 16 in W 80 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Leather Bench

Located in San Antonio, TX

Mid-Century Modern bench in muted black leather is nicely weathered with a wood base and is perfect for a large space.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Wood

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Mid Century Modern Black Leather Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern black leather bench you’re looking for. A mid century modern black leather bench — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. There are 124 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern black leather bench you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern black leather bench — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern black leather bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern black leather bench over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Erwine & Estelle Laverne and Harvey Probber are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Black Leather Bench?

Prices for a mid century modern black leather bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,175.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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 Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.