Industrial Mid-Century Shoe Store Salesman Fitting Exam Stool Adjustable Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
This rare and beautifully engineered vintage shoe store salesman fitting stool was manufactured by the historic McManis Table Company of Kirksville, Missouri. Known predominantly in ...
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Teak Bench with Metal Frame
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Lattenbank as a flower stand, shoe storage, side table or similarThe surface of the bank is dissolved … Read more Mid Century Lattenbank as a flower stand, shoe storage, ...
Metal
Jana Entry Bench, Upholstered Cushion Version - Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Jana entry bench is an original design, rooted in my love of all things modern, mid century, and Scandanavian.
Walnut
'Arca' Mid-Century Modern Shoe Rack in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Its minimalist form betrays its Scandinavian and mid-century modern inspiration, styles also shared by its sister pieces 'Nido' desk and 'Casulo' display case the three together comp...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Telephone Bench with Danish Paper Cord Seat, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremely rare Telephone Bench done in oak, with seats woven with Danish paper cord, designed in style of Hans J. Wegner. Also known as Gossip Bench,...
Papercord, Oak
$2,246Sale Price|25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy.
Metal
$1,376
Pine Storage Bench
Located in London, GB
This charming pine bench is defined by its solid, architectural lines and understated rustic appeal. Crafted from warm-toned pine with visible knots and grain, the bench has a distin...
Pine
Pair of Charles Dudouyt Attributed French Oak Corkscrew Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare mid-century modern oak trestle corkscrew dining benches attributed to French designer Charles Dudouyt (French 1885-1946).
Oak
Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A low pine bench with shoe rack designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 31.0"W x 12.75"D Seat Height (inc...
Wood, Pine
Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pine and Leather Hall Seat, Storage Sleigh Bench This is a great piece for a hall way where storage space may be difficult, the bench is made with outward sweeping armrests and has...
Cowhide, Oak
Bench with paint-glaze wax finish and woven bamboo rattan seat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid-Century French-Regency style bench with woven bamboo seat, refinished for THE TASTEMAKER SHOPPE in a French gray/taupe paint-wax finish. A great size for a closet or foyer space,...
Bamboo, Wood
Single-Seat Bench in Walnut Finish with Off White Sheepskin Fabric, Wave Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Wave bench, designed with meticulous care, blends vintage-inspired elegance with modern refinement.
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
HARDWOOD CROCODILE LEATHER LUGGAGE RACK HALL BENCH SEAT STOOL CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine twin drawer Luggage rack, Hall bench with crocodile leather patina oxblood seat Please note...
Leather, Hardwood
Scandinavian Pine bench with canvas storage underneath from the 1970´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Pine Bench with Canvas Storage, 1970s A practical yet elegant Scandinavian bench in solid pine, crafted in the 1970s. The clean lines and warm tone highlight its timeles...
Pine
'Nido' Mid-Century Modern style Desk in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
The offset drawer pull breaks the symmetry of the otherwise uniformity of the piece. Its mid-century modern style with suggestions of Scandinavian minimalism are shared with its si...
Wood
Hall bench for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This hall bench produced by DUX in Sweden, combines a rattan frame with a teak top and an open slatted shelf below. The gently curved supports, wrapped joints and raised border aroun...
Bamboo, Rattan
$896Sale Price|25% Off
Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa
By Universal Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat sofa in black vinyl faux leather by Universal of High Point.
Faux Leather, Wood
A Bent Moudt 1950s rare combined worktable with writing desk section
By Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark, Bent Moudt
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bent Moudt. “Table for a Collector” A very rare combined dinning table / worktable / writing desk. Top and flip-down leaf of Brazilian Rosewood. Pull-out writing desk section of so...
Brass
'Casulo' Scandinavian style Display Case in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Its minimalist form betrays its Scandinavian and mid-century modern inspiration, styles also shared by its sister pieces 'Nido' desk and 'Arca' shoe rack/bench the three together com...
Wood
Unavailable
H 22.5 in W 23.75 in D 15.5 in
Mid Century Modern Industrial Black Metal Magazine Stand / Side Table, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
This vintage Mid Century Modern Industrial Bench works beautifully as an entryway table, offering a convenient surface for keys and mail with lower shelving ideal for shoes, books, m...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Piano Bench or Stool
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century modern piano bench or entry way stool by Kimball Manufacturing co.
Chrome
Sold
H 21.88 in W 33.75 in D 14.38 in
Chippy Heath Telephone Seat Mid-Century Modern Teak Gossip Bench
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen, Chippy Heath
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Chippy telephone seat Mid-Century Modern gossip bench, made in England.
Teak
Mid-Century Wooden Entry Bench
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful entrance bench made entirely of wood from the 1930s, of fine Italian manufacture. The bench is made of a marvellously solid and durable wood, externally painted black. Th...
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Bench in Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Small Italian bench in blue-painted wood designed in the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture. The bench has four legs at the base to support the seat, made of wood joined two by two in...
Fabric, Wood
Finn Juhl Bench
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl low table bench in Rosewood. Anodized steel frame, top and shoes of Rosewood. Raised brass edges. Designed 1953. Manufactured by Bovirke Denmark, 1950's-1960's, model...
Brass
Edward Wormley Bench for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design upholstered bench for Dunbar Furniture Co. The rounded tapering leg mahogany base has been newly refinished and is ready for your choice of upholstery or usable...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Skagerak by Fritz Hansen Georg Bench
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. Perfect situated in an open entryway or used as seating for a rectangular dining table, the Georg Bench designe...
Steel
Bench in Laminated Wood by Luis Amador
By Luis Amador
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An amazing bench in laminated Brazilian hardwood by Luis Amador for the Sapataria Gambier shoe store in Brazil, circa 1970.
Plywood
English Midcentury Iron Bench with Custom Cushion and Pad Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English iron bench from the mid 20th century with out-scrolling side supports, pad feet and custom cushion. This mid-20th century English iron bench stands as a testament to both ...
Iron
Vintage Bench in the Style of Charlotte Perriand 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Bench in the style of Charlotte Perriand 1960s This is a beautiful metal with wooden bench. Beautiful black base with wooden seat, this is also very nice under your c...
Metal
Extendable Bench in Mahogany by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
John Keal designed this extendable bench in mahogany for Brown Saltman. We have restored it to excellent vintage condition. This ingenious design has two ends that pull-out extending...
Walnut
Vintage Wooden Bench in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a beautiful metal with wooden bench from France, made around the 1960s. It has a beautiful black metal frame with a wooden slatted seat. Very nice for under your coat rack...
Metal
Vintage Wooden Bench in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage wooden bench in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s. This is a beautiful metal and wooden bench from France around the 1960s. It has a beautiful black base with a woode...
Metal
Sold
H 18.12 in W 61.03 in D 21.86 in
Antique Gymnasium Bench, English, Pine, Suede, Window Seat, Dining Room, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gymnasium bench. An English, pine and suede window seat, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Versatile bench graced with character, quality and nostalgi...
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Media Record Console/Credenza Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Media Record Console/Credenza Bench Add a touch of retro charm to your space with this mid-century low, long stereo/media console credenza!
Chrome
American of Martinsville Dana Line Bench and Modular Cabinet
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a quality American-made piece of mid-century modern design. It is incredibly functional with drawers and cabinet space you can hide your shoes or the dog leashes.
Walnut
Renzo Rutili Credenza with Seating Bench for Johnson Furniture
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The doors open to reveal a shelved compartment within while the right is a low-profile bench that can be utilized for sitting. Whether it be to put your shoes on or to take a quick b...
Brass
Sold
H 18.51 in W 57.49 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Gymnasium Bench, English, Pine, Suede, Window Seat, Dining Room, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gymnasium bench. An English, pine and suede window seat, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Versatile bench graced with character, quality and nostalgic...
Suede, Pine
Table or Bench, Model BO 101 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Table / bench, model: BO 101 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Design 1953 Rosewood, raised polished brass edges, legs of anodized metal, shoes of rosewood. Nice original condition. Long...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 29.5 in W 117 in D 34 in
Monumental Charles Dudouyt Attributed French Oak Corkscrew Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare mid-century modern monumental oak trestle dining table attributed to French designer Charles Dudouyt (French 1885-1946).
Oak
Ate Van Apeldoorn Style Pine Floor Length Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage solid pine floor length standing mirror with coat hooks, small bench and shoe storage on back, inspired by Ate Van Apeldoorn. In original condition with two small replaced co...
Pine
Rare Danish solid Teak Bench / Shoe Bench 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
1960s danish bench / shoe bench in teak and conical round steel legs. In very good quality. Denmark 1960s. Looks like a design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard.
Steel
Sold
H 14 in W 102.38 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Original George Nelson early long slat bench in ebonized Birch Wood designed in the 1950s and manufactured by Herman Miller. Great for a Hallway Bench where Kids can change Shoes an...
Wood, Birch
Sold
H 19 in W 24 in D 14 in
Vintage Padded Shoe Fitting Store Bench with Mirrors by Metal Specialties Mfg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Padded Shoe Fitting Store Bench with Mirrors by Metal Specialties Mfg. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 24" W x 14" D x 19" Seat height.
Metal
Sold
H 15 in W 59.75 in D 14.5 in
Mid-20th Century MCM Petite Slatted Teak Bench in the Style of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid Century Modern petite sized slatted teak bench in the style of George Nelson.
Teak
Sold
H 21.5 in W 80.75 in D 14 in
Restored French Mid-Century Stained Pine, Brass & Corduroy Long Bench, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful French 50's long bench / chaise would work great in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical, Art Deco, Craftsman, Farm House, Monterey, Spanish, Mission, Arts & Crafts ...
Brass
Sold
H 15.5 in W 66.5 in D 20.5 in
MCM Royal Blue Vinyl Chrome 3 Cushion Bench Globe Business Furn Style Steelcase
By Globe Furniture, Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Check out this awesome Mid-Century Modern chrome and royal blue vinyl or faux leather bench!!
Chrome
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
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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.
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