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Lovely Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Bench by John Stuart
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Bench by John Stuart

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Bench by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely Mid-Century Modern two-seat bench. Black painted wood frame with black upholstered seats by

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Two-Seater Faux Leather Solid Wood Bench and Wood Table Mid-Century Modern
1980s Two-Seater Faux Leather Solid Wood Bench and Wood Table Mid-Century Modern

1980s Two-Seater Faux Leather Solid Wood Bench and Wood Table Mid-Century Modern

By Arthur Umanoff, Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Bench in light pink Faux Leather, Vinyl and a warm

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Mid Century Remington Rand Gunlocke 2 Seater Tandem Bench
Mid Century Remington Rand Gunlocke 2 Seater Tandem Bench

Mid Century Remington Rand Gunlocke 2 Seater Tandem Bench

By Remington Rand, Gunlocke

Located in Pasadena, TX

1950s as did Gunlocke. Rare Mid-Century Modern two seater bench by Remington Rand in walnut and

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Two Seat Bench attr. Arthur Umanoff for John Stuart
Mid-Century Two Seat Bench attr. Arthur Umanoff for John Stuart

Mid-Century Two Seat Bench attr. Arthur Umanoff for John Stuart

By John Stuart, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Trenton, NJ

This mid-century two-seat bench attributed to Arthur Umanoff for John Stuart, Inc. captures the

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Two Seater Bench with Tablet
Two Seater Bench with Tablet

Two Seater Bench with Tablet

Located in Brussels, BE

Two-seat bench with tablet.

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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

Mid-Century Modern Bench in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

rectangular seat and two separate backrests that provide simple comfort. The tapered legs are connected by

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Ebonized Wood Scrolled Side Caned Seat Bench
Mid-Century Ebonized Wood Scrolled Side Caned Seat Bench

Mid-Century Ebonized Wood Scrolled Side Caned Seat Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century ebonized wooden bench with two scroll sides and a central caned seat, resting on two

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Two Seat Low Bench for John Stuart
Two Seat Low Bench for John Stuart

Two Seat Low Bench for John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Dallas, TX

This low bench for John Stuart has been professional refinished and reupholstered in a Anne Kirk

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Linen, Teak

French Bamboo and Bouclé Two-Seater Bench, 1960s
French Bamboo and Bouclé Two-Seater Bench, 1960s

French Bamboo and Bouclé Two-Seater Bench, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

French Bamboo and Bouclé Two-Seater Bench, 1960s A beautifully crafted bamboo two-seater bench

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Bamboo

Two-Seater Italian Bamboo Bench, 1970s
Two-Seater Italian Bamboo Bench, 1970s

Two-Seater Italian Bamboo Bench, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

-Century Modern; Italy; Two-seater bench in art deco style, featuring gracefully rounded sides adorned

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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Straw

1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Beech plywood - Good original condition with some signs of use - 2- seater - 4 pieces available

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Vintage Green Vinyl Two-Seat Bench With Brass Tipped Metal Legs
Vintage Green Vinyl Two-Seat Bench With Brass Tipped Metal Legs

Vintage Green Vinyl Two-Seat Bench With Brass Tipped Metal Legs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This vintage green vinyl two-seat bench offers a sleek mid-century look with a touch of character

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Joaquim Tenreiro Two seats bench Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1958

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Cane, Jacaranda

Italin mid-century modern garden bench in rattan, 1960s
Italin mid-century modern garden bench in rattan, 1960s

Italin mid-century modern garden bench in rattan, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern garden bench in rattan, 1960s Two-seater bench entirely in finely woven

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Maple Bentwood And Bouclé Benches By Thonet
Mid-Century Modern Maple Bentwood And Bouclé Benches By Thonet

Mid-Century Modern Maple Bentwood And Bouclé Benches By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This rare pair of Mid-Century Modern benches were produced by the famous Austrian furniture company

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood, Maple

Yngve Ekström  Orange and Brown Pine Two-Seat Bench
Yngve Ekström  Orange and Brown Pine Two-Seat Bench

Yngve Ekström Orange and Brown Pine Two-Seat Bench

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Weesp, NL

Elegant solid Pine bench designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. It has been produced in the late

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Danish Oak Two-Seater Bench with Pillows, Denmark ca. 1950s
Danish Oak Two-Seater Bench with Pillows, Denmark ca. 1950s

Danish Oak Two-Seater Bench with Pillows, Denmark ca. 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

. This two-seater bench blends high functionality, good quality natural materials, and subtle colours

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Textile, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Cumberland Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench
Mid-Century Modern Style Cumberland Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench

Mid-Century Modern Style Cumberland Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench

By Cumberland Furniture

Located in Secaucus, NJ

contemporary or mid-century modern setting. Appropriate for residential and commercial use. Please note I

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Bench by Michael Michalsky, 1960s
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Bench by Michael Michalsky, 1960s

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Bench by Michael Michalsky, 1960s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Berlin, DE

A two-seater bench, originally designed by Harvey Probber, has been redesigned by Michael Michalsky

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bench by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bench by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bench by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian two-seater bench made of hand crafted Rosewood

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Rosewood

Ate van Apeldoorn Style Pine Two Seat Bench with Green Cushions
Ate van Apeldoorn Style Pine Two Seat Bench with Green Cushions

Ate van Apeldoorn Style Pine Two Seat Bench with Green Cushions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ate van Apeldoorn style two seat pine bench with green skai seat and newly upholstered green fabric

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Style Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench by Cumberland
Mid-Century Modern Style Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench by Cumberland

Mid-Century Modern Style Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench by Cumberland

By Cumberland Furniture

Located in Secaucus, NJ

: Modern-Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern Model: Cambridge Bench # 2375 Designed by Cumberland Furniture

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern 3-Legged Upholstered Bench Brass and Steel 1950's
Mid Century Modern 3-Legged Upholstered Bench Brass and Steel 1950's

Mid Century Modern 3-Legged Upholstered Bench Brass and Steel 1950's

Located in North Miami, FL

This most unusual and interesting fully restored Mid-Century Modern comfortable 3-legged bench is a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Civil Bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Civil Bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Civil Bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Berlin, DE

Civil bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Oak, Teak

Rare Two Seater Sculpted Bench in Oak by Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s
Rare Two Seater Sculpted Bench in Oak by Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s

Rare Two Seater Sculpted Bench in Oak by Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare, low stance two-seater bench designed by the influential Arthur Umanoff

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Simply Modern Bench
Simply Modern Bench

Simply Modern Bench

$1,197 / item

Simply Modern Bench

Located in Westwood, NJ

modern vibe while providing solid strength. Place one or two at the foot of the bed or anywhere you want

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey

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. Comprised of a limed

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Pair of Simply Modern Benches
Pair of Simply Modern Benches

Pair of Simply Modern Benches

Located in Westwood, NJ

modern vibe while providing solid strength. Place one or two at the foot of the bed or anywhere you want

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Elisabet Bench - Brass & Iron Knot
Elisabet Bench - Brass & Iron Knot

Elisabet Bench - Brass & Iron Knot

By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture

Located in New Orleans, LA

The Swedish two-seater bench with its iron frame and gilded wrap details represents a blend of

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2010s Gustavian Benches

Materials

Metal

Live Edged Spalted Maple Modern Bench with two types of legs.
Live Edged Spalted Maple Modern Bench with two types of legs.

Live Edged Spalted Maple Modern Bench with two types of legs.

By Seven Cedars Co

Located in Staatsburg, NY

grounded, architectural presence, or hand-turned maple splayed legs for a more classic, mid-century

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2010s American Benches

Materials

Maple, Oak

French Mid-Century Giltwood Bench with Saber Legs and New Upholstery
French Mid-Century Giltwood Bench with Saber Legs and New Upholstery

French Mid-Century Giltwood Bench with Saber Legs and New Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

upholstery. Created in France during the mid-century period, this window bench features two out-scrolling

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Two Wave-Shaped Benches in Walnut with Two-tone Veneering, Italy 1950s
Two Wave-Shaped Benches in Walnut with Two-tone Veneering, Italy 1950s

Two Wave-Shaped Benches in Walnut with Two-tone Veneering, Italy 1950s

Located in Hellouw, NL

-tone veneering, reflects the mid-century modern aesthetic, which favored simplicity, functionality, and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Three Seater Plywood Bench by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950's
Three Seater Plywood Bench by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950's

Three Seater Plywood Bench by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950's

By Carlo Ratti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Three seater bench designed by Carlo Ratti in 1950's, Italy. Three seats in teak plywood with black

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Set of Two ( 2 ) Modular Benches Kissing Benches in Rosewood Laminate, c. 1950's
Set of Two ( 2 ) Modular Benches Kissing Benches in Rosewood Laminate, c. 1950's

Set of Two ( 2 ) Modular Benches Kissing Benches in Rosewood Laminate, c. 1950's

By American of Martinsville

Located in Deland, FL

Introduce a piece of mid-century modern history into your home with this set of two early modular

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Laminate, Wood

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 Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Almelo, NL

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s This midcentury four-seat

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson, Dux, Sweden, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson, Dux, Sweden, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson, Dux, Sweden, 1950s

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish three seater sofa with two pillows made of hand crafted

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak

18th Century, Pair of Italian Rococò Carved Giltwood Benches
18th Century, Pair of Italian Rococò Carved Giltwood Benches

18th Century, Pair of Italian Rococò Carved Giltwood Benches

Located in IT

18th Century, pair of Italian Rococo carved giltwood benches. This elegant pair of two-seater

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Giltwood

Nanna Ditzel "Bench for Two" for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1989
Nanna Ditzel "Bench for Two" for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1989

Nanna Ditzel "Bench for Two" for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1989

By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia Stolefabrik

Located in Utrecht, NL

include the Hanging Egg Chair, the Trinidad Chair, and of course this model, the “Bench for Two”. This

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Plywood, Wood

Two French Parchment Benches in the Style of Marc du Plantier
Two French Parchment Benches in the Style of Marc du Plantier

Two French Parchment Benches in the Style of Marc du Plantier

By Marc du Plantier

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of midcentury style stools / benches with wrought iron frame and parchment seats

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane Wood Handmade in the UK Seats Three
Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane Wood Handmade in the UK Seats Three

Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane Wood Handmade in the UK Seats Three

By Loose Fit

Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB

Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane wood, designed by Loose Fit. Seats three people. Both

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Post Modern Pair Kriess Upholstery Carved & Painted Wood Low Benches Ottomans
Post Modern Pair Kriess Upholstery Carved & Painted Wood Low Benches Ottomans

Post Modern Pair Kriess Upholstery Carved & Painted Wood Low Benches Ottomans

By Kreiss

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pair of benches are manufactured by luxury company Kreiss, who commissioned these as a part of

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Two Accent Benches in Leather After T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, USA, c. 1980s
Set of Two Accent Benches in Leather After T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, USA, c. 1980s

Set of Two Accent Benches in Leather After T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, USA, c. 1980s

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Deland, FL

seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to French Modern to Hollywood

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Animal Skin

1970s bench, Drabert
1970s bench, Drabert

1970s bench, Drabert

By Drabert

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic waiting bench from the 1970s. High-quality steel and stainless steel frame with two plastic

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Plastic

1970s bench, Drabert
1970s bench, Drabert

1970s bench, Drabert

By Drabert, Gerd Lange

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic waiting bench from the 1970s. High-quality steel and stainless steel frame with two plastic

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

1970s bench, Drabert
1970s bench, Drabert

1970s bench, Drabert

By Drabert, Gerd Lange

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic waiting bench from the 1970s. High-quality steel and stainless steel frame with two plastic

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18th Century, Pair of Italian Baroque Lacquered and Gilt Wood Benches
18th Century, Pair of Italian Baroque Lacquered and Gilt Wood Benches

18th Century, Pair of Italian Baroque Lacquered and Gilt Wood Benches

Located in IT

18th century, pair of Italian Baroque lacquered and gilt wood benches This particular pair of

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Benches by Ton in Bentwood
Benches by Ton in Bentwood

Benches by Ton in Bentwood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

in the 1960s. The benches have a circular bentwood frame with striking round forms. Seat and backrest

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bentwood, Faux Leather

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Muslin
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Muslin

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Muslin

Located in Buchanan, NY

, this bench will make an elegant addition to any space. We have two of these wonderful benches, and they

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Vintage Cinema Chairs from Ton (Thonet), 1960s, Set of 7
Mid-Century Vintage Cinema Chairs from Ton (Thonet), 1960s, Set of 7

Mid-Century Vintage Cinema Chairs from Ton (Thonet), 1960s, Set of 7

Located in Żory, PL

Original set of seven mid‑20th‑century theater seats produced by TON (formerly Thonet). The chairs

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Set of 2 Scandinavian Papercord Bench and Chair in Oak from TS
Set of 2 Scandinavian Papercord Bench and Chair in Oak from TS

Set of 2 Scandinavian Papercord Bench and Chair in Oak from TS

Located in Hamburg, DE

: 52 cm, seat height: 48 cm Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Beige Styles: Mid-Century

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench For Cassina
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench For Cassina

Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench For Cassina

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Assembly, is composed of a seat with solid wood structure held up by two lateral supports in the shape of

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

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Mid Century Modern Two Seat Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern two seat bench available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern two seat bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are many kinds of the mid century modern two seat bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century modern two seat bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern two seat bench over the years, but those crafted by John Stuart, Børge Mogensen and Arthur Umanoff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Two Seat Bench?

The average selling price for a mid century modern two seat bench at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $429 on the low end and $6,016 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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.