Mario Ceroli '1938', Three-Seat Bench, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Greding, DE
Large three-seat bench in pine of slatted construction with scalloped seat and back. Stamped Ceroli
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Pine
Mario Ceroli '1938', Three-Seat Bench, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Greding, DE
Large three-seat bench in pine of slatted construction with scalloped seat and back. Stamped Ceroli
Pine
Pierre Jeanneret, Peon or Public Bench, Chandigarh late 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
, ensuring their longevity. This rare bench or sofa is an authentic piece from Chandigarh and is in worn
Teak, Fabric
Hans Olsen Styled Danish Tandem Modular Bench Seating Set
By Hans Olsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Danish tandem modular seating set with three Italian linen covered seats in a medium dark tan tone with a walnut side table resting on a beautifully constructed solid walnut frame....
Leather and metal bench by Marzio Cecchi, circa 1970
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in PARIS, FR
Bench by Italian designer Marzio Cecchi, 1970s. Metal structure and high-end cognac leather. One-of
Metal
Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted Gray, Antique, 19th Century
Located in Round Top, TX
exceptionally carved apron and rails of this original mid-19th century antique sofa or bench. It has a
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-19th century antique sofa or bench with spindled back and sides, resting on eight tapered feet
Teak Danish Design Table Bench Attributed to Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
as a coffee table, or as a presentation bench in front of your window with plants or a nice
Chrome
Sold|$2,604
Design Rattan Sofa
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual design bench is made of rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Rattan
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Bench in Black Edelman Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray & Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962. Created for comfort and convenience, this chair is iconi...
Aluminum
Set Teak 3-Seater Senator Bench & Chair by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture A/S
By PJ Furniture, Ole Wanscher
Located in Oirlo, LI
Set teak 3-seater senator bench & chair by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture A/S,1960s, This is a
Teak
Sold|$2,600
Orange Upholstery Steelcase Sofa Booth
By Knoll, Steelcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Steelcase sofa long booth.
Upholstery
Sold|$6,477
Giuseppe Pagano Italian Midcentury Sofa
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in London, GB
Midcentury two-seat sofa by Giuseppe Pagano. Italy, circa 1942. Minimalist curved design, formed
Plywood
Sold|$7,950 / item
Hans Olsen Modular Conver-Table TV Bench Set
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
on each etc. The simple addition of a cushion on the bench doubles seating options. Seats have
Cane, Teak
Sold|$3,300
Daybed Sofa by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wien, AT
This is a daybed sofa from the 1960s by the Czech designer Miroslav Navratil. It serves both as a
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,049
Italian Two-Seat Rattan Sofa, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Two-seat rattan sofa with weaving at the base, seat and curved back, 1960s. Entirely restored.
Rattan
Sold|$4,450
Modern Two Seat Sofa with Grey Cushions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two seat sofa, beech, grey fabric, Europe, 1950 Modern sofa in beech with lovely grey cushions
Fabric, Beech
1970s French Bamboo and Wicker Two-seater Sofa
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s French Bamboo and Wicker Two-seater Sofa
Bamboo, Wicker
1950s Spanish Handmade Wicker & Wood 2-Seater Sofa
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish vintage wicker and wood 2-seate sofa.
Wicker, Wood
Sold|$5,920
Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960 Discover the timeless beauty of the Vintage Two
Fabric
1940s English Woven Wicker & Bamboo 2-Seater Sofa
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1940s English bamboo and hand woven wicker 2-seater sofa.
Brass
Midcentury Daybed or Sofa Miroslav Navratil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iconic model from Czechoslovakia - Very practical and comfortable - Rare colored - Marked by label - Very good original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$2,190 / set
Vintage Leather Three-Seater Sofa with Coffee Table Set
Located in Oirlo, LI
set is a unique find, ideal for those who appreciate mid-century design. The leather cushions are easy
Leather, Wood
Two-Seat Sofa Beech Springs Vegetable Horsehair Leatherette, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A two-seat sofa, beechwood, springs and vegetable horsehair padding, leatherette upholstery
Beech, Faux Leather
Vintage oak sofa in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Oirlo, LI
-century. Perfect for vintage and design lovers, this sofa adds unique character to any room. Advantages
Oak
Black Leather Sofa by Gote Mobler Nassjo, 1960, Sweden
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful 3 seater made of wood with leather upholstery. This sofa is still in top condition
Leather, Wood
Vintage Three Seater Sofa from Ekornes by Stressless 1970s
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage three seater sofa from Ekornes by Stressless 1970s This is a beautiful vintage sofa, a
Leather, Wood
Top Italian Design sofa by Giuseppe Pagano from the 1950s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful Italian 2-seater sofa with iron frame and wickerwork This beautiful mid-century Italian
Metal
Leather two-seater sofa Gerard van der Berg for Montis
By Montis
Located in Oirlo, LI
Leather two-seater sofa Gerard van der Berg for Montis This leather two-seater sofa, designed by
Leather
Gold Wrought Iron Oval Sofa, Seat with Floreal Fabric, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Gold wrought iron oval sofa, seat newly upholstered with floreal cotton fabric. This is a highly
Wrought Iron
Rare Daybed Sofa from the 60's De Sede Style Leather
By De Sede
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very nice sofa from the 60's in the De Sede style. Seat, back and armrests in original brown
Leather, Wood
De Sede model DS-31 three-seat sofa black leather Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
of the leather. A statement piece for any contemporary, industrial, or mid-century modern interior
Metal
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ultra cool modular two-seat sofa with built in table in walnut with aluminum accents and covered in
Aluminum
Hans Roebers, Original Snake Couch in Black and Blue Artificial Leather, 1960
By Hanshan Roebers 1
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Original early 1960s snake couch in artificial leather.
Faux Leather, Upholstery
British Colonial Painted and Carved Teak Wood Neutral Grey Bench from India
Located in Atlanta, GA
mid-20th century, India. This sofa bench features turned front legs, a vertical slat back, banister
Wood
De Sede DS76 Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
De Sede DS76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team Beautiful black leather
Leather
British Colonial Style Teak Wood Bench with Slats on the Backrest & Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
-20th century, India. This sofa bench features turned front legs, a vertical slat back, bannister style
Wood, Teak
Edoardo Paoli Top Italian Design Green Sofa from the Fish Market from Florence
By Edoardo Paoli
Located in Oirlo, LI
Edoardo Paoli Top Italian Design Green Sofa from the Fish Market from Florence 1955 Discover the
Metal
Sold|$2,000
Pearsall Loveseat Sofa Bench
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Chic bench form settee, loveseat, sofa by Pearsall for Craft Associates. This example has a plinth
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$1,336
1960s Vintage Danish Sofa Bench
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfortable sofa bench, made in Denmark and dating from the 1960s. It’s in great
Fabric
20th Century White Italian Walnut Settee, Vintage Volute-Shaped Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian volute-shaped sofa bench made of hand carved polished
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$3,900
Vintage Outdoor Garden Sofa or Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Deco style metal outdoor or porch bench in steel, seating for three attached to circular arms and
Wrought Iron
Vintage Franco Albini Italian Modern Rattan Bench Small Loveseat Settee Sofa
By Franco Albini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Franco Albini Italian Modern rattan bench small loveseat settee sofa. Item features very
Rattan
Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
abolish large heavy upholstered sofas" “Along with the JH555 bench, Wegner had simultaneous breakthroughs
Wool, Teak
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Settee Sofa Bench, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional sofa or settee is from the Swedish Gustavian period with white paint and
Linen, Wood
Lion In Frost Vintage Signed 1979 Lucite Chrome Loveseat Sofa Bench Rare
By Lion in Frost
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, loveseat bench. Original upholstery. Overall condition of Lucite, chrome and fabric is excellent. Waterfall
Chrome
Sold|$60,387 / set
Pair of Addition Leather Sofas and a Low Bench/Stool by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. A pair of addition sofas with mahogany legs and a low bench/stool. Deep
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Addition Leather Sofas and a Low bench/stool By Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. A pair of addition sofas with mahogany legs and a low bench/stool. Deep
Leather, Mahogany
Steel Frame Sofa, Bench and Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson Steel Frame Group modular sofa, coffee table and bench. Rare version with the folding
Steel
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two
Teak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Leather Loveseat Sofa Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Mid-Century Modern Danish settee bench. Curved wooden back. Studded leather. Light peach
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bench or Sofa by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offered by Amsterdam Modernism: Rare Mid-Century Modern Brutalist bench or sofa by Sonja Wasseur
Leather, Wood
Mid 19th Century Charming Swedish Painted Folk Art Sofa or Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming folk art sofa or bench from northern Sweden with the dating 1855. The sofa is unusually
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa or Bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern organic teak sofa or bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s. Re-upholstered in
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$2,841
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning midcentury sofa or bench. Striking Italian design from the 1960s. Re-upholstered in
Aluminum
Swedish Neoclassical Style Birchwood Sofa Bench with Lyre Carvings, Mid-19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style carved Birchwood sofa bench from the mid-19th century. This antique
Linen, Birch
One Clear Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench, Sofa Table, Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Clear Mid-Century Modern Lucite bench, sofa table or side table. The Lucite is 3/4 inches thick
Lucite
Teak Mid-Century Modern Bench or Sofa Attributed to Topform, 1960s
By Topform
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern bench or sofa. Attributed to Topform. Teak and chrome base with re
Fabric, Teak
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.
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