Mid-Century Modern Bench in Solid Teak Slats – Italy 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Bench in solid teak slats with brass finishes. Original satin varnish. Very nice quality.
Antique 1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bench in Solid Teak Slats – Italy 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Bench in solid teak slats with brass finishes. Original satin varnish. Very nice quality.
Brass
Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces.
Chrome
Mid Century Dutch Modern Solid Large Teak Brutalist Slatted bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Dutch Modern Solid Large teak Brutalist Slatted bench. Nice solid wood Bench great Dutch woodworking. Great for entryway hallway or bedroom. Shows normal wear from use and age. ...
Teak
Teak slatted bench, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Italian Teak slatted bench, manufactured in 1960.
Wood
CraftAssociates Benches, ETA Wood Bench, Teak, Slatted
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
All pieces are available in Rosewood, Teak or Ziricote for additional cost. "Modernism means freedom - freedom to mix, to choose, to change, to embrace the new but to hold fast to...
Teak
Mid-Century Parsons Style Teak Slat and Steel Indoor or Outdoor Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Steel frame bench with teak slats in the Parsons style, 1970s.
Steel
George Nelson Style Mid Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench Daybed Tufted Cushion
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen, Ingvar Hildingsson, George Nelson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This mid-century style modern bench features slatted teak stained wood with tapered legs capped with brass metal sabots.
Metal, Brass
Ezio Longhi Mid-Century Modern Teak Bench for Elam, Italy, 1950s
By Ezio Longhi, Elam
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant mid-century modern teak bench designed by Ezio Longhi for Elam, Italy, circa 1950s–60s.
Teak
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
1950 Italian Mid Century Modern Design Carlo Hauner style Iron Brass Teak Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian Teak Bench 1950 Solid wood slatted bench Black laquered iron legs with brass details One bend wood slat (shown in the picture) Very good condiction Original 1950
Teak
Danish Modern Teak and Beech Bench, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak and Beech Bench, 1950s. Gorgeous small Danish Mid-century modern bench with slats in solid teak.
Beech, Teak
Mid Century Modern Bench in teak and iron in the style of Ico Parisi, Italy 1960
By Ico Parisi
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an eegant Italian mid-century bench executed in solid teak with a black lacquered steel frame and brass sabots. The design is characterized by a refined...
Brass, Iron
Craft Associates Slatted J Bench 1602
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture. Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Solid ziricote. Condition: This Craft Associates slatted bench is expertly crafted.
Walnut
Organic Modern Cast Aluminum And Teak Bench By John Reeves
By John Reeves (furniture)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This indoor/outdoor, organic modern bench is designed by John Reeves for the Flow Collection. The bench features a gracefully sculputral frame made from 100% recycled sand-cast alum...
Aluminum
Vintage Boho Curved Teak Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The slatted backrest and seat create a timeless look that blends seamlessly with various decor styles, from bohemian to mid-century modern.
Teak
20th Century Scandinavian Teak Bench, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th Century Teak slatted bench on a strong thin metal frame, a sleek Scandinavian design. CONDITION In Good Condition - wear and tear consistent with age. SIZE Width: 182cm De...
Metal
Reguitti Midcentury Solid Teak Wood and Brass Bench, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and rare Mid-Century small bench in solid teak with elegant brass details.
Brass
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Teak for FH Outdoor
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials an...
Wood, Teak
Norwegian Teak Modular Bench/Coffee Table by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine a beautifully crafted vintage teak bench/coffee table that embodies both elegance and versatility, designed by the talented Gerhard Berg and manufactured by P.I. Langlo Fabri...
Fabric, Teak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Natural Oak for FH Outdoor
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in natural oak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced mater...
Wood, Oak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Black Stained Oak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in black stained oak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced...
Wood, Oak
The Samuel Garden Seat
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine carved teak garden bench in the manner of Henry Samuel. The back rest of oval form with radiating slats. The down scrolled arms onto a fluted frieze seat rail. The whole suppo...
Teak
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Expanding Coffee Table, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern slatted expandable bench or coffee table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Teak, with brass-capped feet.
Brass
Mid-century Modern slatted bench/coffee table in the style of George Nelson
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Modern slatted bench/coffee table in the style of George Nelson, 1960 Teak and metal frame with a slatted top.
Metal, Brass
Benches Teak Pair Benches Parkland Lister Country House 244cm 96" 8ftlong Lister
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A massive, 8ft long, pair of stylish, classic, English country house, parkland, garden, patio or conservatory benches. Made from the highest quality teak, probably Burmese, with a s...
Teak
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
Povl B. Eskildsen Outdoor 'Riviera' Sunbed in Teak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Povl B. Eskildsen outdoor 'Riviera' sunbed in teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced mate...
Wood, Teak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in FSC Certified Teak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in FSC certified teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly source...
Wood, Teak
Edward Wormley "Long John" Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Long John" bench/table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with slat-style top, turned edge and great curved legs. This is the long version. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - wit...
Teak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in Natural Oak for FH Outdoor
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in natural oak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced mater...
Wood, Oak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in Black Stained Oak for FH Outdoor
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in black stained oak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced...
Wood, Oak
Model 333 Three-Seater Sofa in Solid Beech by Schou Andersen, Denmark, c. 1980s
By Preben Schou Andersen
Located in Deland, FL
Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, established in Denmark during the mid-20th century, was a respected manufacturer known for its role in the Danish Modern movement.
Beech
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.
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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.
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.
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