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Brass and Leather Modernist Bench
Brass and Leather Modernist Bench

Brass and Leather Modernist Bench

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A Classic modern design in solid brass and white faux leather. Bench measures 52" wide, 26.5" high and 16" deep. The seat alone is 28" wide, 16" deep and 4" thick. Seat is newly reup...

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Vintage 1970s American Benches

Modernist Bench by Milo Baughman
Modernist Bench by Milo Baughman

Modernist Bench by Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

This chic bench features arched chromed legs with a square tufted seat with button details. Newly upholstered in a off white linen weave.

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Vintage 1970s Benches

Handmade Solid Oak Modernist Bench
Handmade Solid Oak Modernist Bench

Handmade Solid Oak Modernist Bench

Located in Oakland, CA

Handmade solid oak bench in the style of Pierre Chapo, a slender profile with architectural details to the legs and strut supports on the underside. The bottom of the legs have slig...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Lacquered Modernist Bench with Geometric Upholstery
Lacquered Modernist Bench with Geometric Upholstery

Lacquered Modernist Bench with Geometric Upholstery

Located in Chicago, IL

A unique modern bench with silver leaf scalloped detailing and geometric upholstery in neutral shades of tan. Original upholstery. Dimensions: 48” W x 18” D x 17” H Condition:...

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Late 20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Silver Leaf

Modernist Bench in Bouclé, C. 1950s
Modernist Bench in Bouclé, C. 1950s

Modernist Bench in Bouclé, C. 1950s

Located in Westport, CT

Mid-Century Modern sculpted mahogany bench, the wood frame has been completely restored to their dark brown finish. Newly upholstered in bouclé by Holly Hunt with buttoned detail. Ni...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Bench in the style of Leleu
Modernist Bench in the style of Leleu

Modernist Bench in the style of Leleu

Located in New York, NY

A modernist bench in the style of Leleu. A boxed rectangular seat supported by a framed base and tapering legs in mahogany in a lacquered finish. 20th Century.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modernist Bench by Robsjohn Gibbings
Mid-Century Modernist Bench by Robsjohn Gibbings

Mid-Century Modernist Bench by Robsjohn Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

This chic bench has been refinshed in a heather grey walnut finish and reupholstered in a silver shark skin upholstery.It features tapered conical legs with cross strechers

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Sleek Mid-Century Modernist Bench Designed By Robsjohn-Gibbings
Sleek Mid-Century Modernist Bench Designed By Robsjohn-Gibbings

Sleek Mid-Century Modernist Bench Designed By Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

Sleek mid-century modernist ebonized walnut bench. Features button tufted upholstery and turned legs tapering toward bottom.

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Vintage 1950s American Benches

Karl Springer JMF "C" Polished Stainless Steel Modernist Bench
Karl Springer JMF "C" Polished Stainless Steel Modernist Bench

Karl Springer JMF "C" Polished Stainless Steel Modernist Bench

By Karl Springer

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful and timeless Jean Michel Frank inspired bench by Karl Springer is a classic! The construction of the bench and materials are top notch.

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Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Bench Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Modernist Bench Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller

Modernist Bench Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Bench No. 3955 by Gilbert Rohde for the Herman Miller Co..
Walnut with a mahogany finish, and upholstered in mohair.

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20th Century Benches

Luxe Modernist Bench with Tapered Conical Legs of Mahogany
Luxe Modernist Bench with Tapered Conical Legs of Mahogany

Luxe Modernist Bench with Tapered Conical Legs of Mahogany

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous bench features tapered mahogany conical legs with Faux persian lamp upholstery.Its has been completely refinished and restored and reupholstered.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Elusive Modernist Bench or Table by John Van Koert for Drexel
Elusive Modernist Bench or Table by John Van Koert for Drexel

Elusive Modernist Bench or Table by John Van Koert for Drexel

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist bench or table by John Van Koert for Drexel, superior quality and construction.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Stunning American Crafts Modernist Bench-Made Bookcase, Divider, Shelving
Stunning American Crafts Modernist Bench-Made Bookcase, Divider, Shelving

Stunning American Crafts Modernist Bench-Made Bookcase, Divider, Shelving

By James Mont

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning American Crafts Modernist- bench-made (BESPOKE) Bookcase, Room Divider, Shelving uit.

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

David Rosén, Rare Demountable Modernist Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
David Rosén, Rare Demountable Modernist Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

David Rosén, Rare Demountable Modernist Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in High Point, NC

A rare demountable bench designed by David Rosén. Produced and retailed by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1940s David Rosén served as the head designer at Nordiska Kompaniet, pre...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

David Rosén, Rare Demountable Modernist Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
David Rosén, Rare Demountable Modernist Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

David Rosén, Rare Demountable Modernist Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in High Point, NC

A rare demountable bench designed by David Rosén. Produced and retailed by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1940s. In pine and fabric. David Rosén served as the head designer at...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine, Fabric

Large Modernist Bench or Coffee Table in Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood
Large Modernist Bench or Coffee Table in Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood

Large Modernist Bench or Coffee Table in Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Modernist Bench or Coffee Table in Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood, American, circa 1990's.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mahogany & Mohair Modernist Bench
Mahogany & Mohair Modernist Bench

Mahogany & Mohair Modernist Bench

Located in New York, NY

Mahogany bench with biscuit tufting
newly upholstered in a rich black
mohair.

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20th Century Footstools

Modernist Italian 1950's Bench
Modernist Italian 1950's Bench

Modernist Italian 1950's Bench

Located in New York, NY

ITALY, 1950's A sculptural Modernist bench in walnut with tapered and smartly angled legs. 47 x 15 x 20 H

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Italian Bench in Brass and Zebra Hide
Modernist Italian Bench in Brass and Zebra Hide

Modernist Italian Bench in Brass and Zebra Hide

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Bench in Brass and Zebra Hide, Italian, circa 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass

Italian Modernist Midcentury Walnut and Ivory Bouclé Bench, 1960s
Italian Modernist Midcentury Walnut and Ivory Bouclé Bench, 1960s

Italian Modernist Midcentury Walnut and Ivory Bouclé Bench, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Italian modernist bench with clean architectural lines on sculptural walnut frame and upholstered cushion seat.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Mid-Century Modernist Button Tufted Bench in Gauffraged Croc Velvet
Mid-Century Modernist Button Tufted Bench in Gauffraged Croc Velvet

Mid-Century Modernist Button Tufted Bench in Gauffraged Croc Velvet

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist bench features a tufted seat cushion in newly upholstered platinum gauffraged croc velvet and Directoire style ebonized walnut legs.

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Vintage 1950s American Benches

Pair of wood benches
Pair of wood benches

Pair of wood benches

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of sensational early modernist benches, thick carved plank seats, tapered legs, possibly Austrian.

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Vintage 1950s French Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Bench, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s

Bench, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Italian Modernist bench attributed to Paolo Buffa. Reupholstered cushion, crafted from walnut.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Scroll-Arm Design Bench in Gauffraged Velvet Upholstery
Mid-Century Modernist Scroll-Arm Design Bench in Gauffraged Velvet Upholstery

Mid-Century Modernist Scroll-Arm Design Bench in Gauffraged Velvet Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

This extraordinary Mid-Century Modernist bench has a scroll arm design with stunning ebonized walnut directoire style legs.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Bench in the Spirit of Prouve and  Perriand
Bench in the Spirit of Prouve and  Perriand

Bench in the Spirit of Prouve and Perriand

Located in New York, NY

A Chic and Sober Modernist Bench with an Elegant Oak Plank Floating between a Pair of Metal Reversed U Support Frames.

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Vintage 1950s French Benches

Materials

Metal

Swedish Newly Upholstered Bench in Oak 1960
Swedish Newly Upholstered Bench in Oak 1960

Swedish Newly Upholstered Bench in Oak 1960

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice modernist bench and superb connected oak frame.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Fabric

1960s Modernist Dark Wood & Leather Bench Italian Design Inge and Luciano Rubino
1960s Modernist Dark Wood & Leather Bench Italian Design Inge and Luciano Rubino

1960s Modernist Dark Wood & Leather Bench Italian Design Inge and Luciano Rubino

By Inge & Luciano Rubino

Located in London, GB

An outstanding pure Modernist bench, two tones of darker and lighter wood frame cleverly built up with a black leather upholstered seat, black enamelled metal feet, Italian design by...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Bench or Table by John Van Koert for Drexel
Midcentury Bench or Table by John Van Koert for Drexel

Midcentury Bench or Table by John Van Koert for Drexel

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in San Diego, CA

Modernist bench or table by John Van Koert for Drexel, superior quality and construction.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Pine Bench from Old Vinery
Italian Pine Bench from Old Vinery

Italian Pine Bench from Old Vinery

By Mario Ceroli

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic modernist bench in Italian pine, 1960s Naturalist and brutal piece which was used as a tasting table in a famous Tuscany winery.

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Late 20th Century European Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modernist Ebonized Walnut and Smoked Platinum Velvet Bench or Stool
Mid-Century Modernist Ebonized Walnut and Smoked Platinum Velvet Bench or Stool

Mid-Century Modernist Ebonized Walnut and Smoked Platinum Velvet Bench or Stool

By William Billy Haines

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist bench in the manner of William Haines, with slightly splayed ebonized walnut legs and a button-tufted smoked platinum velvet seat.

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Modern Bench Designed by Jens Risom
Modern Bench Designed by Jens Risom

Modern Bench Designed by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined modernist bench, designed by Jens Risom, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Modern Bench designed by Jens Risom
Modern Bench designed by Jens Risom

Modern Bench designed by Jens Risom

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined modernist bench, designed by Jens Risom, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Ivory, Upholstery

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Modernist Bench / Settee
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Modernist Bench / Settee

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Modernist Bench / Settee

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Uncommon Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard bench / settee composed of a wrought iron frame with rush back and stained birch-slatted seat.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chic Pair of Silver and Upholstered Benches
Chic Pair of Silver and Upholstered Benches

Chic Pair of Silver and Upholstered Benches

Located in North Miami, FL

These ultra chic modernist benches have beautiful silk velvet gray new upholstery on them... perfect for flanking a hallway,beautiful in a living room, or bedroom..

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Vintage 1970s American Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Extra large modernist solid wood bench, Netherlands 1960s
Extra large modernist solid wood bench, Netherlands 1960s

Extra large modernist solid wood bench, Netherlands 1960s

Located in ECHT, NL

Large modernist bench. Made from solid wood. The bench consists of two halves that are joined together with wood dowels and 2 large metal bolts.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Modern Six Foot Bench Designed by Jens Risom
Modern Six Foot Bench Designed by Jens Risom

Modern Six Foot Bench Designed by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined modernist bench, designed by Jens Risom, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Modernist Bench in Ebonized Walnut and Bronze Leather
Modernist Bench in Ebonized Walnut and Bronze Leather

Modernist Bench in Ebonized Walnut and Bronze Leather

Located in New York, NY

Stylized bench in ebonized walnut and
upholstered in a metallic bronze leather
with biscuit tufting and button details.

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20th Century Footstools

Modern Bench designed by Jens Risom - circa 1950's
Modern Bench designed by Jens Risom - circa 1950's

Modern Bench designed by Jens Risom - circa 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined modernist bench, designed by Jens Risom, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Linen

George Nelson Bench - The Big One!
George Nelson Bench - The Big One!

George Nelson Bench - The Big One!

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Modernist Bench, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s American Benches

1960s, Leather and Rosewood Bench by Ice Parisi
1960s, Leather and Rosewood Bench by Ice Parisi

1960s, Leather and Rosewood Bench by Ice Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

This finely crafted modernist bench was designed by the Italian designer Ico Parisi in the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Textured Platinum Upholstery & Silver Cerused Bench by Noel Jeffrey
Mid-Century Textured Platinum Upholstery & Silver Cerused Bench by Noel Jeffrey

Mid-Century Textured Platinum Upholstery & Silver Cerused Bench by Noel Jeffrey

By Noel Jeffrey

Located in New York, NY

This sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Silver Cerused Oak Bench in Platinum Textured Upholstery is by the designer Noel Jeffrey and originates from the United States, Circa 1980.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Modernist Italian Bench

Modernist Italian Bench

Located in New York, NY

A modernist Italian bench. Upholstered seat with patinated brass legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Modernist Style Bench
Modernist Style Bench

Modernist Style Bench

Located in New York City, NY

Group of three modernist chairs which group together as a bench. The center chair is 20.5" W, slightly larger than the two adjacent chairs 17.5"W

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Vintage 1950s French Benches

Modernist Italian Bench
Modernist Italian Bench

Modernist Italian Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Italian bench, circa 1960s. Marked Made In Italy underneath.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist Walnut Kipp Stewart Long Table or Bench
Modernist Walnut Kipp Stewart Long Table or Bench

Modernist Walnut Kipp Stewart Long Table or Bench

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic modernist bench table designed by Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart, manufactured by Drexel “Declaration,” solid walnut construction.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Modernist Purple Leather Bench
Modernist Purple Leather Bench

Modernist Purple Leather Bench

Located in Montreal, QC

Modernist purple leather bench stool resting on a lacquered wooden base.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Sleek Modernist Brass Benches
Sleek Modernist Brass Benches

Sleek Modernist Brass Benches

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rochester, NY

Pair of very sleek modernist brass benches with curved form and original upholstered seats, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Modernist Free Edge Bench
Modernist Free Edge Bench

Modernist Free Edge Bench

By George Nakashima

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wonderful diminutive bench,,, Solid walnut top and construction,,Beautiful graining,

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Tufted Linen Bench
Modernist Tufted Linen Bench

Modernist Tufted Linen Bench

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Sculpted newly refinished walnut base mid-century bench in the style of Vladimir Kagan. Newly upholstered.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Linen, Walnut, Upholstery

Modernist Cerused Mohair Benches
Modernist Cerused Mohair Benches

Modernist Cerused Mohair Benches

Located in Westport, CT

Handsome pair of Mid-Century Modern benches or stools newly cerused and re-upholstered in grey mohair.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Modernist Copper Pedestal Bench
Modernist Copper Pedestal Bench

Modernist Copper Pedestal Bench

Located in Westport, CT

A one of a kind bench newly upholstered in beige wool. Copper pedestal bases in excellent vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Copper

Modernist Sculptural Walnut Bench
Modernist Sculptural Walnut Bench

Modernist Sculptural Walnut Bench

By Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Mid-Century Modern bench, sculptural walnut base fully restored to it original medium walnut tone. Top newly upholstered in silvery, grey chenille.  

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Modernist Button Tufted Bench
Modernist Button Tufted Bench

Modernist Button Tufted Bench

Located in Miami, FL

Super brushed aluminum tubular legs in the style of Karl Springer define this great bench with button tufted faux leather vinyl upholstered long seat. Great scale with thick upholst...

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Vintage 1960s American Benches

Modernist Slatted Bench, France, 1950
Modernist Slatted Bench, France, 1950

Modernist Slatted Bench, France, 1950

By André Simard

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Rare table / slatted bench attributed to André Simard, France, 1950. Legs and slats in oiled natural beech, black formica tablet. The sober design alternates obviously and chamfer, n...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Formica, Beech

Modernist Brass Bench by Paul McCobb
Modernist Brass Bench by Paul McCobb

Modernist Brass Bench by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Brass Bench by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Modernist Midcentury Pine Bench, Sweden, 1960s
Modernist Midcentury Pine Bench, Sweden, 1960s

Modernist Midcentury Pine Bench, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Cute Swedish midcentury pine bench in a compact design with nice lines.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

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Modernist Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modernist bench for your home. A modernist bench — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a modernist bench, we have 168 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a modernist bench — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each modernist bench bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made modernist bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman and Nathan Lindberg are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modernist Bench?

Prices for a modernist bench start at $1 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $3,082.

Finding the Right Benches for You

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.