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Nicos Zographos Museum Bench with Bronze Base
Nicos Zographos Museum Bench with Bronze Base

Nicos Zographos Museum Bench with Bronze Base

By Nicos Zographos

Located in St. Louis, MO

Leather tufted museum bench by Nicos Zographos with bronze base, circa 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Black Tufted Canvas Museum Bench by Metropolitan Furniture, 1986
Black Tufted Canvas Museum Bench by Metropolitan Furniture, 1986

Black Tufted Canvas Museum Bench by Metropolitan Furniture, 1986

$1,417Sale Price|30% Off

H 17.5 in W 48 in D 24 in

Black Tufted Canvas Museum Bench by Metropolitan Furniture, 1986

By Metropolitan

Located in Miami, FL

Museum bench with newly upholstered heavy black canvas fabric on square tubular chrome frame by Metropolitan Furniture, 1986.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

1960s Black Leather and Steel Modernist Museum Bench / Daybed 73x31
1960s Black Leather and Steel Modernist Museum Bench / Daybed 73x31

1960s Black Leather and Steel Modernist Museum Bench / Daybed 73x31

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Modernist Museum Bench or Daybed, dating back to the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Ahrend/ De Cirkel no. 600 Museum Bench by Bas Puyser, 1990s, Rijksmuseum
Ahrend/ De Cirkel no. 600 Museum Bench by Bas Puyser, 1990s, Rijksmuseum

Ahrend/ De Cirkel no. 600 Museum Bench by Bas Puyser, 1990s, Rijksmuseum

By Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

The listed museum bench is in a wonderful pre-owned condition, with wear consistent with age and use.

Category

1990s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame
Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame

Florence Knoll Museum Bench with Brown Fabric and Chrome Frame

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat resting on a square chrome tube frame.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Carmen Leather Cocktail Ottoman or Museum Bench
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Carmen Leather Cocktail Ottoman or Museum Bench

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Carmen Leather Cocktail Ottoman or Museum Bench

By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Located in Miami, FL

Carmen large cocktail ottoman or museum bench with Caspian Leather cushion and bronze finish steel base by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

9 French 1980s Solid Cherry Benches by Richard Peduzzi
9 French 1980s Solid Cherry Benches by Richard Peduzzi

9 French 1980s Solid Cherry Benches by Richard Peduzzi

$7,500 / item

H 17.72 in W 78.75 in D 17.41 in

9 French 1980s Solid Cherry Benches by Richard Peduzzi

By RIchard Peduzzi

Located in Long Island City, NY

Model conceived in 1989 by the scenographer and designer Richard PEDUZZI (born in 1943) for the completion of the Grand Louvre project and deployed in 1993 in the rooms of the Egypti...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Benches

Materials

Cherry

Muse Bench by Jude Di Leo
Muse Bench by Jude Di Leo

Muse Bench by Jude Di Leo

$12,967 / item

H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

Muse Bench by Jude Di Leo

Located in Geneve, CH

Intended as a museum bench, Muse is constructed in a continuous V-shape that supplies both it’s comfort and structure.

Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

For the primitive collector. This stunning bench is hand carved from a single teak root from Madura. Beautiful antique bamboo legs in contrast. Rare. This bench was sourced in the s...

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Antique Early 1900s Minimalist Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Victorian Walnut Double Sided Museum Gallery Pew Bench Pugin Gothic Steeple
Rare Victorian Walnut Double Sided Museum Gallery Pew Bench Pugin Gothic Steeple

Rare Victorian Walnut Double Sided Museum Gallery Pew Bench Pugin Gothic Steeple

By Rowlandson and Pugin, Edward Welby Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original solid Walnut hand-carved in the Gothic Pugin steeple manor Victorian Museum double sided gallery bench A very rare opport...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Benches

Materials

Walnut

20th Century French Standing Seat from the Louvre Museum
20th Century French Standing Seat from the Louvre Museum

20th Century French Standing Seat from the Louvre Museum

$3,551

H 30.12 in W 71.26 in D 15.75 in

20th Century French Standing Seat from the Louvre Museum

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 20th Century French limited edition standing seat designed for the Louvre Museum, 1991. The curved wooden back with leather padded seat rests upon a solid steel base.

Category

20th Century French Benches

Materials

Steel

Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects
Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects

Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects

$1,423 / item

H 21.66 in W 49.22 in D 15.75 in

Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects

Located in Geneve, CH

Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects Dimensions: W 125 x D 40 x H 55 cm Materials: Century Old Oak Made of solid Maple wood, this 3-seater bench ‘Museum’ is one of the pieces ...

Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Element 3 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects
Element 3 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects

Element 3 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects

$1,657 / item

H 21.66 in W 68.9 in D 15.75 in

Element 3 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects

Located in Geneve, CH

Element 3 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects Dimensions: W 175 x D 40 x H 55 cm Materials: Century Old Oak Made of solid Maple wood, this 3-seater bench ‘Museum’ is one of the pieces ...

Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

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Chrome and Leather Tufted Museum Bench
Chrome and Leather Tufted Museum Bench

Chrome and Leather Tufted Museum Bench

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H 17 in W 63 in D 20 in

Chrome and Leather Tufted Museum Bench

By Metropolitan

Located in Chicago, IL

That's what comes to mind when viewing this newly upholstered, OXBLOOD LEATHER tufted, "Museum" bench, for Metropolitan. The panels are cut, hand-welted and hand-tufted with leather...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

1970s Chrome "Museum" Bench for Metropolitan
1970s Chrome "Museum" Bench for Metropolitan

1970s Chrome "Museum" Bench for Metropolitan

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H 17 in W 96 in D 24 in

1970s Chrome "Museum" Bench for Metropolitan

By Metropolitan

Located in Tulsa, OK

This is a fantastic large, leather tufted "Museum" bench for Metropolitan. It is in all original vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Museum Bench in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling
Museum Bench in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling

Museum Bench in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling

By Christopher Kreiling Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Museum Bench was originally envisioned to be placed in juxtaposition to art to not obstruct the view.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Museum Bench in Stainless Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling
Museum Bench in Stainless Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling

Museum Bench in Stainless Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling

By Christopher Kreiling Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The museum bench was originally envisioned to be placed in juxtaposition to art to not obstruct but enhance the view.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Museum Bench "Dreamhouse Edition" in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling
Museum Bench "Dreamhouse Edition" in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling

Museum Bench "Dreamhouse Edition" in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling

By Christopher Kreiling Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This special Dreamhouse Edition Museum Glass Bench is powder-coated in a striking pink hue inspired by the infamous California Dreamhouse.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Muséum Bench Sofa by Maison Fey, Cordova Leather, Gilt Bronze Winged Putto Feet
Muséum Bench Sofa by Maison Fey, Cordova Leather, Gilt Bronze Winged Putto Feet

Muséum Bench Sofa by Maison Fey, Cordova Leather, Gilt Bronze Winged Putto Feet

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Custom created in France, this museum bench sofa was hand dyed on Cordovan leather by the Maison Fey in Paris.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Rococo Benches

Materials

Bronze

MUSE BENCH / sample sale
MUSE BENCH / sample sale

MUSE BENCH / sample sale

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H 18 in W 63 in D 19.5 in

MUSE BENCH / sample sale

By JUDE DI LEO

Located in Cold Spring, NY

Originally designed as a museum bench, Muse is constructed in a continuous V-shape that supplies both its structure and ergonomic comfort.

Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Patinated Bronze Bench by David Ebner for Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Patinated Bronze Bench by David Ebner for Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Patinated Bronze Bench by David Ebner for Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

By David N. Ebner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Originally designed in wood for the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, this is the patinated bronze version from an edition of 9.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Bronze

Piet Parra No. 61 "I Wish" in Untreated Solid Beechwood, Linen and Rope, 2014
Piet Parra No. 61 "I Wish" in Untreated Solid Beechwood, Linen and Rope, 2014

Piet Parra No. 61 "I Wish" in Untreated Solid Beechwood, Linen and Rope, 2014

By Dutch Textile Museum, Piet Parra

Located in Blauvelt, NY

Piet Parra No. 61 "I Wish" in untreated solid beechwood, linen and rope, 2014. In an interview Piet Parra once compared ideas to dreams, saying that they come to him in his sleep. Fo...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Linen, Rope, Wood

Bleached Maple Sculpted Bench Tiffany Green Patinated Bronze
Bleached Maple Sculpted Bench Tiffany Green Patinated Bronze

Bleached Maple Sculpted Bench Tiffany Green Patinated Bronze

By Chris Miano

Located in Union City, NJ

This Museum style bench is an exploration of Bleached Maple and bronze, finished with a Tiffany green hand applied patina.

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Bronze

Museum Console in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling
Museum Console in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling

Museum Console in Steel and Glass by Christopher Kreiling

By Christopher Kreiling Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Museum console was inspired by the Museum bench (see separate listing) It's made of glass pipes, solid steel, and is strong enough to hold up to 250 pounds!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Khetan Console in Dark Bronze with Polished Gold Bronze Interior by Elan Atelier
Khetan Console in Dark Bronze with Polished Gold Bronze Interior by Elan Atelier

Khetan Console in Dark Bronze with Polished Gold Bronze Interior by Elan Atelier

By Elan Atelier

Located in New York, NY

Cast using the lost wax method, the bench is a museum-quality piece shown in dark bronze with a polished gold bronze interior in a brass finish.

Category

2010s European Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Florence Knoll Museum Bench
Bronze Florence Knoll Museum Bench

Bronze Florence Knoll Museum Bench

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H 17 in W 144 in L 17 in

Bronze Florence Knoll Museum Bench

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

An early and rare bronze museum bench designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1950s Benches

Materials

Bronze

Ebonized Museum Benches
Ebonized Museum Benches

Ebonized Museum Benches

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H 17.75 in W 66 in D 21 in

Ebonized Museum Benches

Located in Culver City, CA

Impressive large scale benches with leather upholstery. Originally from the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Two Stainless Steel Architectural Museum Benches
Set of Two Stainless Steel Architectural Museum Benches

Set of Two Stainless Steel Architectural Museum Benches

Located in Dronten, NL

Set of 2 one-off museum benches completely executed in stainless steel.

Category

1990s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Museum" Bench Made by a Dutch Manufacture in Faux Leather and Black Steel
"Museum" Bench Made by a Dutch Manufacture in Faux Leather and Black Steel

"Museum" Bench Made by a Dutch Manufacture in Faux Leather and Black Steel

Located in Almelo, NL

This fantastic "Museum" bench made by a Dutch manufacture, in black painted steel, with faux leather square tops, in beautiful original condition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Martin Visser Wenge wood Museum Bench or Low table 't Spectrum 1965
Martin Visser Wenge wood Museum Bench or Low table 't Spectrum 1965

Martin Visser Wenge wood Museum Bench or Low table 't Spectrum 1965

By Martin Visser

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Martin Visser made his first design for a Museum Bench in 1965 for the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Large Vintage Museum Bench, English, Oak, Dining, Kitchen, Pew, Late 20th, 1980
Large Vintage Museum Bench, English, Oak, Dining, Kitchen, Pew, Late 20th, 1980

Large Vintage Museum Bench, English, Oak, Dining, Kitchen, Pew, Late 20th, 1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage museum bench. An English, oak dining or kitchen pew, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Category

Late 20th Century British Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Museum Benches, English, Oak, Dining, Kitchen, Pew, Circa 1980
Pair of Vintage Museum Benches, English, Oak, Dining, Kitchen, Pew, Circa 1980

Pair of Vintage Museum Benches, English, Oak, Dining, Kitchen, Pew, Circa 1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage museum benches. An English, oak dining or kitchen pew, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Category

Late 20th Century British Benches

Materials

Oak

Prototype Museum Bench by Eric Meier 2004
Prototype Museum Bench by Eric Meier 2004

Prototype Museum Bench by Eric Meier 2004

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Cranbrook graduate Eric Meier, the bench was intended for museum use. 4 slender white legs support the seating surface , which is composed of 30 individual foam lozenges ...

Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Foam

Bronze and Leather Museum Bench by Florence Knoll
Bronze and Leather Museum Bench by Florence Knoll

Bronze and Leather Museum Bench by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare 12 foot bench with bronze base and brown leather. This version is wider than usual as well. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1960s Benches

Wim Quist Kroller Muller Museum Bench by Spectrum, 1990's
Wim Quist Kroller Muller Museum Bench by Spectrum, 1990's

Wim Quist Kroller Muller Museum Bench by Spectrum, 1990's

By 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Designed in the 1970s by architect Wim Quist for the Kröller Müller museum in Otterloo, Netherlands. This design has been produced by Spectrum since 1988.

Category

20th Century Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

American Mid-Century Large Black Tufted Leather Benches
American Mid-Century Large Black Tufted Leather Benches

American Mid-Century Large Black Tufted Leather Benches

Located in Queens, NY

12 American Mid-Century large museum benches with a black tufted faux leather seat resting on three squared chrome support legs (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Tufted Brown Leather Bench with Solid Bronze Frame by Nico Zographos, Signed
Tufted Brown Leather Bench with Solid Bronze Frame by Nico Zographos, Signed

Tufted Brown Leather Bench with Solid Bronze Frame by Nico Zographos, Signed

By Nico Zoographos

Located in Kansas City, MO

All original bronze frame leather museum bench / daybed designed by Nico Zographos.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Martin Visser slat bench black ebonized 't Spectrum 1965
Martin Visser slat bench black ebonized 't Spectrum 1965

Martin Visser slat bench black ebonized 't Spectrum 1965

By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This black ebonized slat bench was originally designed for Stedelijk Museum, thats why its often called the museum bench.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench

Located in New York, NY

For the collector. This stunning three inch thick teak slab bench has been hand carved from the island Madura. Beautiful soft rounded edges and beautiful markings on this century old...

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Single Root Teak Wood Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Single Root Teak Wood Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Single Root Teak Wood Bench

Located in New York, NY

Impressive hundred year old hand carved teak wood bench or chaise with stunning patina. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™

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Early 20th Century Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Contemporary Pair Stellar Museum Scale Quality Leather Suede Chrome Benches
Contemporary Pair Stellar Museum Scale Quality Leather Suede Chrome Benches

Contemporary Pair Stellar Museum Scale Quality Leather Suede Chrome Benches

By Charles Maison

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible pair of Charles Maison Inspired, glamours museum scale and quality benches. Of the highest construction & materials.

Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Harvey Probber Bench from the North Carolina Museum of Art

Harvey Probber Bench from the North Carolina Museum of Art

By Harvey Probber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

No additional discounts are offered on this bench.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Benches, English, Oak, Kitchen, Museum, Pew, Late 20th Century
Pair of Vintage Benches, English, Oak, Kitchen, Museum, Pew, Late 20th Century

Pair of Vintage Benches, English, Oak, Kitchen, Museum, Pew, Late 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Appealing vintage forms of versatile proportion at 6' wide Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Light English oak with mellow blonde hues beneath a wax pol...

Category

Late 20th Century British Benches

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern X-Long Tufted Museum Leather Bench Bronze Finish Base, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern X-Long Tufted Museum Leather Bench Bronze Finish Base, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern X-Long Tufted Museum Leather Bench Bronze Finish Base, 1970s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvelous X-long museum tufted cognac brown leather bench, on a bronze finished base, circa the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Primitive Bench
Primitive Bench

Primitive Bench

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H 14 in W 50 in D 42 in

Primitive Bench

Located in New York, NY

Museum quality weathered teak bench. Carved from a single 3″ thick slab including the back.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench
18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench

18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench

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H 43.31 in W 101.97 in D 17.33 in

18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

In superb condition for its age, with expected wear and a deep, glowing patina, this bench is a museum-worthy piece suitable for a collector, historic interior, or architectural inst...

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Antique 1780s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Classic Form Bench in the Beaux Arts Manner
Italian Classic Form Bench in the Beaux Arts Manner

Italian Classic Form Bench in the Beaux Arts Manner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Museum style heavy seat bench. Black marble inset seat replaces the old cane seat.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Beaux Arts Benches

Materials

Marble

Edd Hayes Bronze Bust of a Man
Edd Hayes Bronze Bust of a Man

Edd Hayes Bronze Bust of a Man

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H 26 in W 17 in D 14 in

Edd Hayes Bronze Bust of a Man

By Edd Hayes

Located in Houston, TX

Under a 300 year old live oak at The George Ranch Historical Park and Museum, a bench with life-size bronzes of “Albert and Mamie George, The Spirit of Giving” invites people visitin...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Custom Resin Museum Bench by Michael Ryan Architects, 20th Century
Custom Resin Museum Bench by Michael Ryan Architects, 20th Century

Custom Resin Museum Bench by Michael Ryan Architects, 20th Century

By Michael Ryan

Located in Hamburg, PA

This custom-designed resin museum bench created by Michael Ryan Architects. Michael Ryan designed the Sheaf Lane Residence in Delaware.

Category

20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Resin

BQ 01 Architectural Museum Bench Designed by Wim Quist for Spectrum
BQ 01 Architectural Museum Bench Designed by Wim Quist for Spectrum

BQ 01 Architectural Museum Bench Designed by Wim Quist for Spectrum

By 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in Dronten, NL

The BQ 01 bench was designed in the 1970s by the architect Wim Quist for the Kröller Müller museum in Otterloo, Netherlands and is produced since 1988 by Spectrum.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Museum Bench by Metropolitan, San Francisco with Brown Tufted Leather Seat
Museum Bench by Metropolitan, San Francisco with Brown Tufted Leather Seat

Museum Bench by Metropolitan, San Francisco with Brown Tufted Leather Seat

Located in St. Louis, MO

Chrome base Minimalist bench with original leather that is nicely worn in (no tears or holes but general wear). Made by Metropolitan, circa 1970s. Leather is nice dark brown.

Category

Vintage 1970s American International Style Benches

Materials

Chrome

Bronze Finish Steel and Upholstery Bench
Bronze Finish Steel and Upholstery Bench

Bronze Finish Steel and Upholstery Bench

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H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in

Bronze Finish Steel and Upholstery Bench

Located in San Mateo, CA

Architectural bronzed steel bench with upholstered seat. This sturdy bench is a little different take on the classic museum bench.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

For the primitive collector. This stunning bench is hand carved from a single teak root from Madura. Beautiful antique bamboo legs in contrast. Rare. This bench was sourced in the...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Paul Laszlo Cane Bench for Glenn of California
Paul Laszlo Cane Bench for Glenn of California

Paul Laszlo Cane Bench for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, Paul Laszlo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare museum grade bench by Paul Laszlo for Glenn of California, c.1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slat Bench, 1960s Dutch Design
Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slat Bench, 1960s Dutch Design

Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slat Bench, 1960s Dutch Design

By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum

Located in The Hague, NL

This is an original version (model: BZ -81, marked) designed in 1960/1961 for het Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. This vintage slatted bench can be used as a bench, plant table or even ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Wenge

Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slate Bench, 1960s Dutch Design
Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slate Bench, 1960s Dutch Design

Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slate Bench, 1960s Dutch Design

By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum

Located in The Hague, NL

This is an original version (model: BZ -81, marked) designed in 1960/1961 for het Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. This vintage slatted bench can be used as a bench, plant table or even ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Wenge

19th Century Specimen Marble Bench or Coffee Table, Philadelphia History Museum
19th Century Specimen Marble Bench or Coffee Table, Philadelphia History Museum

19th Century Specimen Marble Bench or Coffee Table, Philadelphia History Museum

Located in Essex, MA

Rare and spectacular Egyptian alabaster and specimen marble bench on original iron base --In Roman Revival style --Deaccessioned from the Philadelphia History Museum and original...

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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Museum Quality English Georgian Super High Back Tavern Settle or Bench
Museum Quality English Georgian Super High Back Tavern Settle or Bench

Museum Quality English Georgian Super High Back Tavern Settle or Bench

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Perfect for a hall storage bench, this museum quality piece features a beautiful tall curved form, remarkable patina, three storage drawers, solid wood construction, beautiful pine w...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Settees

Materials

Pine

Set of Naturalistic Cast Iron Garden Furniture, Late 19th Century

Set of Naturalistic Cast Iron Garden Furniture, Late 19th Century

Located in NYC, NY

(Accession numbers: 69.158.2 and 69.159.2 - both acquired by the museum in 1969). Measures: Larger bench: 30.5" H x 48" W x 22.5" D.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Eric O'Leary Glazed Ceramic Stools
Pair of Eric O'Leary Glazed Ceramic Stools

Pair of Eric O'Leary Glazed Ceramic Stools

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H 18.25 in W 15.5 in D 13.25 in

Pair of Eric O'Leary Glazed Ceramic Stools

By Eric O'leary

Located in New York, NY

He is known for his stools, planters and other objects, constructed of cut and shaped slabs with warm O'Leary's work, such as his ceramic stools and planters, often features vibrant...

Category

Late 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Ceramic

ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodriguez
ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodriguez

ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodriguez

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H 13.78 in W 59.45 in D 27.17 in

ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodriguez

Located in London, London

ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodriguez Sergio Rodrigues (1927-) Brazil Architect & Designer Sergio Rodrigues became a great furniture designer, to the point of receiving an e...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodrigues
ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodrigues

ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 13.78 in W 59.45 in D 27.17 in

ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodrigues

Located in London, London

ELEH Museum Bench by Sergio Rodrigues Sergio Rodrigues (1927-) Brazil Architect & Designer Sergio Rodrigues became a great furniture designer, to the point of receiving an e...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Tufted Museum Bench
Tufted Museum Bench

Tufted Museum Bench

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H 20 in W 72 in D 24 in

Tufted Museum Bench

By Metropolitan

Located in Tulsa, OK

It is very heavy, and in beautiful condition. These are named 'Museum" benches from the mfg. This is the only six footed i have, but have many 8 feet long examples if interested.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Tufted leather Museum Bench with patinated bases
Tufted leather Museum Bench with patinated bases

Tufted leather Museum Bench with patinated bases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

grand scale Museum bench, could be used as daybed.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Benches

Materials

Leather

Museum of Anthropology Bench
Museum of Anthropology Bench

Museum of Anthropology Bench

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H 15.25 in W 107 in D 28 in

Museum of Anthropology Bench

Located in Mexico City, DF

This bench (1 of 4) is from the National Museum of Anthropology, considered to be one of the most outstanding museums of the world.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Long Florence Knoll Museum Upholstered Bench
Long Florence Knoll Museum Upholstered Bench

Long Florence Knoll Museum Upholstered Bench

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Great vintage condition has all its plastic feet label still attached some minor wear to the upholstery no smells. Measure: 9ft.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Benches

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Museum Quality Heavy Chinese Benches
Pair of Museum Quality Heavy Chinese Benches

Pair of Museum Quality Heavy Chinese Benches

Located in Santa Fe, NM

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Slatted Bench by Martin Visser

Slatted Bench by Martin Visser

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Slatted Bench by Martin Visser

By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in London, GB

Originally designed for Amsterdam's design museum, the Stedelijk, this bench is perfect as both a coffee table and/or seating.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Museum Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the museum bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A museum bench — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a museum bench, we have 26 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the museum bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right museum bench, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one museum bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christopher Kreiling Studio, Andrianna Shamaris and Brian Kane produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Museum Bench?

Prices for a museum bench start at $1,109 and top out at $15,500 with the average selling for $5,860.

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.

Questions About Museum Bench
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some types of benches designed primarily for indoor use include storage benches, entry benches, backless benches, settee benches and dining benches. Garden benches, memorial benches and planter benches are three types commonly displayed outdoors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage and antique benches.