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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. Leather shows wear but

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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

By Metropolitan

Located in Miami, FL

Museum bench with newly upholstered heavy black canvas fabric on square tubular chrome frame by

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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. The minimalist design

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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

best design for Ahrend is without a doubt the no. 600 Museum Bench, especially designed for the

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1990s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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

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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

the museum. These nine benches are made in solid cherry (not veneered as most of these museum benches

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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

$13,156 / item

H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

Muse Bench by Jude Di Leo

Located in Geneve, CH

designed with Bear & Lion partner Bernardo Guillermo in 2008. Intended as a museum bench, Muse is

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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

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Pugin steeple manor Victorian Museum double sided gallery bench A very rare opportunity to own this

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Benches

Materials

Walnut

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

Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects

$1,444 / item

H 21.66 in W 49.22 in D 15.75 in

Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects

Located in Geneve, CH

Old Oak Made of solid Maple wood, this 3-seater bench ‘Museum’ is one of the pieces of the ‘Element

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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

$1,681 / item

H 21.66 in W 68.9 in D 15.75 in

Element 3 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects

Located in Geneve, CH

Old Oak Made of solid Maple wood, this 3-seater bench ‘Museum’ is one of the pieces of the ‘Element

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2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Restored Rattan Three-Seater "Eye" Bench by Paul T Frankl
Restored Rattan Three-Seater "Eye" Bench by Paul T Frankl

Restored Rattan Three-Seater "Eye" Bench by Paul T Frankl

$19,200Sale Price|40% Off

H 33.5 in W 24 in D 79 in

Restored Rattan Three-Seater "Eye" Bench by Paul T Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare, museum-quality rattan three-seat bench features a reed rattan top and a captivating eye

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Vintage 1930s Benches

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Pair of Eric O'Leary Glazed Ceramic Stools

$2,500 / set

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

modern form. Museum Collection: A "Bench for visitors" (1998)

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Late 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Ceramic

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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

LEATHER tufted, "Museum" bench, for Metropolitan. The panels are cut, hand-welted and hand-tufted with

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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

8 feet long! This is a fantastic large, leather tufted "Museum" bench for Metropolitan. It is in

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

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

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

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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

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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

MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE AVAILABLE. Originally designed as a museum bench, Muse is constructed in a

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

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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 Piet Parra, Dutch Textile Museum

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...

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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

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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

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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

Isamu Noguchi. Cast using the lost wax method, the bench is a museum-quality piece shown in dark bronze

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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 Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

An early and rare bronze museum bench designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll. This 12 foot bench is

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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

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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. Because there is no upside

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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

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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

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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

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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

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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

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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

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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. Beautifully

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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 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

influence was as pervasive as it was in home design. This example came from the North Carolina Museum of Art

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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. Rare

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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

expected wear and a deep, glowing patina, this bench is a museum-worthy piece suitable for a collector

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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

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

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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

George Ranch Historical Park and Museum, a bench with life-size bronzes of “Albert and Mamie George, The

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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

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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

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

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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

take on the classic museum bench. There is some oxidation in a few spots to the bronze finish. It will

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Dutch 1960 Slat Bench Designed by Martin Visser for Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Dutch 1960 Slat Bench Designed by Martin Visser for Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Dutch 1960 Slat Bench Designed by Martin Visser for Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

By Martin Visser

Located in Markington, GB

Perriand made. This bench was created for Stedelijk museum in Amsterdam. The Bench is in super

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wenge

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 Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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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

Minimalistic Dutch design wenge slat bench designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum in 1961's

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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

Minimalistic Dutch design wenge slat bench designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum in 1961's

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Wenge

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

buttoned cushion. Perfect for a hall storage bench, this museum quality piece features a beautiful tall

Category

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

A two-piece suite of 'Rustic' pattern cast iron garden benches featuring detailed cast iron frames

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Antique 19th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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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

Category

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

heavy, and in beautiful condition. These are named 'Museum" benches from the mfg. This is the only six

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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 Bench with Nubuck Suede Seating Bronze Finish Legs by Vivian Carbonell
Museum Bench with Nubuck Suede Seating Bronze Finish Legs by Vivian Carbonell

Museum Bench with Nubuck Suede Seating Bronze Finish Legs by Vivian Carbonell

By Carbonell Design Studio, Vivian Carbonell

Located in Miami, FL

The Museum bench imparts a statement of quiet strength and elegance. Its contemporary Minimalist

Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Steel

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

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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

A pair of Impressive museum, quality benches. Very large: 11 ft. X 15” X 21”. Heavy curved legs

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Slatted Bench by Martin Visser
Slatted Bench by Martin Visser

Slatted Bench by Martin Visser

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H 11.82 in W 63 in D 23.63 in

Slatted Bench by Martin Visser

By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in London, GB

museum, the Stedelijk, this bench is perfect as both a coffee table and/or seating. Cushions can be

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Three Pieces Stone Bench from Mid-Century Estate
Three Pieces Stone Bench from Mid-Century Estate

Three Pieces Stone Bench from Mid-Century Estate

Located in santa monica, CA

which sat poolside. Would also make a great Museum Bench or garden bench. Great natural impressions

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone

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By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Atlanta, GA

Iconic Barcelona Stools or Ottomans, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. Please note they have some cat scratch...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,181 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mohair, Oak

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce

LU Swing Sconce

$1,800 / item

H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in

LU Swing Sconce

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS

LU Louis Sconce AS

$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

LU Louis Sconce AS

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Linear Bench in Natural Wanut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
Linear Bench in Natural Wanut Series 72 by Stamford Modern

Linear Bench in Natural Wanut Series 72 by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explore our seven wood finishes and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair

Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA

Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion
Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion

Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian travertine cube shaped side table, end table or coffee table. Also a great drinks table. Design with rustic edge Pavilion Antiques and 20th c These can be purchased as a sin...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

$657Sale Price / item|55% Off

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

'Barcelona' Mid-Century Bench
'Barcelona' Mid-Century Bench

'Barcelona' Mid-Century Bench

$1,800

H 16.5 in W 77 in D 19 in

'Barcelona' Mid-Century Bench

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Six foot long tufted bench on polished chrome base. Designed in the style of Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona bench. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

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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.