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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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

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

Pair of Florence Knoll for Knoll International Black Leather Museum Benches
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century museum benches with a black leather upholstered seats with button
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Yellow Tufted Vinyl & Chrome Museum Bench
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century museum bench with a button tufted yellow vinyl upholstered seat resting on a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

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
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Benches

Materials

Cherry

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
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Muse Bench by Jude Di Leo
Muse Bench by Jude Di Leo
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
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
Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Victorian Walnut Double Sided Museum Gallery Pew Bench Pugin Gothic Steeple
By Edward Welby Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Rowlandson and Pugin
Located in GB
Pugin steeple manor Victorian Museum double sided gallery bench A very rare opportunity to own this
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antropología Bench
By Raul de la Cerda
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
, a family of benches and tables / stools made of American oak and black marble, inspired by the
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Antropología Bench
Antropología Bench
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Custom Cantilever Bench
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Rian Cantilever bench was selected for the 2010 Design Biennial at the Pasadena Museum of California
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cord, Hardwood, Walnut, Ash, Oak

Custom Cantilever Bench
Custom Cantilever Bench
H 18 in W 74 in D 18.25 in
HVLimon, Crescendo Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
permanent collection of the sculpture garden at MOLAA -- Museum of Latin American Art, the largest museum in
Category

2010s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Concrete

HVLimon, Crescendo Bench
HVLimon, Crescendo Bench
H 16 in W 18 in D 72 in
Custom Rian Cantilever Bench
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
bench was selected for the 2010 Design Biennial at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. Hardwood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Custom Rian Cantilever Bench
Custom Rian Cantilever Bench
H 18 in W 45 in D 18 in
Panca Bench by Tellurico
Located in Geneve, CH
Panca Bench by Tellurico Limited Edition Of 6 + 1 A.P. Pieces. Signed And Numbered. Dimensions: D
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Panca Bench by Tellurico
Panca Bench by Tellurico
H 16.93 in W 55.12 in D 17.72 in
Eric O'Leary Ceramic Bench
By Eric O'leary
Located in Dallas, TX
glaze. A similar bench can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Category

Vintage 1980s Benches

Materials

Ceramic

Eric O'Leary Ceramic Bench
Eric O'Leary Ceramic Bench
H 17.25 in W 43.5 in D 14.5 in
Eric O'Leary Ceramic Bench
By Eric O'leary
Located in Dallas, TX
glaze. A similar bench can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Category

Vintage 1970s Benches

Materials

Ceramic

Eric O'Leary Ceramic Bench
Eric O'Leary Ceramic Bench
H 18.5 in W 40 in D 15 in
Confined Crafts Bench by Tellurico
Located in Geneve, CH
Confined Crafts Bench by Tellurico Signed And Numbered. Dimensions: D 40 x W 110 x H 50 cm. SH: 50
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Confined Crafts Bench by Tellurico
Confined Crafts Bench by Tellurico
H 19.69 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Mattia Biagi, "Noi Due", Bench
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
space. The flowers act like a divider or commune space between "Noi Due." This limited edition bench is
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mattia Biagi, "Noi Due", Bench
Mattia Biagi, "Noi Due", Bench
H 17 in W 80 in D 18 in
Shipped Bench by Helen Mirra
By Helen Mirra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An essay about Helen Mirra's solo exhibition at The Whitney Museum of American Art describes her as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Shipped Bench by Helen Mirra
Shipped Bench by Helen Mirra
H 16 in W 79 in D 16 in
Minimalist Bench by Neil Nenner
Located in Geneve, CH
Minimalist bench by Neil Nenner Punctuation Marks Dimensions: H 22 x L 138 x W 41 cm Materials
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Bench by Neil Nenner
Minimalist Bench by Neil Nenner
H 8.67 in W 54.34 in D 16.15 in
Large 18th Century Solid Wood Bench
Located in Madrid, ES
bench, originally from a museum collection, is a testament to the craftsmanship and durability of
Category

Antique 1750s Benches

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Solid Wood Bench
Large 18th Century Solid Wood Bench
H 102 in W 200 in D 65 in
Contemporary Clay Bench by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant Benches are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Clay Bench by Maarten Baas
Contemporary Clay Bench by Maarten Baas
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Alfa Sculpture Bench by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Museum (Miami). My pieces SOUL Sculpture bench in 2011 and the Autumn Leaf swing in 2012 have won an
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Alfa Sculpture Bench by Veronica Mar
Alfa Sculpture Bench by Veronica Mar
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 78.75 in
Timber Mazer Bench by Tom Fereday
By Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Timber Mazer Bench by Tom Fereday Dimensions: W 190 x D 45 x H 50 cm Materials: Solid Oak & Walnut
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Timber Mazer Bench by Tom Fereday
Timber Mazer Bench by Tom Fereday
H 19.69 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
Matrix Bench by OS and OOS
By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen
Located in Geneve, CH
Matrix bench by OS and OOS Dimensions: 141.2 x 30 x 42.1 cm Materials: Powder-coated Steel The
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Matrix Bench by OS and OOS
Matrix Bench by OS and OOS
H 16.58 in W 55.6 in D 11.82 in
Magnificent 19th Century Neo-Gothic Wooden Bench
Located in Madrid, ES
Step into history with this grand Neo-Gothic wooden bench from the late 19th century. Sourced from
Category

Antique 1890s Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
rare design milestones in museums and galleries. Hans J Wegner is certainly one of the most important
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
H 12.21 in W 76.38 in D 16.74 in
Reveal Bench Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveal bench sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 16” x 54” x 14 in Materials: Carved
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

ORO, OS3 Bench by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS3 bench by John Eric Byers ORO collection Dimensions: W 76 x D 38 x H 38 cm Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

ORO, OS3 Bench by John Eric Byers
ORO, OS3 Bench by John Eric Byers
H 14.97 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Ula Sculpture Green Bench by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Ula Sculpture Green Bench by Veronica Mar Dimensions: D300 x W56 x H45 cm Materials: Macael green
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Ula Sculpture Green Bench by Veronica Mar
Ula Sculpture Green Bench by Veronica Mar
H 17.72 in W 22.05 in D 118.12 in
Ula Sculpture White Bench by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Museum (Miami). My pieces SOUL Sculpture bench in 2011 and the Autumn Leaf swing in 2012 have won an
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Ula Sculpture White Bench by Veronica Mar
Ula Sculpture White Bench by Veronica Mar
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 118.12 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
Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects
Element 2 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects
H 21.66 in W 49.22 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
Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Element 3 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects
Element 3 Seater Bench by Idaaf Architects
H 21.66 in W 68.9 in D 15.75 in
Soul Sculpture Marble Bench by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Courbet (NY), Mint (London), and The Wolfsonian Museum (Miami). My pieces SOUL Sculpture bench in 2011 and
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Soul Sculpture Marble Bench by Veronica Mar
Soul Sculpture Marble Bench by Veronica Mar
H 20.08 in W 22.45 in D 118.12 in
Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Bench
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Bench, 3 fiberglass seat shells, 1970s, design Charles & Ray Eames, metal frame with chrome-plated
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Bench
Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Bench
H 31.89 in W 71.66 in D 21.66 in
Doodle Bench (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
By Maison Colbert
Located in London, GB
The Doodle Bench celebrate naivety, fairy tales, dreams, magic, and other worlds. It invites us to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ionic Bench, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2010
By Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
extract the lines of the form to create a light, spacious and resilient bench in which a person sits in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Wood

Martin Visser wooden bench for Spectrum 1960
By Martin Visser
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Designed by Martin Visser in 1961 voor the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Made by 't Spectrum in The
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Two"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elevated bench from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Maple

John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Two"
John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Two"
H 14.5 in W 45 in D 18 in
John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Three"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elevated bench from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Maple

John, Eric Byers, "Block Bench for Two"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finish to a simplified silhouette. Available as a bench for two or three or a stool for one. John Eric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Maple

Gold Bronze Sorgue Bench by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, making it a museum-quality piece that is both functional and a work of art. This bench is an ideal choice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Michel Cadestin: Beaubourg Bench with 4 Seats, 1974
By Michel Cadestin
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Imagine bringing the essence of a museum into your very own home. The Beaubourg bench
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

John Eric Byers, "Block Bench for Three"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
permanent collections of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York and the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Maple

e15 Tafel Table Bench by Hans De Pelsmacker
By e15, Hans De Pelsmacker
Located in New York, NY
included in various museum collections. The combination of table and bench creates a unique sitting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum bench for 4 by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D41 x W163 x H41 cm Materials: carved + blackened
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
H 16.15 in W 64.18 in D 16.15 in
Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum bench for 3 by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D41 x W122 x H41 cm Materials: carved + blackened
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
H 16.15 in W 48.04 in D 16.15 in
Soul Sculpture Krion Bench Medium by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Museum (Miami). My pieces SOUL Sculpture bench in 2011 and the Autumn Leaf swing in 2012 have won an
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Contemporary Hammered copper Platypus Bench by Marius Ritiu
Located in 1204, CH
lifestyle. Hand hammered copper sheet, stolen museum chair My practice questions concepts such as
Category

2010s Belgian Benches

Materials

Copper

Soul Sculpture Marble Bench Medium by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Museum (Miami). My pieces SOUL Sculpture bench in 2011 and the Autumn Leaf swing in 2012 have won an
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Soul Sculpture Marble Bench Large by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Museum (Miami). My pieces SOUL Sculpture bench in 2011 and the Autumn Leaf swing in 2012 have won an
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Soul Sculpture Marble Bench Large by Veronica Mar
Soul Sculpture Marble Bench Large by Veronica Mar
H 20.08 in W 22.45 in D 118.12 in
Soul Sculpture Wood Bench Large by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Museum (Miami). My pieces SOUL Sculpture bench in 2011 and the Autumn Leaf swing in 2012 have won an
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Soul Sculpture Wood Bench Large by Veronica Mar
Soul Sculpture Wood Bench Large by Veronica Mar
H 22.84 in W 28.35 in D 118.12 in
Soul Sculpture Krion Bench Large by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Soul Sculpture Krion bench large by Veronica Mar Dimensions: D 300 x W 51 x H 45 cm. SH: 40 cm
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Soul Sculpture Krion Bench Large by Veronica Mar
Soul Sculpture Krion Bench Large by Veronica Mar
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 118.12 in
"Serpa" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The outstanding "Serpa" bench was designed by Ronald Sasson in 2019. Homage to one of the most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Doric Bench in Cerused White Oak and White Linen
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple

Antique Handcrafted Oak Bench by Greenfield Industries, 1890's
Located in Doylestown, PA
Greenfield, New Hampshire. One of their benches from the 1950's is part of the state's Museum collection. It
Category

Antique 1890s American Primitive Benches

Materials

Oak

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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.
Questions About Museum Bench
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    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.