Niels Bench
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Teak for Skagerak
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in teak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Teak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Natural Oak for Skagerak
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in natural oak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Black Stained Oak for Skagerak
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in black stained oak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
Ile Navy Blue Upholstered Three Seat Bench Ottoman by Neils Bendsten Italy
By Niels Bendtsen
Located in West Hartford, CT
The Ile three seater bench is a playful and versatile modern bench for any room in the home. The
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wool
Rare Series VI 108 Modular Seating Suite by Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, c. 1962
By Niels Vitsoe, Jorgen Hoj
Located in Norwalk, CT
108 series was designed by Jørgen Høj and crafted by Niels Vitsøe from flat bars of high-grade brushed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 14 in W 24 in D 24 in
Niels Otto Møller Danish Teak Ottoman or Bench Model 80a for J.L. Møllers Mødels
By Möllers Armaturfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in St. Louis, MO
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, model 80A ottoman or bench first
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile, Teak
H 18.25 in W 19.63 in D 14.13 in
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in Natural Oak for Skagerak
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in natural oak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in Black Stained Oak for Skagerak
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in black stained oak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in FSC Certified Teak for Skagerak
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in FSC certified teak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Teak
Bernt Petersen for Niels Eilersen bench made of oak, 1960
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless beauty of the Bernt Petersen design sofa, carefully restored by professionals. Originally designed in the 1960s in Denmark, this iconic sofa is an oak masterpi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
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H 13.78 in W 36.62 in D 19.69 in
Table/ Blue bench in the style of Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 2010
By Massimo Vignelli, Heller
Located in Wien, AT
Bench/ Coffee Table “Blue Bench” entworfen von Massimo Vignelli, hergestellt von Heller um circa
Category
2010s Austrian Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal
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Taula White Marble Large Side Table
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Side table in carved Veneciano white marble. Available on request in Monterrey black marble. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Ship...
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2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 medium mirror in black brass. The F.A. 33 Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass, and mirror ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep.
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum
Temi Bench, Minimalist Velvet Bench in Teja
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Benches
Materials
Velvet
Tadao Alto Concrete Contemporary Console, 100% Handcrafted in Italy
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
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2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Quadris Ceiling Suspended Rectangular Modern Bathroom Mirror with Brass Frame
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Unique modern ceiling suspended rectangular mirror with an elegant solid brushed brass frame and a slick white aluminium backing.
559mm (22") Wide x 813mm (32") High x 30mm (1.18") ...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 32.01 in W 22.01 in D 1.19 in
Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 39”/ 95cm diameter
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø.
Eac...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated patinated brass Dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century finnish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 4 in D 4 in
Organic Shaped Mortex Coffee Table "Sami 01" BM32 by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design / Handcrafted / Organic shape / Ecological material / Natural lime plaster / Concrete look / Made on demand
Color: BM32 Camel Light
The name of the Sami...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement, Composition, Limestone
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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Finn Juhl Fj56 Coffee Table by Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Albuquerque, NM
rebuild his presence in the critical USA export market and he fell back on his old cabinetmaker Niels
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Niels O. Møller Teak Frame and Woven Seat Bench
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Diego, CA
A cleanly designed teak bench with woven seat designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møller
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Niels Møller Teak and Woven Cane Bench
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Møller's teak and cane bench for his family’s company, JL Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Teak
Niels Møller Teak and Danish Cord Bench
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Møller's teak and woven cord bench for his family’s company, JL Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak, Cord
Mid-Century Modern Teak & Rattan Cord Stool Bench Seat Niels Moller Danish 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous bench seat, made of teak and with a cord seat, by Niels Moller
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cord, Teak
H 18.5 in W 19.5 in D 15.5 in
Niels Moller for J.L. Mollers Danish Teak Bench
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic Danish modern paper cord and teak bench designed by Niels Otto Moller and produced by J.L
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Niels Otto Moller bench model 63 teak and paper cord Denmark 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic bench model 63 designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak, Papercord
J.L. Moller Teak Bench
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in New York, NY
Model No. 64 Teak Bench designed by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Moller. CA 1960
Excellent original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak, Leather
Danish Modern Solid Teak Frame with Rope Seat Large Bench
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible solid teak frame with rope woven seat, circa 1980s solid and sturdy long bench great
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rope, Teak
Fonthill Benches
By William Burn
Located in London, GB
Fonthill to Niel Rimington, Esq.
These benches were almost certainly designed by the Scottish baronial
Category
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Materials
Oak
N. Eilersen Buffalo Leather and Solid Teak 3-Seater and 2-Seater
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made in Danmark
Danish teak sofa's by N. Eilersen.
Eilersen is an esteemed producer of high end seating. Vintage Mid Century Modern sofa's are likely a designer piece. Very well-m...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage Design Two-Seater Model Capella Design by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960 Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
and made by Niels Eilersen. The condition of the sofa is fine. The frame is made of beautiful dark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in
Niels Vodder NV53 Bench by Finn Juhl
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Vodder NV53 Bench by Finn Juhl. 1950's Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Settees
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Niels Bach Rosewood Coffee Table
By Niels Bach
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A generously proportioned, coffee table in highly figured Brazilian Rosewood by Niels Bach, a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Danish Modern 1960s Teak and Upholstered Seat Benches by Niels Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of two benches designed by Niels Møller, for Moller fabrick stamped made in Denmark
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Teak, Wool
H 18.5 in W 19.5 in D 15 in
Bench by Niels O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Dallas, TX
A teak bench with paper cord woven seat. Designed by Niels O. Møller, manufactured by J.L. Møllers
Category
Vintage 1960s Benches
Niels Otto Moller Bench Model 63A
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Niels Otto Moller teak and papercord bench, Model 63A. Vintage original danish teak bench in very
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Bench by Niels Moller, Model 63
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian modern rosewood and leather bench by Niels Moller, Model 63. Good original condition
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Cutter Bench designed by Niels Hvass in teak wood of minimalist design
By Niels Hvass
Located in Lejre, DK
Cutter Bench designed by Niels Hvass in teak wood. A minimalist design makes the Cutter bench a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
H 16.93 in W 47.64 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Bench Model N°63 by Niels Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian bench model n°63 by Niels Møller, teak and black paper cord 150 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Benches
Materials
Teak
Niels Møller 63A Bench with Walnut Legs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A long, upholstered bench designed by Niels Møller for JL Møller Møbelfabrik of Denmark. The model
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik Minimalist Bench, Danish Bench
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A simple Danish bench by famed cabinetmaker J.L. Møller, designed by Niels Otto Møller. Model 63A
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
H 18.5 in W 47 in D 16 in
Niels Otto Møller, Teak Bench n°63 from the 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Paris, FR
Niels Otto Møller, teak bench n°63 from the 1960s
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Teak
Midcentury Bench by Niels O. Møller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A teak bench with paper cord woven seat. Designed by Niels O. Moller. Model 63A.
Vintage original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Niels Moller Leather and Teak Bench
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Niels Moller teak and leather bench circa mid-1960s. Original finish to solid teak frame and newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak, Leather
Mid Century Teak and Leather N.O. Moller Bench
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish bench in teak by Niels Moller for J.L. Mobelfabrik, Denmark. This piece has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik Leather, Teak Bench
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Modern J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik leather, teak bench.
Offered for sale is a 1960s Niels
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Teak
Antique Leather Pommel Horse Vintage Gym Bench Equipment
By Niels Larsen
Located in Washington, DC
company Niels Larsen & Son ltd. Pommel horse is in excellent vintage condition and retains original suede
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Niels Møller Teak Model 80A Ottoman Danish Cord Seat
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Baltimore, MD
An absolutely stunning teak Danish Cord ottoman, bench model 80A designed in 1963 by Niels Otto
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Niels Moller Solid Rosewood Danish Modern Bench
Located in New York, NY
Niels Moller solid rosewood bench restored with wool plaid upholstery.Simple and elegant rosewood
Category
20th Century Danish Benches
Materials
Rosewood, Wool
Woven Rope Bench by N.O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vancouver, BC
An original design from 1963, Danish craftsmanship is beautifully showcased in this official re-issue. The solid walnut conical legs create a beautiful frame for the woven roped seat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Rare N. O. Moller Danish Teak Bench with Cord Seat
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Crockett, CA
Rare bench can comfortably seat 2 or 3 people at the dining table or would be very useful in an
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Pommel Horse by Niels Larsen, Maker
Located in Seattle, WA
comfortable seating for all; the perfect whimsical bench for the home gym, the great room, bar or "mancave."
Category
20th Century English Benches
A 19th Century English Bench
Located in Austin, TX
A rare tufted leather adjustable bench,
made by the reputable 19th century Danish maker,
Category
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Moller
Located in Asheville, NC
A very lovely set of four Danish teak dining chairs designed by Niels Moller in 1951 - Each chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Woven Seat and Beech Frame Bench by Niels O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in New York, NY
A modest bench comprising a wickered paper cord woven seat on a beech frame with round legs, model
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Benches
Materials
Beech
Vintage Bench by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century bench, model 63B, was designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rope, Teak
Woven Rope Bench by N.O. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vancouver, BC
An original design from 1963, Danish craftsmanship is beautifully showcased in this official re-issue. The solid walnut conical legs create a beautiful frame for the woven roped seat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Benches
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Woven Rope Bench by N.O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vancouver, BC
An original design from 1963, Danish craftsmanship is beautifully showcased in this official re-issue. The solid walnut conical legs create a beautiful frame for the woven roped seat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Teak Niels Otto Møller Stool or Ottoman Papercord Seat, Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This lovely Danish modern teak stool or ottoman by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Moller is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Papercord, Teak
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Niels Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal niels bench for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every niels bench was constructed with great care. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage niels bench now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the niels bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A niels bench, designed in the modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one niels bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Finn Juhl, Neils O. Möller and Niels Bach produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Niels Bench?
A niels bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $19,714, while the lowest priced sells for $2,000 and the highest can go for as much as $31,000.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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