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Ripples Bench by Toyo Ito
Ripples Bench by Toyo Ito

Ripples Bench by Toyo Ito

By Horm, Toyo Ito

Located in Milan, IT

Ripples bench is the winner of the 2004 Golden Compass Award, boasting a unique, sculptural allure.

Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Metal

1980’s Italian mohair ripple bench by Laurinda Spear
1980’s Italian mohair ripple bench by Laurinda Spear

1980’s Italian mohair ripple bench by Laurinda Spear

By Laurinda Spear

Located in Chicago, IL

Iconic 1980’s ripple bench by Laurinda Spear for Braylon International.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair

Toyo Ito Ripples Bench
Toyo Ito Ripples Bench

Toyo Ito Ripples Bench

By Toyo Ito

Located in Roma, IT

The profiles of the seats are reminiscent of anatomical shapes of people of varying statures men and women, robust and skinny, old and young an entire universe of shapes that come to...

Category

Early 2000s Benches

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International
Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International

By Brayton International, Laurinda Spear

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1990s. USA. reupholstered in Maharam felted wool

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wool

Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base

Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base

Located in New York, NY

The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base

Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base

Located in New York, NY

The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

“Ripples” Bench by Toyo Ito (b. 1941) for Horm, Italy, designed in 2003
“Ripples” Bench by Toyo Ito (b. 1941) for Horm, Italy, designed in 2003

“Ripples” Bench by Toyo Ito (b. 1941) for Horm, Italy, designed in 2003

By Horm, Toyo Ito

Located in New York, NY

Bench crafted from a combination of woods, including maple, beech, cherry, and walnut.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's
Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's

Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's

By Laurinda Spear, Brayton International

Located in New York, NY

Pure post modern style, executed with top quality craftsmanship. The wave , or ripple bench was designed by Laurinda Spear, and made by Brayton Industries, circa 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Bench Casamania & Horm Ripples Indoor design Toyo Ito
Bench Casamania & Horm Ripples Indoor design Toyo Ito

Bench Casamania & Horm Ripples Indoor design Toyo Ito

By Horm

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Casamania & Horm Model: Ripples Indoor – Solid Wood Bench Designer: Toyo Ito Type: Bench / Seating Ripples, winner of the Compasso d’Oro 2004, is a masterful expression of sc...

Category

2010s French Benches

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Ripple Wave Bench Newly Reupholstered In Kate Spade Bow Tie Mohair
Postmodern Ripple Wave Bench Newly Reupholstered In Kate Spade Bow Tie Mohair

Postmodern Ripple Wave Bench Newly Reupholstered In Kate Spade Bow Tie Mohair

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern Ripple Wave Bench Newly Reupholstered in Kate Spade Bow Tie Patterned Mohair Circa 21st Century Dimensions H 20.5” W 100” D 19”

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair

Casamania BIFRONTE Side Table by Toyo Ito
Casamania BIFRONTE Side Table by Toyo Ito

Casamania BIFRONTE Side Table by Toyo Ito

By Toyo Ito, Casamania

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bifronte Nightstand: The Ripples bench by Toyo Ito, winner of the 2004 Golden Compass, has blossomed into a collection of different furniture complements.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Recent Sales

Verpozen Chair in English Sycamore by Koomen
Verpozen Chair in English Sycamore by Koomen

Verpozen Chair in English Sycamore by Koomen

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H 36.5 in W 21.75 in D 28 in

Verpozen Chair in English Sycamore by Koomen

By Koomen

Located in Southhampton, NY

Solid pale ripple English sycamore chair bench made in Great Britain by Koomen.

Category

2010s English Chairs

Materials

Sycamore

Ripple Bench with Oak Drum Legs
Ripple Bench with Oak Drum Legs

Ripple Bench with Oak Drum Legs

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H 86 in W 20 in D 20 in

Ripple Bench with Oak Drum Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

A one of a kind Postmodern ripple bench with new oak drum legs. The bench has been reupholstered by the Selby House in a Holland & Sherry wool velvet.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Oak

"Ripples" Bench by Toyo Ito for Horm, Italy
"Ripples" Bench by Toyo Ito for Horm, Italy

"Ripples" Bench by Toyo Ito for Horm, Italy

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H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in

"Ripples" Bench by Toyo Ito for Horm, Italy

By Horm, Toyo Ito

Located in Delft, NL

"Ripples" bench by Toyo Ito for Horm, Italy The Ripples bench is an Italian Design by Toyo Ito with anatomical places to sit which is by hand created and it shows concentric circl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International, USA, Price for 1 Bench
Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International, USA, Price for 1 Bench

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International, USA, Price for 1 Bench

By Laurinda Spear

Located in Deland, FL

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International, USA, Price is for 1 Bench ONLY Stunning and curvaceous ripple bench in original commercial grade knit orange fabric.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear
Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear

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H 19 in W 96 in D 20 in

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear

By Laurinda Spear, Steelcase

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1990s in excellent, restored condition with new green mohair upholstery

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair

Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ripple Bench
Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ripple Bench

Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ripple Bench

By Laurinda Spear

Located in Chicago, IL

A playful curved bench featuring an organic form and original blue vinyl upholstery. This statement piece sits on four chrome feet that elevate it just slightly off the ground. Desig...

Category

Late 20th Century Benches

Materials

Chrome

Red Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Coalesse
Red Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Coalesse

Red Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Coalesse

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H 19 in W 96.25 in D 18.25 in

Red Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Coalesse

By Laurinda Spear, Coalesse

Located in Chicago, IL

A playful curved bench featuring an organic form and vibrant red upholstery. This statement piece sits on four chrome feet that elevate it just slightly off the ground. Designed by L...

Category

20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International, 1980s
Post Modern Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International, 1980s

Post Modern Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International, 1980s

By Laurinda Spear, Brayton International

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an authentic, vintage "Ripple" bench, designed by the pioneering and trailblazing Laurinda Hope Spear.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spears for Steelcase
Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spears for Steelcase

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spears for Steelcase

By Laurinda Spear

Located in San Francisco, CA

A sculptural ripple bench by Laurinda Spear for Steelcase. Newly reupholsterd in a luxurious lavender grey bouclé by Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Laurinda Spears “Ripple” Bench, Little Ripple Wave Seat
Laurinda Spears “Ripple” Bench, Little Ripple Wave Seat

Laurinda Spears “Ripple” Bench, Little Ripple Wave Seat

By Steelcase, Laurinda Spear

Located in Miami, FL

Undulating wave bench designed by Laurinda Spears for Steelcase. Composed of three separate units rendered in green, orange, and blue fabric over a foam structure.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

1990s Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International
1990s Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International

1990s Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International

By Brayton International, Laurinda Spear

Located in Houston, TX

Iconic ripple bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International, c.1990s.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair

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Ripple Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ripple bench available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and oak, every ripple bench was constructed with great care. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage ripple bench now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the ripple bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ripple bench bearing modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ripple bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Horm, Zhang Zhoujie and Toyo Ito produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ripple Bench?

A ripple bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,330, while the lowest priced sells for $1,240 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.

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.