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Minimal Scandinavian Design Bench 01 in Dark Wood
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
century. The Bench 01 is a linear extension of this study, adapted for modern spaces. Premium grade
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2010s Danish Benches

Materials

Wood

Minimal Scandinavian Design Bench 01 in Natural Wood
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
century. The Bench 01 is a linear extension of this study, adapted for modern spaces. Premium grade
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2010s Danish Benches

Materials

Wood

Minimal Scandinavian Design Bench 01 in Warm Brown Wood
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
century. The Bench 01 is a linear extension of this study, adapted for modern spaces. Premium grade
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2010s Danish Benches

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Wood

Airisto Side Table and Bench, a Modern Scandinavian Wooden Design Piece
By Joanna Laajisto
Located in Halikko, Finland
Airisto bench with Joanna Laajisto. The Airisto collection's furnishings are multifunctional, they
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Ash

FRAMA Scandinavian Design Adam Bench in Oak with Black Steel Frame L1600
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Adam bench is inspired by industrial design, an artist's studio, and a workshop. The functionality
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Steel

Solid Oak Bench – PI -120 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
refined bench is an ideal choice for creating a functional seating area. Its versatile design allows it to
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench – PI -120 cm
Solid Oak Bench – PI -120 cm
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 47.25 in
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 120 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
refined bench is an ideal choice for creating a functional seating area. Its versatile design allows it to
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench – PI - 120 cm
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 120 cm
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 47.25 in
Solid Oak Bench – PI -160 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
refined bench is an ideal choice for creating a functional seating area. Its versatile design allows it to
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench – PI -160 cm
Solid Oak Bench – PI -160 cm
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 63 in
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 160 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
refined bench is an ideal choice for creating a functional seating area. Its versatile design allows it to
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench – PI - 160 cm
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 160 cm
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 63 in
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 160 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
refined bench is an ideal choice for creating a functional seating area. Its versatile design allows it to
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench – PI - 160 cm
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 160 cm
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 62.6 in
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 140 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
refined bench is an ideal choice for creating a functional seating area. Its versatile design allows it to
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench – PI - 140 cm
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 140 cm
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 55.12 in
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 140 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
refined bench is an ideal choice for creating a functional seating area. Its versatile design allows it to
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench – PI - 140 cm
Solid Oak Bench – PI - 140 cm
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 55.12 in
1950s, Scandinavian design, seater dresser, mahogany.
Located in Tarm, 82
1940-50s, Danish bench with drawer. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains, stable
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Fabric, Mahogany

PI Bench, Oak Backrest, Upholstered Forest
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-The modern and comfortable PI Bench is produced entirely by hand from oak wood. -Solid Oak/ Length
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Oak

PI Bench, Oak Backrest, Upholstered Forest
PI Bench, Oak Backrest, Upholstered Forest
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 17.72 in
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest– PI - 160 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
own distinct wood grain and texture. Designed to enhance comfort with its backrest, this bench is
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -120 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
own distinct wood grain and texture. Designed to enhance comfort with its backrest, this bench is
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -120 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -120 cm
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 47.25 in
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 120 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
own distinct wood grain and texture. Designed to enhance comfort with its backrest, this bench is
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 120 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 120 cm
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 47.25 in
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 140 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
own distinct wood grain and texture. Designed to enhance comfort with its backrest, this bench is
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 140 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 140 cm
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 55.12 in
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI - 160 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
own distinct wood grain and texture. Designed to enhance comfort with its backrest, this bench is
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -140 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
own distinct wood grain and texture. Designed to enhance comfort with its backrest, this bench is
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -140 cm
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -140 cm
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 55.12 in
Garden Bench Designed by Folke Bensow
By Folke Bensow
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cast iron garden bench designed by Folke Benson in 1925th. Model Park Bench No2. Manufacturer by
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Metal

Garden Bench Designed by Folke Bensow
Garden Bench Designed by Folke Bensow
H 21.5 in W 40 in D 16.5 in
Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Danish design bench in oak, seat with three blades of wood and trapezium shape feet, in teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Oak

Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950
Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950
H 17.72 in W 45.28 in D 16.93 in
Scandinavian Designer Natural Wood Black Dining Bench
Located in Paris, FR
the Nordic atmosphere. This bench was designed with minimal lines and is multifunctional purposes
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Birch

Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury bench made of dark brown teak wood. This astonishing item is a Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury bench made of dark brown teak wood. This item is a Scandinavian production of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

Bench/Table Designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-konst, Sweden. 1970s
By Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench/table designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-Konst, Sweden, 1970s. Elm. Dimensions: L: 137
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Elm

Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
By Fjord Fiesta, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian Bruksbo bench, new edition. Designed in 1960 by Torbjøn Afdal and originally produced
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Oak, Walnut

Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
H 17.33 in W 78.75 in D 14.57 in
Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian Bruksbo bench, new edition. Designed in 1960 by Torbjøn Afdal and originally produced
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Oak, Walnut

Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
H 17.33 in W 59.06 in D 14.57 in
Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
By Fjord Fiesta, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian Bruksbo bench, new edition. Designed in 1960 by Torbjøn Afdal and originally produced
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Oak, Walnut

Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
H 17.33 in W 47.25 in D 14.57 in
Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Iconic bench model 153 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The bench is
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Birch

Swedish Bench / Coffee Table in Solid Oregon Pine. Manner of Sven Larsson 1960s
By Sven Larsson, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Ystad, SE
Sven Larsson, a true Minimalist Scandinavian Design. The Bench / Coffee Table has a beautiful patina
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Pair of Rustic Swedish Modern Stools Wood Carved Legs New Upholstery
By Mission Arts & Crafts, Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of solid carved wood legs stools, benches imported from Sweden circa 1950's freshly
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Handcrafted Scandinavian Design Dining Table + Bench in Solid Oak.
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Dining table + bench in phenomenal mostly handcrafted wood work. THE BENCH, CHAIRS AND WALNUT
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Coffee Table Bench in solid Ash, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table (also bench) is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris. It is 100% made in France
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

TV Stand Bench in Solid Ash, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
and refined codes of Scandinavian design with natural materials and muted and "trendy" colorful
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Swedish Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Manner of Sven Larsson 1960s
By Sven Larsson, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Ystad, SE
Sven Larsson, a true Minimalist Scandinavian Design. The Coffee Table / Bench has a beautiful patina
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

A mid-century design two-seat bench by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Madsen (1916-2000) Danish, scandinavian design bench in solid oak with seat of woven cane. Manufactured
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Cane, Oak

Danish Design Bench
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish oak bench with woven cane seat.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Cane, Oak

Danish Design Bench
H 37 in W 75 in D 46 in
Roland Bench, Ebonized Cherry, Customizable
By Rather Well Design
Located in Louisville, KY
The Roland bench is built by hand in our Louisville, KY studio using premium solid hardwoods
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Hardwood

Korben Bench, Solid Hardwood, Customizable
By Rather Well Design
Located in Louisville, KY
The Korben bench is built by hand in our Brooklyn studio using premium hardwoods. Simple and sturdy
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Hardwood, Maple

Bench Red Eco-Leather, Danish Design, 1990s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Bench made in the 1990s, Danish production. The construction is made of teak wood. The seat is
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Faux Leather, Teak

Bench Red Eco-Leather, Danish Design, 1990s
Bench Red Eco-Leather, Danish Design, 1990s
H 12.21 in W 71.26 in D 12.6 in
Union Bench Bamboo Edition Limited Edition of 1 Only!
By Jangir Maddadi Design Bureau
Located in Kalmar, SE
The Union Bench Bamboo edition is the only Union Bench produced with a bamboo seat. It was
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Bamboo, Fiberglass, Rubber

Bench “BO101” Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Camperdown, NSW
Beautiful bench designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke in 1953 with anodized steel frame, rosewood and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Teak "Bruksbo" Bench or Coffee Table Designed by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Versatile Scandinavian Modern "Bruksbo" bench or coffee table designed by Torbjørn Afdal
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Teak

Edvin Helseth Pine Bench Model Trybo, for the Trysil Ski Resort, Norway, 1964
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Scandinavian Design low bench as part of the Trybo - series, designed in 1964 by Edvin Helseth
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Korbo Teak Bench or Coffee Table Designed by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Scandinavian modern "Korbo" coffee table or bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

1950s Teak and Oak Hall Bench, Danish Design
Located in Hudson, NY
The diminutive size of this hall bench or drinks table is perfect for small spaces. Designed with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak, Oak

Danish Modern Teak "Bruksbo" Bench or Coffee Table Designed by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Versatile Danish Modern "Bruksbo" bench or coffee table designed by Torbjørn Afdal
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Gilbert Marklund Dining Table and Benches in Solid Pine Set Handcrafted, 1960s
By Gilbert Marklund, Furusnickarn AB
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
handcrafted table and two matching benches, which easily fit a total of four people. The two benches can slide
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Pine

Teak Wood Folding Bar Cabinet by Andreas Hansen Mid-Century Modern
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Valencia, Spain
become a bench. Scandinavian design of the 1960s. Measures: 0.70 / 1.37 open x 0.48 x 0.80m (H).   
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Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Roland Bench, Solid Walnut, Customizable
By Rather Well Design
Located in Louisville, KY
The Roland bench is built by hand in our Louisville, KY studio using premium solid hardwoods
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Bench Designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Mellemstrands
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compact bench or sofa table in solid teak wood with a raised border and detachable cabinet. The
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Teak

Bench Designed by Roland Wiliamsson, Sweden, 1974
By Roland Wiliamsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench designed by Roland Wiliamsson, Sweden, 1974, Pine. Measures: H 36 cm/ 14 1/4” L 150 cm/ 4
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Bench of Rosewood and Danish Design, circa 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bench of rosewood and Danish design, circa 1960s. The bench is in great vintage condition.    
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Bench Made Teak Wood, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Bench made of teak wood, 1960s. Excellent design object for interior decoration, display windows
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak

Scandinavian Bench Made Teak Wood, 1960s
Scandinavian Bench Made Teak Wood, 1960s
H 12.01 in W 42.52 in D 14.18 in
Unique Bench ‘Arc’ Designed by Per Brandstedt, Sweden, 2014
By Per Brandstedt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique bench ‘Arc’ designed by Per Brandstedt, Sweden, 2014. Solid blackened oak. Measures
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Oak

Scandinavian Minimalist Pine Bench with Trestle Legs, Scandinavia, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Renaissance. This is especially true for Scandinavian raw wood designs. The bench is the simplest form of
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

Bench Designed by Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Aino Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Birch and cane. Measures: L 100 cm/ 39 3/8" D 40 cm/ 15 3/4" H 40 cm/ 15 3/4" Provenance: Jaako Lindberg's collection.  
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Cane, Birch

Bench Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1953
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1953. Solid ash. Measures: H
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Ash

Pair of Scandinavian benches in Solid Elm by Olavi Hanninen 1960.
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb benches with brutalist design. High quality cabinetmaking work. Extremely robust. Solid wood.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Elm

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Scandinavian Design Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Scandinavian design benches available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Scandinavian design benches — often made from wood, hardwood and oak — can elevate any home. We have 7 antique and vintage Scandinavian design benches in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Scandinavian design benches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian design benches are consistently popular styles. Scandinavian design benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Frama, Børge Mogensen and Rather Well Design are consistently popular.

How Much are Scandinavian Design Benches?

Prices for Scandinavian design benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Scandinavian design benches begin at $943 and can go as high as $38,698, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.

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.

Questions About Scandinavian Design Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023

    There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland. 


    Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design


    Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes. 


    Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.


    For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetry help define what Scandinavian modern design looks like. For furniture, designers working in this style often use native woods such as pine, ash and beech, giving pieces a light color palette. The emphasis of Scandinavian modern design is on functionality over ornamentation, so most furnishings have little to no decorative embellishment. Some iconic examples of Scandinavian modern design include Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's Grasshopper table lamp, Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Poul Henningsen's Artichoke lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Scandinavian modern furniture.