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Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Benches in Teak
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Benches in Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Benches in Teak

Located in Karis, Nyland

Pair of unique handmade benches made out of teak. Quite possibly made in Denmark in the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Beech and Teak Wooden Bench, Europe Mid-20th Century
Beech and Teak Wooden Bench, Europe Mid-20th Century

Beech and Teak Wooden Bench, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

The ‘pin sofa’, or stick sofa, is among the most recognisable models of Scandinavian mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench. This stunning modernist teak bench has been

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chenille, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Teak Bench, Scandinavian Mid-Century Design, Denmark, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner Teak Bench, Scandinavian Mid-Century Design, Denmark, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner Teak Bench, Scandinavian Mid-Century Design, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

designers of the 20th Century. Wegner’s furniture was intended, as he said to be “as simple and genuine as

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak and Brass Bench Stool, Denmark 1960
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak and Brass Bench Stool, Denmark 1960

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak and Brass Bench Stool, Denmark 1960

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-Century Teak bench stool Denmark 1960 solid and stable metal base. brass details.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950/60s Teak Hallway Bench, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design
1950/60s Teak Hallway Bench, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design

1950/60s Teak Hallway Bench, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design

Located in Skien, NO

**Elegant Norwegian / Danish / Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design Telephone Table + bench

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak, Leather, Beech, Pine

Mid Century Modern Bench in solid teak, Denmark 1960s
Mid Century Modern Bench in solid teak, Denmark 1960s

Mid Century Modern Bench in solid teak, Denmark 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern bench done in solid teak. Its minimal

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian modern pine bench by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Scandinavian modern pine bench by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s

Scandinavian modern pine bench by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Rare bench designed by Børge Mogensen during the 1960s. In 1961 Mogensen designed pine furniture

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Vintage Scandinavian Sofa/Bench/Vintage Coffee Table
Vintage Scandinavian Sofa/Bench/Vintage Coffee Table

Vintage Scandinavian Sofa/Bench/Vintage Coffee Table

Located in London, Lambeth

Unusual sofa bench / coffee table in steel and Perpex construction Number of options layout.

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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces
Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces

Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces. Great simple designed bench. Shows

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Small Exceptional Swedish 'Fållbänk' Bench from the mid 17th Century
Small Exceptional Swedish 'Fållbänk' Bench from the mid 17th Century

Small Exceptional Swedish 'Fållbänk' Bench from the mid 17th Century

Located in Farsta, SE

Small Exceptional Swedish 'Fållbänk' Bench from the mid 17th Century Sometimes, you get the

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Antique 17th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Dutch Modern Solid Large Teak Brutalist Slatted bench
Mid Century Dutch Modern Solid Large Teak Brutalist Slatted bench

Mid Century Dutch Modern Solid Large Teak Brutalist Slatted bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Dutch Modern Solid Large teak Brutalist Slatted bench. Nice solid wood Bench great Dutch

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wooden Bench by Jacob Hermann, 1960s
Danish Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wooden Bench by Jacob Hermann, 1960s

Danish Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wooden Bench by Jacob Hermann, 1960s

By Jacob Herman

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and unique Danish modern sculptural wooden bench in beautifully patinated wood with two

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish "Sportstuge" solid pine benches from the 1960s, Mid century style
Swedish "Sportstuge" solid pine benches from the 1960s, Mid century style

Swedish "Sportstuge" solid pine benches from the 1960s, Mid century style

Located in Hägersten, SE

Pair of pine benches in the Swedish "Sportstuge-style" designed and produced in Sweden during the

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Pair of Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Scandinavian 'Krobo' Wooden Plank Benches
Pair of Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Scandinavian 'Krobo' Wooden Plank Benches

Pair of Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Scandinavian 'Krobo' Wooden Plank Benches

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Scandinavian Mid-Century 'Krobo' form rectangular wooden plank benches with two bracket

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid century Chrome Black leather 3 seat bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara Finland
Mid century Chrome Black leather 3 seat bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara Finland

Mid century Chrome Black leather 3 seat bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara Finland

By Stendig Co., Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Chrome Black leather 3 seat Bench Early production by Designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Scandinavian Papercord Bench and Chair in Oak from TS
Set of 2 Scandinavian Papercord Bench and Chair in Oak from TS

Set of 2 Scandinavian Papercord Bench and Chair in Oak from TS

Located in Hamburg, DE

: 52 cm, seat height: 48 cm Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Beige Styles: Mid-Century

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970
Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

Mid-Century Modern Birch Slatted Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Port Jervis, NY

with bent legs and a slatted bench top. Great bench side table or a small cocktail table. Please see

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Swedish Mid Century Pine Wooden Bench / Low Table by Roland Wilhelmsson, 1970s
Swedish Mid Century Pine Wooden Bench / Low Table by Roland Wilhelmsson, 1970s

Swedish Mid Century Pine Wooden Bench / Low Table by Roland Wilhelmsson, 1970s

By Roland Wilhelmsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish modern bench model "Bamse" in solid stained pine wood designed by Roland Wilhelmsson

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Modern Bench in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s
Mid Century Modern Bench in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s

Mid Century Modern Bench in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s

By Carl Malmsten, Pierre Chapo, Roland Wilhelmsson, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

A charming bench in solid pine, crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Great craftmanship

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian 'Krobo' Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands
Scandinavian 'Krobo' Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands

Scandinavian 'Krobo' Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands

By Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri

Located in Karlstad, SE

"Krobo" bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Norway. The bench is made of

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Birch Bench by Alvar Aalto for Artek C1970

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous slatted bench in hand selected birch designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. In excellent

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1940's Danish Ottoman or Bench
1940's Danish Ottoman or Bench

1940's Danish Ottoman or Bench

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Oakland, CA

1940s Scandinavian ottoman raised on elegant mahogany legs in the manner of Frits Henningsen. The

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool

Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950
Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950

Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950

$1,061Sale Price|20% Off

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

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Friis & Moltke Soaped Pine Bench
Danish Modern Friis & Moltke Soaped Pine Bench

Danish Modern Friis & Moltke Soaped Pine Bench

By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen, Hirtshals Savvaerk

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Abeautiful soaped pine bench designed by Danish architects Knud Fiis & Elmar Moltke-Nielsen for

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Teak Bench and Chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960
Teak Bench and Chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960

Teak Bench and Chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960

By Tingströms

Located in Paris, FR

Teak bench and chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960 Good vintage condition, upholstered with

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swedish (Nordiska) Caramel Leather and Wood Bench, c. 1940
Vintage Swedish (Nordiska) Caramel Leather and Wood Bench, c. 1940

Vintage Swedish (Nordiska) Caramel Leather and Wood Bench, c. 1940

Located in Houston, TX

This vintage Swedish (Nordiska) bench is upholstered in rich caramel leather with a warm, time

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Vintage Pinewood Bench in Sheepskin by Krogenæs, Norway 1960s
A Vintage Pinewood Bench in Sheepskin by Krogenæs, Norway 1960s

A Vintage Pinewood Bench in Sheepskin by Krogenæs, Norway 1960s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Vintage Bench by Krogenæs Møbler in Pine, reupholsterd in Shearling. Produced in Norway in the

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

2-Seat Bench in Teak by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen
2-Seat Bench in Teak by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen

2-Seat Bench in Teak by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen

By Willy Beck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

2-seat bench in teak with new woven cane. Maker Willy Beck.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Dining Set with Trestle Dining Table and Benches
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Dining Set with Trestle Dining Table and Benches

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Dining Set with Trestle Dining Table and Benches

Located in Karis, Nyland

. Comes in a set of table and three benches. Very solid construction. Measurements: Table 125,5 x 74,5 cm

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Rosewood Bench in Shearling
Scandinavian Rosewood Bench in Shearling

Scandinavian Rosewood Bench in Shearling

Located in Oakland, CA

Rosewood bench with elegant tapered legs with cross stretchers, crafted of solid Brazilian Rosewood

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Rosewood

Scandinavian Table and Bench Set
Scandinavian Table and Bench Set

Scandinavian Table and Bench Set

Located in New York, NY

Scandinavian Table and Bench set. The set is solid elm with an X stretcher base. Dining Room Set

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Elm

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bench Cabinet Credenza Attributed Arne Wahl Iversen
Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bench Cabinet Credenza Attributed Arne Wahl Iversen

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bench Cabinet Credenza Attributed Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen, IKEA

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous 1950-1960’s Scandinavian Modern teak 2 drawer low bench, dresser, cabinet, or credenza

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Teak Side Table or Bench by Brode Blindheim
Scandinavian Teak Side Table or Bench by Brode Blindheim

Scandinavian Teak Side Table or Bench by Brode Blindheim

By Brode Blindheim

Located in Miami, FL

, Norway, the vintage occasional table's classic Mid-Century design, paired with its shape and size, make

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Ikea Prisma Benches or Chairs Scandinavian Modern - a pair
Vintage Ikea Prisma Benches or Chairs Scandinavian Modern - a pair

Vintage Ikea Prisma Benches or Chairs Scandinavian Modern - a pair

By IKEA

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare Pair of Vintage Ikea "Prisma" Benches. Originally designed to be put against a wall. A

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

Materials

Fabric, Laminate

Awesome and Rare Scandinavian Pine Wood Childs Set - Chair and Bench, 1960s
Awesome and Rare Scandinavian Pine Wood Childs Set - Chair and Bench, 1960s

Awesome and Rare Scandinavian Pine Wood Childs Set - Chair and Bench, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

The bench with storage space has the following dimensions: Seat height 37.5cm, total height 63cm

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Long Teak "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway
Long Teak "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway

Long Teak "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This extra long, solid teak, "Krobo" table/bench is designed by the Norwegian designer Torbjorn

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s

By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s

Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s

By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak, Wool, Rattan

Mid Century Pine bench Pierre Chapo style, Vintage Scandinavian school seat 70s
Mid Century Pine bench Pierre Chapo style, Vintage Scandinavian school seat 70s

Mid Century Pine bench Pierre Chapo style, Vintage Scandinavian school seat 70s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

, manufactured probably in the United Kingdom during the 70s, and has an Scandinavian feel to it. The bench is

Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Danish Mid-Century Teak & Beech Mid-Century Bench
Danish Mid-Century Teak & Beech Mid-Century Bench

Danish Mid-Century Teak & Beech Mid-Century Bench

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak & beech Danish bench, circa 1960's. Slim profile, perfect for an entryway! Lovely teak veneer

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Rya Bench Wood and Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug
Rya Bench Wood and Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug

Rya Bench Wood and Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug

By Foreign National

Located in New York, NY

Rya Bench is a wood bench topped with shaggy wall tapestry scavenged from your parents’ seventies

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Ash

A mid-century design two-seat bench by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
A mid-century design two-seat bench by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen

A mid-century design two-seat bench by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen

By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A danish, scandinavian mid-century rare design piece by Ejner Larsen (1917-1987) and Aksel Bender

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Cane

Danish Modern Teak "Bruksbo" Bench or Coffee Table Designed by Torbjørn Afdal
Danish Modern Teak "Bruksbo" Bench or Coffee Table Designed by Torbjørn Afdal

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

Materials

Teak

Visingsö Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
Visingsö Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten

Visingsö Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Madrid, ES

Pine bench model 'Vikings' designed by Carl Malmsten and manufactured by Karl Andersson & Soner.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen Teak Bench
Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen Teak Bench

Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen Teak Bench

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen. Teak bench with seat and back upholstered in light-grey wool

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern 1960s  Dunbar Style Cane Window Bench
Danish Modern 1960s  Dunbar Style Cane Window Bench

Danish Modern 1960s Dunbar Style Cane Window Bench

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A Scandinavian Modern Dunbar style decorator cane window bench with great lines and tapered legs.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Wood

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Scandinavian Mid Century Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Scandinavian mid century bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Scandinavian mid century bench was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian mid century bench — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each Scandinavian mid century bench bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian mid century bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Torbjørn Afdal and Karl Andersson & Söner produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scandinavian Mid Century Bench?

Prices for a Scandinavian mid century bench start at $614 and top out at $33,551 with the average selling for $3,185.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, 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.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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.