Vintage Steel Case Leather Tandem Benches
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of vintage steel case leather tandem benches recently restored with a genuine black woven
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage Steel Case Leather Tandem Benches
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of vintage steel case leather tandem benches recently restored with a genuine black woven
Steel
$12,500
H 20 in W 24 in D 60 in
Tandem Bench in Blue by Bert Furnari, Aluminum with Faux Shearling Cushions
By Bert Furnari
Located in New York, NY
Tandem Bench by Bert Furnari Powder-coated Aluminum, Oak Plywood Insert, Faux Shearling Cushions
Aluminum
$2,991
H 31.75 in W 64 in D 23 in
Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
-seat tandem bench. The bench features original brown Naugahyde pads and dark charcoal gray fiberglass
Metal, Aluminum
$3,000 / item
H 31.575 in W 64 in D 23 in
Herman Miller Eames 3-Seat Tandem Bench Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller tandem bench. This modular system
Metal, Aluminum
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 65 in D 23 in
Mid Century Remington Rand Gunlocke 2 Seater Tandem Bench
By Remington Rand, Gunlocke
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century Gunlocke for Remington Rand 2 Seater Bench The Remington Rand Library Bureau
Walnut
$12,500
H 18 in W 24 in D 60 in
Tandem Blue Bench by Bert Furnari PowderCoated Aluminum Oak Plywood Wool Cushion
By Bert Furnari
Located in New York, NY
Tandem Bench by Bert Furnari Powder-coated Aluminum, Oak Plywood Insert, Mongolian Lamb's Wool
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger
By Krueger International, KI Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1969. This bench
Steel
$5,994 / set
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Tandem Sling Bench ETS Eames bordeaux by Vitra Herman Miller
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Designed in 1962 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, the iconic 'Tandem' seating system was
Aluminum
$3,800
H 34.25 in W 96 in D 28 in
Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller Black Tandem Sling Seating 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This classic mid century modern Eames Tandem Sling Seat is circa 1990. This stand-alone set
Aluminum, Steel
$2,421
H 13.78 in W 71.66 in D 22.05 in
Tandem Eames for Herman Miller for Three Shells and a Table Top
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Tandem Base and Table without shells. Show signs of use. 35 cm H incl the height of the bar of the
Metal
Tandem Five-Shell Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tandem Five-Shell (side scoops) Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller,, Seldom seen
Aluminum, Steel
$4,750
H 32 in W 23 in D 104 in
1984 Herman Miller Eames 3734 T&em Four Seater Arm Shell Bench in Gray Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Herman Miller Eames Tandem four seater bench, model 3734 base and 3730 top
Steel
$400 / item
H 13.5 in W 24.875 in D 23.5 in
1960s Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell (no base) in Parchment Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tandem benches, which we still have the parts for. Please see photos for condition of the shells.
Fiberglass
$6,350Sale Price|24% Off
H 34 in W 47 in D 25 in
Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of Tandem benches from Chicago O'Hare airport when they remodeled. Some of the seating we acquired
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
A Mid-Century Modern tandem seating chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 31.7 in W 100.4 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Seating for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Beirut, LB
Iconic three-shell seating tandem by Charles & Ray Eames, black fiberglass shells on an aluminium
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Tandem Seating
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Portland, OR
A rare tandem seating system by Charles and Ray Eames. Originally intended for bus or train stops
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 96.07 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century Iconic Bench by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967, Germany
By Wilkhahn, Friso Kramer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
item. This design resembles the Tandem sling bench by Ray en Charles Eames, although the Wilkhahn bench
Aluminum
Steelcase Metal and Fabric Tandem Bench
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
A steel and fabric lounge tandem bench by Steelcase, this piece has a bright red upholstery and a
Steel
Sold
H 31.75 in W 64 in D 23 in
Pair Herman Miller Eames Tandem Benches with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of two Mid-Century Modern Eames tandem benches. The benches feature original brown Naugahyde
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in W 65 in D 24 in
Eames 3 Seat Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair Tandem Bench Herman Miller 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Tandem seating group bench designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller circa 1960s 3 seat
Aluminum
Tandem Sling Airport Bench by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offering an iconic six seat tandem sling airport bench designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Airport Bench
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an iconic tandem sling airport bench designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Aluminum
Vintage Set of Three Tandem Stadium Folding Chairs, Seats, Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage set of three wooden tandem stadium fold-up seats, chairs, bench. Measures: 48 1/2" in
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Two Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1970. This bench
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Three Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1970. This bench
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1970. This bench
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Tandem Metal 3 Shell Seat Bench
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, three seat bench, on a metal base, by Herman Miller, circa
Metal
Antique Oak Folding Triple Bench Seat Pew Chair Tandem Stadium Theater
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak folding country farmhouse bench or pew. Made of oak featuring mission styling with a
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Eames 3 Tandem Sling Airport Bench for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames 3 tandem sling airport bench for Herman Miller Iconic black leatherette
Aluminum
Sold
H 30 in W 76 in D 24 in
Tandem Three Seat Bench Tweed Attributed to Arthur Umanoff for Madison, 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Deland, FL
The Three Seat Architectural Bench by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture is a stunning example of
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 32.5 in W 56 in D 23 in
Antique Oak Folding Triple Chair Bench Seat Pew Tandem Stadium School Theater
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak folding country farmhouse bench or pew. Made of oak featuring mission styling with a
Oak
Eames For Herman Miller Three Seat Tandem Seating
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Tandem Seating unit designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman
Aluminum
Eames Tandem Sling Seating Five-Seat for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Eames Tandem sling seating serves millions of travellers every day and does it comfortably and
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 64.57 in D 20.48 in
Charles & Ray Eames Three-Seat Shell Tandem for Herman Miller Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
A rather rare and very cocky tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Sold
H 32.09 in W 87.41 in D 18.9 in
Tandem shell seating system by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
table tops (this bench is without table top) is up to the owner. 4-seater tandem shell seating system
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 34 in W 47 in D 25 in
Custom Restored Tandem Sling by Eames for Herman Miller, Red Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962. Created for comfort and convenience, this chair is ico...
Aluminum
Hans Olsen Styled Danish Tandem Modular Bench Seating Set
By Hans Olsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Danish tandem modular seating set with three Italian linen covered seats in a medium dark tan
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Bench in Black Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray & Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962. Created for comfort and convenience, this chair is iconi...
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Seating System in Burgundy
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tandem sling airport bench designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. In 1962 Charles
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Seating System in Brown
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tandem sling airport bench designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. In 1962 Charles
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Seating System in Brick Red
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tandem sling airport bench designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. In 1962 Charles
Aluminum
Original, Vintage, Four-Seat Sling Tandem Bench
By Herman Miller
Located in Oakville, CT
Original Herman Miller Eames, four-seat, sling tandem bench.
Metal
Sold
H 31.575 in W 87 in D 23 in
Vintage Herman Miller Eames 4-Seat Tandem Bench Orange Blue Parchment Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller tandem bench. This modular system
Metal, Aluminum
Ray & Charles Eames, Divers Tandem Benches for Shells
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Super rare, original, heavy tandem base for 3 chairs or a table and two chairs or ..., with some work
Metal
Midcentury Three Seat Tandem Chairs Peter Protzman Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern three seat tandem bench armchair designed by Peter Protzman for Herman
Steel
Tandem Seating Bench by Arthur Umanoff
By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual tandem seating bench by Arthur Umanoff. Three generous seats supported with a bentwood
Bentwood
Eames Tandem Shell Chair Bench by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Industrial grade bench can be seamlessly integrated in a modern home interior.
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Three Seat Bench by Krueger
By Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1969. This bench
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Three Seat Bench by Krueger
By Krueger International, KI Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1969. This bench
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger
By Krueger International, KI Krueger International
Located in Raymondville, TX
Vintage mid-century modern tandem beam seating by Krueger International circa 1969. This bench
Steel
Custom Edelman Three-Seat Tandem Sling Bench by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-seat and two singles to match. A set of these luxury tandem sling benches would be striking; Contact us
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames “Tandem Sling” Seating
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles & Ray Eames “Tandem Sling” seating.
Steel, Aluminum
'Tandem' Seating by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles & Ray Eames “Tandem” Sling Chair for Herman Miller (One seater / chair). Iconic mid
Aluminum
Mid Century Three Seat Tandem Chair Peter Protzman Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, Mid-Century Modern three-seat tandem armchair designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
Steel
'Tandem' Seating Set by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lobby room set of 'Tandem' seating group by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This custom
Aluminum
Sold
H 32.75 in W 126 in D 23.25 in
Four-Seat Shell Tandem by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Vitra of Switzerland
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 78.5 in D 24 in
Tandem Three-Seat Shell Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
Three tandem shell chairs in original blue leather designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the 1960s
Aluminum, Steel
Remington Rand Bench Tandem Seating
By Remington Rand, Gunlocke
Located in Pasadena, TX
64? Gunlocke for Remington Rand Bench Tandem Seating Bench Remington Rand primarily
Walnut
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Airport Bench
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Offering an iconic tandem sling airport bench designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Bench in Red Edelman Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
airport bench has been redone with Edelman's City Lights leather in textured red shagreen. Also
Aluminum
Original Herman Miller Fiberglass Tandem Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W103 D23 H32 SW25 SD17 SH17.5 AH26 Original four seater bench in deep red fabric. The seat is
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Bench by Thonet with Four Chairs
Located in Madison, WI
Vintage original Thonet tandem bench with four chairs. Of note: color is more of a soft brick red
Stainless Steel
Herman Miller Tandem Seating Bench by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The longest version of the tandem seating bench unit designed by Charles & Ray Eames and made by
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Ochre Chairs on Tandem Seating, 1968
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage 1968 Herman Miller Ochre color fiberglass chairs on rare bench/tandem seating. The price is
Sold
H 33.86 in W 118.12 in D 27.56 in
Eames Original 1960s Tandem Sling Airport Seating/Sofa for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
Charles and Ray Eames designed their Tandem Sling seating for Chicago’s O’Hare International
Aluminum
Sold
H 30 in W 21 in D 65.5 in
1970s Italian Piretti for Castelli Anonima Airport Bench Seat in Olive Green
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Anonima 1970s tandem airport bench seat with center table. Sourced
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Three Seat Bench with Sculpted Back
By George Nakashima, George Nelson
Located in Alhambra, CA
This beautiful and rare mid-century modern tandem sofa bench is newly refurbished and reupholstered
Walnut
Sold
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
Set of Four Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Side Chairs in Black by Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
. We also have a tandem seating bench from the same estate in our listings.
Sold
H 31.7 in W 109.45 in D 23.63 in
Four-Seat Shell Tandem by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Munster, NRW
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA in the 1950s. This piece features
Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles Eames DCM dining chair with seat and back of molded walnut veneer, chromed steel. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. Produced by Herman Miller, model DCM. Signs of we...
Steel
White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white bakelite 1930s glamor telephone made by Bell Systems for the Western Electric company. This phone is present in many Hollywood Glamor films of the 1930s.
Bakelite
LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original Lumfardo Luminaires LUread Sconces with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made from...
Aluminum, Brass
Ada Sconce 17 Black & Brass by Ravenhill Studio (Damp Rated)
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ada sconce gets its name and its raison d’être from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which dictates that hallway sconces must not protrude from the wall more than 4”. ...
Sheet Metal
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
Chrome
On Hold|$28,052 / set
H 39.38 in W 25.99 in D 37.01 in
Franco Albini pair of 1st edition "Fiorenza" armchairs by Arflex, Italy, 1952
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of 1st edition armchairs with walnut frame, brass details and upholstered parts, model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1952 Design, form,...
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The light is fully working an...
Chrome
$710 / item
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
fferrone Contemporary Modern Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scone
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary, modern, asymmetrical candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect which perfe...
Stainless Steel
Baltic Side Tables Made from Lightened or Darkened Bronze
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Baltic embodies a conceptual design that is striking in its simplicity; its waterfall edges and corners defined by negative space exemplify the idea as form and form as the idea....
Bronze
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with painted surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition. The l...
Porcelain, Glass
Bodil Kjaer Bench
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark, Bodil Kjaer bench in leather (Re-Edition).
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good ...
Chrome
Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, Hellenistic female bust. A magnificent reproduction of a fragment of a female bust, delicately evoking the ideal of classical beauty. The unfinished, deliberately rough a...
Resin
Rare Salvador Fiume Four-Panel Screen
By Salvatore Fiume
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Salvador Fiume Surrealist four-panel screen Signed and dated.
Wood
$14,385
H 36.62 in W 29.93 in D 38.19 in
Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' Lounge Chair Con Pouff by Studio Most
By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Marzio Cecchi per Most, poltrona e pouf 'Balestra', Italia, 1968. Moderna poltrona lounge e pouf Balestra con molle in acciaio disegnata dall'architetto fiorentino Marzio Cecchi nel ...
Steel
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leather, the ...
Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.
The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.
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There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
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The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.