Telephone Bench Vintage
20th Century Chinese Telephone Bench Vintage
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Telephone Bench Vintage
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Papercord, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Metal, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Iron, Metal
1970s Mexican Bauhaus Telephone Bench Vintage
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Telephone Bench Vintage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Metal
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Wood, Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Sterling Silver
People Also Browsed
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Telephone Bench Vintage
Other
19th Century French Louis XV Telephone Bench Vintage
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Textile
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Telephone Bench Vintage
Silk
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Rattan
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Telephone Bench Vintage
Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Telephone Bench Vintage
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Telephone Bench Vintage
Wood, Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Rustic Telephone Bench Vintage
Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Pine
Early 19th Century English Jacobean Telephone Bench Vintage
Oak
Mid-20th Century Serbian Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Art Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Telephone Bench Vintage
Brass
19th Century French Empire Telephone Bench Vintage
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Telephone Bench Vintage
Brass
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Mohair, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Rosewood
1960s Danish Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak, Upholstery
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
1950s English Campaign Telephone Bench Vintage
Mahogany
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Rosewood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Iron
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
20th Century Telephone Bench Vintage
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Faux Leather, Jacaranda
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Fabric, Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Fabric, Oak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Oak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Wood
1960s French Louis XV Telephone Bench Vintage
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Late 20th Century Italian Telephone Bench Vintage
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Telephone Bench Vintage
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Telephone Bench Vintage
1960s French Louis XV Telephone Bench Vintage
Silk, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Telephone Bench Vintage
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Iron
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Faux Leather, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Birch
1970s American Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Plastic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Wood, Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Rosewood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Mahogany
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Telephone Bench Vintage
Hide, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Telephone Bench Vintage
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Upholstery
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Telephone Bench Vintage
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Acrylic, Lucite
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
1950s Danish Telephone Bench Vintage
Teak
20th Century Telephone Bench Vintage
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Yew
20th Century Telephone Bench Vintage
20th Century Telephone Bench Vintage
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Telephone Bench Vintage
Brass
Telephone Bench Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Telephone Bench Vintage?
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.
- What is a telephone bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A telephone bench, sometimes called a gossip-bench, is a bench that features an attached side-table at one end. These styles became popular after the telephone was invented in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary telephone benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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